Bantering Points: 12/18/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks notes that K’Andre Miller made his return to the lineup on Saturday following a two game absence due to what has been mysteriously dubbed as “personal reasons” (NY Post)

Brooks also discusses the state of the Blueshirts, including another element Ryan Lindgren may need to add to his game, the Hartford to New York shuttle Connor Mackey has become a regular passenger on, and more (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson hears that even though the Stanley Cup remains the ultimate goal, the team’s players would take it as a point of pride to secure the Presidents Trophy as well (Newsday)

Jesse Courville-Lynch makes the case for why the Rangers should look to swing a deal for Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Nathan MacKinnon extending his point streak to 15 games, the Anaheim Ducks blowing out the New Jersey Devils, and Vegas doubling up Ottawa stand out as the most notable results from Sunday’s action on the ice (Sportsnet)

Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Antti Raanta cleared waivers and has been assigned to AHL Chicago (TSN)