Bantering Points: 12/6/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane points to Alexis Lafreniere as one player looking to get back on track as Peter Laviolette returns to the lines the Blueshirts began the season with (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson highlights the reuniting of Long Island natives Adam Fox and Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano lists five teams the Rangers could make a trade with (LoHud)

Lucas Standel previews the remainder of New York's December schedule (The Hockey Writers)

Tom Castro calls on Chris Drury to take decisive action as he looks to right the rudderless ship that the Rangers are at the moment (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler details a five step process for the Blueshirts to get back on the right track (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey relays word that the Ottawa Senators have been in touch with the Rangers about a potential trade (The Hockey News)

Peter Baugh ponder$ which player$ New York con$ider$ untouchable and which could be primed to be dealt (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Luke Richardson and promoted Anders Sorensen from AHL Rockford to serve as the interim coach (TSN)

Elliotte Friedman authors the latest edition of 32 Thoughts (Sportsnet)

Carol Schram names six players who have made their impacts felt on new teams in 2024-25 (The Hockey News)