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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/09/26

Happy Tuesday, Jets fans! Here are your daily links. Amanda Vogt – Jets Sign WR Jalen Walthall Amanda Vogt – The Key To NFL Longevity | Jet’s Veteran Players Weigh In Jack Bell – Notebook | Jets C Josh Myers: ‘I Love Everyone in Here’ Michael Nania – Jets’ boldest call named among best moves […]

What Kyle Dubas’ draft history could inform about the future

Last year we wrote about some Kyle Dubas tendencies in the NHL draft. Let’s see how that went in 2025 with an eye for what that could mean for 2026 when the draft goes from June 26-27. Heavy on forwards early in the draft, two out of three first round picks have been forwards. Out […]

2025-26 Season in Review: Avery Hayes

Vitals Player: Avery HayesBorn: October 10, 2002 (age 23)Height: 5’ 10”Weight: 180 poundsHometown: Westland, MichiganShoots: RightDraft: Undrafted2025-26 Statistics: Five goals, zero assists in 16 regular-season gamesContract Status: Hayes is signed through the 2026-27 season on his $867,500 entry-level contract. Story of the Season Hayes played 16 games with the Penguins this season, but he still led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 24 goals in 42 […]

2026 Season Opener Countdown: 96 Days Remaining

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 […]

Ducks & Red Wings Becoming Potential Trade Partners

Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings  after a decade of missing the playoffs. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported that Larkin is believed to be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a move to the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, or Minnesota Wild, the three franchises at the top of his list. She also cited the Anaheim Ducks , Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Islanders as plausible secondary options, noting those destinations might requir...

Tuesday Morning Fly By: The rumors are dying

*Game 4 tonight for those of us enjoying (is “enjoying” too strong a word? Consuming? Perceiving? Whatever) the Stanley Cup Final. Big game. Must win for those Canes. Anyhoo, remember how all of us wanted to find a way to trade for Robert Thomas? Turns out the asking price was a little… it was a bit much. [ BSH ] *It’s getting to be high season for the rumor mill but it seems like the current crop of rumors is drying up completely, at least for us. Like this Dylan Larkin thing is...

Canadiens To Get Trade Interest in Kirby Dach; 1 Team Linked

Kent Hughes was noncommittal when asked about Kirby Dach at his end-of-season press conference. TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie has filled in some of the blanks. Per Lavoie, the Montreal Canadiens are expected to issue Dach a qualifying offer this summer to retain his rights as a restricted free agent, but that offer does not mean he stays in Montreal. Multiple analysts, including Lavoie and former NHLer Georges Laraque, have pointed to the Edmonton Oilers as the most natural trade destination...

Tuesday Habs Headlines: A Very Fond Farewell

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes An unintentional farewell party for Brendan Gallagher. [ Montreal Gazette ] Gallagher has been a team-first player to the very end. [ La Presse ] Might the Habs trade their first round pick? [ La Presse ] Dylan Larkin is unlikely to end up with the Canadiens, but who else might they acquire to help down the middle? [ Radio-Canada ] What can teams learn from the Hurricanes, Golden Knights, Habs, and Avs? [ The Athletic ] Erin Amb...

Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 Thread

The Vegas Golden Knights gagged up a four-goal third period lead to the Carolina Hurricanes, but still managed to win Game 3 when Shea Theodore’s one-timer from the right point caromed off the end boards and went in off goaltender Brandon Bussi 5:38 into the fifth period. After a scoreless opening frame that saw visiting Carolina largely carry the play, Mitch Marner turned the second period into his own personal highlight reel. Marner drew the second assist on Tomas Hertl’s power-play goa...

Spurs HC Mitch Johnson shares honest Victor Wembanyama assessment after Game 3

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson praised Victor Wembanyama’s approach after San Antonio beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. After dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals at home, Wembanyama responded with 32 points, eight rebounds, six […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson shares honest Victor Wembanyama assessment after Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets real about letting MSG fans down with Game 3 loss

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks blew their chance for a 3-0 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals. Up 2-0 entering the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York since 1999, Towns and the Knicks looked poised to win their third-straight game against the San Antonio Spurs behind a […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets real about letting MSG fans down with Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The ‘simple things’ Mitch Johnson credits for Spurs’ Game 3 improvements vs. Knicks

Mitch Johnson pulled off some simple adjustments that helped the San Antonio Spurs get back on track in their victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night. Going into the game, San Antonio trailed 2-0 in the championship series. They lost at home to New York […] The post The ‘simple things’ Mitch Johnson credits for Spurs’ Game 3 improvements vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Eastern Notes: Rajakovic, Webster, Wizards, Toppin, Sixers

After the Raptors promoted and extended general manager Bobby Webster, an extension for Darko Rajakovic is “in the works,” multiple sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, though a timeline for the head coach’s new deal has not yet been established. Rajakovic is entering the final season of his current contract. Grange reported about a month […]

Former HBCU running back powers team to UFL championship game

The United Football League playoffs are occurring, and an HBCU star shines bright to lead his team to the UFL Championship. Former Howard University star running back Ian Wheeler showcased his talent for the Louisville Kings as he rushed for 51 yards to secure the game-clinching touchdown in the Kings’ huge victory over the St. […] The post Former HBCU running back powers team to UFL championship game appeared first on ClutchPoints .