Bantering Points: 2/28/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn and Joe Fortunato discussed the state of the Rangers following the 4 Nations Face-Off in the latest Blueshirt Bandwidth podcast episode (BSB)

Chip examines what a potential Ryan Lindgren trade could look like if Chris Drury opts to deal the rugged defenseman ahead of the trade deadline (BSB)

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane highlights Igor Shesterkin's return to from over the past two games after getting pulled from New York's first game after the break (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano ponders whether the Ryan Lindren era on Broadway is in its final days (LoHud)

Remy Mastey relays word that the Rangers ran a top power play unit featuring five forwards at practice on Thursday as the team moves forward in the wake of Adam Fox's injury (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler offers his thoughts on how Chris Drury should approach the deadline and other goings on regarding the Rangers (The Hockey News)

Peter Baugh chatted with Will Borgen about hi$ adju$tment to New York following hi$ arrival from $eattle and how Borgen appear$ to have found a long term home on Broadway (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Boston Bruins placed forward Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers (TSN)

Ryan Dixon ranks the general managers around the league as the trade deadline continues to draw closer (Sportsnet)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting will be out indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy (ESPN)

Adam Proteau previews Saturday's Stadium Series clash between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets at Ohio Stadium, home of the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes football program (Yahoo Sports)