Bantering Points: 10/8/18
Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Highlights: CAR 8, NYR 5 (5:42 video via NHL.com)
- Game Recap: A nightmarish 3rd period caused David Quinn to earn his 3rd loss in as many games to begin his tenure in New York (CBS)
- Greg Joyce thought that in spite of the team’s loss, Tony DeAngelo provided a necessary spark (NY Post)
- Colin Stephenson noticed that the Rangers went with the unusual lineup consisting of eleven forwards and seven defenseman against the Hurricanes (Newsday)
- Dave Shapiro highlights the defensive miscues that allowed Carolina to erupt for eight goals yesterday (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Drew Way points out a handful of prospects for the Rangers to keep an eye on with the 2019 Entry Draft in mind. Much like the Giants and Jets, it’s already mock draft season in New York (Blueshirts Breakaway)
- Nicholas Zararis ponders how the Blueshirts can get the most out of Jimmy Vesey (Blue Line Station)
- Jess Rubenstein delivered a prospect update, with bits on Joey Keane, K’Andre Miller, and more (Blueshirt Bulletin)
- Media Availability: David Quinn,(4:22) Chris Kreider,(3:15) and Mika Zibanejad (1:15) (Official Team Site)/
Around the NHL:
- Kristina Rutherford breaks down why defenders are scared to go against Philadelphia Flyers’ forward Claude Giroux (Sportsnet)
- Florida Panthers’ goaltender Roberto Luongo has once again landed on injured reserve (TSN)
- Eugene Helfrick argues that the Tampa Bay Lightning will need big contributions from Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller in order to compete for the Stanley Cup (The Hockey Writers)/