Bantering Points: 2/25/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Dan Martin sees the Blueshirts' decision to recall Brennan Othmann from AHL Hartford as a potentially ominous sign regarding Chris Kreider's availability moving forward (NY Post)

Martin also previewed Tuesday's clash between the Rangers and Islanders as both teams are in desperate need for a win (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson writes that it will take more than just Igor Shetserkin's heroics to propel New York into the playoffs this season (Newsday)

Neil Best reports that longtime MSG Networks broadcaster Al Trautwig has passed away at age 68 (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano hopes that Othmann's ascent to the NHL is the beginning of a youth movement the Rangers kickstart down the stretch of the 2024-25 campaign (LoHud)

Brian Abate reminisces on Artemiy Panarin's free agency arrival and how New York has progressed during his time with the franchise (The Hockey Writers)

Remy Mastey believes selling is the only option Chris Drury has as the trade deadline approaches (The Hockey News)

Peter Baugh and Arthur $taple examine the $tate of the Ranger$ following the 4 Nation$ Face-Off (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reduced the 10-game suspension handed down to Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman to eight games (NBC Sports)

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended for three games for interfering with Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (TSN)

The Red Wings acquired future considerations from the Ducks in exchange for goaltender Ville Husso (ESPN)

Rory Boylen examines which teams should be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline, and which teams are on the fence (Sportsnet)