Bantering Points: 1/18/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' victory on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis takes a look at the Hartford Wolf Pack's loss on the road against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker explains why J.T. Miller's leadership is needed now in the Blueshirts locker room now more than ever (NY Post)

Peter Baugh examines how the Rangers' "retool" impacts the players currently on the roster (The Athletic)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano what comes next for Artemi Panarin and the Rangers as they enter this new stage (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses why general manager Chris Drury shouldn't be the one leading the team through the "retool" (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Vancouver Canucks and forward Kiefer Sherwood's agent are working on finding a trade for the pending free agent (SportsNet)

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a leave of absence from the team due to a family illness (SportsNet)

The Calgary Flames have given the Boston Bruins permission to speak with defenseman Rasmus Andersson regarding a trade (SportsNet)

Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks due to a thigh injury (TSN)