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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 […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overnight blockbuster, and that's going to open up a massive hole on the right side of their blueline. Insert free-agent-to-be, John Carlson. Carlson was shockingly traded to the Anaheim Ducks mid-season last year, after almost two decades as a Washington Capital. The deal caught Carlson off guard in the biggest way, and while he enjoyed his time playing hockey for the Ducks in sunny California, Carlson informed Duc...
Patrick Kane isn't expected to re-sign with the Detroit Red Wings. With everything going on with Dylan Larkin's trade demands, Kane's set to hit the free-agent market on July 1, and there's going to be a wealth of interest. Kane, 37, continues to prove doubters wrong and has produced during the late stages of his career. Kane appeared in 67 games last season, scoring 16 goals, and adding 41 assists for 57 points. The shifty winger averaged 17:41 of ice-time per game and played a huge role for ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs have emerged as a potential suitor for Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas. NHL insider Kevin Weekes reported that Toronto and the Florida Panthers are among the teams monitoring the veteran defenseman. Weekes wrote on X: “👀…
Owen Tippett has been the subject of trade speculation for much of the offseason, and the list of teams calling Philadelphia about him is clearer. Per Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco , the Boston Bruins , Minnesota Wild , and Utah Mammoth are the three teams that continue to show consistent interest in acquiring Tippett from the Flyers . Di Marco spoke about how Philadelphia is approaching it. Anthony Di Marco: Among the teams who continue to show interest in Owen Tippett are the Bruins, Wi...
Darnell Nurse to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Sure sounds like it's close. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating the Penguins and Edmonton Oilers are working on a trade that sees Nurse head to Pittsburgh. Given his $9.2 million AAV, it's very likely the Oilers will have to retain some money to facilitate the trade. Nurse owns a full no-movement clause and approached GM Stan Bowman a few weeks ago that he'd prefer to be traded, and provided a list of five teams he's open to joining. For n...
Chicago Wolves forward Viktor Neuchev scored in overtime to defeat the Toronto Marlies in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals, staving off elimination. Toronto holds a 3-1 series lead, and will host Game 5 on Friday. Neuchev recorded his second goal of the playoffs at 3:18 of the overtime period. Marlies defenceman William Villeneuve…
And tonight's the night. This is the AHL, there is no such thing as rest.
It’s become more and more apparent that if the New Jersey Devils are going to upgrade at forward this summer, […]
*The offseason rumor mill keeps on turning, and today we’re shifting our focus to the unfolding Auston Matthews saga up in Toronto, because it would seem that the Flyers are doing the same. [ BSH ] *And, of course, we’re still working to unpack the Flyers’ reported linking to Darnell Nurse. [ PHLY ] *The biggest topic of conversation, though, is the upcoming draft, and there’s still a whole lot left to dig into before we kick things off next week. And at the top of the list would be ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are likely looking at replacing a defenseman from last season. Pierre LeBrun dropped a not unexpected nugget that it looks like Ryan Shea will be headed to the free agency market on July 1 since the Pens aren’t interested in giving a contract with the term (likely 3-4 years) that Shea can […]
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn cancelled the final practice of mandatory minicamp, giving his team off until the start of training camp in late July.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will be announcing a blockbuster sign-and-trade that will see defenceman Darren Raddysh head to his hometown Maple Leafs, this according to Elliotte Friedman's mid-morning report. Late-night news: Don’t expect this to be finalized until the morning, but there is word the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh. The 30-year-old defenceman had a breakthrough 2025-26 with 22 goals and 70 points ...
Sergei Bobrovsky's asking price has been revealed, and it is steep enough to create some serious tension between the goaltender and the only team he clearly wants to keep playing for. Per Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet , Bobrovsky is seeking a six- or seven-year contract worth $42 million, a deal that would carry an annual value of $6 million to $7 million per season. "They remain focused on re-signing pending UFA Sergei Bobrovsky, but they may have to start considering who his potential replacem...
It’s barely been a few days since his hiring, but the criticism of Jim Hiller as the new Toronto Maple Leafs head coach isn’t fading anytime soon.
The Seattle Kraken have retained one of their young forwards, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract with center Logan Morrison for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Thursday. The deal carries an NHL salary cap hit of $850,000, while Morrison will earn $280,000 if assigned to the American Hockey League. Morrison, 23, is coming […] The post Kraken re-sign forward to one-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
One of AEW's most prominent names and former champions has revealed that his retirement is not too far away. The star in question, Cash Wheeler, is one half of FTR alongside Dax Harwood.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Will Kent Hughes land a second-line centre before July 1? [ Sportsnet ] The Canadiens embark on what may—or may not—be a critical off-season. [ The Athletic ] Fixing the bottom six should be an off-season priority for the Habs. [ The Hockey Writers ] Joshua Roy and Samuel Blais still await news about any contract offers for next season. [ La Presse ] A hypothetical Connor Hellebuyck departure could be the domino that sends … Mark Sch...
The post Controversial Former Red Wings Forward Linked to Top OHL Job appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . As Mike Babcock appears to be on the verge of becoming the next coach of the Edmonton Oilers, another prominent […] The post Controversial Former Red Wings Forward Linked to Top OHL Job appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a blockbuster sign-and-trade that would see top free-agent defenceman Darren Raddysh head north of the border. The news was broken shortly before 2 a.m. EST by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, who said the deal wouldn’t be finalized until the morning. Late-night news: Don’t expect this…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been active already as the NHL offseason is now fully underway. Toronto traded Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in a notable deal. However, they are reportedly not done, and they have pending unrestricted free agent Darren Raddysh in their sights. The Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay […] The post Maple Leafs ‘working on’ Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade with Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. More than this, they even won a series. The Flyers dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins for much of their first-round series. And as a result, Philly won its first postseason series in a non-COVID-affected season since 2012. Their postseason run ended with […] The post 1 player Flyers must sign in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Chayka has only been the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs for a little over a month now, and he’s already made sweeping changes to the organization both in terms of leadership behind the bench as well as on the ice. His first major move as GM was to terminate head coach Craig […] The post Next move Maple Leafs must make after hiring Jim Hiller as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On June 17, 2026, during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas, Bukayo Saka once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the country’s brightest talents. Introduced from the bench, the Arsenal winger made an immediate impact, using his pace and creativity to trouble the Croatian defense and setting up Marcus Rashford’s late […] The post Who Is Bukayo Saka’s Fiancée? Everything to Know About Tolami Benson appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods, revealed something about James Dolan's postseason rule.
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