Bantering Points: 11/9/26

The New York Rangers recalled Marc Del Gaizo from Hartford following injuries to defensemen Sean Durzi and Alberts Smits. Additionally, the latest round of hockey news notes trade speculation regarding Nikita Kucherov, alongside analysis of Oliver Bjorkstrand's contract outlook and Alexis Lafrenière. Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron headline the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class.

Around the NHL, injuries impacted multiple clubs over the weekend. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly and Florida Panthers forward Uvis Vilmanis both exited Saturday contests due to injuries, while Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman, goalie Devon Levi, and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey are nearing returns.