Bantering Points: 12/9/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn examines the Rangers' upsetting loss on home ice against the Vegas Golden Knights (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Botte and Mollie Walker examine Alexis Lafrenière's performance against the Golden Knights (NY Post)

Justin Bonhard discusses the success goaltender Jonathan Quick has had and his role with the Rangers (Blue Line Station)

Scott Rogust talks about Mika Zibanejad's comments about the officiating in the team's game against the Golden Knights (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Utah Mammoth forward Logan Cooley is out indefinitely after suffering a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has returned to the ice for the first time since undergoing knee surgery (SportsNet)

The International Ice Hockey Federation has confirmed that the ice size for the Winter Olympics will be smaller but claims it is insignificant (SportsNet)

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper discusses the difficult choices that he will have to make for the team's roster (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks have increased their asking price for forward Kiefer Sherwood (TSN)

David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy both have the possibility of returning to the lineup for the Boston Bruins this week (NHL.com)