Bantering Points: 8/16/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane reports that former Rangers' pro scout Gilles Leger has passed away at age 83 (NY Post)

Neil Best relays word that the 2024-25 campaign with be the 40th and final season of Sam Rosen's career as the franchise's play by play announcer (Newsday)

Lucas Standel highlights the high level Chris Kreider has given the Blueshirts in the latter stages of his career after not scoring as much in his early seasons in the NHL (The Hockey Writers)

Sam Henes reminisces on the top ten calls of Sam Rosen's time in the broadcast booth (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The St. Louis Blues signed RFA defenseman Philip Broberg and RFA forward Dylan Holloway two-year offer sheets, and the Edmonton Oilers will have the option to match those contracts or accept draft pick compensation (NBC Sports)

Wrigley Field will play host to a quartet of college hockey games on January 3rd and 4th, 2025 following the Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks on December 31st, 2024 (Sportsnet)