Bantering Points: 12/10/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman checks in on the Rangers and where the team stands 30 games into the season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Botte discusses Matt Rempe nearing a return from his upper-body injury suffered in October (NY Post)

Peter Baugh explains why the Rangers' playoff chances seem more realistic after their strong performance over the last week (The Athletic)

Justin Bonhard examines how Artemi Panarin's recent play has changed the narrative around a possible contract extension (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel makes the case as to why Mika Zibanejad has been the Blueshirts' best forward this season (THW)

Tom Castro analyzes the Rangers' struggles when it comes to picking top 10 in the NHL draft (THW)

Reinforcements are on the way for the Vancouver Canucks as Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson are both nearing a return (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed both Evgeni Malkin and Blake Lizotte on injured reserve (SportsNet)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended for his high-sticking call against the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL.com)

The Colorado Avalanche will wear their Nordiques jerseys against the Montreal Canadiens (SportsNet)

The Athletic interviewed players across the league to find out which players had the most punchable faces (The Athletic)