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Panthers season in review: The special teams

We’ve been doing an audit on the Carolina Panthers 2025 season over the last couple of weeks. First we talked about the run and pass offense, then the run and pass defense. Now we have the ever important but often overlooked third phase of the game, the special teams. How it went The Panthers were […]

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 2-4-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Rinzel learning how to use brainpower to overcome lack of physical power ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks insider: Mikheyev not worrying about future as trade deadline approaches ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Fels ) The Levshunov Problem ( Fels ) Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if pantahers don’t make late run ( Sun-Times )...

Jets are hiring Frank Reich as offensive coordinator

The Jets have found Tanner Engstrand’s replacement as offensive coordinator. Long-time NFL coach Frank Reich will take the role per Adam Schefter. Reich served as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 through 2022 and the Carolina Panthers in 2023. He most recently spent the year as interim head coach at Stanford University […]

Remembering 10 stars who lost their best Olympic opportunity in 2018 and 2022

We’re about to hit a whole bunch of important Olympic milestones. The NHL break starts tomorrow night. The first preliminary round games are next Wednesday. The medal round starts two weeks from tomorrow. Construction on the arena should be finished shortly after that. The point is, this happening. And that’s big, because as every hockey fan knows, the NHL hasn’t been to an Olympics since 2014. That’s 12 years ago, which is a long wait for fans. But it’s also a big gap for the players – big en...

The Oilers penalty kill sucks again, Frederic tries to fight the wrong guy, and one more game until the Olympics

Oilers, Leafs. Leafs, Oilers. They’re games that always bring a big, split, noisy crowd to Rogers Place, and it was no different Tuesday night, with competing chants all three periods. The energy was nothing short of fantastic, and it’s a shame the Leafs are so far from being a Stanley Cup contender, because an all-Canadian…

Quack Fix 2026-2-4

Kelly Graves Mid-week availability Maddox Malony named to Baseball America player of the year pre-season watchlist Brayden Jaksa named to Baseball America Freshmen of the year pre-season watchlist Ducks are ranked in preseason baseball coaches poll Highlight of the Day: Oregon vs UCLA Baseball 2025

Mets Morning News: Another Mets cap in the Hall

Meet the Mets New York—specifically Etihad Park, which is being constructed right next to Citi Field—will be hosting group stage soccer games during the 2028 Olympics. Rest easy: Keith Hernandez has signed a new deal with SNY to return to the booth for yet another Mets season. However, Keith will be cutting back on his […]

What the NHL’s Olympic Roster Freeze could mean for the Penguins

The Olympics are approaching and there’s a housekeeping note to be aware of starting this afternoon. From PuckPedia: During the Olympics, there are restrictions on teams making player transactions. The Olympic Roster freeze goes from February 4 at 3pm ET to February 22 at 11:59 ET. During the freeze: -No Trades are permitted-Players can be […]

NHL Rumors: Projected Maple Leafs Trade Return for Bobby McMann

The Toronto Maple Leafs are drifting closer to seller territory, and one name consistently coming up in league circles is Bobby McMann.  With Toronto sitting outside the playoff picture and facing a shallow sellers’ market, McMann has quietly become one of the most appealing deadline pieces available.  His combination of speed, versatility, and a bargain $1.35 million cap hit puts general manager Brad Treliving in a position of leverage as contenders search for uncomplicated scoring ...

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs & Oilers Linked to Trade

With the Olympic break about to slam the door on roster movement, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are suddenly getting tied together in a surprising place: Brandon Carlo .  On Elliotte Friedman ’s 32 Thoughts , the word is Edmonton may have at least explored Carlo’s availability, even if the league feedback sounds split between “yeah, I heard that too” and “no chance,” according to Friedman. Why Carlo is popping up in Edmonton’s orbit The Carlo chatter surfaced while Fried...

Resetting Iowa’s stats before late tip at Washington

The Iowa Hawkeyes, are sitting at 16-5 & 6-4 in conference play after a convincing win at Oregon. Though the Ducks were down their two leading scorers, the Hawks played a solid game wire-to-wire, trailing just 1:39. Ben McCollum has done something through 3 games out west, where we have seen other Hawkeye outfits struggle. […]

New York Jets Flight Connections 02/04/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets reportedly held a second interview with Frank Reich yesterday for their open offensive coordinator position. Reich was the third of three finalists for the position. With all three candidates having interviewed a second time, the hire appears to be imminent. Of course, with football visionary Woody […]

Wilkes Weekly: Dumba named AHL player of the week

It was a perfect weekend for the WBS Penguins, two games and two big wins. Nick Hart from WBSPenguins.com gives the quick glance of the action. Saturday, Jan. 31 – PENGUINS 4 vs. Syracuse 1On Crosscheck Cancer Night, the Penguins delivered a feel-good win for their fans. Avery Hayes and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard scored in short order […]

Kirill Kaprizov Is Close To Making History

That's Wild Kirill Kaprizov has already set some Minnesota Wild franchise records but very soon he could put his name at the very top of the all-time goals record. He needs just three more goals to pass Marian Gaborik as the Wild's all-time goals leader. Could he do it this week, with the Wi...

Canadiens @ Jets: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 57: Montreal Canadiens @ Winnipeg Jets Start time:  7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: Sportsnet In the Canadiens regions: RDS (French) Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, Sportsnet+ In the last four games, the Montreal Canadiens have played the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights, a Colorado Avalanche club at the peak of the NHL, a Buffalo Sabres team on a serious charge up the standings, and a healthy Minnesota Wild squad that got back to looking like one of the true contenders...