Bantering Points: 12/28/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at a potential trade opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs amid their struggles this season (BSB)

Snark Messier examines what the Rangers' front office could look like if they were to move on from general manager Chris Drury (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio recaps the Blueshirts' disappointing loss on the road to the New York Islanders (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis discusses the Hartford Wolf Pack's win on the road against the Bridgeport Islanders (BSB)

Rangers News:

With an Artemi Panarin trade becoming more of a possibility, the Rangers may have to accept the return may not be as much as they would like (THW)

Remy Mastey analyzes Vladislav Gavrikov's impressive offensive performance this season (THN)

Around the NHL:

The Tampa Bay Lightning and defenseman J.J. Moser have agreed to terms on an eight-year extension (SportsNet)

Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with a lower-body injury (TSN)

Here is a preview of which players could be rocking a different uniform next season (USA Today)

The World Juniors are underway, and here is a look at what is going on as the top young players compete against each other (NHL.com)