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Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener by for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to […]
Harry Kane has seemingly made a decision on his future and whether he is set to make a return to Tottenham Hotspur.
Welcome to a weekend edition of Around the NHL. Free agency is winding down, and the FIFA World Cup Final takes place this afternoon, but there’s still plenty of significant items to keep eyes on. We have you covered on the latest across the league. Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to 5-year extension worth $15 million…
Each summer since 2010, Eyes On The Prize has been profiling the top young players in the Montreal Canadiens organization, ranking them in our Top 25 Under 25. The project began with just a few prospects to get truly excited about, then ramped up through Carey Price’s prime as the team made a run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021 before an immediate rebuild was required. Kent Hughes has engineered a quick turnaround following the retirements of Price and Shea Weber, and in 2026 his long-term vi...
Hugo González is picking up right where he left off after his rookie season with the Boston Celtics, and his progress isn’t going unnoticed this summer. González logged his final Summer League appearance this past Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings and his finale ended up being his best performance in Las Vegas. González scored […]
The post Red Wings Prospect Enjoying His Michigan Summer appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . When JP Hurlbert heard his name called by the Detroit Red Wings on the night of the NHL Entry Draft […] The post Red Wings Prospect Enjoying His Michigan Summer appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc is spending his summer participating in various hockey camps around Quebec, thankful to be the NHL player young kids can look up to the way he did when he was young. [ La Presse ] The overarching trends of the transactions this off-season. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere Connor Bedard signed a five-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks with a $15 million average annual value. [ NHL.com ] New J...
The New York Rangers have made some notable upgrades this offseason, including the splashy signing of RFA Pavel Dorofeyev, the trade for Sean Durzi and the additional signing of Oliver Bjorkstrand. But according to insider V ince Mercogniano of The Athletic , the Blueshirts are not done yet bolstering their forward group. Multiple league sources, speaking anonymously to describe behind-the-scenes personnel talks, have indicated New York is aiming to do more, specifically by acquiri...
An analyst shared an embarrassingly bad take on the New York Jets offensive line before training camp gets underway. The post Analyst Has Embarrassingly Bad Jets OL Take Before Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Blackhawks, despite signing Connor Bedard to a new five-year contract, have a clear timeline for trading him. The post Connor Bedard Trade Timeline Revealed in Contract Signing appeared first on HEAVY .
Alex Ovechkin is back stateside, making his Fanatics Fest debut at the Javits Center in New York City. The huge event, which brings together the world’s top athletes, leagues, collectors, and brands, is a multi-day festival featuring athlete appearances, autograph signings, photo opportunities, panels, and other marquee activations. Ovechkin arrived midday on Saturday and stayed
What is going on with Dylan Larkin in Detroit, now that Steve Yzerman is no longer running the Red Wings?
The Texas Rangers are opening up the second half of their season against the Atlanta Braves. After getting crushed on Friday evening, the Rangers bounced back on Saturday afternoon with a 7-6 win over the Braves to remain in first place in the AL West. During the Braves series, the Texas Rangers released a player […] The post Texas Rangers Released 6-Year MLB Veteran During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Anthony Edwards is done recruiting LeBron James, as he believes the Timberwolves have already lost.
The New York Jets were recently encouraged to sign a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman at a "major discount." The post Jets Pushed to Sign Ex-Pro Bowl OL at ‘Major Discount’ to Fill Hole appeared first on HEAVY .
It was only a matter of time for Connor Bedard. The Chicago Blackhawks and Bedard agreed to a five-year, $15M AAV contract extension. The deal is a win-win for both…
The Texas Rangers scored seven runs while the Atlanta Braves scored six runs. The Rangers couldn’t let Eli White get away with it. With MacKenzie Gore back to having one of those kind of days following stepping up for a heroic turn in the first half finale, it was former Ranger White that turned a […]
The Braves came into Saturday looking for a series win behind Owen Murphy, facing MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers. Murphy went up 1-2 on Joc Pederson to start the game, but gave up a solo homer to the Braves’ legend. Drake Baldwin led off the bottom of the frame with an opposite field single, but […]
The Minnesota Wild have high hopes. With Vincent Trocheck traded to the Utah Mammoth, the team hasn't made any major moves this summer, with one purpose. They want to take a shot at acquiring Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in a trade. This was reported by The Athletic's Michael Russo and Joe Smith. Michael Russo & Joe Smith: The Wild have been holding out hope for Dylan Larkin; essentially backed out of even attempting to trade for Vincent Trocheck this offseason b...
The Connor Bedard contract saga officially came to a close on Saturday afternoon, as the Chicago Blackhawks announced the restricted […] The post Connor Bedard Signs Extension With Blackhawks, But Avoids Maximum Term appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
After months of speculation surrounding the future face of the franchise, the Chicago Blackhawks announced on Saturday afternoon that they have signed Connor Bedard to a five-year contract extension worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠 from draft night to his first goal on UC ice and every moment in between, here’s to 𝟓 more years of 𝟗𝟖 in Chicago ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Cvad2ECxbC — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 18, 2026 The deal makes Bedard one of the highest-...
In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Nashville Predators. The Predators had an average season last year as they finished with a 38-34-10 record. The 86 points in the standings were not good enough for a spot in the postseason. As […] The post Nashville Predators Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Bruins have made plenty of changes this offseason, but a lot of former Bruins have also found new […] The post Where Every 2025-26 Bruins Departure Landed This Offseason appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
He won’t be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season, but Connor Bedard will be the third highest paid player in hockey when opening night rolls around. Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks have come to terms on a five-year extension with a $15 million AAV. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠 from draft night to his first goal on UC ice and every moment in between, here’s to 𝟓 more years of 𝟗𝟖 in Chicago ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Cvad2ECxbC — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 18, 2026 Bedard now comes in on...
The New Jersey Devils haven’t lived up to expectations in recent years, and new Devils GM Sunny Mehta needs to address New Jersey’s situation in net. Could Winnipeg Jets star netminder Connor Hellebuyck or St. Louis Blues veteran Jordan Binnington be the answer between the pipes for the Devils?