Bantering Points: 1/14/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' loss at Madison Square Garden against the Seattle Kraken (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis takes a look at the Hartford Wolf Pack's mentality heading into 2026 (BSB)

Rangers News:

Alexander Buck discusses Artemi Panarin's future with the Rangers as the trade deadline approaches (Blue Line Station)

Dan Martin analyzes the Blueshirts' search for an answer as time continues to run out (NY Post)

Around the NHL:

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

The St. Louis Blues and defenseman Logan Mailloux have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Edmonton Oilers have activated Tristan Jarry and Jake Walman off of injured reserve (SportsNet)

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is out two weeks with a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

The Calgary Flames have placed forward Blake Coleman on injured reserve, which will keep him out at least two games (SportsNet)

Former Rangers head coach Gerald Galant is stepping away from coaching in the KHL due to health-related reasons (SportsNet)

Morgan Geekie has returned to the Boston Bruins after leaving the team's game against the Rangers for the birth of his son (NHL.com)