Bntering Points: 12/2/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks reports that Nick Bonino is set to become the first Blueshirts player to don a neck guard in the wake of Adam Johnson’s death (NY Post)

Brooks also heard from Chris Kreider about a rare visual display of frustration after failing to capitalize on schances during Wednesday’s game (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano offers 20 thoughts on the state of the Rangers at the quarter mark of the season (LoHud)

Jesse Courville-Lynch names three teams New York could look to pawn Blake Wheeler off on if the veteran forward’s struggles continue (The Hockey Writers)

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Around the NHL:

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Dougie Hamilton will be out indefinitely as he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle, and the Devils recalled former #2 overall pick Simon Nemec from AHL Utica in his place (Sportsnet)

The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three year, $9.45 million contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembault (TSN)