Bantering Points: 12/29/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: TBL 6, NYR 2 (5:04 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Rangers returned from the Christmas break playing the same way they entered it with yet another blowout loss as Igor Shesterkin was pulled midway through the middle frame (CBS Sports)

Christian Arnold heard from Chris Kreider about a desire to move past his healthy scratch prior to the break and looking forward to getting the season back on track (NY Post)

Mollie Walker examined how K'Andre Miller can do his part in helping the Blueshirts following his return from injured reserve on Saturday (NY Post)

Stan Fischler sees the pair of games against the Lightning and Panthers as a make or break juncture of the season for the Rangers (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey relays word on the trade interest Will Borgen could garner if New York remains mired in its current funk until the trade deadline (The Hockey News)

Lucas Standel makes three bold predictions for the Blueshirts with 2025 just around the corner (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Jusso Parssinen and a 7th round selection in the 2026 Entry Draft from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Ondrej Pavel and 3rd round selection in the 2027 Entry Draft (TSN)

The Dallas Stars are under investigation for allegedly holding an optional practice on December 26th, which would be a violation of the collective bargaining agreement (Sportsnet)