Bantering Points: 10/16/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane discusses how Igor Shesterkin's pending free agency adds a new wrinkle to the Rangers' equation this season (NY Post)

Crane also highlighted how Artemiy Panarin has picked up where he left off last regular season with his scorching hot start (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano detailed Victor Mancini's unusual journey to the NHL, featuring time in the Swedish junior leagues and a pair of times going undrafted prior to his 2022 selection (LoHud)

Stefano Rubino ponders whether or not Shesterkin could become an option for the Colorado Avalanche if contract negotiations with New York took a poor turn (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler offers 11 thoughts on Matt Rempe's status, the Blueshirts' early season showings, and more (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey notes that Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, and Reilly Smith are still looking to build chemistry as linemates (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Columbus Blue Jackets paid tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau in their home opener, raising Gaudreau's No. 13 to the rafters and taking the opening faceoff with a vacant left wing position (Sportsnet)

Kristen Shilton discusses how the Buffalo Sabres will look to shake off three season-opening losses and end the longest active playoff drought in the NHL that dates back to 2011 (ESPN)

David Staples reports on the Edmonton Oilers' 0-3-0 start and what is looking to be a repeat of last season's ghastly beginning that led to a coaching change (Edmonton Journal)