Bantering Points: 2/8/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Keegan Jarvis recaps the Hartford Wolf Pack's loss at home against the Providence Bruins (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano takes a look at some of the questions surrounding the Artemi Panarin trade (The Athletic)

Nestor Quixtan talks about what's next following the team trading Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings (Blue Line Station)

Antonio Caruso examines J.T. Miller's performance as the Blueshirts captain this season (Blue Line Station)

Colin Stephenson discusses when Artemi Panarin felt he knew the Rangers were going to trade him (NewsDay)

Free agent defenseman Travis Dermott will join the Hartford Wolf Pack on a player tryout contract (TSN)

Around the NHL:

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha will not play for Team Czechia at the 2026 Milan Olympics due to an injury (SportsNet)

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl elaborates on his We all need to be better,’ comment (TSN)

Columbus Blue Jackets and Team USA defenseman Zach Werenski will rep Johnny Gaudreau's sweater at the 2026 Milan Olympics (NHL.com)

Here are seven NHL teams who should make a trade before this year's deadline (The Athletic)

Here is a projection of the lineup Team USA could be using at the 2026 Milan Olympics (NHL.com)