Bantering Points: 6/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker talks about the comments made by Mika Zibanejad's Irma, which provide insight into her husband's future with the Rangers (NY Post)

Tom Urtz Jr. makes the case as to why Adam Fox should have been one of the first six players selected to the USA Olympic team (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey discusses Mika Zibanejad's name being mentioned in trade talks despite his full no-move clause (THN)

Around the NHL:

Each of the 12 Olympic teams announced six players that will be on their roster and representing their country for the 2026 Winter Olympics (NBC Sports)

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has still yet to make a decision on whether Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard will start game six of the Stanley Cup Final (NHL.com)

Reports have surfaced that the 2025-26 NHL season will be Evgeni Malkin's last season with the Penguins, whether Malkin decides to retire or not (The Athletic)

The New York Islanders have hired Ryan Bowness to serve as the assistant general manager and director of player personnel (NHL.com)

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to play in game six of the Stanley Cup Final despite an ongoing undisclosed injury (SportsNet)