Bantering Points: 11/29/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker notes that even as the Blueshirts weather the ongoing storm surrounding the team, players are confident that they'll come out of things for the better (NY Post)

Walker also points to a power play until that has gone cold coinciding with New York's recent struggles (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson highlights some positive trends as the Rangers looks to get back to their winning ways following Thanksgiving (Newsday)

Jesse Courville-Lynch breaks down why the Edmonton Oilers would not be a fit if Chris Drury looks to move Jacob Trouba (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler ponders Peter Laviolette's job security in the wake of the team's recent struggles (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey points out how no matter how often Kaapo Kakko's name pops up in trade rumors, the Rangers are unlikely to get a deal of appropriate value for the former 2nd overall pick (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Ryan Dixon released post-Thanksgiving power rankings as the mid-season grind gets underway (Sportsnet)

Andy Lewis-McDougall examines the strangest goals of the 2024-25 campaign thus far (The Hockey News)