Bantering Points: 10/5/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYI 5, NYR 2 (5:03 video via NHL.com)

Larry Brooks chatted with Sam Carrick about the "Faceoff: Inside the NHL" documentary produced by Amazon, one with the last two episodes featuring Carrick losing the Stanley Cup Final during his time with the Edmonton Oilers last season (NY Post)

Mollie Walker details how Matt Rempe and Adam Edstrom can bring a new look to New York's fourth line (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson ponders whether the 2024-25 campaign will be the last, best hope for this iteration of the Blueshirts' core (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano previews how Peter Laviolette could deploy his power play and penalty kill units (LoHud)

Remy Mastey wonders if Artemiy Panarin will be healthy enough to suit up on opening night (The Hockey News)

Peter Baugh and Arthur $taple offer their thought$ on the pre$ea$on with all $ix exhibition game$ now in the rear view mirror (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Vegas Golden Knights agreed to a one-year, $775,000 contract with forward Tanner Pearson (TSN)

The New Jersey Devils secured a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Prague to kick off the 2024-25 campaign and end Buffalo's hopes of an undefeated season (ESPN)

Ryan Dixon offers a reason for optimism for each of the league's 32 teams (Sportsnet)