Bantering Points: 1/31/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' loss at Madison Square Garden against the New York Islanders (BSB)

Joe Fortunato takes a look at what a potential return could look like for traded players (BSB)

Chris Feldman analyzes some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft that the Blueshirts could land (BSB)

Rangers News:

Scott Rogust talks about the rumors that Artemi Panarin wants a $50 million extension from his next team (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey discusses the possibility of Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright being part of the trade for Artemi Panarin (THN)

Around the NHL:

Both Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang may not play against the New York Rangers due to injury (SportsNet)

Patrick Kane has set the record for the most points by an American-born hockey player (SportsNet)

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand exited the team's game against the St. Louis Blues with an injury (SportsNet)

January 2026 has set the NHL record for most hat tricks in a single month with 30 (SportsNet)

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes has suffered a lower-body injury against the Nashville Predators (TSN)

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has set the record for most goals by an 18-year-old defenseman (TSN)