Bantering Points: 1/7/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' overtime loss on home ice against the Utah Mammoth (BSB)

Phil Kocher talks about what buzz is going on surrounding Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, and more (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio discusses Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin heading to injured reserve and Spencer Martin and Scott Morrow being recalled (BSB)

Rangers News:

Nestor Quixtan explains why the Rangers could be sellers at the deadline following Igor Shesterkin's injury (Blue Line Station)

Tom Castro looks back at the five worst trades in the Blueshirts' long 100-year history (THW)

Around the NHL:

The San Jose Sharks have recalled 2025 second overall pick Michael Misa to activate him from the World Juniors (SportsNet)

The Colorado Avalanche will be without both Gabriel Landeskog and Cale Makar, who are both week-to-week (SportsNet)

Egor Zamula is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets (TSN)

The Edmonton Oilers healthy scratched Trent Fredrick and Andrew Mangiapane in their game against the Nashville Predators (SportsNet)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard discusses being left off of Team Canada's roster (SportsNet)

Here is a comparison of Team USA and Team Canada ahead of the 2026 Milan Olympics (SportsNet)