Bantering Points: 2/11/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Jared Schwartz notes that with the lineup shakeup in the wake of J.T Miller's arrival, Mika Zibanejad has played some of his best hockey as of late (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson poses five questions the Blueshirts will have to answer if they want to avoid missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021 (Newsday)

Vince Mercogliano gives his thoughts on the recent goings on of the Rangers (LoHud)

Stan Fischler sees all the drama that has surrounded the Blueshirts this season has something more akin to a reality TV show than a hockey season (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey points to Team USA's first practice session ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off as a signed that Chris Kreider might not be seeing much time in the tournament (The Hockey News)

Lucas Standel examines three different approaches New York can take as the trade deadline inches closer (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Justin Bourne dissects the state of the playoff race in the Atlantic Division (Sportsnet)

The Nashville Predators claimed defenseman Andreas England off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings (TSN)