Bantering Points: 1/20/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman lists five potential trade destinations for Alexis Lafrenière if the Rangers were to trade him (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio recaps the New York Rangers' loss on the road against the Anaheim Ducks (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses Brett Berard's success with the Hartford Wolf Pack and how the Rangers' new direction opens a chance for him (Blue Line Station)

Shayna Goldman lays out what a Rangers' retool could look like and if they are capable of it (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker talks with Rangers rookie Noah Laba about his injury and the hit that brought it on (NY Post)

Around the NHL:

The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks (SportsNet)

Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Matthew Tkachuk made his season debut against the Sharks (SportsNet)

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon achieved his 1100th point against the Washington Capitals (SportsNet)

Tage Thompson, Roman Josi, and Karel Vejmelka were named the NHL's three stars of the week (TSN)

Team Italy for the 2026 Milan Olympics will not feature any NHL players on the roster (TSN)

The St. Louis Blues have named assistant coach Steve Ott to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds (TSN)