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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 3-12-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS 201: A Bedard Odyssey ( Fels ) Breaking down Blackhawks’ strategy in shootouts: Predetermined moves and calculated orders ( Sun-Times ) Could the Blackhawks take another defenseman early in the 2026 draft? ( Athletic ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/10: Are We the Waiting ( SCH ) John Mustard has fleshed out his game with better shooting, decision-making ( Sun-Times ) RECA...

5 NCAA free agents the Flyers should target this spring

While it isn’t always the most fruitful path, signing undrafted players out of college is certainly one way for NHL teams to inject some talent for absolutely free, into their organization. Sometimes they become Martin St. Louis — or for more modern examples, high-end role players like Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski or San Jose Sharks forward Collin Graf — and sometimes turn into just everyday professionals who get to start playing hockey for money instead of an education. For the Phil...

Gameday 65: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers (32-29-3) will look to extend its winning streak to three when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-21-10) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena in the final meeting of the season between the two clubs. Carter Verhaeghe’s late brace lifted the Panthers to a shocking 4-3 home ice victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Matthew Tkachuk set up both of Verhaeghe’s goals; newcomer Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist; Niko Mikkola also scored; and goaltender Daniil...

Bruins Passed on Vincent Trocheck Trade Over Asking Price

Trade buzz tied Vincent Trocheck to the Boston Bruins leading up to the deadline, but the deal never got close to happening.  The reason has now become clear that the New York Rangers simply asked for far too much.  According to Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe , Rangers general manager Chris Drury placed a steep price on the veteran center, a cost that ultimately pushed Bruins GM Don Sweeney to walk away. Sullivan on how everything went down with Vincent Trocheck at the deadlin...

Open Thread: Dylan Harper stars in a new Foot Locker ad

This is exciting news. Dylan Harper is starring in a new Foot Locker ad campaign entitled “Unseen Hours” that recently dropped. In it, the recently named February NBA Rookie of the Month is seen waking at 4:00 a.m. to start his workout. The youngest son of five-time NBA Champion Ron Haprer was drafted by the […]

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Vegas Golden Knights 3/12/2026

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17-15, 79 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ Vegas Golden Knights (29-22-14, 75 points, 3rd place Pacific Division) When: 10:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Scripps, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins continue the rhythm of their every-other-day road trip with a game in Utah on […]

Lightning Morning News: Utah signs Nick Schmaltz to 8-year deal

Another free agent is off of the board for this summer. The Utah Mammoth locked up forward Nick Schmaltz for eight years at $8 million per season. The contract kicks in next season and will keep the 30-year-old in Salt Lake City until the 2033-34 season. A consistent 20+ goal scorer, Schmaltz has already set a career-high with 24 on the season as he tries to help the Mammoth make it to the playoffs for the first time in their new city. While Schmaltz could have tested free agency this sum...

New York Jets Flight Connections 03/12/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets continued to build their roster through free agency yesterday, re-signing backup offensive lineman Max Mitchell and signing guard Dylan Parham. Pending the results of the 2026 NFL draft, Parham is currently penciled in as a starter, presumably taking John Simpson’s old spot at guard. Unless the […]

NHL Rumors: Surprising Development On Dougie Hamilton Trade Talks

For all the trade noise surrounding Dougie Hamilton before the deadline, the New Jersey Devils reportedly were not actually pushing him out the door.  That was the big takeaway from James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now after a chaotic few weeks of speculation, because despite Hamilton’s name showing up on trade boards and in league chatter, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said he did not have the veteran defenseman on the market at all.  Fitzgerald said teams called assuming ...

Islanders News: Life’s fun when your team is 10-0 in OT

With an extra day between games and preceding a rare home back-to-back, it’s a good day to sit back and relish the joy, the rarity and surreal fact that the Islanders are 10-0 in games decided in overtime this year. Mathew Barzal’s streaking goal in St. Louis was the latest addition to the chronicles, largely […]

Thursday Morning Fly By: Wow, goals!

*The Flyers gave Travis Konecny a nice little birthday present by remembering how to score goals and win the game. RECAP ! *Big news yesterday was the Flyers signing one of their college kids, Noah Powell, to his entry-level contract. Good for you, kid. [ BSH ] *You may not have known this, but Powell is hearing impaired, which makes his success in hockey thus far pretty dang impressive. [ Inquirer ] *Powell was a 5th round pick, so manage expectations, but he aims to be a pain ...

Pens Points: Sin City Showdown

Grab the coffee because it’s going to be late night if you’re a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and plan to stay up and watch them do battle with the Vegas Golden Knights out in the desert. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in less than two weeks after the Golden […]

Atlantic Hockey Semifinals Preview

The Atlantic Hockey playoffs continue in the semifinal round, including a rematch of last year’s final — defending champion Bentley hosting Holy Cross. In the other series, second-seeded Sacred Heart hosts Robert Morris.The Atlantic Hockey playoffs are unique in college hockey. It’s the lone conference to play best-of-three in its semifinal round. As things continue to change around college ...

Hockey East Quarterfinal Preview

The top eight seeds in Hockey East are ready to partake in the quarterfinals for a chance to return to the TD Garden.Providence, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Boston College and Maine all earned a first-round bye while Boston University, Northeastern and Merrimack defeated their lower-seeded opponents in Wednesday’s opening round contest.In an unprecedented season, this is win-or-go-home territory...

Thursday Habs Headlines: Lane Huston keeps reaching new levels

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Lane Hutson just keeps getting better, breaking the NHL record for most assists by a defenseman in his first 150 games. [ Montreal Gazette ] With Jacob Fowler recalled by the Canadiens, Kaapo Kahkonen is ready to shoulder the goaltending duties for the Laval Rocket. [ Montreal Gazette ] Tuesday’s win over the Toronto Maple Leafs was Martin St. Louis’s 150th win behind the Habs bench. [ Sportsnet ] Are the Canadiens in position to push for...

Rutgers Basketball 2026 Big Ten Tournament Preview: UCLA

After defeating Minnesota 72-67 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament, largely thanks to a 29-point performance from guard Tariq Francis, Rutgers will take on UCLA in the third round of the Big Ten tournament. Both teams have already squared off once this year, with the Bruins blowing out the Scarlet Knights 98-66 […]

Takeaways: Flyers bounce back over Washington with four goals

Coming off an embarrassing 6-2 defeat to the New York Rangers on Monday night, the Flyers responded well. It was going to be difficult to play any worse, but nonetheless, Philadelphia trailed yet again ten minutes in. Despite allowing the first goal, as per tradition, the Flyers carried a lead into the third period for the second time in the last 15 games. The Flyers had not held a lead at any point in a game since March 2 in Toronto, where they conceded that lead after just 2:48. They’ve stop...