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Saturday Habs Headlines: “We want to close the book”

Montreal Canadiens news and notes After missing their chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, the Canadiens are determined to take care of business tonight. [ La Presse ] Joe Veleno knows the team played a great Game 6 last round at home, and just needs to have a slightly better effort tonight. [ TVA Sports ] The players praised Jakub Dobeš for his ability to bounce back after a rough start in Game 5. [ TVA Sports ] Martin St-Louis liked that Ivan Demido...

Bruins' Bluechip Prospect Goes Off At IIHF World Championship

  The Boston Bruins made a smart choice by trading for center Fraser Minten last March 2025 .  Acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs for defenseman Brendan Carlo, with 15 percent of his salary retained, they maximized the return with a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2025 fourth-round pick attached to the prospect.  He finished his first full season with the Bruins in 2025-26, scoring 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) in 82 games, being moved up and down the lineup by head coach Mar...

Eastern Conference Team Would Take Kawhi Over Giannis

There are some huge names that could be traded around the NBA this offseason. Generally speaking, Giannis Antetokounmpo is pretty readily accepted by all to be the top target among the superstars that could be available. The two-time MVP and Finals MVP is a game-changer, and franchise-changer, when healthy. Ah, but those final two words of the previous paragraph are the key: When healthy. Because of the injury troubles that surrounded Giannis this past season (only 36 games played), one Easter...

21-23 – Rangers almost get no-hit, lose 2-0 to Houston

The Texas Rangers had one hit but the Houston Astros scored two runs. If you thought perhaps the Rangers’ miraculous ninth inning comeback win on Wednesday evening would help them carry over some momentum to their first matchup against the Astros this season, well, how silly of you. Instead, tonight’s game nearly proved to be […]

St. Louis Blues Rejected Minnesota Wild's Bold Offer For Robert Thomas at Deadline

We're learning of a potential massive trade that would have had a major impact in the Western Conference. According to plugged-in insider Michael Russo, the Minnesota Wild offered the St. Louis Blues Jesper Wallstedt and Danila Yurov at the deadline for Robert Thomas. The Blues rejected the offer.  The Minnesota Wild went after Robert Thomas and offered up Danila Yurov and Jesper Wallstedt at the deadline, but the Blues passed 👀 (via @RussoHockey ) pic.twitter.com/AFPNlxrPB0 — B/R Op...

Oilersnation Radio: Kris Knoblauch is gone, so what do the Oilers do now?

It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ first-round exit, what changes to expect in Edmonton, line combinations, injury updates, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with…

Canada's New Look?

It should be no secret that Hockey Canada has changed their jersey designs repeatedly over the last number of years. Hockey Canada essentially has made their market when it comes to hockey jerseys because there seems to be a new design every couple of years based on emerging fashion trends and shrinking jersey sales. The jerseys to left, which cannot be worn in the Olympics due to Hockey Canada's logo, were fairly iconic for most of the IIHF tournaments, but Canada has changed that design that...

Ducks' Battered and Bruised Top-Six Forward Injuries Detailed

With the Vegas Golden Knights advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, an itemization of injuries is released as teams detail what was ailing them.  Many of these injuries are gruesome, and it seems a herculean task that they would play while being tormented by broken bones, lacerated organs, and torn ligaments.  In hockey, the warrior mentality reigns supreme.  Cutter Gauthier , a top-six forward of the Anaheim Ducks , a future superstar, detailed the pain he'...

Astros vs. Rangers Game Thread: Game 46, 5/15/26

ODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (17-28) will continue their seven-game homestand today as they look to win the opener of a three game series against the rival Texas Rangers (21-22). Astros starter RHP Spencer Arrighetti (4-1, 1.88 ERA), who tossed his fifth straight quality start his last time out, will oppose RHP Jack Leiter (1-3, 4.85 ERA) and the Rangers in this series opener. […]

Maple Leafs Linked To Former Oilers Bench Boss As Head Coach Candidate

It's already been a whirlwind of activity for the Toronto Maple Leafs' new front office of Johny Chayka and Mats Sundin. A lottery win, a coach firing, and the wild ride is just beginning.  The names are starting to come out of the woodwork as they launch the search for their next head coach. Craig Berube was fired this week, and a job that some would say is too onerous, and others would say is highly coveted, is now wide open.  According to insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on his...

2026 IIHF World Championship Day 1: Oilers’ Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm shine

It’s been a while, but Edmonton Oilers players are participating in the IIHF World Championship. After getting bounced in the first round of the NHL playoffs, five Oilers players are representing their countries in the World Championship in Switzerland. Canada features two defencemen, Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse, while Sweden features Mattias Ekholm. Additionally, two…

CSR Weekend Warriors: 5/15-5/17

Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an open thread

Josh Smith hospitalized with viral meningitis

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith has been diagnosed with viral meningitis, per the beats. He has been hospitalized, and is expected to be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days. Smith, who took over for Marcus Semien as the team’s starting second baseman this year, was already on the injured list due to a […]

Texas Rangers lineup for May 15, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for May 15, 2026: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros. The Rangers begin a 9 game road trip with a game in Houston. Corey Seager gets the day off. The lineup: Pederson — DH Duran — SS Nimmo — RF Jung — 3B Carter […]

Anaheim Ducks Poised For 'Franchise-Altering' Move This Summer

The Anaheim Ducks succumbed to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 Thursday night, and their season is done. But what a season it was, as they boldly emerged from their more-than-half-decade-long rebuild with a run to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, and the second round, no less.  But they won't be resting on their laurels. Eric Stephens writes in The Athletic that the next step could be a 'franchise-altering' move this summer, as they hope to take yet another big leap.&nbs...

Quinn Hughes Proved He'll Be Worth Every Cent

The only thing that can stop the Minnesota Wild from paying Quinn Hughes a ton of money this offseason is himself. The Wild have already gone all-in on Hughes, unloading a ton of young talent to land him from the Vancouver Canucks, even with no guarantee that he'd extend with his new team. Hughes ha...

Breaking: Golden Knights Hit With Significant Punishment, Forfeit Draft Pick

In a shocking move, the Vegas Golden Knights have been nailed hard by the NHL for their violations of league policy after Thursday night's series victory over Anaheim. They will be forced to forfeit their second-round pick in this year's NHL Draft after head coach  John Tortorella refused to talk to the media after yesterday's victory. BREAKING: The Vegas Golden Knights have been fined $100,000 and will forfeit their 2026 second-round pick after head coach John Tortorella refused to talk ...

Two Flyers prospects made a big impression at Worlds opener

The season may be over for the Philadelphia Flyers — and most teams across the NHL, for that matter — but the action is just getting started at the 2026 World Championships in Switzerland. After a few pre-tournament games earlier this week, the tournament officially opened on Friday with a handful of games, including one featuring two prominent Flyers prospects. The Flyers have three players in total playing at the World Championships. Porter Martone is once again joining Team Canada...

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