Bantering Points: 1/16/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker highlights the recent goal scoring outburst Sam Carrick has put on display (NY Post)

Walker also chatted with Arthur Kaliyev about adjusting to his new team after arriving on Broadway via waivers from the Los Angeles Kings (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson heard from Peter Laviolette about his hopes for Kaliyev once the newest Ranger gets settled in (Newsday)

Stan Fischler comments on the new-look Blueshirts that have woken up out of the malaise they were previously locked into (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey relayed word from Laviolette about his previous pro hockey experience in Utah during Laviolette's playing days in the IHL (The Hockey News)

Lucas Standel wonders whether or not a prolonged run of strong play leading into the trade deadline could alter Chris Drury's plans (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers (NBC Sports)

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Isaak Phillips (TSN)

While the Salt Lake City residents have shown up to the Delta Center for the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural season, the Club's league-worst 6-10-4 home record makes it unlikely that Utah will see playoff hockey this year (Sportsnet)