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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 […]
Welcome to the last day of July, folks! August is just around the corner, meaning we’ve got one more month of summer and about six weeks before things start heating up again for the Bruins. (I’d argue that early September can still be considered summer in the New England area, but that’s a discussion for […]
Matthew Cauz says COVID's flat cap crippled the Maple Leafs' championship window.
The Kirill Marchenko trade saga has become one of the messiest storylines of the summer. RG Media's Daria Tuboltseva reported last weekend that Marchenko was nearing a trade, with two clubs finalizing terms and his camp aware the talks are ongoing. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic pushed back on that. "I was told that these current rumors of this trade being imminent are not factual," Portzline said. "My understanding is that the Blue Jackets have not had trade discussions involving Kirill ...
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumours from around the hockey world! Here are today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links Bill Daly was on the @sickpodnhl on Wednesday where he discussed what is needed for an NHL franchise to return to […] The post Sick Puck Links: Could Quebec Return To the NHL?; Russia Remain Banned From IIHF Competition appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
The New York Jets waived WR Jalen Walthall with an injury designation and signed former Atlanta Falcon Quincy Skinner in a corresponding move.
*Folks we’re in the doldrums. In case you hadn’t noticed. But fear not, your BSH fam is still out here working hard in the content mines. As a result, you get a full report on the big signings the Flyers made for the Phantoms yesterday. [ BSH ] *We also have some thoughts on a few things the Flyers might be able to do to fix their stupid, heretofore unfixable power play. [ BSH ] *In case you were not aware of this fact, the Flyers have seven defensemen on the roster. Each and every o...
Keeping it moving here on the rival report here at GSOM, we’re working through the Pacific Divsion to give a shout out to the moribund Kings. Sacramento is still one of the first teams the Warriors have to solve every season. Before we start obsessing over whatever superteam the rest of the league built this […]
The NHL’s arbitration hearing window is coming to an end, and alas we’ve been robbed of the theater that would be a…Alex Jefferies arbitration hearing. The Isles this week officially announced a one-year, two-way deal with their lone arbitration filing, a player many do not think of and certainly not one whose record (zero NHL […]
The Montreal Canadiens have spent weeks chasing Kirill Marchenko, but a second name out of Columbus has quietly emerged as a potential fallback option. Kent Johnson. Per Marco Normandin , Canadiens GM Kent Hughes could finalize a major trade in the coming days, but it may not necessarily involve Marchenko at all. "From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days," Normandin reported. "But it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko. Instead,...
Will Jalen Ramsey’s absence set Patrick Graham’s defense back? When you have a player like Jalen Ramsey, he changes the sorts of things you can do. So how do you set the table without him? Ramsey suffered a knee injury in the spring. He has begun training camp on the PUP list, and nobody is […]
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso appears to have made it very clear that the club will sell defenders this summer, with Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah reported to be up for sale. The Spanish tactician only recently took over as Blues boss, but he’s inherited a struggling squad full of deadwood that could do […] The post Xabi Alonso sends clear message as Chelsea trio reported to be up for sale appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Montreal Canadiens news and notes What will the Canadiens do with Arber Xhekaj? [ Montreal Gazette ] Montreal ranks second for Dom Luszczyszyn in terms of which teams spend their money most wisely. [ The Athletic ] Samuel Montembeault has become a father. [ City News ] Nicole Gosling brings the Walter Cup back home to London to inspire the next generation. [ CTV News ] Around the league and elsewhere Russia will not be allowed to field teams at the 2027 Men’...
When Zach LaVine picked up his $49 million player option in late June, the Kings apparently made one thing clear: Nothing was guaranteed. Speaking on ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Kings insider James Ham said the organization told LaVine it wasn’t promising him a starting job, a certain number of minutes or even a long-term future with […] The post Kings reportedly leave door open to moving Zach LaVine appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Tyler Allgeier had a front-row seat to watch his own backfield get more crowded, and he is choosing to embrace it rather than fight it. The Cardinals running back addressed the team’s decision to draft Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in April, just weeks after Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.25 million […] The post Cardinals’ Tyler Allgeier breaks silence on Jeremiyah Love competition appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zach LaVine’s decision to exercise his $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season secured his contract with the Sacramento Kings, but it did not secure his long-term place with the franchise. According to Kings insider James Ham, Sacramento has been transparent with the veteran guard that his future remains uncertain as the organization continues […] The post Zach LaVine not guaranteed Kings roster spot after opt-in appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Nashville Predators have a new general manager in Chris MacFarland. And he did not waste any time getting to work on his new team. This summer, he made a slew of moves, including an intriguing trade with the Dallas Stars for young forward Mavrik Bourque. Bourque comes to Nashville with a little hype behind […] The post Predators GM gets real on Mavrik Bourque expectations after Stars trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Jets are not denying their interest in a cornerback currently facing serious felony charges, though they are downplaying just how far that interest goes. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the team reached out about Terrion Arnold after the Detroit Lions released him last month, characterizing the inquiry as routine. “Due diligence,” Glenn […] The post Jets break silence on Terrion Arnold interest after Lions release due to arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boone Jenner did not waste any time getting into his new Washington Capitals gear. Jenner was caught rocking his new Caps jersey, pants, Warrior gloves, and helmet while taking part in workouts at London Sports Park in London, Ontario, this week. Jenner was joined on the ice by prospects Johnny McLaughlin (OHL, Windsor Spitfires), Josh
Former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato is back in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday named Granato an assistant coach on Rick Bowness’ staff. Granato, 58, most recently led Team USA’s entry in the World Championship in the spring, his first head coaching gig since his dismissal from the Sabres following a sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division in 2023-24. After arriving in Buffalo as an assistant in 2019, he led the Sabres ... Read the full article The post Blue Jac...
New York Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik continued to draw attention during the second day of training camp, with head coach Aaron Glenn praising both his passing and leadership as the competition for the backup quarterback role develops. A fourth-round selection out of Clemson and the No. 110 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Klubnik […] The post Jets HC Aaron Glenn has honest reaction to Cade Klubnik’s Day 2 at training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Colorado Avalanche prospect Linus Funck starred for Team Sweden at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario, on Thursday. […] The post Linus Funck Shines For Sweden At World Junior Summer Showcase appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping for big things from Gavin McKenna beginning in 2026-27. The Maple Leafs made McKenna the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft back in June. He is the future of this franchise, and he is looking to learn from the best, including San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini. […] The post Gavin McKenna’s ‘intense’ Macklin Celebrini take after training session appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are far from a finished product, forcing the team to figure out ways to keep upgrading this season. The post Maple Leafs Aren’t Even Close to Being Finished Product appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Bruins have a major need, but it's not the top-six center that everyone talks about it, it's something deeper. The post Bruins Have Big Hole and It’s Not Down the Middle appeared first on HEAVY .