Bantering Points

Bantering Points: 12/17/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 2, BOS 1 (5:03 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: It was the Vincent Trocheck show as the second year Ranger tied the game up midway through the third period before netting the overtime winner to give the Rangers another win against the Original Six rivals (CBS)

Larry Brooks points to the contributions New York’s veterans forwards have made in Peter Laviolette’s first season behind the bench (NY Post)

Around the NHL:

Pierre LeBrun relays word that Phil Kessel has looked into signing with a team in Switzerland as NHL opportunities have yet to manifest for him (TSN)

Mike Gould reports that the Carolina Hurricanes placed goaltender Antti Raanta on waivers (Daily Faceoff)

The NHL and its players association are set to met with the International Olympic Committee to discuss potential participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics (Sportsnet)

2024 Playoffs: Second Round, New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 Open Thread

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Bantering Points: 5/11/24

Here are today's news and links: Rangers News: Mollie Walker hears that even as the Blueshirts sit on the brink of becoming the first team in league history to sweep consecutive best of seven playoff series to begin a playoff run, there remain higher heights to reach (NY

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