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Flyers could be without Noah Cates for the next little bit

The Philadelphia Flyers are already fairly shallow at the center position and now they’re going to approach a puddle-like depth in the middle of the second round of the playoffs. According to a report from The Phildelphia Inquirer’s Mike Sielski late Monday night, Flyers center Noah cates was seen on a cart in the depths of the Lenovo Center in Raleigh after Game 2 and was holding a walking boot for his right foot. The report also mentioned that a spokesman of the Flyers declined to comme...

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers Update

Good morning. MLB dot com’s Benjamin Rosenberg writes that the Texas Rangers are getting it done in relief without having a lot of strikeouts or flamethrowers. Matt Snyder writes that with Tarik Skubal out, the AL Cy Young race is wide open with Jacob deGrom among the new favorites. And, the DMN notes that former […]

What is your favorite UNC radio call of all time?

Everyone has a moment where nostalgia takes over, and a series of events over the past few days reminded me of the magic of the radio. It started on Saturday. If you are a Carolina Hurricanes fan, you’re aware that the Stanley Cup Playoffs have moved to national broadcasts only, and while the NHL has […]

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Value of Things: Texans salary crunch

The Azeez Al-Shaair contract demonstrated one thing. There is still money available for players that perform at a high level. Include Will Anderson in that conversation and there are a lot of Texans on the defensive side of the football that have been paid very well for being arguably the best defense in the NFL […]

Insider Makes Prediction About Quinn Hughes' Future With Wild

Elliotte Friedman made a bold prediction on the 32 Thoughts podcast this week. "I have two predictions about the Minnesota Wild and their players," Friedman said. "Prediction number one: Quinn Hughes signs a three-year extension. It's just my prediction. Three years. He goes three years." Friedman made the prediction it in the immediate aftermath of Minnesota eliminating the Dallas Stars in six games, a series in which Hughes was as good as any defenseman in the playoffs, scoring two goals...

New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers: Series Preview

The Bombers will remain in the Bronx for their next series before hitting the road again. The upcoming series is not just the second half of their stay at home, following a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles in which they scored at least seven runs in all four games and came away with a […]

Minor league update for 5/4/26

Arizona Complex League play began on Monday. Jacob Johnson, the Rangers’ 11th round pick in 2025, made his professional debut, striking out eight in three innings while allowing two runs. Case Matter, who has spent all season on the injured list and who is on a rehab assignment, threw a shutout inning, and then allowed […]

NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agent Destinations for Lightning's Corey Perry

Corey Perry is entering the summer as a pending unrestricted free agent. If the 40-year-old forward hits the free-agent market this summer instead of re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning or retiring, he should generate interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Perry during the offseason.  Edmonton Oilers  The Oilers missed Perry this season, and it would not be particularly surprising if they tried to bring him back during the summer. If they signed ...

Reset, refocus, respond: Victoire locked in for Game 2 

As the Montreal Victoire prepare for Game 2 of their best-of-five playoff series, the message inside the locker room is clear: reset, refocus, and respond. After dropping Game 1 in a high-scoring, emotional contest, players and coaches are leaning on both urgency and confidence. With little time to dwell, the focus has quickly shifted to what comes next. Learning from Game 1 — and moving on For veteran forward Laura Stacey, the takeaway isn’t about overhauling the game plan—it’s...

Red Wings & Rangers Emerging as Potential Trade Partners

After a terrible finish to the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Red Wings extended their playoff drought to 10 years. With this, the Red Wings should be looking to make some upgrades to their roster during the offseason. One of their biggest needs is another top-six center, specifically for their second-line spot.  When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck stands out as a prime potential target for the Red Wings.  The Red Wings were heavily ...

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 5-5-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic ) Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic ) How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH ) Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times ) The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 202...

State of the Blog Update and Summer Plans

Hello and good morning everyone. It’s Justin, your faithful managing editor of Raw Charge. For the fourth year in a row, we’ve come to this point a little too early in the spring. With the Lightning getting bounced from the first round of the playoffs yet again, we all face an off-season that starts in May instead of June. Which is a bummer. That means I have to come up with a few extra weeks of interesting posts to keep y’all interested and reading. It was a good season for the website a...

NHL Rumors: 3 Free Agent Destinations for Bobby McMann

After a career year in 2025-26, Bobby McMann is setting himself up to land a big payday this offseason. If he ends up not re-signing with the Seattle Kraken, he will have a lot of interest as a free agent. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign McMann this offseason. Chicago Blackhawks  The Blackhawks desperately need to add more scoring to their top six if they hope to be more competitive next season. When noting that McMann just put together a 29-goal season, it ...

NHL Rumors: Bruins Linked To Obvious Move This Offseason

The Boston Bruins held exit meetings Sunday at Warrior Ice Arena, and the conversation around their defense corps was not a comfortable one. Boston was eliminated in six games by the Buffalo Sabres, a result that exposed a defensive unit that struggled all season and then collapsed when the stakes were highest. The Bruins allowed 4.0 expected all-situations goals per 60 minutes against Buffalo, per Natural Stat Trick, the second-worst mark in the first round behind only the Ottawa Senators...

The good, the bad, and the still-unanswered from John Chayka and Mats Sundin’s press day

written in collaboration with Alec Brownscombe The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as GM and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations, respectively, on Monday. A lot was said, and a lot was still left to the imagination.  The introductory press conference featuring Keith Pelley, Sundin, and Chayka didn’t initially alleviate […] The post The good, the bad, and the still-unanswered from John Chayka and Mats Sundin’s press day appeared first on Maple L...

SCoC 2k26 Draft Lottery LIVETHREAD

Just the Facts Wait, why are we doing one of these? Boston was a playoff team! Yes they were! No matter what happens, they will be picking at least 23rd in this Draft. Mathis Preston or ALEXANDER COMMAND can be yours when it comes down to it! But! As a result of the Brandon Carlo […]

Examining two different Evgeni Malkin takes

Whatever decision that Kyle Dubas and the Penguins make about the status of Evgeni Malkin could be the most important or telling one of the whole offseason. Bring back the 40-year old player and that sets a pretty clear course to try and make the 2026-27 season look a lot like this past year where […]

New York Jets Flight Connections 05/05/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Tuesday in May: Randy Lange – Does Darrell Jackson Jr. Need GPS on Road to NFL? He Can Consult an Expert Travel Guide NYJ Editorial Staff – Who Is Your Favorite Jets Draft Pick? Rob Demovsky – Packers sign […]

Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Cats remaining in the NBA Playoffs

Good morning, BBN! It is officially one of the greatest times of the sports calendar as the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing. Now, while there are not a lot of former Kentucky Wildcats riddled across the NHL, there are plenty of them in the NBA. On top of that, there are still […]