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The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 12/17: Shifting tides

That was a bad loss. Sometimes the simplest answer is the most correct one, and that seems to apply to whatever the hell it was that transpired in Toronto on Tuesday night, as the Blackhawks turned a 2-0 lead into a 3-2 loss to a Maple Leafs team that seemed ready for an implosion at the end of 40 minutes. It’s a bad loss, and the hours following it have found me in desparate attempts to avoid what’s probably my biggest pet peeve with sports media in 2025, which is how short-sighted ...

“Something’s missing” Former Premier League stars blast Mohamed Salah

Ian Wright and Paul Scholes have had their say on Mohamed Salah and they are both in agreement as to how Liverpool should handle his worrying displays. Mohamed Salah has been a phenomenal player for Liverpool over the years and he has been part of some fine attacking partnerships. The most iconic of these was […] The post “Something’s missing” Former Premier League stars blast Mohamed Salah appeared first on Paisley Gates .

Saints Spotlight: Week 16 vs. Jets

This week, the New Orleans Saints host the 3-11 New York Jets in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season—a game with significant draft-position implications. The player to watch for this matchup filled in seamlessly and impressed after being forced to step up in a depleted backfield: RB Audric Estime. With Alvin Kamara missing the […]

Oregon Volleyball 2025 Season Review

When former Ducks volleyball coach Matt Ulmer was hired by Kansas at the end of the 2024 season, Oregon’s volleyball program imploded with a diaspora of players leaving for other teams. The newest head coach, Trent Kersten, faced a daunting challenge, which was to put together a team from scratch and make them competitive. Oh, […]

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! Adolis Garcia has signed with the Phillies and expects facing the Rangers on opening day to be an emotional experience. The Rangers are treading on familiar ground as they resign Chris Martin in their efforts to build a bullpen for 2026. Chris Young responded to questions about the Rangers heading into 2026 with […]

NHL Rumors: Canucks Working On A Trade Involving Lukas Reichel

Lukas Reichel’s fresh start in Vancouver has already hit another dead end.  According to Ben Kuzma of The Province , the Vancouver Canucks are once again willing to entertain trade offers for the former first-round pick, just months after acquiring him from the Chicago Blackhawks . What was supposed to be a change-of-scenery opportunity has instead turned into another reminder of how far Reichel still is from becoming the top-six scorer many projected him to be.  With the Canucks ent...

Wilkes Weekly: Two wins and a dud

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won their first two games last week before the rare blowout loss took them down a notch. Nick Hart at WBSPenguins with more: Wednesday, Dec. 10 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 0Sergei Murashov thwarted a first-period barrage from the Wolf Pack, earning to a 34-save shutout. Phil Tomasino and Avery Hayes scored on […]

Insider: Rasmus Andersson Would Sign Long-Term with Maple Leafs

The seismic Quinn Hughes blockbuster is having ripple effects around the league on the trade market. Pierre LeBrun said on TSN's Insider Trading that teams in need of a defenseman are more desperate now, and the next most sought-after blueliner on the trade market, Rasmus Andersson, is getting even more attention. What I am hearing is that the  Calgary Flames  suddenly got more calls on Rasmus Andersson after the Quinn Hughes trade.  That’s not surprising. Th...

Will Tomas Hertl Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on December 17?

When the Vegas Golden Knights face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, is Tomas Hertl going to score? Stats and info to help you make the right call are provided here, so take a look before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) Hertl Goals Betting Stats Hertl has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 31 games, Hertl has 22 points,...

Will Dawson Mercer Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on December 17?

When the New Jersey Devils play the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, is Dawson Mercer likely to light the lamp? Stats and info to help you make the right call are available here, so take advantage before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Dawson Mercer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) Mercer Goals Betting Stats In each contest Mercer has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under ...

Will Pavel Dorofeyev Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on December 17?

On Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, the Vegas Golden Knights meet the New Jersey Devils — will Pavel Dorofeyev light the lamp? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the right call. Pavel Dorofeyev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal) Dorofeyev Goals Betting Stats In each game Dorofeyev has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s exceeded the prop total. Through 31 games, Dorofeyev has 21 poin...

Will Jack Eichel Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on December 17?

On Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, the Vegas Golden Knights play the New Jersey Devils — will Jack Eichel score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the best call. Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16.00 if he scores a goal) Eichel Goals Betting Stats In every game Eichel has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s exceeded the prop total. Through 31 games, Eichel has 41 points, includi...

Will Connor Brown Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on December 17?

When the New Jersey Devils play the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Connor Brown likely to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the right wager here. Connor Brown Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal) Brown Goals Betting Stats Through 26 games, Brown has 13 points, including three multi-point contests. Brown has scored in six of 26 games this season, with multiple goals in on...

Will John-Jason Peterka Score a Goal vs. the Detroit Red Wings on December 17?

Will John-Jason Peterka score for the Utah Mammoth against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the right wager before the puck drops at 7:30 PM ET. John-Jason Peterka Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Red Wings Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) Peterka Goals Betting Stats Peterka has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set points prop). ...

Will Clayton Keller Score a Goal vs. the Detroit Red Wings on December 17?

At 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, the Utah Mammoth will meet the Detroit Red Wings — is Clayton Keller going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available here, to assist you in making the right wager. Clayton Keller Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Red Wings Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Keller Goals Betting Stats Keller has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Keller has registered a point in 16 games t...

GM #33: Winnipeg Jets @ St. Louis Blues

For the first time since the 7 game slugfest that was the opening playoff series of the NHL’s 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues will meet up again when the franchises clash on Wednesday evening. I am sure that we all remember how we felt when Cole Perfetti tied up Game 7 against the Blues with almost no time left on the clock ( Fett’s celebration noted in photo above ), setting up captain Adam Lowry to score the eventual game winning & series clinching goal in the 2nd overt...

Our offense vs. their defense: New York Jets

On Sunday, the 4-10 New Orleans Saints will host the 3-11 New York Jets in a battle between teams jockeying for draft order position. While the season may not have gone as either envisioned, one is guaranteed to pick up a victory this weekend. The Saints are coming off back-to-back wins, both versus NFC South […]

Quack Fix 12-17-2025

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Bottom Six Minutes: Habs bring too little, too late against Philly

Starting the day with a chance to potentially move into first place in the Atlantic division, the Montreal Canadiens were in action against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, they may have been a little late to arrive to that game mentally, as they fell behind 3-1 after two periods before coming on strong in the third. Those strong 20 minutes weren’t enough, as an empty netter would seal a 4-1 victory for the Flyers. Dan Vladar stepped up for the F...

NHL Rumors: Senators Have Contacted 4 Teams About Trades

With injuries piling up and inconsistency dragging them down the standings, the Ottawa Senators ' front office has gone into active search mode.  According to Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun , Senators general manager Steve Staios continues to comb the trade market for a top-nine forward and an additional defenseman, indicating that internal solutions alone may not be enough. Ottawa remains within striking distance of the playoff race, but the margin for error is shrinking quickly, and p...