Bantering Points: 1/26/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Phil Kocher's Media Bytes takes a look at Alexis Lafrenière's future, J.T. Miller, and more (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses what the starting price is in a trade involving star winger Artemi Panarin (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. makes the case that Blueshirts prospect Brody Lamb has what it takes to be their next late-round gem (Blue Line Station)

Anthony Russo explains why the Rangers must trade Braden Schneider before the deadline (THW)

Remy Mastey names three teams who could end up trading for Artemi Panarin this season (THN)

Around the NHL:

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy called out Matt Barzal after their loss to the Buffalo Sabres (SportsNet)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander apologizes after flipping off a camera at their game against the Colorado Avalanche (SportsNet)

As the 2026 Milan Olympics near, Team Sweden captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to fight to recover in time (TSN)

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark dressed for the first time since his leave of absence in the team's game against the Vegas Golden Knights (ESPN)

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi was honored ahead of the team's game against the Utah Mammoth to celebrate his 1000th pass (NHL.com)