Bantering Points: 8/23/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Jaclyn Hendricks heard that with the shocking decision to waive Barclay Goodrow and subsequent claim by the San Jose Sharks two months in the rear view mirror, the former Ranger has moved on with the decision (NY Post)

Andrew Gross reports that Jeff Malcolm, a former Rangers' farmhand who had been the goaltending coach in AHL Hartford, will be promoted and succeed Benoit Allaire as New York's goalie coach (Newsday)

Lucas Standel makes three bold predictions for the upcoming season (The Hockey Writers)

Anthony Russo examines Chris Drury's track record with his predecessor, Jeff Gorton (The Hockey Writers)

Peter Baugh ponder$ which local player$ could end up participating in the 4 Nations Face-Off (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired 2022 14th overall pick Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for 2023 14th overall pick Brayden Yager (TSN)

The Seattle Kraken agreed to a seven-year, $50 million contract extension with forward Matty Beniers (NBC Sports)

Veteran forward Sammy Blais agreed to an AHL contract with he Abbottsford Canucks, and will attend Vancouver Canuck's training camp on a professional tryout (Sportsnet)