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All three of the players nominated for the NHL’s Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman have won the hardware before. San Jose Sharks veteran Erik Karlsson, New York Rangers’ Adam Fox and Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar are the 2022-23 Norris Trophy finalists, the NHL announced on Thursday. The award is voted on annually by members […]

Erv and Dani Di Giusto have taken cheering against the Toronto Maple Leafs to an entirely different level, and the pair has gone viral for wearing various opposing NHL team jerseys to Scotiabank Arena. The father and daughter duo are Montreal Canadiens fans who live in Toronto and own Maple Leafs season tickets, according to […]

Matt Boldy had a breakout campaign for the Minnesota Wild in 2022-23, but after struggling mightily in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager Bill Guerin did not take it easy on the youngster. “In talking to a guy like Boldy, his style of play in the playoffs doesn’t…he’s got to change certain things in his […]

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is on the verge of a return to Major League Baseball after completing treatment for state 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma that was diagnosed in December. Although that’s excellent news for both player and club, the 34-year-old revealed he may have been playing with cancer last season after finding lumps […]

When Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko were traded to the New York Rangers, both expected that the star-studded team would be making a deep playoff run in 2022-23. But after that was derailed by a Game 7 loss to the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, neither player knows […]

Czech hockey icon and former Edmonton Oilers forward Petr Klima died at the age of 58, the Oilers confirmed on Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Oilers alum Petr Klima & extend our condolences to his family & all loved ones,” the team wrote on Twitter on Thursday. “The forward […]

The game of hockey is ever-changing, but one thing has remained very constant throughout the past decade: Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron being named a Selke Trophy finalist. The 38-year-old defensive stalwart headlines the NHL’s Selke Trophy finalists yet again in 2022-23, being nominated for the award for a staggering 12th consecutive time. This year […]

The Kentucky Derby is just two days away, but the annual event at Churchill Downs has been overshadowed by the death of four horses over a span of five days in Louisville. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. collapsed on the track and died over the past week, while two others died as a […]

The National Hockey League announced the Calder Trophy finalists on Wednesday night as the league’s best rookie; Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner were named. The award is given annually to the best rookie in the NHL as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers […]

Michigan Basketball star Hunter Dickinson is expected to make his NCAA transfer portal decision on Thursday — but the 22-year-old took the time to share a heartfelt message with the Wolverines before making his final decision. “The initial decision for me to enter the portal was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. The […]

The Las Vegas Golden Knights spoiled a four-goal performance from Leon Draisaitl en route to a 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Wednesday night — and forward William Karlsson is confident they are the better team. “If we have a chance to dictate, we’re […]

No goaltender has played more hockey in the last four seasons than Tampa Bay Lightning superstar netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy — and after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Russian got real about the toll it has taken on him. “The first 30-35 games I felt […]

The Florida Panthers defeated the undisputed best team in the National Hockey League in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and according to superstar Matthew Tkachuk, they’ll now play the next best. “I guess the prize for knocking off the best team in the league is getting the second-best team in […]

The first-round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs was as unpredictable and chaotic as any in recent memory, with the NHL’s best ever regular season team and defending Stanley Cup champion both losing in the first round — and it was also the round of the road warrior. Visiting teams went 31-19 in the first […]

The Chicago White Sox have gotten off to an absolutely abysmal start to the 2023 campaign, and they’re already making some changes — the team will call up veteran outfielder and speedster Billy Hamilton from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Hamilton has a career slash line of .239/.292/.326 with 324 stolen bases, according to the Chicago […]

Cale Makar was the single best player in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, winning the Conn Smythe trophy as postseason MVP and leading the Colorado Avalanche to their first championship since 2001. He scored 29 points in 20 games to help the Avs clinch the Stanley Cup and proved he’s the best defenseman on the […]

The Florida Panthers really don’t want any Toronto Maple Leafs fans at FLA Live Arena in their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. The Panthers are restricting ticket sales for home games to residents of the United States in order to prevent the arena from being overrun by Leafs fans, according to Reuters. “The Maple Leafs […]

The Minnesota Wild were dealing with various injuries in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Dallas Stars — most notably was Joel Eriksson Ek, who tried to play through a broken leg in Game 3. Although Eriksson Ek played only one shift in the the contest, he suited up with a fractured fibula […]

For the first time since 2019, the Tampa Bay Lightning will not be representing the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final — but captain Steven Stamkos still wants to retire in the city where he’s spent his entire career. “In my eyes, this is the only jersey I ever want to wear in my […]

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion coach Joel Quenneville still requires clearance from the National Hockey League, but it is starting to look like he’ll be back behind a bench next season, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. “Joel Quenneville hasn’t been officially cleared by the NHL. A formal interview request will likely encourage the commissioners […]

It was another disappointing season for Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild, a team that showed flashes of elite play throughout the season but were unable to recapture that in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, bowing out in six games to the Dallas Stars. Fleury confirmed he will return for his 20th NHL season in 2023-24 […]

After spending the last two seasons with the New York Islanders and failing to achieve that elusive Stanley Cup, Zach Parise made it clear on Monday that it’s Long Island or retirement for the 38-year-old. “Zach Parise hasn’t decided on his future. He’ll take some time. Said it will be Islanders or nowhere. Will be […]

Linus Ullmark struggled mightily for the Boston Bruins in the latter half of their series against the Florida Panthers, even losing the net in Game 7 — and according to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, there’s a good reason for that. “Like all teams, players grit it out to play through major injuries in the Playoffs. My […]

Very rarely do you see a goaltending tandem come Stanley Cup Playoff time, but that’s exactly what Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is considering for the Eastern Conference Second Round. “Definitely,” Brind’Amour explained when asked if his team would consider using both Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta, according to NHL.com’s Kurt Dusterberg. “When both guys […]

Snoop Dogg has officially joined Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks’ bid to purchase the Ottawa Senators, the iconic hip-hop artist confirmed on his Instagram on Monday. “Amazing what [Neko Sparks] is trying to do in Ottawa & I’m looking forward to being apart of that ownership team. I WANNA BRING HOCKEY TO OUR COMMUNITY,” he wrote. […]

Things can change a lot in a year, and after going from one of the top teams in the NHL to missing the postseason in 2022-23, the Calgary Flames have fired coach Darryl Sutter, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. “Hearing that Darryl Sutter has been let go as Flames head coach,” LeBrun tweeted […]

Although many players on a young New Jersey Devils team are not used to playing in a Game 7 atmosphere, the same cannot be said for head coach Lindy Ruff, who coached the Buffalo Sabres to various playoff appearances over 15 years with the franchise. The 63-year-old shared a comical response when asked how he […]

It was quite a night of upsets in the National Hockey League on Sunday, as both the President’s Trophy winning Boston Bruins and Jared Bednar’s Stanley Cup defending Colorado Avalanche were stunned in their respective Game 7s. Bednar gave credit where credit is due after a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken in front […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers authored one of the greatest playoff upsets in NHL history on Sunday night, highlighted by a come-from-behind Game 7 win on the road to send the Boston Bruins home earlier than anyone in the hockey world expected. Tkachuk had a perfect response to his team advancing to the second […]

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils will battle on Monday night for the last available spot in the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and Rangers trade deadline acquisition Vladimir Tarasenko isn’t feeling the pressure ahead of the winner-take-all Game 7. “For me personally, I think it’s easier mentally [to prepare for […]

David Pastrnak, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron have all played their entire career with the Boston Bruins — but the team could look a lot different next year after a stunning first-round collapse against the Florida Panthers. Pastrnak shared an emotional response to the fact that Sunday night could have been his last game playing […]

The greatest regular season in NHL history was all for naught as Patrice Bergeron and the Boston Bruins were absolutely stunned by the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of their first-round series at TD Garden on Sunday night. After leading the series 3-1 heading back to Boston, it looked like the first-round was all but […]

Statistically speaking, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl has been the single worst player in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and head coach Sheldon Keefe is finally doing something about it. After Holl replaced Timothy Liljegren at the team’s optional morning skate ahead of Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sent Janet Jackson an apology after Game 6 between the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena pushed her show back a night — and it looks like the famous singer accepted. “I want to send an apology to the legend Janet Jackson,” Tatum said in an on-court interview […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to keep it in the family after selecting linebacker Nick Herbig with the 132nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nick joins his brother Nate Herbig, who signed a two-year contract with the Steelers last month. And the familial connections don’t end there: Pittsburgh also has defensive lineman Cam Hayward […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is questionable for Game 1 of the team’s second-round matchup with the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz. Randle sprained his ankle on Mar. 29, and re-aggravated the injury during Game 5’s series-clinching win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, causing him to miss […]

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle has avoided a suspension from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after running Colorado Avalanche’s Andrew Cogliano into the boards from behind in Friday night’s 4-1 loss at Climate Pledge Arena. Cogliano was injured on the play, heading straight down the tunnel after the check while Eberle received only a […]

Rick Bowness absolutely ripped into his team after an embarrassing performance in Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Winnipeg Jets’ season — and a few of his players were not happy with the comments. “I thought Bones had an opportunity to address us as a team. He could’ve been honest with us, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are onto the second round after demolishing the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night. James has been here before, many times, and he shared a message with his teammates as they await either the Sacramento Kings or Golden State Warriors next week. “We got a young […]