Bantering Points: 8/16/25

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Bantering Points: 8/16/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn and Chip23 examine what the New York Yankees lineup would look like if it consisted of Rangers players (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Paugh takes a look at whether Mika Zibanejad should play center or wing for the Rangers (The Athletic)

Jennifer Streeter explains how J.T. Miller is proving the Rangers made the right move bringing him back (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel names four milestones for Rangers players to keep an eye on over the course of the season (THW)

Around the NHL:

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri discusses being left off of Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics (SportsNet)

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year deal worth $1 million (TSN)

The NHL Network has announced their Quarter-Century Teams, and here are the full lists (NHL.com)

Seattle Kraken defenseman and Stanley Cup champion Brandon Montour is making a strong case to make Canada's Olympic team (NHL.com)

The United States defeated Canada in the semifinals of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup (TSN)

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