Bantering Points: 1/11/24

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks reports that even though Jake Leschyshyn has been recalled from AHL Hartford as forward depth, Kaapo Kakko’s return to the lineup for tonight’s contest in St. Louis has not yet been ruled out (NY Post)

Brooks also highlights how with the halfway point of the season rapidly approaching, Peter Laviolette has yet to find a regular linemate to skate alongside Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson notes that Brennan Othmann’s demotion to Hartford has granted Will Cuylle the latest opportunity to play alongside Kreider and Zibanejad (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano previews the Blueshirts’ next contest against the Blues (LoHud)

Peter Baugh detail$ how Nick Bonino ha$ helped the Ranger$ revamp their faceoff $trategy (The Athletic)

Brendan Azoff makes the case for more speed and youth in New York’s lineup as the season marches on (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Elliotte Friedman reports that Corey Perry met with Gary Bettman following hid dismissal from the Chicago  Blackhawks and is eligible to join a new team (Sportsnet)

The Anaheim Ducks claimed defenseman Gustav Lindstrom off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens (TSN)