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For the second consecutive season, the Ottawa Senators advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to a late second-half surge down the stretch. However, rather than giving a higher-ranked opponent a scare in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal as they did last season to the Toronto Maple Leafs, their stay in this year’s playoffs was over […] The post Report: Senators Could Make Major Forward Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Nick Robertson is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, and there's been plenty of speculation brewing that at his exit interview, Robertson asked for a change of scenery. Even with Craig Berube getting fired, this would likely be better for Robertson's development, as he hasn't been able to land a top-six consistent role with the Maple Leafs. The speedy winger has asked for a trade before and Brad Treliving wasn't able to accommodate. With Gavin McKenna on the way, and the emergen...
Although all five Americans competing in USTA Pro Circuit finals today were defeated, Sunday was a great day for teenagers, three of whom hoisted winner's trophies.The biggest came in Sumter South Carolina, where 16-year-old Kristina Liutova won her second consecutive W100 title with a 6-4, 6-3 win over wild card Reese Brantmeier. The unseeded Liutova, who was born in Russia but has lived in the
Multiple reports have indicated that the Toronto Maple Leafs were on the verge of sending forward Matthew Knies to the archival Montreal Canadiens at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.However, that trade ultimately fell through, and Knies remains with the Maple Leafs for now. While that would-be trade was the work of now-former Maple Leafs general […] The post Embarrassing Reason Why Maple Leafs-Canadiens Blockbuster Fell Through Leaks appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Dylan Larkin, future Edmonton Oiler? “The more you win, the more you want to win.” Larry Ellison said this in an interview with Charlie Rose,…
It was in the summer of 2016 that the Edmonton Oilers decided to make a major commitment to former Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic, giving him a seven-year, $42 million contract that paid him an annual average salary of $6 million.Lucic would spend several years with the Oilers, helping them reach the Western Conference Semifinal […] The post Former Oilers Forward Milan Lucic Makes Major Personal Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
As a team that is just entering its rebuild, it’s going to be difficult for the Vancouver Canucks to attract free agents. It was already becoming difficult for Canadian markets to lure in free agents due to high taxes. Now, pitching a vision to free agents to come to Vancouver and do a lot of…
The news out of Detroit that Dylan Larkin wants to be traded away from the Red Wings has gotten the attention of the decision makers throughout the NHL. Larkin can either fill the role of No. 1 or No. 2 center for most teams, and that should mean that multiple teams will be in contact […] The post NHL rumors: Wild insider confirms Dylan Larkin interest after Red Wings trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was just over 15 years ago that the Boston Bruins were locked in a tight battle with the Vancouver Canucks for supremacy over the NHL in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. And it was Bruins forward Milan Lucic who had played a critical role not only in their regular season success, but in their […] The post Major Announcement From Former Bruins Stanley Cup Winner appeared first on HEAVY .
The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Cleveland Guardians scored zero runs. In a total reversal of everything that went wrong yesterday, the Rangers went from a 6-0 loss to an 10-0 win to finish the weekend with a home series win over the Guardians. Whereas yesterday the Rangers collected all of three hits […]
What if the stretch big man the Celtics so desperately need has been on the roster all along?
As new Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka searches for his next coach, a familiar face has reportedly entered the race, as former Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks star Joe Pavelski will be interviewed. Could Pavelski thrive in a spotlight as intense as Toronto's?
Each year, one college golfer gets to share a stage with Jack Nicklaus to receive the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award. It’s the biggest honor for a collegiate golfer, and getting your hands on it once is a huge deal, but winning it twice puts you in a super-exclusive club that just […] The post Rising American Golfer Joins Phil Mickelson in Rare Feat Tiger Woods Never Achieved appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Louisville Kings (6-4) visit the St. Louis Battlehawks (6-4) at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on Sunday night with a trip to the United Bowl at stake. MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA national team games,…
Brendan Gallagher’s future lies beyond the Montreal Canadiens, but which teams may be interested in the veteran?
The Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin development this past week has brought a major twist to this year’s edition of the NHL offseason. The Red Wings captain shocked the hockey world as he has requested a trade from the organization following another disappointing season with the team. While this situation was a surprise to many, […] The post Dylan Larkin Trade Request from Detroit Was Long Brewing appeared first on HEAVY .
The Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final have brought the drama through the first three games. They came back from down 2-0 in Game 2 to win 4-3…
Which NHL teams with the league's longest playoff droughts are closest to being a Stanley Cup contender?
Globe NBA insider believes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s intrigue in Celtics ‘is real’ With the Celtics long out of the playoffs, Ron Harper Jr. rooting hard for brother Dylan of the Spurs in the NBA Finals CelticsBlog The “sometimes when you lose, you really win” tanking paradox—The Week in Green CLNS Media Why Celtics Should Bring Back […]
A famous philosopher and chicken entrepreneur once mused that “You got to know when to hold them, [and] know when to fold them.” That rings true about any form of gambling, and what is hockey management but one of the most expensive forms of gambling out there? The Vancouver Canucks have a lot of…
On the first anniversary of the most gut-wrenching Edmonton Oilers loss I’d ever seen in person – the Brad Marchand double overtime game-winner of Game 2 – I couldn’t help but put myself in a Carolina Hurricanes fan’s shoes watching that spectacle last night. Back on June 6, 2025, it was the only time in…
On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he may do the same thing. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Flyers are…
Any confusion over the WBA’s bantamweight title situation has been clarified by the sanctioning body, and Antonio Vargas is recognized as the organization’s bantamweight champion heading into next Saturday’s fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. The WBA had previously, until a few days ago, listed Seiya Tsutsumi as bantamweight champion, and not Vargas. But their latest […]
NHL trade rumors are starting to heat up. The Stanley Cup Final is underway, and trades will begin sooner rather than later. With that, let’s look at some names on…
There’s a debate that keeps circling around former Toronto Maple Leafs player Mitch Marner, especially now that he’s with the Vegas Golden Knights and producing at a level that’s hard…