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The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. We have tightened up the criteria for said rankings this year, implementing a U23 rule for skaters and a U25 rule for goaltenders. We are also using the…
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The Chicago Blackhawks icon took in the Crosstown Classic last night.
Veterans looking to latch on and earn an NHL contract via a pro tryout (PTO) are a hallmark event of the NHL preseason. Some clubs will bring players on to see what they have, some use it mostly to fill out requirements for preseason games to make sure they dress a lineup with enough NHL […]
With the end of the offseason inching closer and training camp now merely weeks away, I can speak for myself when I say that I’m ready to get hurt again by watching another season of our favorite hockey team try to play hockey at the highest level. The New Jersey Devils rookies will report to […]
Nobody rushed for the exits at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 29. Cam York’s shot found a gap through traffic 2:28 into overtime in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins , and for a few minutes afterward, nobody in that building seemed to want the night to end. Five years. Five straight springs of watching someone else play meaningful hockey in April while the Flyers cleaned out their lockers early, while a fan base that used to define itself by playoff hockey learned to define itself by its a...
The Florida Panthers were ranked 27th (up from 29th last year) in The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings 2026: From Sharks to Avalanche, the best prospects and under-23 players article. Here’s what Corey Pronman had to say about Florida’s system and Top 8 under-23 prospects: The Panthers’ system isn’t the deepest, but they still have some solid young forwards like Sandis Vilmanis and Simas Ignatavicius. There isn’t much high-end skill after them; however, Florida has a decent number of...
Alex Ovechkin isn't sure what his role looks like this season, and for the first time in years, it's an open question. Washington is handing its power play over to new assistant coach Ray Bennett for 2026-27, and several new names are entering the mix. Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, says he's simply waiting to see how it shakes out. "We'll see how it goes," he said in a new interview. Why He's Played Both Units For Years Ovechkin explained the original reasoning behind his heavy power-pl...
The Minnesota Wild have had some luck having some pretty good goalies have pretty good seasons, but now they might just have their best goaltending that they've really ever known. And, he's getting recognized. As the NHL Network puts out their list of top players by position in the most dead pe...
When the Minnesota Wild hired John Hynes during the 2023-24 season, the team was mired in the NHL’s mushy middle. The Wild were reliable at making the playoffs, appearing in seven of the previous eight postseasons, but were never a real threat. Minnesota's inability to build a true contender resulte...
The Philadelphia Flyers still need finishing, and one insider believes a familiar name sitting on the open market could be the answer. Per NHL Network's Mike Rupp , Vladimir Tarasenko would be a strong fit in Philadelphia. "I think the Flyers are a team that needs more finishers," Rupp said. "Just like I talked about Patrik Laine not needing many opportunities to shoot the puck and score, Vlad Tarasenko is the same way. I'd like to see him in Philly. I think that would help them out." A Power ...
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Geno Smith and the New York Jets are playing it coy regarding Smith’s status for Friday night’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Smith nursing an ankle injury, neither Smith nor the Jets are saying whether he will play on Friday. This sets Cade Klubnik up for the possibility […]
New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood enters a do-or-die 2026 season following a down year in 2025, thanks to his high price tag.
Good morning Birdland, Those two days where the Orioles held a playoff spot were pretty cool, huh? We will remember them fondly. The team has dropped back to one game out of the final wild card spot after their 3-1 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday night. The Rangers, Twins, Blue Jays, and Guardians all […]
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Tuesday. Montreal Canadiens News Carey Price's […]
Sidney Crosby is entering the final year of his contract, and unlike two years ago, there's barely any noise around it. Per Josh Yohe of The Athletic , that's because a new deal could be finalized before the Penguins even drop the puck on the 2026-27 season. "The smart money would be on Crosby signing a new deal sometime between now and the middle of September," Yohe wrote. "That's how it went before, that's the timeline Crosby is comfortable with, and a new contract seems inevitable." ...
Carlo Colaiacovo explains why Auston Matthews matters more to Toronto than Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
After another crazy week in baseball, the playoff races continue to be clear in one aspect and muddy in the other. For the most part, the division races have clear leaders in all but one division. The Astros and Rangers are really the only ones in a tight divisional race. But the wild card races? […]
Former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez is on the move after strong interest from clubs in European football.
Shaquille O'Neal shows respect to Hakeem Olajuwon once again.
The 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs season was one of the most disappointing in recent history, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. But it came with a silver lining, as the franchise earned the first overall pick in the 2026 Draft, triggering an offseason that began with selecting rising…
New York Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was getting beaten often by rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at Tuesday's training camp practice.
Introduction It would have been difficult for Vinzenz Rohrer to improve upon his 2024-25 season, one in which he helped the Zurich Lions claim the National League championship and also won the Champions Hockey League tournament. But not only was there no hardware to hoist at the end of his campaign, he also produced half as many points as he had the previous year. With the European league season finished earlier than he and his Zurich teammates would have liked, Rohrer made the trip ...
*OUR LONG NATIONAL NIGHTMARE IS OVER! No, not that one. Or the other one you’re hoping for. It’s the Hunter McDonald contract; Danny Briere finally got it done. [ BSH ] *Signing the Phantoms defenseman was Danny B’s final bit of business to take care of this summer. Presumably, he made these calls from the cottage. [ Inquirer ] *Anyhoo, another Big Defensive Prospect, Spencer Gill, is eager to put the last couple of injury-riddled seasons behind him and begin his pro career on the ri...
PensBurgh’s 2026 edition of the Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with a look at goaltender Joel Blomqvist. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase Pietila, D#24: Ryan Miller, F#23: Finn Harding, D#22: […]