Bantering Points: 9/30/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker chatted with Henrik Lundqvist about his experience of being in Igor Shesterkin's shoes, entering a contract year with uncertainty surrounding his future (NY Post)

Walker also reports that Jimmy Vesey was forced out of Sunday's practice early due to a lower-body injury (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson details why the Rangers will be seeing lineups comprised primarily of non-NHL players when they take on the New Jersey Devils on Monday and Tuesday (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano lists three players who have had eye-opening performances in the early portion of training camp (LoHud)

Arthur $taple wonder$ whether Reilly $mith will be the long awaited an$wer to the que$tion of a linemate for Chri$ Kreider and Mika Zibanejad (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

Eric Engels examines the potential impact of a long-term injury to Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (Sportsnet)

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley will miss at least four weeks after undergoing knee surgery (TSN)