Bantering Points: 1/23/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Charlie Vidal's Ombudsman Report for last week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth has been published (BSB)

On episode 68 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric talk about trade possibilities, the retool, and more (BSB)

Chip23 explains why the Rangers must trade Vincent Trocheck ahead of the deadline (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker sits down with Braden Schneider and discusses the struggles he has faced this season (NY Post)

Peter Baugh takes a look at where Artemi Panarin may want to be traded to and which other Blueshirts could be moved (The Athletic)

Colin Stephenson analyzes how much the Rangers have struggled without Adam Fox this season (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

The New Jersey Devils have placed defenseman Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve (SportsNet)

The Buffalo Sabres and forward Josh Doan have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension worth $48.65 million (SportsNet)

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the team's game against the Detroit Red Wings with a lower-body injury (TSN)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent surgery for a lower-body injury and will now miss the 2026 Milan Olympics (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson off of injured reserve (SportsNet)