Bantering Points: 1/17/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 discusses why the return on an Artemi Panarin trade might not be as high as fans would expect (BSB)

On Joe's Reaction of the Week, he talks about how the Rangers' struggles have given them a clear direction (BSB)

Chris Feldman examines Blueshirts general manager Chris Drury releasing a memo about the future of the team (BSB)

Joe and Eric hop on an emergency episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth to discuss the memo from Chris Drury (BSB)

Chris Feldman analyzes the Rangers telling Artemi Panarin they won't be offering him a contract extension and the possibility of a trade (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at the Rangers recalling defenseman Connor Mackey from the Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses Gabe Perreault's approach to the season in what has been a disappointing year (Blue Line Station)

Brian Abate talks about how Matthew Robertson has been a shocking addition to the Rangers' Blue Line (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins for a fourth-round pick (TSN)

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green has stated there is no timeline available for a Linus Ullmark return (SportsNet)

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded for defenseman Kyle Masters from the San Jose Sharks (TSN)