Bantering Points: 10/16/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker notes that early season adjustments to Peter Laviolette’s new system will be a common theme for the Rangers for the time being (NY Post)

Walker also highlights how for all the hype younger players have received as the Rangers transitioned from a rebuilding team to a contender, Chris Kreider’s continued excellence has flown under the radar (NY Post)

Matthew Mugno gives his thoughts on New York’s defeat against Columbus two nights ago (The Hockey News)

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Around the NHL:

After initially being considered out on a week to week basis after suffering an injury last Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Tyler Hall is expected to return to the lineup tonight (TSN)

Vladimir Tarasenko scored his first goal as an Ottawa Senator as he helped his team defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning by a 5-2 margin (Sportsnet)