Bantering Points: 1/22/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Bantering Points: 1/22/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' loss on the road against the Los Angeles Kings (BSB)

Chris Feldman provides another 10-game check-in following the release of the Letter 2.0 (BSB)

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane takes a look at which young members of the Rangers could get a chance as players get traded away (NY Post)

Mollie Walker discusses the strides Gabe Perreault has made this season despite the struggle around him (NY Post)

Joe Nuzzi names the four most valuable Rangers whom general manager Chris Drury can trade ahead of the deadline (Blue Line Station)

Despite the release of the Letter 2.0 from general manager Chris Drury, captain J.T. Miller won't be traded (TSN)

Around the NHL:

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe is set to replace Seth Jones on Team USA for the 2026 Milan Olympics (SportsNet)

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper left the team's game against the Rangers with an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Alex Steeves to a two-year contract extension (SportsNet)

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli exited the team's game against the San Jose Sharks (SportsNet)

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