Bantering Points: 11/3/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks notes that Jimmy Vesey is expected to make his season debut in Sunday's matinee against the New York Islanders (NY Post)

Peter Botte relays word that sending Matt Rempe back to AHL Hartford was the roster move made to clear a spot for Vesey's return (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson points to the new forward lines and defensive pairings at Saturday's practice as a sign that Peter Laviolette is looking for a better effort than the team's last two showings (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano sees a desire to bust Mika Zibanejad out of his slow start as the primary reason for the forward line shake up (LoHud)

Tom Castro highlights the need for Kaapo Kakko to be part of the long term picture for the Rangers (The Hockey Writers)

Brian Abate writes the evergreen piece on how the Blueshirts are over reliant on their goaltending (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Josh Beneteau examines whose stock is rising and falling in the chase for a roster spot on Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off (Sportsnet)

With the calendar officially flipped to November, teams around the league are starting to separate themselves as contenders or pretenders (ESPN)