Bantering Points: 1/6/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 6, CHI 2 (5:02 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Rangers responded to getting blown out on Saturday with a blowout of their own on Sunday, hanging a six spot on the lowly Chicago Blackhawks in an Original Six matchup (CBS)

Mollie Walker notes that the Blueshirts margin of victory of four goals was the biggest win in nearly two months (NY Post)

Walker also points to Filip Chytil's two-goal showing against Chicago as the latest in a line of strong performances that has seen the young Czech forward record points in four consecutive games (NY Post)

Lucas Standel breaks down the pros and cons of Chris Drury pursuing a reunion with former Ranger and current Vancouver Canuck J.T. Miller (The Hockey Writers)

Remy Mastey relayed word from Mika Zibanejad, whose comments sound like those of a player who isn't keen on potentially being asked to waive any clauses in his contract to facilitate a trade (The Hockey News)

Mastey also pondered what upper-body injury Chris Kreider could be dealing with that forced the veteran forward to miss Sunday's game (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Anaheim Ducks agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension with forward Frank Vatrano, a uniquely structured deal with deferred money that will reduce the AAV from $6 million to $4.57 million against the salary cap (TSN)

Andre Leal reminisces on the best players whose careers came and went without a Stanley Cup to their name (The Hockey News)

Nashville Predators prospect Teddy Stiga scored the golden goal for the United States at the World Junior Champions as Team USA defeated Finland 4-3 in overtime to win the gold medal for a second consecutive year (Sportsnet)