Bantering Points: 12/21/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Jake DiBlasio recaps the Rangers' shootout victory on home ice against the Philadelphia Flyers (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis talks about the Hartford Wolf Pack's victory on the road against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker examines the Rangers' looming decision of if they should trade Artemi Panarin or not (NY Post)

Bridget Reilly discusses Blueshirts' captain J.T. Miller leaving the team's game against the Flyers (NY Post)

Peter Baugh analyzes which Rangers have the best chance of making the Olympics (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

Chicago Bears forward Frank Nazar is expected to miss about four weeks after getting hit in the face with the puck (SportsNet)

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is expected to miss time after colliding with the post (TSN)

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano received a fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for his play against the Dallas Stars (TSN)

The Montreal Canadiens have traded for forward Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings (NHL.com)

Here are some changes coming to the 2026 NHL draft after what took place last year (SportsNet)

Despite dealing with injuries, there is no need to worry about Jack Eichel or Shea Theodore missing the Olympics (SportsNet)