Bantering Points: 12/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn breaks down the Rangers' loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Chris Kreider's return to Madison Square Garden (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee recaps the Rangers' loss on home ice against the Vancouver Canucks (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker takes a look at J.T. Miller's leadership style as a captain and what kind of impact he is making (NY Post)

Mollie Walker talks about Igor Shesterkin's frustration following the Blueshirts' loss to the Anaheim Ducks (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano discusses the warm welcome back Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider got from Rangers' fans (The Athletic)

Lucas Standel makes the case for the Rangers to retire Chris Kreider's number once he retires (THW)

Around the NHL:

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl has reached the remarkable achievement of reaching 1000 points (SportsNet)

Legendary college football coach Nick Saban has become a minority owner of the Nashville Predators (SportsNet)

The Los Angeles Kings have placed goaltender Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

The Montreal Canadiens have sent goaltender Sam Montebeault to the AHL on a conditioning stint (SportsNet)

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has returned to the lineup after missing time with a lower-body injury (SportsNet)