Bantering Points: 2/18/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman details what a successful five-year retool from the Rangers would consist of (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses the Rangers recalling Brett Berard and Brendan Brisson, plus Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin returning to practice (BSB)

Chris Feldman has you covered for all that took place on day six of the 2026 Milan Olympics men’s hockey games (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why Jaroslav Chmelar should be recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack after the 2026 Milan Olympics (Blue Line Station)

Colin Stephenson names the 10 toughest Blueshirts in their rich 100-year history (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas is expected to return soon from a lower-body injury he suffered earlier in the season (SportsNet)

Morgan Reilly is expected to return to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing time due to an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is closing in on a return to the ice, while Filip Hallander has practiced for the first time since November (SportsNet)

Alex Newhook has returned to practice for the Montreal Canadiens, while Patrick Laine still remains sidelined (SportsNet)

Forward Jeff Skinner has cleared waivers after being released by the San Jose Sharks (TSN)

Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette has been suspended 20 games for using performance enhancement drugs (TSN)