Bantering Points: 10/5/21
Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Mollie Walker notes that Patrik Nemeth has helped Nils Lundkvist make the adjustment from Sweden to North America in the early portions of training camp (NY Post)
- Andy MacNeil examines what the Blueshirts’ offseason moves have done for those with a bit more skin in the game than others (NY Post)
- Vincent Mercogliano hears that even though Zac Jones appears to be on the outside looking in at the opening night roster, he is still holding out hope of earning a spot (LoHud)/
Around the NHL:
- Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltender Robin Lehner has walked back his comments concerning improper pill distribution from team personnel to their players (Sportsnet)
- Nashville Predators’ assistant coach Todd Richards suffered a heart attack on Friday, and has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery (ESPN)
- Sean Leahy reports that Jalen Smereck has returned to his UHL team temporarily after being victimized by a racist taunt, but will look to sign with a North American team following tomorrow night’s contest (NBC Sports)/