Bantering Points: 2/21/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Jared Schwartz relays word of Igor Shesterkin's return to practice as the latest step in Shesterkin's recovery from his upper-body injury (NY Post)

Dan Martin calls on Shesterkin to step up his play down the stretch of the season to help the Rangers get back to the playoffs (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano discusses Shesterkin's imminent return to action (LoHud)

Lucas Standel lists three storylines to keep an eye on as the Blueshirts resume their season (The Hockey Writers)

Brian Abate credits Urho Vaakanainen for his play since joining New York following his December trade from Anaheim (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner "golden goal" for Team Canada as it defeated Team USA 3-2 to win the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament (TSN)

The Calgary Flames placed veteran defenseman Tyson Barrie on waivers (Sportsnet)

Andrew Bucholtz examines the comments made by Akim Aliu in the wake of P.K. Subban's comments made earlier on Thursday (Awful Announcing)