Bantering Points: 12/1/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' ugly loss on home ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning (BSB)

Phil Kocher takes a look at a trade based around Alexis Lafrenière, the Rangers' play at home vs. on the road, and more (BSB)

Chip23 analyzes the Rangers placing Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve, the recalling of Spencer Martin, and the assigning of Dylan Garand to Hartford (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about Taylor Raddysh's declined play since his hat trick against the San Jose Sharks (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why Igor Shesterkin's improved play between the pipes is perfectly timed (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffered an upper-body injury against the Pittsburgh Penguins (SportsNet)

Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley suffered a quad contusion in their game against the St. Louis Blues (SportsNet)

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller discusses the loss of his father last week (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks have been active in the trade market but are in no rush to make a move (SportsNet)

The Vegas Golden Knights are expected to play goaltender Carter Hart in their next game against the Chicago Blackhawks (TSN)