Bantering Points: 10/24/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks writes that the physical edge Jacob Trouba has become most known for throughout his time in the NHL is starting to emerge once again (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson offers his takeaways from the Blueshirts' 5-0-1 start to the 2024-25 campaign (Newsday)

Lucas Standel lists three reasons this Rangers squad should be better than last year's team based on early returns (The Hockey Writers)

Brian Abate notes that Reilly Smith has been the winger upgrade Chris Drury has spent three years looking for thus far (The Hockey Writers)

Remy Mastey relays word from Ryan Lindgren, who revealed the upper-body injury he suffered in preseason that sidelined him for the first five games was in fact a jaw injury (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

The Washington Capitals doubled up the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 6-3 in the only game going on in the NHL on Wednesday (TSN)

Utah Hockey Club defensemen John Marino (3-4 months, lower back) and Sean Durzi (4-6 months right shoulder) are expected to be sidelined for the majority of the season after undergoing surgeries (NBC Sports)

Rory Boylen breaks good and bad news foe each of the league's 32 clubs (Sportsnet)