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John Gruden on another comeback win for the Marlies in Game 1 vs. Cleveland: “I can’t explain it… All I know is that this group is resilient, and we won’t go away easily”

Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team’s 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 1 of the North Division final. On the team’s performance in Game 1: Well, I loved the last 25 minutes. We were a completely different team, again, and the guys know it. But credit to them: knowing that […] The post John Gruden on another comeback win for the Marlies in Game 1 vs. Cleveland: “I can’t explain it… All I know is that this group is resilient, and we won’t go away easily” ap...

Canadiens @ Sabres Top Six Minutes: Montreal wins a fifth road game to take 3-2 series lead

First period So much for a better start from Montreal. A shot from the point takes a double deflection of Jason Zucker and then Mike Matheson’s heel to get behind Dobeš, and Montreal is chasing after not being ready for the start of the game once again. Kirby Dach gets Montreal first two chances of the game, trying to bank the puck in off the side of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s head, then getting a rebound chance at the side of the net. As they usually do, the Canadiens manage to t...

Sam Ersson may have saved his Flyers future as free agency looms

For the first time in three seasons, the Philadelphia Flyers had a goaltender other than Samuel Ersson start the bulk of the games. That honor went to Dan Vladar, who saw an opportunity with the Flyers and grabbed the bull by the horns in the 2025-26 season. Vladar was inarguably the Flyers’ most valuable player this season. He started 51 games, going 29-14-7 with a .906 save percentage and 2.42 goals against average. The Czech goaltender was a rock between the pipes, even though he may h...

Winnipeg Jets: Prospects Report – Part 1

Well…my off-season here at Arctic Ice Hockey hasn’t began well, as it has almost been 2 weeks since my last article on the site. That lapse in time saw a few things happen involving the Winnipeg Jets organization, including the re-signing of bottom six forward Cole Koepke , the True North club getting unlucky at the Lottery Draft and falling to the 8th overall selection, and the Manitoba Moose being eliminated from the American Hockey League playoffs. All that skipped over because I decided to...

The Panthers 2026 schedule has been revealed

We’ve known who the Carolina Panthers were going to play in 2026. We’ve known where the Caroline Panthers were going to play in 2026. Now we know when the Carolina Panthers will play in 2026. The full schedule has been revealed, so it’s time to make attendance plans and start picking out wins and losses. […]

Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 11-14

And all of the sudden, the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wind down. Nothing’s decided in the West just yet, but Colorado is looking for a commanding 3-1 series lead when action resumes in Minnesota on Monday night. A couple of games are on Tuesday’s slate, with Montreal up 2-1 and home for Game 4 against Buffalo with the nightcap being a pivotal Game 5 from Sin City in the deadlocked Anaheim/Vegas series. Minnesota and Colorado move on to Game 5 in Colorado ...

Stunning Maple Leafs Rumor Has Them Linked to Vincent Trocheck

A new management team is in town, and that's bringing about some interesting new rumors for the Toronto Maple Leafs . The latest comes to us from Darren Dreger on TSN's Overdrive, who says that the Buds are one of the suitors for one of the top trade candidates of this coming offseason, Vincent Trocheck of the NY Rangers. 🚨 The Maple Leafs are one of the teams actively showing interest in Rangers F Vincent Trocheck, who the Rangers are looking to potentially move. “This wouldn’t be a surprise,...

Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 5: Thread, lines, and how to watch

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 5: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Buffalo Sabres (A1) Series tied 2-2 Start time:  7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ESPN Streaming: Sportsnet+ The Buffalo Sabres have made another lineup change despite getting the win in Game 4. Lindy Ruff has united his team’s two deadline defencemen to form a third pairing of Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley, taking...

Track & Field: Oregon Twilight Brings out the Stars

The Ducks closed the regular season with 11 wins and three top-10 program marks before turning toward the postseason. Oregon track and field closed the regular season Friday night at Hayward Field with the kind of performance that fits the name of the meet. As the sun set on the regular season at the Oregon […]

Top 4 Head Coaching Candidates for Edmonton Oilers (+ 2 Wild Cards)

The Edmonton Oilers have finally tied the can to Kris Knoblauch . After a completely uninspired campaign (Connor McDavid referred to the team as "average"), and a first-round flop in the playoffs, the Oil are now mining for a new bench boss.  Let's have a look at 4 top candidates to take over behind the Oilers' bench.  Bruce Cassidy Yes, of course, he is Priority No. 1 for Edmonton, and might even make the rest of this list a moot point. After all, their interest in Cassidy leaking o...

The Minnesota Wild Are the Titanic

John Hynes’ line about the Minnesota Wild making a conscious choice not to play the way they needed to when they no-showed against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 will ring in people’s heads throughout the offseason. How could the Wild, a meaningful underdog, just take Game 4 off as the home team i...

4 Dallas Stars Trade Candidates To Make Room for Jason Robertson Contract

The Dallas Stars are licking their wounds after getting ousted in the first round, far below their high expectations for this season. But they have another big battle to face this summer, in how to find the cap space and re-sign 40-goal scorer and restricted free agent Jason Robertson to a new deal. Rumors have Robertson wanting Mikko Rantanen money (i.e. $12 million AAV), while the Stars have apparently stopped well short of that in their last offer.  The Stars have just about $11M in ca...

2026 Elimination Eval: Minnesota Wild

For the first time in 10 years, the Minnesota Wild got past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But a second round match-up with the Colorado Avalanche sent them packing. 

Oh, Hello: Egor Shilov Commits to Penn State Hockey

Penn State hockey continued its resurgence on the recruiting trail when Victoriaville Tigres center Egor Shilov committed to Penn State on Thursday: Shilov is one of the top center prospects in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Most projections have him going late in the first round. The 18-year old finished seventh among all QMJHL skaters […]

Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract

The Chicago Blackhawks are finally bringing one of their most exciting forward prospects to North America. Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL officially announced last Friday morning that they terminated Roman Kantserov’s contract, clearing the way for the 21-year-old winger to make the jump to the Chicago Blackhawks organization. The Blackhawks made the announcement official on Thursday. it's officially official, everyone say 'hi Roman!!' 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/XrjmtE7mLT pic.twitter...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/14/26

  Herald Giannis Antetokounmpo to Celtics? Cases for, against acquiring two-time MVP Globe Jayson Tatum reveals new goal he’s chasing with the Celtics Behind James Harden’s 30 points, Cavaliers rally past Pistons in OT for 3-2 series lead Remembering the incredible life of NBA trailblazer Jason Collins CelticsBlog The Celtics’ reserve wing power rankings CLNS Media Would Jayson Tatum Want Giannis Antetokounmpo to Join the Celtics? NESN ESPN Thinks Celtics Should Only Trade For...