Bantering Points: 1/4/24

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks previews how the Blueshirts could plan to use the recently recalled Brennan Othmann in his NHL debut (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his insight on Othmann’s recall and what to expect out of New York’s 2021 first round pick at the NHL level (LoHud)

Brian Abate wrote about Igor Shesterkin’s strong run of a play prior to his rough outing against Carolina as a sign of him potentially rounding into form (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler announced a return to more Rangers-centric coverage out of him, as the hockey legend will return to what he was doing as far back as the 1950s (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Justin Bourne chatted with former video coach Amanda Brewer about some of the rule changes the newly established PWHL has brought to the game of hockey, and if any of those rules could make their way to the NHL one day (Sportsnet)

Greg Wyshynski reports that Arizona Coyotes’ forward Jason Zucker has been suspended three games for boarding Florida Panthers’ forward Nick Cousins (ESPN)

The Chicago Blackhawks claimed defenseman Jaycob Megna off waivers from the Seattle Kraken (TSN)