Bantering Points: 2/5/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman discusses the Rangers trading Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis names his three stars of the month for the Hartford Wolf Pack for January (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker reflects on Artemi Panarin's time with the Rangers following his trade to the Kings (NY Post)

Scott Rogust discusses what recently acquired prospect Liam Greentree brings to the Rangers (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey explains why the return in the Artemi Panarin trade feels disappointing (THN)

Rangers and Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan stated that Adam Fox's injury played a factor in him not being selected in place of Seth Jones (TSN)

Around the NHL:

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games (SportsNet)

The St. Louis Blues have sent forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils (SportsNet)

New Jersey Devils and Team USA forward will not play in the team's last game before the Olympic break (SportsNet)

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has stated the team will not be trading Matvei Michkov (TSN)

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has been named Germany’s flag bearer for the 2026 Milan Olympics (TSN)