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Danny Briere reluctant to trade Flyers’ first-round pick ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2026 NHL Draft next week in Buffalo with four picks in total. They did have five on Monday. Does that change any of their strategy? Flyers general manager Danny Briere and assistant general manager Brent Flahr spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon. The trade Tuesday between Toronto and Philadelphia saw the Flyers acquire defenseman Simon Benoit and goalie Joseph Woll in exchange for Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in this upcoming draft...

“Banners Hang in Gyms and Rings Collect Dust”: How Cori Close Built UCLA’s Championship the Right Way [Exclusive]

Months before cutting down the nets in Phoenix, the UCLA boss sat down with EssentiallySports and explained the philosophy that carried the Bruins to history. When the buzzer sounded in Phoenix on April 5, Cori Close had delivered what no UCLA women’s basketball coach ever had. A 79-51 rout of South Carolina gave the Bruins […] The post “Banners Hang in Gyms and Rings Collect Dust”: How Cori Close Built UCLA’s Championship the Right Way [Exclusive] appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NHL rumors: The 6 best fits for Patrik Laine in free agency, per insider

Current Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine missed most of the 2025-26 NHL season because of injury, and he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent once the calendar flips to July. Multiple teams could emerge as frontrunners to land Laine, who was originally selected one spot behind Auston Matthews by the Winnipeg Jets with the […] The post NHL rumors: The 6 best fits for Patrik Laine in free agency, per insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .

‘Hockey Night in Canada’ leaves CBC after more than seven decades

For the first time since 1952, CBC will no longer air National Hockey League games. The news was announced in a joint statement by Sportsnet, the exclusive Canadian rightsholder, and CBC. “After a successful 12-year partnership, Sportsnet and CBC today announced the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts after the current season as…

Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season

Matvei Michkov burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers as a rookie in 2024-25, recording 63 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars. With expectations soaring entering his second season, […] The post Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

News: Roku, Rangers Sports Network, Paramount-WBD and more

The following article " News: Roku, Rangers Sports Network, Paramount-WBD and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Fox is purchasing Roku in a $22 billion deal; the Rangers Sports Network is reportedly interested in local NBA broadcast rights; and the DOJ investigation of Paramount-WBD merger reportedly closed as career lawyers were leaning towards recommending a lawsuit. Plus news on the FIFA World Cup, ESPN, NBC Sports and the World Series of Poker. […] Visit Sports Media W...

Scouting Jets UDFA wide receiver Malik McClain

Over the next few months, we’ll be breaking down all undrafted free agents signed by the Jets. We continue today with a look at wide receiver Malik McClain. The 23-year old McClain is listed at 6’4” and 195 pounds and was undrafted out of Arizona State. He caught a career-high 31 passes last year after […]

Will hiring Mike Babcock hurt the Oilers in free agency?

What’s going through Connor Murphy’s head right now? What is Jason Dickinson thinking about? Or Kasperi Kapanen? What do these pending free agents think about the Edmonton Oilers coaching search? Do they share the vocal majority’s opinion on Mike Babcock? Of course, I’d just be guessing. Surprise? Frustration? Or is there excitement and enthusiasm, like…

Kris Statlander On The Possibility Of Going Into AEW All In As TBS Champion Again

Kris Statlander is ready to win back the TBS Championship. Statlander’s first reign with the belt lasted nearly 175 days back in 2023. Despite being champion at the time of AEW All In London, she was not featured on the show. In a new interview with Daily Star, ‘Stat Daddy’ said that she’d love to … The post Kris Statlander On The Possibility Of Going Into AEW All In As TBS Champion Again appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

NHLTR Mock Trade: Golden Knights Make Massive 2-For-1 Deal for Dylan Larkin

The Vegas Golden Knights came within two wins of a Stanley Cup, but will spend this offseason trying to figure out what they need to do to take those last steps.  Anytime there's a shiny new toy on the market, Vegas is usually one of the first in line to try to acquire it. Would the newly available Dylan Larkin be of interest?   The Detroit Red Wings captain has asked for a trade out of the Motor City, and though Vegas has Jack Eichel, William Karlsson (when healthy) and Tomas H...

Instant Analysis: John Chayka begins to change Leafs’ blue-line mix, swaps goalies, opens more cap space in five-piece trade with Philly

John Chayka has executed his first trade as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goaltender Samuel Ersson, left-shot defenseman Emil Andrae, and a third-round pick in 2026. Well, the Leafs’ goalie domino has dropped. Following a season in which Dennis […] The post Instant Analysis: John Chayka begins to change Leafs’ blue-line mix, swaps goalies, opens more cap space in five-piece trade with Phill...