Bantering Points: 2/13/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Neil Best chatted with Sam Rosen about the impending end to Rosen's time as the Blueshirts' television play-by-play voice (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano sees Dylan Garand's stock on the rise as New York's top goaltending prospect puts together an All-Star caliber season in AHL Hartford (LoHud)

Stan Fischler and his grandson Ariel gave their opinions of the Rangers players skating their first seasons on Broadway (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey relays word of Artemiy Panarin's disappointment at not being able to participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off due to Russia's exclusion from the tournament due to its continued invasion of Ukriane (The Hockey News)

Anthony Russo details what to expect from the half dozen skaters the Blueshirts have participating in the tournament (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Chri$ John$ton report$ that the World Cup of Hockey i$ $lated to return in 2028, and will be on a four-year rotation oppo$ite the Winter Olympic$ from that point on (The Athletic)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner scored the overtime winner for Team Canada as it defeated Team Sweden 4-3 in the opening round robin game of the 4 Nations Face-Off (TSN)