Christopher Hennessy Articles - Page 88

The Florida Panthers are coming off the first championship in franchise history in 2023-24. The team, led by Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, finally got over the hump and brought the South Florida fans the best season in their short history. The Panthers have two other trips to the Final to place on this list […]

The New York Jets have closed out training camp and finalized their 53-man roster. The team kept ten defensive linemen, led by captain Quinnen Williams. As depth pieces, the Jets kept three undrafted free agents on the defensive line according to SNY’s Connor Hughes, an unprecedented number at the same position. Can't remember last time […]

The Buffalo Bills have playoff expectations once again, all of which lie on the shoulders of quarterback Josh Allen. They do have a backup plan, however, adding Mike White to their quarterback room on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bills will be the third AFC East team White has played for. Staying in the […]

The New York Mets have stayed in the race for the National League Wild Card playoff positions this season. They entered Tuesday’s action three games behind the Atlanta Braves for the last playoff spot after a split with the Padres. They will need to put together a spectacular September to make the postseason. To do […]

The San Francisco 49ers have closed an eventful training camp by finalizing their 53-man roster. Brandon Aiyuk has not reported to camp, Trent Williams was unsurprisingly left off the roster, and they made another eye-opening roster move. Running back Elijah Mitchell was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old back has […]

The New York Yankees are in the thick of a race for the American League East title. As they jockey back and forth with the Orioles, it has become clear that the team needs better performances from some of their players. While DJ LeMahieu and Alex Verdugo have struggled at the plate, they have not […]

The New York Jets have broken training camp and are preparing for their week one game against San Francisco. If the Jets are going to break their record playoff drought, the defense will be imperative. Quinnen Williams and the defense are prepared for a big week one challenge after training camp. Williams spoke on The Rich […]

The New Jersey Devils have a great history with three Stanley Cup titles since their move to the east coast. From Martin Brodeur to Zach Parise, many great players have donned the red and black and brought teams to great seasons that ended up on this list. While there are no Colorado Rockies or Kansas […]

The Florida Panthers won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history last year. With the celebrations over and training camp on the horizon, the Panthers are turning heads with a new center ice logo design. Center ice fit for the Champs ☀️ pic.twitter.com/qxWcsRqwkd — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) August 27, 2024 The championship came with a […]

The Dallas Cowboys have finally signed CeeDee Lamb to a contract extension. General manager and owner Jerry Jones now moves his focus to quarterback Dak Prescott, who is entering a contract year. As the focus on his job intensifies, Jones spoke honestly with Clarence Hill of alldlls.com about his merits as a general manager. “I’ve […]

The San Diego Padres are chasing down the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West crown. On Monday, they added a piece that could help them along the way. Catcher Elias Diaz is making his way from the Colorado Rockies to the Padres, according to Rafael Petit of Petit Sports. The minor league contract […]

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge is on pace to break his own American League home run record of 62. With six home runs in his last five games, he has continued his MVP season at the plate and now in the field. With a runner on and a two-run lead against the Nationals, […]

The Colorado Avalanche rode a stellar offense to another 100-point season in 2023-24. Nathan MacKinnon’s 144-point Hart Trophy campaign led the Avalanche to a third-place finish and a playoff berth. They took down the Winnipeg Jets in the first round but lost to the Dallas Stars in the second round. While they are seen as […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a playoff push despite Anthony Richardson’s injury. If the second-year quarterback can stay healthy, the Colts have a great chance to make the postseason this season. Head coach Shane Steichen said that despite that fact, Richardson’s mobility will not be limited in 2024 on the Rich Eisen Show. I don’t want […]

The Dallas Cowboys and star wide receiver Ceedee Lamb have finally agreed to a contract extension. After a summer of holding out, Lamb joined the Cowboys at practice on Monday. Head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with the media about his plan for ensuring that Lamb is ready for week one. “It was just great to […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won three championships in their short history. Which teams rank in the top ten in franchise history outside those three? They have had great players from Martin St. Louis to Nikita Kucherov who brought these teams to great heights. Which of the championship squads takes the top spot? And where […]

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Thursday after 17 seasons. Votto spent 2024 trying to latch on with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays but never got a major league at-bat. He spent 31 games across three teams in the Blue Jays’ system, hitting .165. Votto spoke about his […]

The San Jose Sharks finished off a quiet offseason by making a big trade Friday. The Sharks have made a trade for Nashville Predators’ goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov, according to Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet. “Not sure yet all the particulars, but sounds like Yaroslav Askarov is being traded from Nashville to San Jose,” Friedman posted […]

The New York Rangers had one of the best regular seasons in franchise history last year. Their .695 points percentage is the third-highest in franchise history and they won their fourth President’s Trophy for best record in the league. Artemi Panarin scored 120 points and finished fifth in the Hart Trophy voting for league MVP. […]

The Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais this week as their playoff hopes slip away. New manager Dan Wilson has taken over and is looking to lead the Mariners back from the five-and-a-half-game deficit in the AL West. When he signs the lineup card on Friday, he’ll make a little bit of personal history as […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have posted a league-best 22-7 record since the All-Star break to grab hold of the second Wild Card spot in the National League. Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr has been out for the entire stretch with a stress reaction in his right thigh. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a phenomenal season and are putting the finishing touches on a division title. Great pitching has driven them, especially from starter Ranger Saurez. He has not pitched since July 22 due to lower back tightness but is set to return this weekend. per MLB.com “Phillies manager Rob Thomson said there […]

The Texas Rangers got some good news amidst a lost season on Thursday. Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made a rehab start in AA Frisco. He spoke honestly about his appearance with Schuyler Dixon from the Associated Press. “It’s very important,” said deGrom. “That way, I can treat the offseason a little bit more normal. If […]

The Dallas Stars have been a playoff mainstay since their move to Texas in 1994. With one Stanley Cup and two other Final appearances since the move, the Stars have a history of great teams. Combine that with their Minnesota North Stars days and they have a great list of teams. Great players from Mike […]

The Texas Rangers have dealt with many pitching injuries this season. Jacob deGrom is chief among them, having not pitched at all this season. The ace underwent Tommy John surgery in June of last year and has been targeting this month as his return date ever since. On Thursday, the Rangers announced that he will […]

The New York Jets are finally ready to play with a healthy Aaron Rodgers under center. They made a big trade in the offseason, acquiring Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles to be their top edge-rusher. Reddick needs a new contract, a fact the Jets knew when they made the trade, but he has not […]

The Cincinnati Reds have picked up another first baseman after their trade for Ty France. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Dominic Smith will be signing in the Queen City pending a physical. “First baseman Dominic Smith is signing a major league deal with the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN,” Passan posted on social media. “Smith […]

After another eventful offseason, the Vegas Golden Knights are set to compete for another Stanley Cup. They let Jonathan Marchessault walk and traded away Logan Thompson and still have Stanley Cup aspirations. Team captain Mark Stone spoke with Gary Lawless of VegasGoldenKnights.com about the team’s chances at the Stanley Cup and his attitude towards Golden […]

The Houston Astros have made seven straight American League Championship Series and are looking for an eighth. They are putting together another division-winning season after a rough start and are poised for a deep playoff run. The Cubs, on the other hand, are set to miss the playoffs again. The designated bullpen arm Hector Neris […]

The St Louis Blues made the rare double offer sheet move to snag Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway from the Edmonton Oilers. The move added to a crowded blue line in St Louis. Broberg became the tenth defenseman on a one-way contract and should break the opening-day lineup because of his salary. The Blues are […]

The Cincinnati Reds have a superstar in Elly De La Cruz. He broke out last year after a mid-season call-up and his first full season has put him in exclusive territory. De la Cruz picked up his 60th stolen base and 22nd home run in Wednesday’s win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He spoke with […]

The Colorado Avalanche have a unique history in the NHL. After putting together 16 lackluster seasons in Quebec, the franchise moved to Denver and the Avalanche immediately won a championship and a became powerhouse for years to come. From Joe Sakic to Nathan MacKinnon, great players have led these great teams to championships and fantastic […]

The Vegas Golden Knights went through a lot of change this off-season, including losing original misfit Jonathan Marchessault in free agency. They did not advance out of the first round in their defense of the Stanley Cup last season and need to improve in many areas to get back to the Cup Final. Can William […]

The Anaheim Ducks have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons. Last year was a disaster in the first year with Greg Cronin as the head coach. With just 59 points, they were the third-worst team in the league. To make a run to the playoffs, they need their veterans to step up. Forwards Troy […]

As football fans gear up for another NFL season, movie fans are preparing for Happy Gilmore 2. The sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 classic recently had a casting call in New Jersey that drew big crowds. Now, Sandler has confirmed a massive cameo for the movie on the Tonight Show, Kansas City Chiefs tight end […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the middle of a rebuilding offseason with new general manager Don Wadell. After trading Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens, the Blue Jackets locked up young forward Cole Sillinger for two years. The deal is worth $2.25 million per season and brings Sillinger through his age-22 season. He was […]

The New York Yankees had a brutal night on Wednesday, losing to the Cleveland Guardians. Starter Luis Gil left the game with lower back tightness and they used every pitcher in their bullpen. They entered the 12th inning tied at 3 and ended up losing 9-5. The offense went scoreless from the fourth inning to […]

The Edmonton Oilers have one of the richest histories in the NHL. From Wayne Gretzky to Connor McDavid, great players have donned the orange and blue. Along with those great players, there have been some of the best teams we’ve ever seen. Which of the dynasty teams ranks on top of the list? And where […]

The New York Mets brought in comedian Kevin James to throw out the first pitch on Tuesday. The game against the Orioles was too important to waste on just anyone. James is a big Mets fan, he is the King of Queens after all, and also the author of a viral TikTok sound from 2007. […]