Bantering Points: 12/23/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' disappointing loss on the road against the Nashville Predators (BSB)

Chris Feldman, Roberto Solis-Byxbee, and Chip23 predict Czechia's roster for the 2026 Milan Olympics (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio discusses the Rangers recalling Brett Berard and placing J.T. Miller on injured reserve (BSB)

Rangers News:

Justin Bonhard names three players who need to step up in the absence of J.T. Miller (Blue Line Station)

Adam Herman examines whether the Rangers should trade or re-sign Artemi Panarin (Bleacher Report)

Around the NHL:

Both Jacob Slavin and Seth Jarvis are considered week-to-week for the Carolina Hurricanes (SportsNet)

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson is nearing a return from an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour will miss four weeks after getting hand surgery (TSN)

Connor McDavid remains hot for the Edmonton Oilers, being named the NHL's first star of the week for the second week in a row (TSN)

ECHL players are nearing a strike as the two sides struggle to agree to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement (SportsNet)

Nick Saban discusses what he brings to the Nashville Predators as a minority owner (SportsNet)