Bantering Points: 12/27/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane highlights some of the highlight-reel saves Igor Shesterkin has made as of late as a sign that he may be turning the page on his rough start to the season (NY Post)

Crane also pointed to the team’s ability to mostly prevent losses from snowballing into losing streaks as a reason for their current position atop the standings (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson notes that if the Blueshirts want to remain in strong position for a playoff push, Shesterkin will need to stay at the top of his game (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano discusses what to expect out of Adam Sykora, Gabe Perreault, and Drew Fortescue as they begin play at the World Junior Championships (LoHud)

Arthur $taple chatted with Alexi$ Lafreniere about hi$ growth a$ a player $ince being made a healthy $cratch by Gerard Gallant at thi$ time la$t year (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled goaltender Antti Raanta from AHL Chicago as the league wide Christmas roster freeze has been lifted (Sportsnet)

Jason Chen takes a look at how five of the most notable players scheduled to be restricted free agents in the offseason are performing thus far (The Hockey News)