Bantering Points: 11/15/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 3, SJS 2 (5:04 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: The Sharks scored the first and last goals of the night, but a three-goal outburst in the middle frame provided all the offense the Blueshirts needed to get back in the win column (CBS)

Mollie Walker heard from Barclay Goodrow about the former Ranger's unexpected Broadway exit over the summer and his lingering feels on the situation that resulted in him being claimed off waivers by San Jose (NY Post)

Walker also believes that Alexis Lafreniere is on the verge of playing himself into ice time atop the first power play unit (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson points to another upper-body injury Filip Chytil as a cause for concern in spite of Thursday's victory (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from New York's bounce back victory over the Sharks (LoHud)

Remy Mastey noted that even as Victor Mancini was demoted to AHL Hartford, Peter Laviolette did not say the demotion was due to Mancini not meeting expectations (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Kurt Leavins relays word of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid becoming the fourth-fastest player in league history to reach the 1,000 point mark during Edmonton's 3-2 victory over Nashville (Edmonton Journal)

Brianne Spiker chatted with Craig Button for an early look at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft class headlined by Gavin McKenna of WHL Medicine Hat (TSN)

The Winnipeg Jets suffered a rare defeat, dropping to 15-2-0 with a 4-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning (ESPN)

Adam Vingan details why and how Nashville's offseason spending spree is on pace to turn out to be one of the worst team's money can buy in the sport of hockey (Sportsnet)