Bantering Points: 2/14/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker checks in on Kaapo Kakko's success in Seattle since the former second overall pick was sent packing by the Rangers (New York Post)

Mollie Walker also highlights the physicality of some of Team USA's Rangers in propelling their first game 6-1 romp against Team Finland (New York Post)

Vince Mercogliano is back with a profile of Rangers prospect Brett Berard and his progress in Harford after spending two months on the Rangers (LoHud)

Remy Masty believes there will be a good market for Rangers Jimmy Vesey, Reilly Smith, and Ryan Lindgren at the trade deadline (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler thinks Rangers fans should still believe there is hope for this team (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Tkachuk brothers each potted two goals in Team USA's 6-1 victory over Team Finland in their first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off (TSN)

Adam Proteau looks at what American cities could bid for hosting the 2028 World Cup of Hockey (The Hockey News)