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5 players to watch at Flyers Development Camp

After a long and busy weekend of drafting, the Flyers are diving right into it this week, gather their prospects new and old for an equally busy week of action at Development Camp . The Flyers will have some of their exciting big name pieces still participating in this camp — guys like Porter Martone, Denver Barkey, and Alex Bump, who have some meaningful NHL experience under their belts, and who can still learn some things from this camp, to be sure, but who are also players we can reaso...

Zach LaVine remains with Kings after opting in

Zach LaVine will remain with the Sacramento Kings after exercising his $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season. By opting into the final year of his contract, the veteran guard is set to stay in Sacramento for at least one more season following his arrival from the Bulls at the 2025 trade deadline. LaVine […] The post Zach LaVine remains with Kings after opting in appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Of course Zach LaVine is taking his $49 million player option with Kings

Zach LaVine was among the big-name players who were expected to garner a lot of interest in free agency. The Sacramento Kings reportedly tried to move LaVine before the trade deadline in February, but they found no takers. Now, LaVine has decided to run it back with the Kings after picking up his $49 million […] The post Of course Zach LaVine is taking his $49 million player option with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Flames 2026 NHL Draft grades: Carels to Iginla evaluated

The Calgary Flames entered the 2026 NHL Draft with nine selections, including five inside the top 55, giving them plenty of opportunities to add impact talent. Rather than chasing boom-or-bust prospects, Calgary focused on players with strong NHL projection while still finding value throughout the draft. The Flames addressed nearly every position. They landed a…

Zach LaVine To Exercise $49MM Player Option

Kings guard Zach LaVine will pick up his $49MM player option for the 2026/27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). LaVine’s decision leaves Sacramento about $16MM above the tax line, $13MM over the first tax apron and just about at the second apron, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN […]

The one long-running NY Jets stat that has to change

The New York Jets have been a bad football team for quite a while now. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, and they haven’t even had a .500-plus record since 2015. With such a long-standing streak of failure, it’s worthwhile to look for trends that have spanned across the duration of the struggles. These ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT The one long-running NY Jets stat that has to change | Jets X-Factor

Best picks in the 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft has come and gone. Teams were able to add prospects with the potential to change the trajectory of their organizations. Only time will tell which teams hit the nail on the head with their selections. Here…

Around the NHL: Yzerman throws cold water on Larkin trade, Blue Jackets’ Werenski linked to 8 teams

We’re back for another edition of Around the NHL, and needless to say, it’s been a whirlwind start to the NHL offseason. The NHL Draft weekend provided a ton of surprises throughout the two-day event, including not only some surprise picks, but also a number of big trades, as movement throughout the league is at…

Monday Mailbag: What is the Oilers’ biggest need this summer?

Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the NHL Draft, Oilers off-season plans, contracts, and more. If you’ve got a question you’d like…

JPat’s Monday Mailbag: Is bigger actually better when it comes to Canucks draft picks?

Bigger, faster, stronger. Those were clearly the qualities the Vancouver Canucks valued in the nine prospects they added to their stable in the National Hockey League draft over the weekend. Those same attributes are necessary for the people who process the mail here at CanucksArmy.   With the draft in the rear-view mirror and development…

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