Bantering Points: 3/12/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip examines the Jonny Brodzinski problem he believes has arisen with Brodzinski's extended usage (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers fourth consecutive loss following a good but not good enough effort in Winnipeg (BSB)

Rangers News:

Highlights: WPG 2, NYR 1 (5:03 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: Former Ranger Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg, and a second-period tally from Gabe Vilardi stood up as the game-winner (CBS Sports)

Mollie Walker notes that the latest loss for New York has tightened the Eastern Conference playoff race even further on another night of lost opportunities to gain ground (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson gives three observations from the Rangers defeat in Winnipeg (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the Blueshirts effort against the Jets (LoHud)

Remy Mastey relayed word from Chris Kreider concerning the pre-trade deadline rumors that Kreider's time on Broadway could be nearing its end (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

A spectator who contracted measles and was not vaccinated against the disease was at the Bell Centre on March 3rd, and public health officials are warning against potential contracts with that spectator (TSN)

Mikko Rantanen's agent fired back on comments made by Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rob Brind'Amour regarding Rantanen's brief stint in Carolina (Sportsnet)

Greg Wyshysnki examines which players lead the race for individual hardware as the final month of the regular season draws near (ESPN)