Bantering Points: 12/7/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 4, PIT 2 (5:02 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Blueshirts wrapped up their most chaotic day in recent memory with a strong bounce back win over Pittsburgh as Artemiy Panarin scored twice, and Reilly Smith netted the game winner against his former team in the first game of the post-Jacob Trouba era (CBS)

Mollie Walker heard from Chris Kreider, who insinuated that he had plenty to say about Trouba's departure, but withheld comment for the time being (NY Post)

Walker also reports that while Trouba waived his modified no-trade clause to allow the Rangers to trade him to the Anaheim Ducks, Mika Zibanejad has not waived his no-movement clause for now (NY Post)

Larry Brooks confirms reports of the Rangers quickly utilizing their newfound cap space to the tune of an eight-year, $92 million extension for Igor Shesterkin (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the day-capping victory Peter Laviolette's squad earned over the Penguins (LoHud)

Stan Fischler opines that so long as the Rangers allow Matt Rempe to flourish, his future with the organization is one to keep an eye on (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey dove into Trouba's comments at his first media availability following the trade (The Hockey News)

Phillip Martinez noticed that Trouba appeared to take a critical tone when discussing his Broadway exit (SNY)

Around the NHL:

The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Jacob Perreault (TSN)

The Carolina Hurricanes placed former Ranger Brendan Lemieux on unconditional waivers for purposes of contract termination (Official Team Site)

Adam Vingan ponders whether or not Team USA is the early favorite for the 4 Nations Face-Off (Sportsnet)