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Jan Virgili’s name keeps on cropping up in the rumor mill amid speculation that Barcelona could try to bring him back in the summer if they don’t land Marcus Rashford permanently. Barcelona have first refusal on the winger and the talk is that he could be a good low-cost option for the summer transfer window. […]
Oregon lacrosse’s first Big Ten road trip did not do much to change the story of its conference season. After Thursday’s 20-2 loss at No. 25 Ohio State, the Ducks followed it with another lopsided defeat at Michigan, turning a promising start into a 16-3 loss. That leaves Oregon at 6-6 overall and still searching […]
I had fully intended to write a post about the departure of Steven Stamkos. I dated it in July of 2024, shortly after he’d been traded to the Nashville Predators. I shelved it, not only because it hurt but because Continue reading The unfortunate inevitability of sports →
After signing his entry-level contract Sunday afternoon, many believed Porter Martone would make his NHL debut sometime this coming week. But apparently, the Philadelphia Flyers top prospect was desperate to get into a game as soon as possible and even wanted to play just hours after putting pen to paper on Sunday night. According to 32 Thoughts host Elliotte Friedman during Monday’s podcast, the 19-year-old winger who was fresh off being knocked out of the NCAA tournament less than 24 ho...
The score to settle with the Anaheim Ducks over the Auston Matthews injury shouldn’t start and end with the Maple Leafs sending a willing combatant over to drop the gloves with Radko Gudas, if he plays. Sure, it can be one part of it, should Gudas actually dress, but it’s not even the most important […] The post For the Maple Leafs, the response in Anaheim shouldn’t depend on whether Radko Gudas plays or not appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Who knew the Michigan product had acting skills.
Quinn Hughes reaching the 500-game milestone is another reminder of how rare his talent has become. He started his career as a flashy, highly skilled offensive defenseman and has evolved into one of the NHL’s most complete blue-liners who makes his impact felt every night in all three zones. Hughes...
The Edmonton Oilers seem to be finding their mojo at just the right time down the stretch, and they need to keep that momentum going to secure a playoff spot and, despite the rollercoaster of a season, still have a chance to capture their first division title since the 1986-87 season. They’re riding a three-game…
The New Jersey Devils have been out of the playoff mix for a while now, but at the very least, they could sort of fool themselves into thinking they were still alive based on how many games were left in the season. But as Chris discussed in the preview for yesterday’s game, the embarrassing loss […]
Mike and Dan recap a week in which the Islanders made us mad, then happy, then both in the same day before celebrating the Rangers elimination with a new Ranger Piece Theatre. The pendulum swung every way possible last week for the Islanders. An inexcusable loss to the lowly Blackhawks made the season look over. […]
Nazem Kadri’s return to the Colorado Avalanche was so seamless, it feels like it happened forever ago, but really, it’s only been 24 days since Calgary dealt Naz back to his old club in exchange for Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, a 2028 2nd, and 2027 first. Just a few weeks later, Kadri will face his […]
In an interview with NFL Network over the weekend, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn stated there is “no doubt” that Geno Smith will be the team’s starting quarterback As the Jets roster is currently constructed, it is rather obvious that Geno is currently the first team quarterback. The bigger question is what will happen if […]
The Knicks lost the finals preview against the Thunder, but most worryngly we got the “still learning the system” talk back. New York has a handful of games left, is bound to finish with the third or fourth seed, and they better avoid the latter if they don’t want to suffer. Here’s the latest set […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Devils 5, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Move to center latest change for Frondell as Blackhawks rookie adjusts to NHL ( Athletic ) Artyom Levshunov sidelined with hand fracture ( Sun-Times ) Despite limited ice time, Sam Lafferty is beloved by the Blackhawks: “He’s just a joy to be around” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Rangers 6, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athleti...
After taking the series against Minnesota, the Orioles will continue their opening homestand with three games against the Rangers. Texas will enter the series after a rollercoaster start to the 2026 season. Star pitcher Jacob deGrom was set to start the second game of the season before being scratched due to neck soreness. The Rangers […]
Now that the stunning news of the Vegas Golden Knights firing of head coach Bruce Cassidy has settled in, there are certainly some front offices around the NHL that are seriously reconsidering their options behind the bench. Cassidy is a great coach with a recent Stanley Cup on his resume, and it would be a surprise if some team isn't quick to jump on him. Some come immediately to mind. Edmonton Oilers Kris Knoblauch's job security seems extremely shaky at the moment, as the Oilers...
Another win they probably shouldn't have. The kids are doing the thing—for better or worse.
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 Leon Draisaitl’s injury, Tristan Jarry’s appearances, Matt Savoie’s scoring, and more. If you’ve got a question…
Good morning. Shawn McFarland checks out what we learned about the American League West-leading Texas Rangers during their first series of the season, a series win in Philadelphia. Kennedi Landry writes that MacKenzie Gore’s debut with Texas went swimmingly as the Rangers took the opening series from the Phillies in a Sunday blowout. McFarland writes […]
It’s Monday, and March Madness is still going strong, plus New Mexico is still in the NIT. Also, many Mountain West teams are going through spring practices. Check out our original coverage and what we can find from the World Wide Web below. Initial 2026 SP+ Rankings Bill Connelly debuts his initial projections for next […]
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 3/30. What a weird week it was last week. The team didn’t play much like the five game winning streak team. Bad news is we really needed more of those points. The good news is we only have two games this week. Get ready for the West Coast trip – you can sleep after we’ve made the playoffs (maybe). Just a reminder – we’re always looking for new people to chat with and to be part of our community. Feel free to share the link to our...
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Well, we didn’t see that one coming. Maybe we should have, given that the Vegas Golden Knights don’t exactly have a reputation as a patient franchise. They’ve spent every year of their existence as aspiring Cup contenders, and they’ve made it clear that failure isn’t an option. Given how much failing they’ve been doing this year, maybe we should have expected yesterday’s bombshell, with John Tortorella replacing Bruce Cassidy as head coach with just eight games left to play. What does it all m...
For the second time in a week, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves taking on a top team in the Eastern Conference in the form of the Carolina Hurricanes. This time, they would have to do it in Carolina’s barn, and would have to do so on very little rest, having just won a game in Nashville that started less than 24 hours prior to this one. In both games against the Hurricanes, the Habs struggled to spend much time in the offensive zone, and yet for the second time, they found a way to get ...
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