Bantering Points: 11/1/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks rolls out the evergreen article of how New York's strong goaltending will only be enough to mask the team's core flaws for so long (NY Post)

Denis Gorman relays word that even after Tuesday's shellacking at the hands of the Washington Capitals, Peter Laviolette isn't expected to shake up the defensive pairings (Newsday)

Lucas Standel highlights Mika Zibanejad's October struggles (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler offers his take on K'Andre Miller's development and future on Broadway (The Hockey News)

Arthur $taple preview$ the upcoming cap crunch facing the Ranger$ over the $ummer now that Alexi$ Lafreniere'$ cap number i$ locked in (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Steinburg received a two-game suspension for a charging penalty in Colorado's game against Tampa Bay on Wednesday (TSN)

Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 32 Thoughts (Sportsnet)