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The Ottawa Senators have had an interesting offseason so far. All of their NHL Free Agency activity was essentially held up by their ongoing sale process. A sale process that dragged on further than anyone anticipated. Once that was settled, things became a bit clearer. Of course, the sale created complications beyond just free agency. […]

In late January, the San Jose Sharks acquired forward Martin Kaut in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche. Kaut came to San Jose in search of a fresh opportunity after not receiving a true shot in Colorado. And it wasn’t exactly a terrible move. Kaut scored 14 points in 19 AHL games, and five points […]

The first round of the 2023 NHL Draft did not feature any trades during the event itself. However, there was one notable trade on draft day that went down hours before round one. The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Ross Colton from the cash-strapped Tampa Bay Lightning. On Monday, Colorado ensured Colton would stick around for […]

As the NHL offseason rolls on, the Carolina Hurricanes still have a few questions to answer. The biggest internal question regards a couple of their defenseman. Both Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce are entering a contract year. It’s hard imagining the Hurricanes letting both of them run down the remaining year on their contracts. It’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are occupying first place in the National League Central as the MLB trade deadline inches ever closer. Unfortunately, the news isn’t all good for the Brewers. Milwaukee announced that left-hander Wade Miley has hit the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 14. Miley is dealing with discomfort in his elbow, the team […]

The Cincinnati Reds became one of the best stories in baseball thanks to the electrifying play of Elly De La Cruz. However, the team is currently on a four-game losing streak. And it appears Cincinnati is going back to the prospect well to try and right the ship. The Reds are reportedly set to promote […]

The Atlanta Braves entered play Sunday absolutely red hot. Star first baseman Matt Olson led the charge, leading the National League in home runs and runs batted in. However, the team came back down to Earth on Sunday. The Braves fell to the Chicago White Sox by a score of 8-1. Olson added to his […]

Beginning with the 2023-24 season, the NBA is introducing a new in-season tournament. This development comes after years of speculation and discussion on the topic. It could be a huge success for the NBA, and it’s something the NHL should take notes on. The game of hockey is lagging behind the rest of the major […]

Things are beginning to calm down around NHL Free Agency as the summer rolls on. As such, we can begin to take a look back at what each team did in the open market. Today, we’re taking a look at the Nashville Predators, who are now led by new general manager Barry Trotz. The Predators […]

The Arizona Coyotes are gearing up for what could be their final season in the state of Arizona. Regardless of where they play in the future, however, Matias Maccelli looks to be a big part of their future. Maccelli and the Coyotes agreed to a three-year contract extension, Coyotes reporter Craig Morgan reported on Sunday. […]

The Washington Nationals were unable to finish their game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday due to heavy rain. When the game picks up on Saturday, they’ll have to go forth without infielder Jeimer Candelario. Candelario left the game with a right thumb injury after his first at-bat. Ildemaro Vargas replaced Candelario at third […]

The Nashville Predators added to their center depth in a big way in NHL Free Agency. New general manager Barry Trotz locked up Ryan O’Reilly to a four-year contract when the market opened on July 1. And O’Reilly has high hopes for his new team. He believes the Predators can take that next this upcoming […]

The Nashville Predators kicked off NHL Free Agency by making a big splash. Nashville signed former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly to a four-year contract to set the tone for their summer activity. On Thursday, O’Reilly met with reporters at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He opened up about what he saw in the Predators […]

The Arizona Coyotes terminated the contract of Alex Galchenyuk on Thursday. Initially, it came as a surprise. After all, the team had just signed the veteran forward on July 1. However, it soon came out that Galchenyuk had been arrested on July 9 in Scottsdale. Now, further details regarding that arrest have come to light. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are still enjoying their Stanley Cup championship victory as the NHL offseason rolls on. However, if you thought winning a Stanley Cup would prevent changes to the team’s coaching staff, you thought wrong. The Golden Knights have hired Dominique Ducharme and Joel Ward as assistant coaches, the team announced Wednesday. Both […]

Seattle Kraken prospect Shane Wright had a challenging and frantic first season in professional hockey. He began the season with the Kraken in the NHL. However, he lasted eight games before going down to the AHL. Wright then played for Team Canada at the World Juniors before heading to the OHL. Seattle’s 2022 fourth-overall pick […]

The Florida Panthers went on the run of their lives in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They took out a historic Boston Bruins team in seven games in round one. And they rode that momentum all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Goalie Spencer Knight did not play in these playoffs, but you’d still hear […]

Michael Bunting entered NHL Free Agency in an interesting predicament. The 27-year-old showed he could produce at a high level with the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, he also showed he could cause headaches for his team as well. In the end, he found a new home with the Carolina Hurricanes. Bunting signed a three-year contract […]

The Detroit Red Wings finally added goal-scorer Alex DeBrincat in a trade with the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. On Monday morning, the Michigan native spoke to the media for the first time as a member of his hometown team. The 25-year-old forward acknowledged the team’s fall from past glory. However, he credited the team’s […]

Tim Tebow has done a lot in professional sports. He reached the top of the college football world as a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion. He went on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. The Florida product then tried his hand at playing professional baseball in the […]

Things are not going well for the Chicago White Sox right now. The team has won just three of their last 10 games and is currently in fourth place in the American League Central. It also appears the team is preparing to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline on August 1. One likely candidate […]

The Ottawa Senators traded Alex DeBrincat to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. DeBrincat refused to sign long-term in Ottawa, instead opting to sign a four-year contract with his hometown team. However, there were other teams in on the 25-year-old goal scorer. One of those teams was the New York Islanders. The Islanders spoke […]

The Philadelphia Flyers kicked off their rebuild by trading Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this offseason. They continued shuffling the roster by trading veteran forward Kevin Hayes to the St. Louis Blues. However, if you thought veterans didn’t have a home on the Flyers, think again. The Flyers signed veteran forward Garnet […]

The Detroit Tigers made the first major surprise of the 2023 MLB Draft. Detroit drafted high school outfielder Max Clark with the third overall pick, despite speculation about their interest in college outfielders. Whether Detroit’s gamble pays off won’t be known for years. For now, Clark is gearing up to begin his career in the […]

Veteran defenseman Luke Schenn has had a wild career in the NHL thus far. However, he seems to be peaking at just the right time, and he has taken full advantage. He signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Predators in NHL Free Agency on July 1. Whether Schenn can maintain the form he’s found […]

The 2023 MLB Draft is underway, and we’ve already seen history made. That history did not involve the Boston Red Sox, who held the 14th overall pick in the first round this year. However, the Red Sox are certainly happy with their selection of Virginia catcher Kyle Teel with that pick. And it seems like […]

It’s finally over. After weeks of rumors, speculation, and public back and forth, Alex DeBrincat has finally been traded. DeBrincat is headed to his home state of Michigan for the next four years. And his former team has to hope this trade works out after DeBrincat decided against re-signing long-term. Let’s take a look at […]

Tristan Jarry hit the open market in NHL Free Agency with the chance to switch teams. A number of teams could have used his play in goal, and he was one of the best puck-stoppers on the market. However, he elected to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins on a five-year contract. Normally when I do […]

Michael Bunting entered NHL Free Agency as one of the more polarizing players in the open market. On one hand, he did what many athletes in his position aim to do: prove himself on a short-term deal. Bunting scored 46 goals and 112 points for the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a two-year contract in […]

After trading forward Anthony Duclair to the San Jose Sharks, the Florida Panthers needed a bit of forward depth. They looked to NHL Free Agency for said depth, and they found it in the form of Evan Rodrigues. The Panthers experienced great heartbreak in the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Vegas Golden Knights. Aspirations […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally took a long-awaited step in 2023. After nearly 20 years of misery, the Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win their first playoff series since 2004. Life past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs didn’t last long for the Maple Leafs, however. They were completely dominated […]

The Nashville Predators bought out Matt Duchene shortly before NHL Free Agency kicked off on July 1. It was a bit of a surprise, especially considering that Duchene was coming off a fine year. He scored 22 goals and 56 points in 71 games for the Predators this past season. However, Nashville clearly believed his […]

The Carolina Hurricanes entered NHL Free Agency looking to take a step. Carolina was swept out of the Eastern Conference Final by the underdog Florida Panthers. And that continued a streak of losses in the penultimate round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that dates back to 2009. Defenseman Dmitry Orlov entered NHL Free Agency as […]

The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Filip Zadina on waivers on Monday. Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman explained to the media that Zadina had requested a trade from the team. And after no trade materialized, the Red Wings made him available to the other 31 teams in the league essentially for free. However, that move […]

Tyler Bertuzzi hit the open market in NHL free agency in search of a long-term deal. It marked the first time the veteran winger had the opportunity to pick where he wanted to play in his NHL career. And Bertuzzi wanted to cash in on a solid track record in the league as someone who […]

The Detroit Red Wings spent a ton of money last summer to make their roster more competitive. And to an extent, it worked. Detroit achieved their first 80-point season since 2015-16, which is also the last time they made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This summer, Detroit once again went wild in the open market. Red […]

The Ottawa Senators are looking to trade forward Alex DeBrincat this summer. The 25-year-old star has no interest in signing in Ottawa long-term. DeBrincat even reportedly provided a list of teams he would sign long-term with to help facilitate a trade. However, the Michigan native remains a member of the Senators. A recent report by […]

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson wants out of Anaheim. The Ducks netminder mentioned in his end-of-season press conference that he wants to win hockey games. That’s not likely to happen with Anaheim any time soon. NHL insider Frank Seravalli also reported that Gibson has requested a trade. However, Seravalli went a bit deeper than that. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have already made some major moves in NHL free agency. Carolina added the top free agent available in defenseman Dmitry Orlov. And they brought in former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting. Now, the Hurricanes are making yet another splash to improve their team’s goal-scoring: forward Vladimir Tarasenko. The Hurricanes are reportedly […]