Bantering Points: 12/8/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn examines the Rangers' loss at Madison Square Garden against the Colorado Avalanche (BSB)

Phil Kocher discusses what they should do at the deadline, how fans can maintain their sanity, and more (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' overtime loss at home to the Vegas Golden Knights (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker analyzes the Blueshirts finding their footing when it comes to six-on-five play (NY Post)

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about Brennan Othmann's success in his first game since being sent back down to the Hartford Wolf Pack (Blue Line Station)

Anthony Russo proposes why the Rangers should trade defenseman Braden Schneider soon (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Washington Capitals have placed Charlie Lindgren and Ryan Leonard on injured reserve (TSN)

The Winnipeg Jets are set to host the Montreal Canadiens outdoors in the 2026 Heritage Classic (TSN)

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

Former Dallas Stars owner Thomas O. Hicks passed away at the age of 79 on Saturday (NHL.com)

The NHLPA is more concerned with the quality of the rink for the Olympics than its dimensions (USA Today)