Bantering Points: 12/7/18
77 years later, President FDR’s words still ring true. Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Michael Blinn reports that the Rangers are once again listed as the NHL’s most valuable franchise, coming in at $1,550,000,000 (NY Post)
- Brett Cyrgalis relays word that Mats Zuccarello and Vladislav Namestnikov were full participants at yesterday’s practice (NY Post)
- Anthony Rieber notes that much of the team’s practice session was focused on bettering themselves in the offensive zone (Newsday)
- Dave Shapiro previews which teams could be in the market for Mats Zuccarello if the Rangers decide to move him at the trade deadline (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Shapiro also saw that K’Andre Miller and Joey Keane have been named to the United States’ preliminary roster for the World Junior Championships (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Steve Paulus looks ahead to the team’s upcoming road trip through the Sunshine State (Blue Line Station)
- Nicholas Zararis believes that the rental market will revolve around the Rangers as the trade deadline approaches (Blue Line Station)
- Cat $ilverman argue$ that the more Henrik Lundqvi$t play$, the $tronger hi$ ca$e for the Hockey Hall of Fame become$ (The Athletic)
- Michael Obernauer recaps the Rangers’ practice yesterday (Official Team Site)
- After three days back with the Hartford Wolfpack, the Rangers have once again recalled Matt Beleskey (Official Team Site)
- Media Availability: David Quinn,(5:28) Kevin Shattenkirk,(1:26) and Henrik Lundqvist (2:48) (Official Team Site)/
Around the NHL:
- James O’Brien breaks down why you shouldn’t worry about the Vegas Golden Knights’ playoff chances (NBC Sports)
- Andrew Berkshire examines whether or not the Buffalo Sabres are for real (Sportsnet)
- Jeb Biggart noticed that Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella ripped a page out of Bill Belichick’s playbook and rocked a hoodie behind the bench during last night’s game (12 Up)
- Travis Yost details why the Ottawa Senators can’t afford to let forward Mark Stone walk via unrestricted free agency this summer (TSN)/