Bantering Points: 2/3/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at a scenario where Mika Zibanejad is traded to the Anaheim Ducks (BSB)

Rangers News:

Howie Kussoy discusses Vincent Iorio being claimed by the Rangers and what he brings to the team (NY Post)

Tom Urtz Jr. makes the case for the Rangers to claim goaltender Calvin Pickard off waivers (Blue Line Station)

Brian Germinaro talks about if the Blueshirts should trade Will Borgen as part of the retool (Blue Line Station)

Colin Stephenson explains why the 2026 Milan Olympics gives the Rangers a chance to get away from what has been a disappointing season (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil suffered an injury in the team's game against the Utah Mammoth (SportsNet)

Washington Capitals and Team Canada goaltender Logan Thompson is set to return from his injury before the 2026 Milan Olympics (SportsNet)

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz will be stepping down from his role in the organization once a successor is found (TSN)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes has tied the team record for most consecutive games with an assist (SportsNet)

Here is a roundup of all the games that took place last night and who emerged victorious (SportsNet)