On Friday’s 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman cleared the air on the Leafs’ ongoing interview process and the current finalists for the role of head of hockey operations. John Chayka and Scott White are the Maple Leafs’ finalists Friedman: I have more clarity since our last pod. I said the finalists were Ryan Martin from the […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs ' front office search is getting down to the final straws. The latest report, on Friday morning, from Elliotte Friedman, is that we can scratch two more names off the list, and two have risen to the short list of frontrunners. "I'm told that Ryan Martin from the Rangers was told, even though we had a couple of great interviews, that he wasn't advancing further," said Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast. "He did nothing to hurt himself, they just ultimately moved on." Fr...
The San Francisco 49ers were busy on day one of the NFL draft, but not selecting players. John Lynch and the 49ers front office worked the phones and traded back, not once, but twice, with the second trade allowing the Jets to gain the 30th pick and select wide receiver Omar Cooper, Jr. Now, the […]
Few teams can withstand their best players underperforming and win playoff games. In that sense, the Edmonton Oilers being tied 1-1 with the Anaheim Ducks isn’t so bad. It’s a good wager that Connor McDavid, shutout in back-to-back games, and uncharacteristically poor with puck decision and execution, will turn it around. His ankle is fine,…
The Syracuse Orange women’s ice hockey program will be looking for the 3rd head coach in program history as Britni Smith announced yesterday that she will step down from the position to focus on family. Smith was hired in 2022 to replace a retiring Paul Flanagan, who had led the program from it’s beginning in […]
Caleb Wilson hasn’t gotten to go through the NBA Draft combine yet, but there’s already a lot of buzz that he could be drafted top three overall. What wasn’t expected, however, is Yahoo Sports projecting that he could go higher than that. In their latest mock draft, they have Wilson being picked second overall by […]
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
We have all heard the raucous chants from the fervent fans of the Montreal Canadiens, whether at the Bell Centre, or at an away game. “Go Habs, Go!” Most of us likely participated in its propagation, bellowing the battle cry of our favourite National Hockey League team, even from the relative seclusion of our homes. It echoes throughout the arena, in unison at home games, in defiance at away games. Its presence strengthens the resolve of the players and drives panic and confusion into their op...
A Dallas collapse could mean a better draft pick. A Guerin gut-punch could crack open the Trocheck market. The Rangers might want both—and can only have one.
Morning everyone! Ready for a new series? After taking two of three in Seattle the A’s had an off day to travel to Texas where they’re set to take on the Rangers for three games this weekend. Texas and the Athletics are tied atop the division at 13-12 each. These two squads just saw each […]
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, but there is still plenty of action to be had for this year’s selection meeting as we await the start of Night 2. Tonight we’ll get to see Rounds 2 and 3 of this year’s Draft, and this is a portion of the […]
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers beat the Pirates last night, 6-1. Shawn McFarland writes about Evan Carter making his second electric play of the week. Kennedi Landry writes on another 10-K night for Jacob deGrom who continues to slide up the all time strikeout list. McFarland also writes about journeyman reliever Peyton Gray finally making […]
From the moment the 2025-26 season began, the Pittsburgh Penguins biggest flaws were pretty obvious. Even as the forward depth proved to be better than anybody could have anticipated, and even as they continued to exceed expectations and win games, those flaws were still there lurking beneath the surface. We all knew what they were. […]
Game Three: Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1) at Montreal Canadiens (1-1)
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Centre Bell, Montreal, Canada
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, TNT, HBOMax, truTV, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning -122
Know the Opponents: Habs Eyes on the Prize
There are just certain sports venues that have a little extra energy to them. Notre Dame on a cool October Saturday, Yankee Stadium on a cool October night, Lambeau on a frigid January Sunday. Add Centr...
The Pittsburgh Penguins face their first truly must win game of the season tomorrow night in Philadelphia. If they can do that, they would have another in Pittsburgh on Monday. If they won that, it’d be another must win situation setup for Game 6 in Philadelphia. If somehow they won that too, then there would […]
Tristan joins me to review the Diamond Ducks’ wins over the Huskies, Beavs, and Illini, and discuss the tape on DB transfers Carl Williams IV and Koi Perich.
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Can Tyler Bertuzzi replicate the numbers from one of the best seasons of his career? ( SCH )
Captain Connor? Bedard says becoming Blackhawks’ 37th captain “would be a special honor” ( Tribune )
Number Munchers, Part II: Searching for the road ahead ( SCH )
Blackhawks perfect offseason: Bedard, lottery luck, free agency ( Athletic )
Number Munchers: Diving into the numbers behind the 2025-26...
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Joe Murphy comes in at No. 36 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 26 on Brownlee’s original list. Starting as a first overall pick in 1986, no one would…
Three seasons, two coaches, 42 games, three points. Othmann's Rangers tenure ended the way most of it played out—quietly.
2027 4* Safety Semaj Stanford commits to Oregon Oregon takes down Gannon to advance to the NCATA Semifinals Beach Volleyball Season Comes to an End Sadiq goes to the Jets 16 overall and Thieneman goes 25 overall to the Bears Highlight of the Day: Sadiq and Thieneman Highlights
Rangers 6, Pirates 1
The San Francisco 49ers traded back from the No. 27 overall pick with the Miami Dolphins, then completely traded out of the first round with the New York Jets on Thursday night. General manager John Lynch said the 49ers started laying the groundwork for a potential trade back last week. That included securing a deal […]
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
It was a huge week for Indiana Athletics as Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday while the football program held the annual spring game. There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s what you need […]
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman kept it real at his latest press conference, stating to the media attending that his hockey team hasn't reached expectations because 'they need better players'. A huge statement from Yzerman, who is certainly on the hot seat this summer to turn things around in Motown. Yzerman's going to be very aggressive on the free-agent market and the trade market, and after acquiring Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues before the trade deadline, he'll need...