Bantering Points: 3/18/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn offers his post-game thoughts on New York's defeat against Edmonton on Sunday (BSB)

Chris Feldman reports that former New York Rangers defenseman Tomáš Klouček passed away in a skiing accident at age 45 (BSB)

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks notes that Filip Chytil could be out of action due to a concussion for what would be his first game against the Rangers when the Vancouver Canucks come into town on Saturday (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson calls on New York's power play to snap out of its ongoing two for 31 skid to ignite a late season playoff push (Newsday)

Remy Mastey credits Mika Zibanejad for his strong play as of late that his made his early-season struggles a distant memory (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler argues that Matt Rempe needs more ice time if the Rangers' hulking forward is going to play to his fullest potential (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Darcy Kuemper (LAK), Jesper Bratt (NJD) and Brandon Montour (SEA) have been named as the league's three stars of the week (TSN)

What does and does not constitute goaltender interference was a hot-button topic at the first day of the NHL general manager meetings in Florida on Monday (NBC Sports)

Emily Sadler previews some opening round playoff matchups that fans around the league would be excited for (Sportsnet)