Bantering Points: 1/3/17
News and notes for Tuesday, January 3, 2017
For the first time since last year, there will be Rangers hockey on tonight, as the team welcomes the Buffalo Sabres into the world's most famous arena tonight. After knocking off 30th ranked Colorado and 29th ranked Arizona, the Rangers will be facing a much stiffer test today, as the Sabres find themselves in 28th place in the league. Here are today's news and links:
Rangers News:
- Larry Brooks chatted with Rick Nash about how he aims to return to form once his groin injury heals (NY Post)
- Game Preview: Jack Eichel will look to replicate his multi-point effort from his last outing against the Rangers in order to earn his team two points (CBS)
- Steve Zipay notes relays word from Chris Kreider that New York's success is based on effective communication (Newsday)
- Brandon Cohen believes that he Columbus Blue Jackets are the ideal opponent to face the Rangers in an outdoor game next season (Blue Line Station)
- Alexandra Russo thinks that Brady Skjei deserves a longer leash from Alain Vigneault than he's currently being given (Blue Line Station)
- John Williams speculates about whether or not Matt Puempel will maintain a roster spot once New York gets back to full health (Blue Line Station)
- Dave Shapiro focuses on how the Rangers' forward depth should be appreciated (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Forward Nicklas Jensen has been recalled from Hartford for the second time this season (SNY)
- Post Practice Interviews: Alain Vigneault, (6:38) Henrik Lundqvist, (2:47) Rick Nash, (0:38) and Chris Kreider (2:11) (Official Team Site)
- Andy Bathgate has been announced as one of the top 100 players in NHL history (3:24 Video via Official Team Site)/
Around the NHL:
- Kristina Rutherford interviewed NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about his youth, whether or not he can skate, and more (Sportsnet)
- Jared Clinton offers new year's resolutions for all thirty NHL teams (The Hockey News)
- Three Stars of the Week: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider, and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been named as the Three Stars of the Week (NHL.com)
- Sean Leahy lists the top 6 moments from yesterday's 2017 Winter Classic (Puck Daddy)/
