Bantering Points: 9/4/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Lucas Standel lists three players the Blueshirts should look to bring to training camp on a professional tryout agreement(The Hockey Writers)

Anthony Russo wonders why Adam Fox gets less respect around the league than his play would otherwise merit (The Hockey Writers)

Adam Proteau examines some of the top storylines around the Rangers as the 2024-25 campaign approaches (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug will undergo ankle surgery that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2024-25 season (TSN)

The Edmonton Oilers agreed to an eight-year, $112 million contract extension with forward Leon Draisaitl (ESPN)

Veteran defenseman Tyson Barrie is expected to attend Calgary Flames' training camp on a professional tryout agreement (Sportsnet)

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield will switch from No. 22 to No. 13 as a tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau (Official Team Site)