Bantering Points: 4/1/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato penned an ode to Sam Rosen as New York's legendary play-by-play television broadcaster begins his final calendar month of calling games (BSB)

Ethan Haas reports that the Rangers agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Gabe Perreault, and Perreault could make his NHL debut as soon as Wednesday (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker examines the profile Perreault is bringing with him as he turns pro after leaving Boston College early following BC's elimination from the NCAA playoffs (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson wonders whether or not Perreault will step in and immediately be a difference maker as the Blueshirts chase down a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano discusses the Perreault signing and the fact that Perreault will jump straight into the NHL rather than be assigned to AHL Hartford (LoHud)

Lucas Standel notes that with the team's final prolonged road trip in the rear view mirror, the Rangers currently sit outside of the playoff picture (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year, entry-level contract with forward Taylor Makar, Cale Makar's brother, that will begin in 2025-26 (TSN)

The league has reportedly agreed to a Canadian media rights deal with Rogers Communications worth $7.7 billion over the next 12 years (NBC Sports)

Emily Sadler breaks down the playoff pictures in both conferences as the calendar turns to April (Sportsnet)