Bantering Points: 1/5/18
Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Larry Brooks argues that Henrik Lundqvist’s high level of play could last a long time (NY Post)
- Sean Hartnett analyzes how the rest of New York’s players have consistently let Lundqvist down throughout his career (CBS)
- Steve Zipay goes in-depth on how Mother Nature interfered with the Rangers’ travel plans (Newsday)
- Pat Keogh breaks down how Jeff Gorton can make his mark on the franchise (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Josh Lipman ponders whether the team would be better off trading Michael Grabner or extending his contract (Blue Line Station)
- Dan Carrozzi examines Alain Vigneault’s recent shootout selections (Blue Line Station)
- Frank Curto relays word that the Rangers and Rick Nash have mutual interest in a contract extension (Elite Sports NY)
- Dominick Renna thinks the time has come to be legitimately excited about Lias Andersson’s future (Elite Sports NY)/
Around the NHL:
- Sean Leahy noticed that yesterday’s matchup between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins was postponed due to inclement weather (NBC Sports)
- The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Al Montoya from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a conditional 2018 4th round selection (TSN)
- Chris Nichols passes along word of a rumored Taylor Hall for Cody Ceci swap and how that proposed blockbuster fell through (FanRag)
- Jonathan Willis highlights ten rental players likely to be moved as the trade deadline approaches (Sportsnet)
- Craig Morgan reports that Arizona Coyotes’ forward Anthony Duclair has requested a trade (Arizona Republic)/