oh, your nanners are fine dan.
i usually leave the ratty leaves attached until spring. however, i don't know if you will be able to stand seeing that for the next couple of months or so. plus, i don't know if they will necessarily offer the plant any protection. hmmm...it might be better to cut them off and then you can wrap the tops with freeze cloth if we have another cold one.
mine has started pushing out another leaf. i did cut the burned ones off but that was only because i brought it in the house for a couple of nights.
anyone have any other suggestions?