Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ needs to get back on track, re-signing Jason Dickinson, Darnell Nurse, and more. If…
The Rangers possess the most valuable trade piece this offseason in Trocheck. But how did his performance compare to his perceived value?
The former NFL player Greg Hardy, who transitioned to MMA and earned a UFC contract in 2018 after competing on Dana White’s Contender Series twice, stepped into the Fight Nation Championship 31 co-main event on Saturday night. Even with a massive 52-pound advantage over Darko Stosic, Hardy couldn’t capitalize on it and ended up suffering […]
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Marner, Andersen and more lead the way among the Golden Knights and Hurricanes with one round to go.
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we’ve learned about the Texas Rangers over the last week, a club that started a homestand by getting no-hit and ended it with a sweep. Kennedi Landry writes about Jack Leiter following his Vandy bro Kumar Rocker for a stellar outing against Kansas City as the Rangers finished […]
Welcome to the Playoff Thread for the Stanley Cup Final games in the week of 6/1. The conference finals are behind us, and it’s all on the line for the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. We have ex-Predators on both sides, so it’s a win/win for me. However I really have to root for Rod to finally get his Cup as a coach. Should be a fun series!
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The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes both cruised into the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
The Stanley Cup Finals are officially set. The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are set to meet with game one on Tuesday night. The Hurricanes earned the Prince of Wales Trophy, winning four of five games against the Canadiens.…
Marc Cucurella’s future is once again in the spotlight amid speculation he is considering his future at Chelsea and could leave the Premier League club. According to The Athletic, Cucurella “is willing to leave Chelsea after a frustrating season” and the Blues “would not block his departure if an offer matched their valuation of the […]
Is there more than one NHL fanbase that wants Vegas to win the Cup this season?
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
McKenna is inarguably the most skilled offensive force in this draft, but is he the best overall player and worthy of being taken first overall?
Who lifts the greatest trophy in sports: the Hurricanes or the Golden Knights?
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Blackhawks 100 years of drama and dramatics ( Sun-Times )
Dennis Hull, longtime Blackhawks forward and counterpart to brother Bobby, dies at 81 ( Sun-Times )
What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks: Trading draft picks, expiring contract rights ( Athletic )
Blackhawks mailbag: Will Kantserov by the biggest offseason move? ( Athletic )
The similar paths — and different archetypes — of Oliver M...
Today we’re going to get to know rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell a little better by looking back on his five most impressive college games. The Panthers invested a third round pick in this year’s draft in the 6-foot-4, 198-pounder after two years at Tulane to begin his college career followed by two seasons at […]
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
The combat world has suffered a tragic loss this month. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) star Jmani Oliver has passed away at the age of 30. Although an official cause of death hasn’t been revealed, some sources say he suffered organ failure caused by non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and aggressive condition. […]
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The Minnesota Wild should at least explore a trade for Jack Hughes, even if the odds of landing him are slim. He’s a 24-year-old, elite first-line center with game-breaking speed, playmaking, and the kind of offensive ceiling that can change a franchise’s direction overnight. Hughes is also under co...
There can be very little debate about the two best teams in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs so far.
Electronic Arts is doing its best imitation of the men’s FIFA World Cup this summer despite no longer having a licensing agreement with FIFA. This has required a balancing act with creative copy in promotional materials. The company said EA Sports FC 26—the latest edition of EA’s annual video game series, which formerly had FIFA […]
The stage is set for the 2026 Stanley Cup now that only Vegas and Carolina remain. The Hurricanes bulled into the final by dropping Montreal in five games in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina spotted the Canadiens the first game following a 12-day layoff in between series. Once the Canes got back in with the […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Is there a case to be made for keeping Dougie Hamilton? “He may not be at his pinnacle anymore, but he is a high-end blueliner nonetheless, and, if given the deployment he has had throughout his career, he should be a 50+ point-getter despite the possibility of […]
It’s Monday, Jets fans, and your daily links are below. Michael Nania – Jets’ Geno Smith named ‘unluckiest’ QB of 2025 season Michael Nania – Adonai Mitchell reveals the ‘Bad MF’ of the NY Jets Paul Esden Jr. – 6-Foot-7 Jets Pass Catcher Is Getting ‘Real Chance’ to Make Team: Insider Nick Faria – Garrett […]
Noah Steen has had a magnificent World Championship tournament. He entered the bronze medal game against Canada with six goals. His tournament-leading seventh goal gave Norway something they have never had in the history of their hockey program – a medal in an IIHF major series tournament.
Noah Steen scores in OT to beat Canada and win bronze (via IIHF) [image or embed] — CJ Fogler ( @cjzero.bsky.social ) May 31, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The Lightning brass will probably be just as happ...