Bantering Points: 1/4/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Christian Arnold notes that if any goalie can go on a heater and change the narrative of a season, it's Jonathan Quick given his prior experience doing so in Los Angeles (NY Post)

Stan Fischler wonders if the Rangers have dug too deep a hole in the standings in order to turn around in time to return to the playoffs in 2025 (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey heard from Will Borgen about his adjustment to New York after arriving from Seattle in one of the Blueshirts' most turbulent times in recent memory (The Hockey News)

Peter Baugh chatted with Mika Zibanejad about the recent trade $peculation around the team, and ignoring the noi$e to try and get the $ea$on back on track (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed defenseman Dakota Mermis off waivers from the Utah Hockey Club (TSN)

As veteran forward Jonathan Toews flirts with a potential NHL comeback, interested teams are curious as to what impact the three-time Stanley Cup champion could bring to the table this season (Sportsnet)