Bantering Points: 10/11/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks notes that if the Rangers can play as well as they did on Wednesday throughout the season, they'll put the league on notice with regards to their continued status as a contender (NY Post)

Mollie Walker highlights New York's third line of Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko, and Will Cuylle as possible difference maker moving forward (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson offers three takeaways from Blueshirts' season-opening victory (Newsday)

Tom Castro examines what signing Igor Shesterkin to a contract extension greater than the $88 million extension he turned down would mean moving forward (The Hockey Writers)

Antonio Losada relays word that the Rangers are in talks with Alexis Lafreniere on a contract extension in the neighborhood of eight years, $64 million (Athlon Sports)

Around the NHL:

Mark Giordano, Kevin Shattenkirk, and John Klingber headline the list of veteran defenseman still looking to secure a contract for the 2024-25 campaign (TSN)

Columbus Blue Jackets' captain Boone Jenner will miss the majority of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery (NBC Sports)

The scheduled game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday has been postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Milton on the Tampa area (Sportsnet)