Bantering Points: 1/29/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Latest news and updates about the Rangers
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Artemi Panarin's days as a New York Ranger are coming to an end, and there's a very good possibility his next stop with be on the west coast. Rangers GM Chris Drury has been working the phones for weeks, trying to facilitate a move that Panarin would approve, and now it sounds like both sides are working together after Panarin was scratched in the Rangers game Wednesday. A game the Rangers lost 5-2 against the New York Islanders. Panarin has reportedly been told if he doesn't approve a trade o...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Islanders met a moribund rival and soundly defeated the Rangers, who logged their fewest shots ever in the history of this derby rivalry. That team over there looked to be sleepwalking, outside of a few dangerous chances that the Isles maddeningly conceded. Maybe it was a bit of numbed shock in reaction to Artemi […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 8 days ago | 0 reads
At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the New York Islanders versus the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden — with best bets ideas below if you’re looking for an edge. Best Islanders vs. Rangers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Mika Zibanejad, Rangers +145 22 G in 53 GP Artemi Panarin, Rangers +160 19 G in 52 GP Bo Horvat, Islanders +180 21 G in 39 GP J.T. Miller, Rangers +200 14 G in 45 GP Vi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
It was a fun one to start the home-and-home as the New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in a game they dominated from the start. While the Islanders added two players in Palat and Soucy leading up to this Olympic break trade freeze, the Rangers have put Artemi Panarin on the trade […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 8 days ago | 1 read
Thursday’s NHL lineup features a matchup between the New York Islanders (28-19-5) and the New York Rangers (22-25-6) at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Islanders are -122 on the moneyline to win on the road against the Rangers (+101) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Check out the Islanders-Rangers game on ESPN+. Islanders vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 2 reads
The Rangers scored their first goal against the Islanders this season, but another penalty-filled night and repeated defensive lapses buried them again.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Artemi Panarin’s Rangers career is nearing its end, as New York officially prioritizes asset protection and trade leverage ahead of the Olympic break—and the coming sell-off.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 1 read
Join the in-game conversation with the Blueshirt Banter community by becoming a member today!
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 2 reads
With trade chatter heating up fast, Media Bytes breaks down the latest on Panarin’s sweepstakes, Minnesota’s interest in Trocheck, and the growing vitriol for J.T. Miller.
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 3 reads
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 0 reads
For all of us wondering if Islanders GM Mathieu Darche was going to invest in his currently-playoff-position team or commence with a selloff, the last two days gave us a clear answer. The first-year GM is not going big-game hunting, but he is managing assets (and spending a little cap space) to bring in veteran […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 9 days ago | 2 reads
The New York Islanders face the New York Rangers at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets tips below. Best Islanders vs. Rangers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Artemi Panarin, Rangers +170 19 G in 52 GP Bo Horvat, Islanders +170 21 G in 38 GP Mika Zibanejad, Rangers +195 21 G in 52 GP Mathew Barzal, Islanders +230 12 G in 51 GP J.T. Miller, Rangers ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 9 days ago | 2 reads
The Rangers face a difficult decision with Schneider as he can be a part of their future, or fetch a hearty return ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 3 reads
The Rangers won a game at MSG, Matthew Robertson went coast-to-coast, and the kids flashed—but the lack of jam, odd deployment choices, and deadline vibes still loomed over everything.
From Blueshirt Banter | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Carolina Hurricanes , along with the Anaheim Ducks , are the two teams in unique positions to add more than one major piece at the deadline, whether that be a rental or not, as they have tons of cap space and are in great positions in the standings. The Hurricanes more so than the Ducks as Carolina has 69 points, 12 more than the Philadelphia Flyers, the closest team that could kick them out of a playoff spot. The Hurricanes have a strong roster that has the team third in goals and seventh...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 9 days ago | 3 reads
The Rangers’ sell-off has begun: Carson Soucy is dealt across town to the Islanders, ending a short, uneven tenure and signaling what’s likely still to come.
From Blueshirt Banter | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | 10 days ago | 1 read
With New England still digging out from a big snowstorm and reveling in a return to the Super Bowl, the Bruins played a bad Rangers team in Manhattan last night. Things were going OK, with David Pastrnak recording his 900th NHL point and the B’s taking a lead into the third period…and then things went […]
From Stanley Cup of Chowder | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Islanders rebounded from a blah road trip and a worse return home by shutting out the Flyers — with a goal from each special team! — but the most interesting news of the day was confirmation that they were making a trade…with the {plugs nose} Rangers, of all teams. They acquired pending UFA defenseman […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Matthew Robertson's unlikely heroics cap off a resilient effort as the Rangers snap a three game losing streak with their first win on home ice in 2026.
From Blueshirt Banter | 10 days ago | 1 read
Join the in-game conversation with the Blueshirt Banter community by becoming a member today!
From Blueshirt Banter | 10 days ago | 1 read
In an NHL rarity, the New York Rangers and New York Islanders are about to pull off a trade. According to a report from insider Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, the Rangers will be sending pending unrestricted free agent defenceman Carson Soucy to the Isles. I'm hearing #NYR are on the verge of their first move of the retool. A trade that sends Carson Soucy to the #Isles is brewing. No official announcement yet as they work out the particulars, but expect him to be held out of the lineup ton...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 10 days ago | 0 reads
The New York Rangers are ready to shake things up and are reportedly willing to consider offers for Alexis Lafreniere. The latest link has the Montreal Canadiens being floated as a potential trade destination for the former first overall pick. Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean floated the idea because of Lafreniere’s connection to Canadiens executive Jeff Gorton, who drafted him first overall in 2020, and Elliotte Friedman has also suggested the New York Rangers could at least discuss what a move might ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 11 days ago | 2 reads
With The Letter 2.0 out in the open, Chris Drury’s biggest challenge isn’t selling—it’s protecting his best trade chips from injury, the Olympics, and himself before leverage disappears.
From Blueshirt Banter | 11 days ago | 0 reads