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The Edmonton Oilers are the defending Western Conference champions, having come within just a few steps of reaching the mountain top with their 1st trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006. And while their run ended in heartbreaking fashion despite nearly pulling off a historic reverse sweep against the Florida Panthers, there was still […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are banged up right now between the pipes, as Anthony Stolarz has been placed on Injured Reserve and will miss the next several weeks. And while the Leafs have a capable goalie in Joseph Woll ready to handle the bulk of the starts, it looks as though they’re turning to a […]

Former Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov returned to his old stomping grounds on Tuesday night with the Boston Bruins, which turned out to be a 4-3 victory in overtime for his new team. Zadorov spent several years with the Flames before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks last season; he subsequently signed a free-agent deal […]

It’s been an active night in the NHL Trade Market, with former No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko getting dealt from the New York Rangers to the Seattle Kraken. And now, there’s a second trade in as many hours. The Penguins have re-acquired defenseman P.O. Joseph from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for future […]

The writing on the wall seemed apparent for New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko, and his tenure with the team has now come to a close. On Wednesday evening, he was traded to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Will Borgen, a 2025 Third-Round pick and a 2025 Sixth-Round pick. Kakko, the former 2nd overall […]

Despite already having superstar forward Leon Draisaitl in their lineup, the Edmonton Oilers can’t afford to lose captain Connor McDavid for any long period. They’ve already had to play without him for a short period earlier this season, and during practice on Tuesday, Oilers fans were given another score when McDavid departed after a collision […]

The Washington Capitals lost captain Alex Ovechkin last month to a severe leg injury that would have sidelined most players for a significantly longer time. However, true to form, Ovechkin has been tirelessly working toward a return and is rumored to be ready to rejoin the lineup immediately after the Christmas break. According to NHL […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is known for a lot of things, but he’s got an entirely new aspect of his personal life on display for the world to see – and it’s likely not anything that fans saw something. Jones revealed a few of his culinary preferences, and they include both […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were dealt a significant blow on the injury front, as goaltender Anthony Stolarz was initially placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he had to miss at least four games. On the surface, that’s not so bad. But the latest update on Stolarz’s health isn’t good. He will be undergoing a procedure in […]

Not only did the Detroit Lions lose for the first time since Week Two of the 2024 NFL season, but they also inexplicably saw their lengthy injury list grow even larger during Sunday’s setback against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. The Lions were forced to add David Montgomery, Carlton Davis, and Alim McNeill to […]

Before the Minnesota Vikings took on the Chicago Bears in Monday Night Football Action, the organization took a moment to share their support for a famed former wide receiver still beloved by Minnesota fans everywhere. Former Vikings wideout Randy Moss, who recently revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer, was honored before the opening kickoff […]

The Boston Bruins acted quickly when the New York Islanders placed forward Oliver Wahlstrom on the waiver wire, claiming him and bringing him to the team that he grew up rooting for. He’s the newest face on the Bruins roster that has struggled to put together consistent performances this season, resulting in the termination of […]

No NFL team is more banged up on the defensive side of the ball than the Detroit Lions, who lost Alim McNeil (torn ACL), Carlton Davis (broken jaw), and Khalil Dorsey (fractured ankle) during Sunday night’s loss to the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. The Lions were already without Aidan Hutchinson (broken tibia), Marcus Davenport […]

The Calgary Flames are closer to bringing back a pair of critical roster players into their lineup after both missed time with ailments. Both goaltender Dan Vladar and forward Andrei Kuzmenko, the latter of whom is in his first full year with the Flames after being acquired via trade, returned to practice on Monday; they […]

The Buffalo Sabres are nothing short of a total dumpster fire, having lost 10 straight games; their latest loss was a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the division rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night on the back of a John Tavares hat trick. As the Sabres get set to take on the Montreal […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell back to earth on Sunday, dropping a 27-13 decision to their in-state rival Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. For the Eagles, it was their franchise-best 10th consecutive victory, while the Steelers lost for just the second time in their last nine games. During the third quarter, a critical mistake cost […]

The bad news for the Buffalo Bills is that they allowed the Detroit Lions to rack up 41 points, which would normally be plenty to secure a victory for the opposition. The good news, however, is that the Bills emerged victorious by taking advantage of a decimated Lions defense. They picked up a 48-42 victory, […]

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 6-8 on Sunday afternoon, defeating the struggling Carolina Panthers by a 30-14 final score; the Panthers fell to 3-14. But with a postseason spot all but assured to go unclaimed for the Cowboys this season, All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons is looking toward the future and understands the nature of the […]

One of the most puzzling storylines in the National Hockey League in the last several weeks is the saga of the New York Rangers, who have suddenly careened off a cliff after a strong 12-4 start to the campaign. Following Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Rangers have now lost nine of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are on the verge of getting a major piece of their roster back on the ice. Goaltender Petr Mrazek, who was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this month with an injured groin, is expected to return to the ice and skate on Monday as he attempts to further the rehabilitation process to […]

The St. Louis Blues sent a major message to veteran forward Brandon Saad, who was designated a healthy scratch for the first time in the 2024-25 NHL season. And according to a new report, it looks as though Saad could soon be on the move. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Blues are looking […]

The Ottawa Senators made a major goaltending move during the summer, acquiring former Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark in a blockbuster deal that sent Joonas Korpisalo back to the Bruins in return. The move of Korpisalo was especially notable for the Senators, who had signed him to a 5-year contract during the 2023 offseason but […]

The Detroit Lions won a thrilling contest over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, a 34-31 final score that helped create additional distance between the two historic rivals in the race for the NFC North Division crown. But one member of the Lions is lighter in the wallet after running afoul of the NFL. Defensive […]

Sometimes, professional athletes sign with a new club during the offseason, and for whatever reason, it just doesn’t work out. That appears to be the case with the Vancouver Canucks and defenseman Vincent Desharnais, whom they signed from the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent. The Canucks are reportedly looking to find a trade partner […]

The New York Rangers are back in action on Saturday afternoon, taking on the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden in a rematch of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final. However, the Rangers will be shorthanded as they’ll be without one of their key defensemen. K’Andre Miller, who was hurt during the middle frame of […]

There’s some major trade chatter to make your Saturday morning complete. Based on several reports, the St. Louis Blues are hammering out details on a trade with the Anaheim Ducks for veteran defenseman Cam Fowler, who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Ducks up until now. The trade news was first […]

While the Vegas Golden Knights are known for their ruthless approach to handling player contracts and trades, it seems one player has earned enough favor to remain in their plans. The Golden Knights have re-signed Keegan Kolesar to a three-year contract, keeping him in Vegas through the 2027-28 NHL Season. The AAV has an average […]

The New York Islanders continue to battle inconsistency, and a second straight trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs under coach Patrick Roy still remains very much in the air. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoreillo, who fired former head coach Lane Lambert less than two years into his tenure, has continued in his pattern by placing […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost goaltender Anthony Stolarz during Thursday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks; he departed after the first period and was replaced by Joseph Woll, who backstopped the Leafs to a 3-2 win. And while the fear was that Stolarz could be absent for a lengthy period of time, head coach Craig […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have to make do without goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who departed Thursday night’s game against the visiting Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game, and Joseph Woll took over between the pipes. Before his departure, he had stopped seven of […]

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers at a sold-out Ford Field, putting more distance between them and their NFC North rival. But there was a particular incident that took place before the game which resulted in the Lions telling one fan of theirs that he’s no longer welcome at their home games. A […]

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has gone under the knife, undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. But while these kinds of injuries can require months of rehabilitation time, it doesn’t look like Zegras will be gone from the lineup for any more than a month and a half. The update […]

The Minnesota Wild have released a pair of key health updates as they continue preparations to host the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Forward Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin, who have missed the last combined 19 games due to injury, were on the ice on Thursday for the first time along […]

The Vancouver Canucks welcomed one of their most important players back to their lineup on Tuesday night against the visiting St. Louis Blues, as goaltender Thatcher Demko returned to the ice as a starter for the first time since Game 1 of the 2024 Western Conference Quarter Finals against the Nashville Predators. While Demko made […]

The Vancouver Canucks are set to welcome one of their most important pieces of the lineup in time for Thursday’s game, which marks the first time the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers make a trip to British Columbia since their historic first title this past spring. Forward J.T. Miller, who has missed the last […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action on Thursday night, hoping to build off their 2-1 overtime victory over former head coach Sheldon Keefe and the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. They host the struggling Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena, and every indication has been given that a key piece of their blue […]

The season for the Dallas Cowboys has all but officially fallen off the rails; they’ve won just five of their first 12 games, and are only ahead of the hapless New York Giants in the NFC East. Not only has quarterback Dak Prescott been lost for the season due to injury, but the Cowboys also […]

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Boston’s TD Garden, but it was the fiery postgame comments from head coach John Tortorella that really stole the show. Furious with what he felt was clear embellishment from Bruins players, Tortorella blasted the officiating after his team was called for eight […]

The Utah Hockey Club are playing their inaugural season in Salt Lake City, the first campaign since relocating from Arizona and their former identity as the Coyotes. The decision by the NHL to move the Coyotes to Salt Lake City was a difficult one, as the league (and commissioner Gary Bettman in particular) had fought […]