Bantering Points: 2/20/25
Here are today's news and links:
Rangers News:
Dan Martin chatted with the team about their thoughts on the level of play at the 4 Nations Face-Off, as well as some notes as the return to NHL action draws near (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson ponders Brennan Othmann's future with the Rangers (Newsday)
Stan Fischler examines how Adam Fox, Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, and Vincent Trocheck can help Team USA make history with a victory against Canada on Thursday (The Hockey News)
Remy Mastey relays word of how the Blueshirts plan on handling Igor Shesterkin's return to action as he recovers from an upper-body injury (The Hockey News)
Arthur $taple an$wered fan que$tion$ inquiring about K'Andre Miller'$ future on Broadway, Adam Fox'$ long term defensive partner if Ryan Lindgren get$ dealt, and more (The Athletic)
Around the NHL:
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce will be in Boston as standby options if Team USA is unable to field a full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game due to injury or illness (TSN)
Boston University researchers announced that Bobby Hull has been posthumously diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE following his life and career in the NHL and WHA (NBC Sports)
The league met with a group of prospective investors to discuss a potential expansion team in New Orleans (Sportsnet)
Patrick Demp reports that longtime Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcer Mike Lange passed away at age 76 on Wednesday (CBS News)
