Bantering Points: 9/23/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 3, BOS 2 (4:56 video via NHL.com)

Mollie Walker chatted with Reilly Smith about being the latest newcomer to skate alongside Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider as the Rangers embark on year 4 of finding a third linemate for their star duo (NY Post)

Walker also points to Victor Mancini's strong showing in the pre-season opener in his long shot quest to secure a roster spot (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano examines the race for depth positions at forward, a race currently led by Matt Rempe with challengers aplenty (LoHud)

Lucas Standel ponders what the Blueshirts special teams units will look like by the time the 2024-25 campaign officially begins (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Veteran defenseman Tony DeAngelo was unable to secure work from any of the 32 NHL teams and will be joining SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL for the season (TSN)

Edmonton Oilers' forward Evander Kane underwent surgery to repair multiple injuries, and will be sidelined until the calendar turns to 2025 (Sportsnet)