Bantering Points: 9/18/24
Here are today's news and links:
Rangers News:
Mollie Walker heard from Chris Drury as the Blueshirts reported for their first media availability sessions of the 2024-25 campaign (NY Post)
Walker also keyed in on Drury's response to a question concerning any lingering tensions from Jacob Trouba after an off-season filled with trade rumors about the captain (NY Post)
Brian Abate makes the case for why Will Cuylle should be a consistent presence in the lineup (The Hockey Writers)
Tom Castro lists five players looking for a bounce back season when the puck drops next month (The Hockey Writers)
Alex Wiederspiel ponders Kaapo Kakko's future on Broadway (YardBarker)
Around the NHL:
Vancouver Canuck's forward Dakota Joshua will be sidelined to begin training camp as he recovers from a testicular cancer diagnosis and tumor extraction over the summer (Sportsnet)
The Detroit Red Wings agreed to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract extension with forward Lucas Raymond (NBC Sports)
The Washington Capitals will bring back their famed "screaming eagle" jersey as an alternate to be worn six times during the season (TSN)