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NHL Rumors: 3 GMs Who Could Be Fired At Season's End

We could be looking at a Black Monday situation when the NHL's 2025-26 regular season comes to a close, according to Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos.  He writes today that three general managers are finding their jobs in jeopardy as we head down the stretch, and all are fearing the pink slip.  Toronto, New Jersey and Vancouver are all playing out the string, already out of the playoff race, and needing to consider deep changes throughout their organizations. With less than three weeks...

Islanders vs. Penguins [Game #75 thread]

It’s (for the moment) 2nd vs. 3rd in the Metro tonight in Elmont, as the Islanders host the Penguins for their final(??) meeting of the regular season, at least. If things stay as they are — they never do — these two teams would meet in the first round of the postseason and both would […]

Orioles-Rangers Monday Game Thread

Tyler O’Neill earned another appearance in the lineup after smacking a momentum shifting three-run home run Sunday against the Twins. O’Neill will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth tonight against the Rangers. Taylor Ward (left), Colton Cowser (center) and Dylan Beavers (right) will handle the outfield duties. Samuel Basallo will begin the game […]

Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: “They don’t want the game to get out of hand, and I don’t blame them… I don’t think it is good for anybody”

Ahead of Monday’s game in Anaheim, head coach Craig Berube discussed the highly anticipated rematch against the Ducks, the response he’s anticipating against Radko Gudas, and the message from the league ahead of the game. How much emotion do you expect from the game, given the last meeting between the teams? Berube: Definitely, it will […] The post Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: “They don’t want the game to get out of hand, and I don’t blame...

Montreal Canadiens recall Adam Engström

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Adam Engström from the Laval Rocket on Monday, the team announced. Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Adam Engstrom du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Adam Engstrom from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gfUinQLG1P — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 30, 2026 Engström has played 11 NHL games this season, still in search for his first point. He has played 45 games for the Rocket, sco...

Padres add veteran reliever to elite bullpen depth

About a week ago, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were nearing a deal with a key player from the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series run. According to Mike Rodriguez, the Friars were targeting a deal with José Leclerc as a depth piece in their ‘pen. That deal has now been made official, […]

3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Winnipeg Jets' Cole Perfetti

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti will be an interesting player to watch during the summer. The 24-year-old forward is a pending restricted free agent and has been the subject of trade rumors in the past.  If the Jets end up making Perfetti available during the offseason, these three teams would make sense as landing spots for the 2020 first-round pick. Pittsburgh Penguins  Perfetti could be a strong fit on a team on the rise like the Penguins. With the Penguins focused on the futu...

3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was the subject of trade rumors leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. While he ended up staying put, there is an expectation that the Hurricanes will listen to offers for him during the summer. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Kotkaniemi this offseason.  Vancouver Canucks  The Canucks were connected to Kotkaniemi this season, and it would not be too surprising if they pursued him during the summer. T...

Texas Rangers lineup for March 30, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for March 30, 2026 against the Baltimore Orioles: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Chris Bassitt for the O’s. Texas heads to Baltimore for three after their series win in Philadelphia. After extensive bullpen usage on Saturday and Sunday, the Rangers will be wanting Jack Leiter to try to […]

Tortorella Reveals His Game Plan in Vegas

New Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella met the media in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon for the first time since taking the job on Sunday. He was asked how he expects to make his mark on the team.  I know the (locker) room. I know it's a strong room, laden with playoff-tested players. I'm going to lean on my coaching staff, I've already leaned on some players already, just asking them for some thoughts. I have some points... One of them, in the games I've watched, I just want u...

Matt DiMarsico Signs Contract With Colorado Avalanche

On the one-year anniversary of his iconic overtime goal against UConn, Penn State forward Matt DiMarsico signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday: DiMarsico scored a team-high 18 goals this season and finished his career as the 10th player in program history to reach 100 career points (42 goals, 58 assists). […]

Friedman: Cassidy’s ‘frayed relationship’ with Golden Knights players began in Oilers’ playoff series

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman says the fracture between Vegas Golden Knights players and former head coach Bruce Cassidy started during last year’s playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. In a stunning move on Sunday afternoon, the Golden Knights fired Cassidy and replaced him with a former Cup winner in John Tortorella for the remainder of the season….

Kevin Reidler Signs Contract With Ottawa Senators

After one season at Penn State, goaltender Kevin Reidler signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators on Monday: The Senators drafted Reidler in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Draft. He posted a .901 save percentage and 3.31 GAS in 18 starts with Penn State in 2025-26. Reidler will play for the […]

Jets announce jersey numbers for new players

The Jets have announced the jersey numbers of new players acquired during the 2026 offseason Two players on this list are returning to the Jets. Geno Smith is a former Jets second round pick. He played with the team from 2013 through 2016. Demario Davis is a former Jets third round pick. This will be […]

‘No‑brainer’: Porter Martone explains jumping to Flyers after NCAA exit

Flyers newcomer Porter Martone met with the media Monday afternoon to talk all about making the big jump to the NHL and his upcoming potential debut and what it means to be joining a team in the middle of a very competitive playoff race. While realizing he won’t be winning an NCAA championship with Michigan State in the coming weeks at the Frozen Four, he’s already moved onto the next chapter. “Obviously it was tough getting beat out, you know we had expectations there at Michigan St...

Ducks Defenseman Radko Gudas Confirms He WILL PLAY Against Maple Leafs Monday Night

He was in a walking boot after suffering a potential high ankle sprain four days ago. But much-demonized Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has confirmed today that he WILL PLAY against the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night, and is ready to take his medicine, so to speak, for the brutal knee-on-knee hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.  🚨BREAKING: Radko Gudas will OFFICIALLY PLAY tonight against the Leafs in Anaheim for the first time since his dirty knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthew...

It's Time For Some Accountability

I have never met Bruce Cassidy, but people have said that he's a well-spoken, thoughtful man who would give insights to his decisions made while coaching. We can debate all day about his reluctance to name Logan Thompson the starter in Las Vegas, eventually leading to Thompson being traded to Washington where he's now 4-0 against his former team including stoning them in the shootout yesterday, prompting the reaction above. The knee-jerk reaction by Vegas to fire a coach who led the team to th...