Bantering Points: 9/17/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Colin Stephenson chatted with Dylan Garand about his future with the Blueshirts' organization as he gears up for what is likely to be another full year with AHL Hartford (Newsday)

Stephenson also poses five questions facing the Rangers with training camp around the corner (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano has another seven questions Peter Laviolette's squad will need to answer as the season gets underway (LoHud)

Jesse Courville-Lynch highlights Edmonton Oilers' defenseman Evan Bouchard as an offer sheet target for the Rangers next off-season (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to a two-year, $17.4 million contract extension with forward Sidney Crosby (NBC Sports)

Former Rangers' goaltender Antti Raanta will not play in the NHL this year and will return to Europe to continue his professional career (TSN)

Elliotte Friedman authored an abbreviated version of 32 Thoughts (Sportsnet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract with forward James Van Riemsdyk (ESPN)