Bantering Points: 12/10/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: CHI 2, NYR 1 (5:04 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Rangers hit a new low on Monday, putting forth another lifeless effort against the league-worst Chicago Blackhawks to lose for the eight time in the last ten games as the downward spiral continues (CBS)

Mollie Walker relays word that the Ottawa Senators owner cried foul over Larry Brooks' recent article regarding Brady Tkachuk as "soft tampering" on New York's part (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson chatted with Igor Shesterkin about having the weight of his pending free agency lifted following the signing of his eight-year, $92 million contract extension (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the Blueshirts' latest defeat (LoHud)

Tom Castro reflects on the Rangers recent history of drafting in the top 10 of the annual Entry Draft and their lack of success compared to other teams (The Hockey Writers)

Remy Mastey reports that the Anaheim Ducks looked to include Cam Fowler in the deal that saw Jacob Trouba end up in Anaheim, but Chris Drury opted against such a deal (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler examines Adam Fox as a potential captain candidate now that Trouba's exit has left the captaincy vacant (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, forward Givani Smith, and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, forward Nikolai Kovalenko, and a pair of draft picks (NBC Sports)

Forward Brendan Lemieux has signed with HC Davos of the Swiss league following a mutual termination of contract with the Carolina Hurricanes (TSN)

Wayne Gretzky spoke on Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of the all-time goal scoring record (Sportsnet)