Bantering Points: 2/26/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 discusses what is going on with the Rangers roster following the 2026 Milan Olympics (BSB)

Rangers News:

Matt Ehalt discusses Rangers' legend Ron Duguay being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano talks about the status of prospects on the Hartford Wolf Pack (The Athletic)

Brian Germinaro takes a look at if Noah Laba, Brennan Othmann, and Gabe Perreault would have success playing on a line together (Blue Line Station)

Scott Rogust explains why general manager Chris Drury must get the Vincent Trocheck trade right (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks due to a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper will miss the team's next two games due to the passing of his father (SportsNet)

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will be taking a leave of absence to attend to a personal matter (SportsNet)

The Seattle Kraken have given forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton each a two-year contract extension (TSN)

The Vancouver Canucks have held out defenseman Tyler Myers against the Winnipeg Jets for trade reasons (SportsNet)

The Washington Capitals have waived Sonny Milano following Connor McMichael coming off injured reserve (TSN)