Bantering Points: 3/8/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Jake DiBlasio takes a look at three things we learned from this season's trade deadline (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio recaps the New York Rangers' loss on the road against the New Jersey Devils (BSB)

Kegan Jarvis examines the Hartford Wolf Pack's win on home ice against the Hershey Bears (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker discusses what Vincent Trocheck had to say about remaining with the Rangers through the trade deadline (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano explains why general manager Chris Drury not trading Vincent Trocheck is a big risk (The Athletic)

Will Jenkofsky talks about why Alexis Lafrenière's new role has brought out the best in him (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz is expected to miss a couple weeks after suffering an injury (SportsNet)

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson exited the team's game against the Seattle Kraken (SportsNet)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has received a five-game suspension for his slash on Rasmus Dahlin (TSN)

Former Chicago Blackhawks player and broadcaster Troy Murray has passed away at the age of 63 (TSN)

Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud exited the team's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an injury (SportsNet)