Bantering Points: 9/15/26
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Panthers vs Bears Game Review: Hasty generalizations
The full story of an NFL season is not written after a single game. Even one where you are force fed a 50-burger in your own stadium. It was a hard one to stomach for anyone rooting for the Carolina Panthers, but despite a lopsided final score and number of concerning takeaways, it’s probably the […]
Auston Matthews says he is feeling ‘really good’ ahead of Maple Leafs return
Auston Matthews finished last season with just 53 points due to injury.
Emil Andrae Opens Up About 'Shocking Trade' From Flyers to Maple Leafs
Emil Andrae is excited to kick off the 2026-27 season, and for the mobile defenceman, he'll be joining a new team in Toronto. The Philadelphia Flyers sent Andrae to the Maple Leafs this offseason for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit. It was a surprising deal for both teams, as the Leafs were dealing from a position of strength to try and find some more puck-moving blueliners on the back end, and Andrae fit the bill perfectly. The smooth-skating defenceman can make a crisp out...
Dan Lanning Gives Major Dante Moore Health Update as Oregon Loses Key Player to Season-Ending Injury
After Oregon’s ugly 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State, Dante Moore did not show up for his scheduled media session. That instantly raised questions, as he’s the Ducks’ star QB. And after a loss that sent the team tumbling to No. 21 in the AP Poll, reporters wanted to hear from him. But Dan Lanning was […] The post Dan Lanning Gives Major Dante Moore Health Update as Oregon Loses Key Player to Season-Ending Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports .
A Look Back At Some Of The Best Shootout Finishes From Last Season 😮💨
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3 Potential Trade Destinations For Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin
This summer has been the offseason of trade requests, as it was reported on Monday that Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin wants out. Nikishin, 24, is a restricted free agent, who has yet to sign a contract for next season, and notified the Hurricanes' management months ago he wanted out. The former third-round pick is loaded with potential, and is coming off a great season, posting 33 points in 81 games, including 11 goals. Nikishin averaged 18:11 in his rookie year. The Hurric...
New Penguins owners make first big executive hire
The Penguins have made their first significant executive hire since the Hoffman Family’s acquisition of the team was approved in June. The franchise announced Monday that Marcel Braithwaite has been named the Penguins’ new president of business operations. Braithwaite most recently served as SVP of business operations for the Houston Astros. The Astros credit him […]
NY Jets flashed a promising defensive wrinkle in Week 1
During his four seasons as the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn established a reputation for his aggressiveness, especially as a blitzer. Now in his first season as the Jets’ defensive play-caller, he had a perfect opportunity to do just that against a young QB in Cam Ward, who struggled ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT NY Jets flashed a promising defensive wrinkle in Week 1 | Jets X-Factor
Kings GM Explains Why Sacramento Signed Ben Simmons Despite Health Concerns
Kings GM speaks on what excites him the most about signing Ben Simmons despite bouncing back from lingering injury concerns.
Why the Jets’ latest practice squad move says something about Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Jets are expected to add a safety to their practice squad, ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported this on Monday, with the secondary short on healthy bodies while Minkah Fitzpatrick works through a groin injury. The name coming back is a familiar one in Florham Park. Dean Clark signed with New York as an undrafted free […] The post Why the Jets’ latest practice squad move says something about Minkah Fitzpatrick appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Geno Smith revealed an interesting tendency in his 2026 Jets debut
Geno Smith sprayed the ball all over the field during his New York Jets debut, connecting with eight different receivers on his 19 total completions. However, throughout the outing, he developed an interesting tendency with the Jets’ top two WRs: Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell. Smith’s usage of Wilson and Mitchell According to NFL Pro, ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Geno Smith revealed an interesting tendency in his 2026 Jets debut | Jets X-Factor
Insider Provides Encouraging Health Update on Ben Simmons and 3-Time All-Star’s State of Mind As Member of the Kings
Ben Simmons‘ return to the NBA has been placed under scrutiny. After taking a year off, he is now making his comeback with the Sacramento Kings. The 2018 Rookie of the Year did not find a team before the start of the 2025-26 season. He last played for the Los Angeles Clippers, where he had [...]
Sick Puck Links: St. Louis Extended; Xhekaj Close; NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Puck links: Sick Links: The Montreal Canadiens did the no-brainer and gave a four-year contract to head coach and 2025 Jack Adams Award finalist, Martin […] The post Sick Puck Links: St. Louis Extended; Xhekaj Close; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Week 1 showed the Jets' offensive line could take them farther than people think
The New York Jets offensive line showed people in Week 1 that they're a good enough unit and can carry the team deep into the 2026 season.
New York Jets Flight Connections 09/15/26
We are still feeling the high of a New York Jets victory on a Tuesday, but that isn’t the only thing we’re celebrating. Over the weekend, all of the moons and stars aligned for the green and white. The Jets won, the Dallas Cowboys lost, the Green Bay Packers lost, and the Indianapolis Colts lost. […]
Carolina Panthers 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: KJ Bolden
The 2027 NFL Draft feels like forever away, and we’re all caught up in the start of the NFL season. Regardless, it’s never too early to look ahead to the Draft. This weekly series will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Carolina Panthers could select in the 2027 iteration of the […]
Habs Daily: St-Louis Extension, Destination Franchise, Guhle Injury
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Monday. Montreal Canadiens News The Athletic’s […]
Trade Ideas for Connor Hellebuyck to NHL Contenders
From the moment the Winnipeg Jets 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end, going from the Presidents' Trophy to completely out of the playoffs, it was obvious that starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck was not happy with his current situation.
Ducks Reportedly Almost Traded Frank Vatrano
Anaheim's cap crunch after the Leo Carlsson saga forced Pat Verbeek to get creative, and for a while this summer, that meant shopping veterans. Frank Vatrano's name was one of the ones that came up. Anaheim Fielded Calls On Him Word first broke back in July that Vatrano's name was out there in trade talks, with Anaheim reportedly willing to attach a pick to make a deal happen. Elliotte Friedman: Re Ducks cap issues: I've heard that Frank Vatrano is out there, 'cause that was anot...
Chris Kreider Left A Lot Of Money On The Table To Join Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens signing Chris Kreider isn't really the story anymore. What he gave up to get there is. Turned Down $6.5 Million Elsewhere When Anaheim terminated the final year of Kreider's contract, which still owed him $4 million, it briefly looked like a straightforward buyout situation. It wasn't. Pierre LeBrun reported that four or five teams were actually willing to claim him off waivers at his full $6.5 million salary, only for his camp to talk them out of it because ...
Senators Finalizing Biggest Contract In Franchise History With Drake Batherson
This negotiation has been dragging for most of the summer, and as recently as Monday morning, it still looked stuck. By Monday night, it wasn't. Deal Flips From Wide Gap To Closing In Pierre LeBrun reported Monday morning that the Senators and Drake Batherson remained far apart, and that Batherson would likely settle for six or seven years if the money was right rather than pushing for the full eight. Hours later, Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts Podcast that Ottawa ...
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Louis-Antoine Denault
With its final selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers took towering goaltender Louis-Antoine Denault in the seventh round (217th overall) with the pick the Panthers received from the Minnesota Wild for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry. After going undrafted in 2025, Denault attended development camp with the Panthers as an invitee and was one of three goalies the team took to the NHL Prospect Tournament in Wesley Chapel, FL in September, so he must have made a good ...
Tuesday's FTB: Maple Leafs: The New Dawn
I've been playing too many video games if I'm making headlines like that.
Maple Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki receives hefty praise from Kitchener Rangers GM Mike MacKenzie
The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted defenceman Alexander Bilecki with the 60th pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, and don’t be surprised to see the young blueliner become a household name within the organization, much sooner than some expected. Bilecki is heading back to the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers this season, where he’s expected to…
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