Christopher Hennessy Articles - Page 29

The Vancouver Canucks are finally ending a disastrous 2024-25 season. A rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson forced the trade of the former and a soap opera of a season. They went from division champs in 2023-24 to missing the playoffs in 2024-25 and have big decisions to make. The Canucks are unlikely to […]

The Edmonton Oilers have not clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs yet, but it is coming. With a 99.99 percent chance of making the dance, according to MoneyPuck, it’s fair to look ahead. Last year, they made it all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final before losing to the […]

The Montreal Canadiens signed Ivan Demidov to his first NHL contract just in time for the playoffs. After taking him fifth overall in 2024, the Russian spent this season in the KHL. Now, he makes the jump to the Habs for their first playoff series since 2021. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported after the signing that […]

The Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout on Friday. It was their first game since Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. The organization gave him gifts for breaking what was once seen as an unbreakable record. After the goal on Sunday, Wayne Gretzky said the Los Angeles Kings gave […]

On March 3, the St. Louis Blues lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in regulation. That was the last time they lost until April 7. The Blues went on a franchise record 12-game winning streak, all but securing their place in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They needed every one of those wins and are coming […]

The New York Islanders are going to miss the playoffs for the second time in four years. They have not advanced in the postseason since the 2021 shortened season. That is one of many stats that prove things need to change on Long Island. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets are headed toward a division title with […]

The 2025 Masters Tournament is underway at Augusta National. All eyes are trained on defending champion Scottie Scheffler, fan favorite Rory McIlroy, and 2015 champ Jordan Spieth, but an old-timer made waves on Thursday. All Masters Champions are exempt for life, so 1992 champion Fred Couples is in the field. He made a viral eagle […]

The Ottawa Senators have clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. Their long rebuild saw changes on the ice, behind the bench, and in the front office. But it has finally paid off in a playoff appearance. Senators forward Tim Stützle spoke about the long road to the […]

The Chicago White Sox lost their seventh consecutive game on Wednesday, falling 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians. After the worst season in modern history last year, they are off to a rough start to 2025. But when the White Sox lost on Wednesday, they lost outfielder Mike Tauchman to an injury as well. The veteran […]

The New York Rangers lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 8-5 on Wednesday night. It is another brutal defeat in an embarrassing season on Broadway. Trades sent Jacob Trouba and Ryan Lindgren out while bringing JT Miller and Carson Soucy in. Still, no improvements. Because of this miserable season, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun says the Rangers could […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a miserable 2025 season. After extending Dak Prescott and Ceedee Lamb, they won only seven games and lost their head coach, Mike McCarthy. Now, the Cowboys have the 12th pick in the NFL Draft and are looking for a running back to improve their offense. ESPN’s Jordan Reid says the runner […]

The New England Patriots own the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They have their quarterback locked in with Drake Maye and can take one of many elite players in the first round. As the pre-draft process continues, things change every day. But it looks like Shedeur Sanders is going to drop, which […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their hot start by beating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Thursday to even the series. Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit clutch home runs for the Phillies to snag the win and potentially steal the series. After the game, Harper spoke about the keys to his seventh-inning at-bat that tied the […]

The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in overtime on Thursday. Usually, the conversation after a 15-goal game would not focus on either goalie. But Minnesota is likely sending off a legend this season. Marc-Andre Fleury is likely retiring after the year and played what could be his last home game with the […]

The NFL Draft is mere weeks away, and the New York Jets are finalizing their big board. Their new regime had a quiet offseason, but their one big free-agent splash is changing their draft strategy. Justin Fields signed on to be the Jets’ starting quarterback, and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport says they won’t draft […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the entire NHL community are mourning Ray Shero’s passing. He was the general manager of the Penguins when Sidney Crosby’s squad won the Stanley Cup in 2009. He later became the general manager of the New Jersey Devils and was in the Minnesota Wild front office at the time of his […]

It’s never too early to start panicking about your fantasy baseball team. If you are dropping categories like the Atlanta Braves are dropping games, you need to hit the waiver wire. We’re here to get you the advantage over your rival managers and dominate the rest of April. Who can you improve your fantasy baseball […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. Since Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner joined forces, they have been dominant in the regular season. But the playoffs have been a different story, with just one series win in those eight attempts. The Maple Leafs are […]

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Tuesday to start a three-game series. Their pitching was dynamite, from Ben Lively to the bullpen. But the offense could not get it going until the ninth. The Guardians loaded the bases, and Nolan Jones won it on a walk-off walk. According to MLB Stats, […]

Masters week is underway, and some of the best players in the world are speaking to the media. Monday was highlighted by a big announcement from Augusta National and Tiger Woods. But Tuesday featured Rory McIlroy addressing the media at the Masters. The most recent Players Champion spoke on a continuing debate about media availability […]

The Winnipeg Jets are heading to the playoffs after another great season in 2024-25. There are plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about the team moving forward. With Connor Hellebucyk as the best goalie in the world, they can be competitive for a long time. The Jets have a solid prospect pipeline, which […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a great start to the 2025 season. After taking a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, they are 7-2 and head to Atlanta for a series against the Braves. After they lost in the National League Division Series last year, many thought they would make some […]

The MLB season is underway, but a recent tragedy in the Dominican Republic has shaken the community. Former relief pitcher Octavio Dotel and Nelsy Cruz, the sister of Nelson Cruz, were both killed after a nightclub roof collapsed Monday night. Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto from The Associated Press have the latest on the […]

Scottie Scheffler won his second career Green Jacket at the 2024 Masters. After his 2022 triumph, he passed the blazer on to Jon Rahm for just one year. He emerged from a crowded field on Sunday to win by four. Scheffler had a historic 2024 season, but it will be most remembered for his Masters […]

The Atlanta Braves are off to a miserable start to the 2025 season. They are 1-8 with a big series against division rival Philadelphia Phillies on deck. Their big offseason acquisition, Jurickson Profar, has been suspended for PED use, Spencer Strider is still rehabbing, and Ronald Acuña Jr has not played. As if it could […]

The Tennessee Titans have the first-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. There is not much suspense over who they will pick with that top selection, but the rest of the draft could go anywhere. The Titans have holes all over their roster and have plenty of picks to do it. Using Pro Football Network’s […]

The Masters Tournament is almost here. On the Monday of tournament week, August National Chairman Fred Ridley made a big announcement. Tiger Woods and the Masters are teaming up to build a nine-hole course at a local public track near Augusta National. Chairman Ridley announced Augusta National Golf Club and @TigerWoods will partner to build […]

The New York Yankees are off to a solid start to the season. At 6-3, many of the young pieces are starting to flash and providing hope for the future. But one veteran could be coming back sooner than most fans think. DJ LeMahieu got hurt in his first spring training game and has just […]

The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on their first trip to the playoffs since 2021. They have one each of their last five games to pull ahead of the New York Rangers and currently sit in the final postseason spot. Cole Caufield and the Canadiens’ core have not played in the playoffs for the most […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made big news on Monday by extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The 14-year, $500 million deal has fans of many other teams dreaming of long-term deals for their young stars. One of those fan bases is the Cincinnati Reds, who have a superstar in Elly De La Cruz, who will need a […]

The Boston Red Sox swept the St Louis Cardinals this weekend to continue their hot start. With high expectations for this season, the team is clicking to start the year. The Red Sox are also the subject of an upcoming Netflix docuseries, following their 2024 campaign through the eyes of players such as Jarren Duran. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays locked up Vladimir Guerrero Jr on a 14-year, $500 million deal on Monday. It changes the offseason outlook, the American League East, and the Blue Jays’ future immediately. It also impacts the New York Mets, who were connected to Guerrero after they did not give Pete Alonso a long-term contract. The […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a nice start to the 2025 MLB season. Kyle Tucker has been excellent to start his Cubs career and his contract year. He leads the National League with five home runs and 15 RBIs through 12 games. On Monday morning, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers got off to a rough start to the 2025 season. They were swept by the New York Yankees, torpedo bats and all, in a brutal performance. While they came back and won five of their next seven games, there are still reasons to be concerned. With an injury to Nestor Cortes Jr, […]

The first full week of the 2025 MLB season is over. As torpedo bats leak throughout the league, injuries pile up, and teams hit the road for the first time, things are starting to settle. The MLB Power Rankings have already changed a lot in the young season, and this week is no different. Do […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had a tough weekend in New York. They were swept by the New York Mets, knocking them down to 5-5 on the season. But they started the new week on the right foot early Monday morning. Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed a 14-year, $500 million contract with the Blue Jays to end […]

The NFL Owners’ Meetings are over, but that does not mean rule changes are over for the offseason. We already have a new touchback rule, playoff overtime moving to the regular season, and expanded replay assist. Two things that were tabled at the meetings were banning the tush push and changing playoff seeding. NFL Commissioner […]

The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Islanders in a game secondary to the story on Sunday. Alex Ovechkin set the all-time goals record with his 895th career tally in the second period on Long Island. He beat Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, a fellow Russian, and thanked him on the ice during the ceremony. […]

The Chicago Cubs took a weekend series against the San Diego Padres, winning two of three games. Their offense, led by Kyle Tucker, has been hot, and the pitching is off to a solid start as well. On Saturday, the Cubs faithful honored outfielder Ian Happ for playing 1000 games in the majors, all in […]