Bantering Points: 2/22/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman takes a look at how the 1980 Miracle on Ice Team has impacted USA hockey and the New York Rangers (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps Finland's victory over Slovakia during the bronze medal game for the 2026 Milan Olympics (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis examines the Hartford Wolf Pack's win on home ice against the Belleville Senators (BSB)

Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick exited the team's practice early for precautionary reasons (CBS Sports)

Rangers News:

Lucas Standel explains how Alexis Lafrenière's poor play hinders the Rangers' retool plans (THW)

Remy Mastey talks about Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox trending towards a return following the 2026 Milan Olympics (THN)

Around the NHL:

Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby will be a game-time decision while Josh Morrissey is out (SportsNet)

Team Finland forward Mikko Rantanen missed the team's bronze medal game due to a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

Former NHL star Jaromir Jagr has discussed retirement while in his 38th season of professional hockey (SportsNet)

Potential first overall pick Gavin McKenna recorded a historic eight-point game for Penn State against Ohio State (TSN)

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice denies any rumor of him becoming Team Finland's head coach (SportsNet)