Bantering Points: 12/13/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker heard from Adam Fox, who scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday, about the weight lifted off his shoulders by finding the back of the net (NY Post)

Walker also noted that although the Blueshirts earned a much needed victory in Buffalo, that win will need to be the start of a streak for it to mean much (NY Post)

Remy Mastey highlights one player the Rangers must bring back into the fold to get the team back on track (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler thinks New York's victory in Buffalo turned down the temperature on Peter Laviolette's seat (The Hockey News)

Arthur $taple li$t$ ten potential trade target$ for Chri$ Drury to pur$ue (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

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

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton tied a franchise record by scoring all four goals of his team's 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday (ESPN)

Ryan Dixon pairs the latest power rankings with something each of the league's teams would ask for Christmas this year (Sportsnet)