Bantering Points: 12/12/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker heard from various team members about how Vincent Trocheck has broken out to set himself on a pace for a career best season (NY Post)

Walker also points to Jacob Trouba’s physicality as a consistent element the Rangers’ captain brings to the table (NY Post)

Tom Castro discusses the Blueshirts’ struggles to secure franchise altering players out of top ten selections in the Entry Draft (The Hockey Writers)

Lucas Standel breaks down Chris Kreider’s path to seeing his #20 lifted to the rafters of Madison Square Garden following his playing career (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward John Tavares recorded a goal and an assist against the New York Islanders to reach the 1,000 career point mark, but fell short as the Isles won in overtime 4-3 (TSN)

Detroit Red Wings’ forward David Perron has been suspended six games for cross checking Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (Sportsnet)