Bantering Points: 2/25/20

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Around the NHL:

  • The New York Islanders acquired forward Jean Gabriel Pageau in exchange for a 1st round pick and a 2nd round pick, and then signed him to a six year, $30 million contract extension (Lighthouse Hockey)
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins shored up their forward depth, acquiring Patrick Marleau from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 3rd round pick, as well as landing Conor Sheary and Evan Rodrigues from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Dominik Kahun (TSN)
  • Rory Boylen evaluates the winners and losers from yesterday’s trade deadline (Sportsnet)
  • Adam Gretz relays word of the most unexpected move of the deadline, as the Buffalo Sabres landed Wayne Simmonds from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional 5th round pick (NBC Sports)
  • Matt Larkin highlights the Nick Ritchie<—>Danton Heinen swap between the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins as a deal that could turn into a win for both teams (The Hockey News)/