Bantering Points: 4/5/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip makes the case for why a John Tortorella reunion could be best as the Rangers move forward after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign (BSB)

Chris Feldman noted the happenings of Friday's practice session as Mika Zibanejad was absent and Matt Rempe shed his non-contact Jersey (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Mercogliano calls attention to the fact that in addition to winning the Steven McDonald Extra Effort award, Will Cuylle is on the verge of breaking Ryan Callahan's team-record for hits in a single season (LoHud)

Remy Mastey relays word from Peter Laviolatte regarding the status of Adam Edstrom (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler examines the Blueshirts rivalries with the Devils and Islanders ahead of Saturday's season-series finale against the Devils (The Hockey News)

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Around the NHL:

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals in his team's 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday to tie Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals (TSN)

Justin Bourne offers 10 thoughts on the hockey world as the Stanley Cup playoffs are less than two weeks from beginning (Sportsnet)

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has been named the head coach of Team USA for the 2025 IIHF World Championship in May (ESPN)