Bantering Points

Bantering Points: 9/20/23

Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker discusses what the ultimate challenge Peter Laviolette will face in his first season as New York’s head coach (NY Post)

Vincent Mercogliano poses eight questions the Blueshirts will look to answer as training camp gets underway (LoHud)

Michael DeRosa lists three candidates that are primed for a bounce back season (The Hockey Writers)

Arthur Staple offered a que$tion regarding each of the Ranger$’ forward$ on the eve of training camp (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The St. Louis Blues announced their leadership group for the 2023-24 campaign, naming Brayden Schenn as team captain while designating Justin Faulk, Robert Thomas, and Colton Parayko as alternate captains (TSN)

Elliotte Friedman authors the first edition of 32 Thoughts of the new season (Sportsnet)

Jori Negin-Shecter reports that the Vancouver Canucks acquired goaltender Casey DeSmith from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Tanner Pearson and a third round selection in the 2025 Entry Draft (Yahoo Sports)

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