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REPORT: Knicks free agent Mitchell Robinson linked to Kings for one reason [UPDATED]
June 25, Noon Update: ESPN’s Brian Windhorst added a bit more information to the Robinson saga, saying that “There is a real possibility that (the Knicks) won’t keep Mitch Robinson.” Emphasis mine: “There is a real possibility that they won’t keep Mitch Robinson. The Knicks are working on it. They made several different moves to […]
Maple Leafs Checking In On Jets' Connor Hellebuyck
The Toronto Maple Leafs are working on something big this offseason, and one of the names now attached to them is the best goaltender in the world. Marco D'Amico reported that the Maple Leafs have been in contact with the Winnipeg Jets to inquire about Connor Hellebuyck, with David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Darren Dreger of TSN both confirming Toronto is exploring a significant move under new GM John Chayka. Some traction on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks. Florida still looking into thi...
Daily Bean: More Trades & Rumors, Bruins Draft Talk, Players Hitting Market
The Boston Bruins still have not hit the trade market, but Don Sweeney is “eager to participate.” The Bruins GM […] The post Daily Bean: More Trades & Rumors, Bruins Draft Talk, Players Hitting Market appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
Asset Class: Ice Cube’s Big3 Plans
Asset Class: Ice Cube’s Big3 Plans
Wild Keep Dangling One Name In Dylan Larkin Trade Offer
The Minnesota Wild have spent their entire quarter-century of existence searching for a true first-line center, and Dylan Larkin's trade request has given them their clearest shot yet at landing one. The price would start with their most valuable young asset. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , Wild GM Bill Guerin is looking to add up front and has been dangling young center Danila Yurov as a primary piece in a package for a center, while also being willing to move at least one future ...
Edmonton Oilers & Philadelphia Flyers To Discuss Trade
The Edmonton Oilers and Rasmus Ristolainen have a history, and it appears the two sides are circling each other once again. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , the Oilers have been named as a team likely to be interested in acquiring the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman this summer, reigniting a pursuit that nearly came together at the trade deadline in March before Edmonton pivoted to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago instead. The Nurse Connection Edmonton's interest is tied to the Darnell Nur...
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Egor Barabanov with 3rd-round pick
The 2026 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and while the first overall selection is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most important pick, the six picks that follow can be the difference between a good draft class and a great one. While the first overall pick is likely going to be used to select Gavin…
Top 5 players on the New York Jets roster right now
Listing and ranking the five best players currently on the New York Jets roster, including wide receiver Garrett Wilson and linebacker Demario Davis.
Habs Daily: McTavish Trade Rumour, Canadiens Draft Primer, Greer
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Wednesday. Montreal Canadiens News A.J. Greer's […]
NHL 2026-27 Salary Cap Outlook for the Penguins
Business is booming for the NHL, another healthy salary cap increase goes into effect at the start of the league year on July 1st. The Penguins have angled themselves into a ton of cap flexibility, entering draft week and the start of free agency with currently over $45 million in cap space, according to CapWages. […]
New York Jets Flight Connections 06/25/26
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Thursday in June. Amanda Vogt – Jets LB Demario Davis Ranks No. 95 in NFL’s Top 100 List Jack Bell – Jets DL Jowon Briggs: ‘Enough Is Not Enough’ Geoffrey A Knox – 3 reasons the Jets offense should […]
2026 Season Opener Countdown: 80 Days Remaining
Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener by for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to […]
Japan vs. Sweden, Tunisia vs. Netherlands Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights
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Pistons Eye Blockbuster Moves For LeBron James And Kawhi Leonard: Here’s How It Could Happen
With the Pistons gearing up to make a splash in the offseason, we explore ways in which Detroit can land Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James.
2025-26 Season In Review: Jack St. Ivany
Vitals Player: Jack St. IvanyBorn: July 22, 1999 (Age: 26)Height: 6’4″Weight: 197 poundsHometown: Manhattan Beach, California, USAShoots: RightDraft: 2018, fourth-round, No. 112 overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers2025-26 Statistics: 20 games played, 0 goals, 7 assists, +4 ratingContract Status: St. Ivany is entering the third-year of a three-year, $2.40 million contract that comes with a $850,000 salary cap number. Story of the Season St. […]
Looking at the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool ahead of the NHL draft
After nearly a decade as one of the NHL’s perennial contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transitional period following a disastrous 2025-26 season. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are still in place for now, and if the Leafs are going to return to contention with the remnants of this core group, the organization…
6 Last-Minute Storylines to Watch at the 2026 NHL Draft
The NHL draft is one of the biggest days of the league's offseason. It's not only a chance for teams to change their long-term outlook, but it's also one of the busiest times of year for player movement.
Devils Daily: Serious Ammunition; Agent Switch; Latest NHL Trade Talk
New Jersey Devils fans are certainly debating whether Sunny Mehta’s first move as general manager was a good one. I’m […]
Thursday Morning Fly By: No blockbusters today
*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits: The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ] Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ] And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ] *That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...
NHL Mock Draft 2026: Montreal Canadiens select Tommy Bleyl 28th overall
The Montreal Canadiens surprised a lot of people — and broke a lot of pre-season models — by finishing the 2025-26 regular season as the league’s sixth-best team, a year after being the lowest-ranked post-season qualifier. They then took that a step further to be one of the final four teams standing in the conference finals. As a result, the Canadiens claimed the fourth-last draft pick in each round this year, and select one spot earlier, at 28th, in the opening round due to a penalty to the O...
Meet the unknown Jets player who discovered football through Madden
The New York Jets' international man of mystery, Paschal Ekeji, might have the most fascinating story on the team's roster. Let's talk about him.
Sporticast: The Biggest Loser in the NHL’s Texas Expansion
On the 564th Sporticast episode, hosts Eben Novy-Williams and Jacob Feldman discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the NHL’s Texas expansion plans. Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday that the league had a signed term sheet from Dan Friedkin, the owner of Everton and AS Roma, to add a 33rd […]
Sharks re-sign defenseman to two-year contract
The San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Nolan Allan on a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $875,000, which runs through the 2027-28 season. Allan, 23, was set to become a restricted free agent without arbitration rights before the Sharks finalized the extension. […] The post Sharks re-sign defenseman to two-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rumour Mongering: Diomande Camp Putting Pressure on Leipzig
It’s all gone a bit quiet on the Yan Diomande front over the last few days as RB Leipzig brace for a new Liverpool FC bid and the player prepares to play Cote d’Ivoire’s final group stage game and secure a place in the knockout rounds at the 2026 World Cup. A new report from […]
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