Bantering Points: 10/4/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks sees the opportunities granted to some of New York's younger players as one bright spot from the rash of injuries the team has suffered in training camp (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson notes that Brennan Othmann will skate in Artemiy Panarin's usual spot alongside Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere for New York's preseason finale (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano examines the full scope of Panarin's injury and how it impacts the Blueshirts (LoHud)

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Around the NHL:

The Calgary Flames agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with defenseman Tyson Barrie (TSN)

The 2024-25 regular season officially begins today with the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres clashing for the first of two games in Prague (NBC Sports)

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie has been suspended one preseason game for instigating a fight on Wednesday (ESPN)

Emily Sadler lists ten storylines to keep an eye on as the regular season begins (Sportsnet)