Bantering Points: 2/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brook$ $ugge$t$ a $wap of Alexi$ Lafreniere for Anaheim'$ Trevor Zegra$ a$ another core-altering move for Chri$ Drury to con$ider (NY Po$t+)

Remy Mastey highlights the prominent role Mika Zibanejad has played for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler poses the question (and answer) of why Pete Stemkowski's PIM totals changed after he arrived on Broadway from his previous stop in Detroit (The Hockey News)

Gabriel Foley examines the role the Rangers will play as the trade deadline approaches (Pro Hockey Rumors)

Around the NHL:

While Team USA has already clinched a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, the game still looks to be anything but an exhibition for Team Sweden, who needs a regulation win and some help to qualify for the final (NBC Sports)

Team Canada defenseman Thomas Harley, originally pressed into action as an injury replacement for Cale Makar, has been cleared to play the remainder of the tournament regardless of Makar's status (Sportsnet)

Greg Wyshynski highlights Team Finland and its quest to spoil a potential Canada-USA rematch with a regulation win against the Canadians on Monday to earn the right to clash against the Americans in the tournament final (ESPN)