Bantering Points: 12/21/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 3, DAL 1 (4:57 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Rangers kicked off the post-Kaapo Kakko era with bounce back victory in Dallas as timely scoring and strong effort from Igor Shesterkin propelled New York back into the win column (CBS Sports)

Mollie Walker chatted with Will Borgen about Matt Rempe prior to Friday's game about the opportunity his latest recall will provide (NY Post)

Walker also notes that prior to getting tossed out of the contest against Dallas for an elbowing game misconduct, Rempe drew three penalties in his limited ice time (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson heard from Kakko's now-former teammates, who shared positive words about the former second overall pick now that his time on Broadway has come to a close (Newsday)

Remy Mastey examines the lead up to what was one of the Blueshirts' most desperately needed wins in recent memory (The Hockey News)

Stan Fischler details the adversity the Rangers have faced at and away from the rink as of late in the midst of this downward spiral (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Veteran forward Tyler Johnson, whose contract with the Boston Bruins was recently terminated this week, is expected to reassess his options when the league's holiday roster freeze is lifted (TSN)

As the Buffalo Sabres remained mired in a 12 game losing streak following Friday's defeat, changes could be coming if the personnel currently within the organization aren't able to figure things out (NBC Sports)

Ryan Dixon ranks the 32 teams set to compete in the upcoming World Junior Championship (Sportsnet)