Bantering Points: 12/22/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker notes that with a back to back set of games leading into the Christmas break, the Blueshirts will look to pick up two more wins before heading into their time off on a high note (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson highlights how the Rangers emerged from an offseason of question marks answered by handful of bargain bin signings to become one of the league’s elite teams (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano heard from Nick Bonino and Blake Wheeler about their decisions to wear neck guards in the wake of Adam Johnson’s death, as well as the future of neck guards possibly becoming mandatory (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 32 Thoughts (Sportsnet)

A documentary focused on former first overall pick Alexandre Daigle has been announced and will release on Amazon Prime Video on January 26th (NHL.com)

Jaromir Jagr made his season debut in his native Czechia for the Kladno Knights, recording an assist and kicking off what will be his 36th season in professional hockey (ESPN)