Bantering Points: 8/8/23

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker heard from various members of the team about the disappointment of their first round playoff exit and how they're using it as motivation ahead of the 2023-24 campaign (NY Post)

Walker also discussed the addition Christian Hmura to Peter Laviolette's coaching staff (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson chatted with some of the Blueshirts' veteran players about the impact of a fresh start with a new head coach with Laviolette replacing Gerard Gallant (Newsday)

Brendan Azoff previews the battle set to take place between Vincent Trocheck and Filip Chytil for the role of 2nd line center behind Mika Zibanejad (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson in a three team trade with the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens (NBC Sports)

The Arizona Coyotes agreed to a one year, $3.9 million contract with defenseman Matt Dumba (TSN)