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The Columbus Blue Jackets shocked the hockey world once again on Friday. A rare sign-and-trade move saw the Blue Jackets acquire defenseman Damon Severson from the New Jersey Devils. This type of move is rather fascinating to examine, especially since it isn’t as common in hockey as in other sports. So, how did both teams […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is just three weeks away and it is sure to be a very busy time for teams across the league. Presumptive #1 pick Connor Bedard enters the league with sky-high expectations on his shoulders. However, one fellow draft prospect believes Bedard can reach even greater heights. Michigan forward Adam Fantilli spoke […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are active early in the NHL offseason. They made a splash to acquire Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. On Friday, they continued with a massive sign-and-trade with the New Jersey Devils for Damon Severson. However, they may not be done. The Blue Jackets also have St. Louis Blues […]

The Ottawa Senators are still weeks away from finding a resolution to their ongoing sale process, at least according to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. However, it seems as if the long wait has cost the league a bit of money. Presumptive top bidder Steve Apostolopoulos has pulled out of the sale process, Ottawa Sun reporter […]

The Calgary Flames do not have a head coach as of this writing. However, that could be changing rather soon according to the latest update from Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Flames assistant coach Ryan Huska has emerged as “the leading contender” for the team’s head coaching vacancy, Friedman reports. Huska has spent the previous […]

The Florida Panthers have found life in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. Florida defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime to win Game 3 and avoid a sweep. The Panthers won the game on a goal from forward Carter Verhaeghe. It was his seventh goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs and by far his biggest […]

The Winnipeg Jets have known for a year that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois wanted out. Now, the player has given the team a bit of a time frame for his desired trade away from Manitoba. Dubois has informed the team he wants a trade this summer, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reports. Dubois and his […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off the NHL offseason in a massive way on Tuesday. Columbus acquired 27-year-old defenseman Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers in a massive three-way trade. Trades during the Stanley Cup Final aren’t necessarily new. On the other hand, they aren’t necessarily common either. Especially trades of this size and involving […]

The Ottawa Senators are still working through their sale process as fans await news of a new owner. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t hockey-related business to attend to. Perhaps the first item on the list revolves around winger Alex DeBrincat. The Senators have reportedly received a shortlist of preferred destinations in the event of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks saw their offseason get off to an incredible start when they won the NHL Draft Lottery. Before they step to the podium later this month, however, the team took care of one of their existing players. The Blackhawks agreed to a two-year extension with forward Andreas Athanasiou, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. […]

The Florida Panthers find themselves with their backs against the wall against the Vegas Golden Knights. Florida imploded again as six Panthers were kicked from Game 2 early in a 7-2 loss. The Golden Knights have completely outplayed the Panthers in the first two games of this series. Vegas is outscoring their Stanley Cup Final […]

Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel briefly left Game 2 after a monster hit from Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk. However, he wasn’t out long. He returned in the third period and recorded an assist as Vegas rolled to a 7-2 victory. The hit had many concerned considering Eichel’s injury history. The Golden Knights star […]

Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk earned a second ejection from the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night. The Panthers star annoyed the Vegas Golden Knights all night long with his physical play. However, the Golden Knights once again emerged victorious. Former Panthers star Jonathan Marchessault scored twice as Vegas cruised to a dominating 7-2 victory […]

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk made his presence felt in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. In the third period, he earned himself an early shower once again. Tkachuk was ejected for the second time against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The Panthers star earned his second 10-minute […]

The Florida Panthers lost Matthew Tkachuk late in Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. Apparently, their 25-year-old superstar still has a bone to pick with the Vegas Golden Knights. Tkachuk received another 10-minute game misconduct in Game 2 on Monday night. He also received a two-minute minor penalty for roughing. These calls came […]

The Florida Panthers currently trail the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. Goals from Jonathan Marchessault, Alec Martinez, Nicholas Roy, and Brett Howden have put the team in a desperate situation. Unfortunately, things are getting worse for the Panthers. Defenseman Radko Gudas has been ruled out for the rest […]

The New York Jets are preparing themselves for the Aaron Rodgers era after a disappointing 2022 season. However, there may be a bit of friction emerging among those tasked with keeping Rodgers upright. Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown is none too thrilled about a potential move to right tackle. He shared his hesitation with ESPN.com’s […]

Patrick Roy is a hot candidate among NHL circles when it comes to head coaching opportunities around the league. And his latest feat certainly makes his candidacy harder to ignore. Roy and the Quebec Remparts have won the Memorial Cup, the top prize in Canadian junior hockey. Quebec defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0 to lift […]

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final over the Florida Panthers. Defenseman Shea Theodore played a major role, scoring his first goal of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Theodore had given himself a bit of a tough time about not scoring prior to Game 1. You can imagine the […]

The Florida Panthers imploded during Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Head coach Paul Maurice urged everyone after the game to take a breath, reminding everyone the Panthers have been 1-0 down before. And it seems as if Maurice is practicing what he preaches. The Panthers head coach is keeping things […]

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. And goalie Adin Hill is a major reason why the team began this series with a victory. Hill made 33 saves against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 to propel his team. No save was bigger than one he […]

The Florida Panthers fell apart in Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, and now trail in the series. Florida head coach Paul Maurice spoke about the errors against the Vegas Golden Knights in a way only he can. The Golden Knights took the lead for good on a goal from Zach Whitecloud. His […]

The Vegas Golden Knights emerged victorious in Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. But their victory was not without some extracurricular activity toward the end. Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk was among three players ejected in Game 1. Panthers forward Sam Bennett and Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson also received […]

The NHL expected the Ottawa Senators to have a new owner by now. Finals bids for the team were submitted back on May 15. After that, many believed the process would close in quick order. However, that hasn’t happened. Senators fans are still waiting with bated breath to learn who will take over their team. […]

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights is every bit as intense and dramatic as we expected. So perhaps it’s fitting this year’s final got off to a start we haven’t seen in nearly 30 years. Panthers veteran Eric Staal opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are hosting Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. As per usual, the team puts on a fantastic pre-game show to hype up the passionate Vegas crowd. Saturday’s festivities included a special guest in the form of legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer. Buffer took to Twitter prior to the opening […]

The Florida Panthers are taking the ice to face the Vegas Golden Knights in a highly anticipated 2023 Stanley Cup Final. Before the game, however, Florida took time to extend a heartwarming gesture to one of the team’s veteran players. Panthers forward Zac Dalpe is slotting into the lineup for Game 1 on Saturday night. […]

The 2023 Stanley Cup Final is finally upon us. After all the twists and turns, two teams will close out the Stanley Cup Playoffs on hockey’s biggest stage. Those teams are the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights. No matter the level, attending a hockey game in person is a lot of fun. Seeing your […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to avenge a painful memory in the Stanley Cup Final. It won’t be easy, but the team has learned from their previous experience on hockey’s biggest stage. Friday marked Stanley Cup Final media day for members of the Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. Among those to field questions from […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker enjoyed a breakout rookie campaign in 2022. The Michigan State product got an opportunity to start after Rashaad Penny got hurt, and he ran with that opportunity if you will. Walker wound up rushing for more than 1000 yards in his first NFL season. He added nine rushing touchdowns […]

The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached its final stage. We have two teams remaining who will battle it out over the next four to seven games for the right to lift the Stanley Cup high above their heads. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights have taken completely different paths to reach the Stanley […]

The Chicago White Sox are gearing up for an AL Central showdown with the Detroit Tigers. Before that, though, the team had some roster business to get out of the way first and foremost. The White Sox have activated starting pitcher Mike Clevinger from the 15-day injured list, the team announced. This move is one […]

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons has made a name for himself early in his NFL career. The Penn State product has racked up 26.5 sacks through his first two seasons in the league. However, Parsons is moving away from worrying about sack numbers. Rather, the Cowboys star is shooting some something more than an impressive […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking to build upon a 2022 season that saw them make the playoffs in their first season without Russell Wilson. In 2023, the team will rely on two first-round picks to play key roles in getting them back to the playoffs. Defensive back Devon Witherspoon and wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba highlighted […]

The Chicago Cubs are likely sellers at this year’s MLB trade deadline. The NL Central is not the toughest division, with two teams just barely .500. However, Chicago is at the bottom of that division with a 24-31 record. The Cubs have one of the best starting pitching options on the trade market in Marcus […]

The Florida Panthers, by all accounts, should not be in this position. Florida massively underperformed this season after posting their best season in team history last season. The Panthers snuck into the playoffs thanks to fumbling from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their first-round matchup was against a Boston Bruins team that set multiple NHL regular season […]

The 2023 Stanley Cup Final is right around the corner. There is no bigger stage in all of hockey than this. After months of intense action with plenty of twists and turns, we finally have our top two teams. Coming out of the East, you have the Florida Panthers. They will face off against the […]

The Chicago Bears are hopeful they are on the cusp of turning things around in 2023. After a disastrous 2022 season, Chicago is putting their best foot forward in what looks to be a wide-open NFC North this season. One of the more polarizing moves the Bears made was the trade for wide receiver Chase […]

The Nashville Predators introduced a new head coach on Wednesday, welcoming former player Andrew Brunette back to the organization. However, a new coach was not the only thing on incoming general manager Barry Trotz’s mind. Trotz was among those who fielded questions from the media on Wednesday. During his media availability, the future Predators general […]