Bantering Points: 3/5/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato gives his thoughts on Monday's victory against the Islanders (BSB)

Chip examines some potential trades the Rangers could make if Chris Drury opts to move any or all of Reilly Smith, Jonathan Quick, and Zac Jones ahead of Friday's trade deadline (BSB)

Rangers News:

Bridget Reilly examines Will Cuylle's sophomore season and how Cuylle's role on the team has grown as the season has gone on (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson sees New York's next three games against Washington, Ottawa, and Columbus as a trio of contests that could make or break the stretch run (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano relays word of what he's hearing about the Rangers' trade deadline approach (LoHud)

Stan Fischler juxtaposes J.T. Miller's impact since his return to Broadway with that of Mark Messier's impact upon his arrival from Edmonton (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forwards Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-team trade with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils (NBC Sports)

The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million contract extension with forward Jake Evans (TSN)

The Carolina Hurricanes handed the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 regulation defeat on Tuesday, dropping the Red Wings out of a playoff position as the Rangers jumped into the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference (AP News)