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Sebastian Walcott underwent successful internal brace surgery on his elbow last week, per the beats. This is good news, as Walcott’s damaged UCL did not need the full Tommy John replacement surgery, which would involve a longer recovery time than the internal brace surgery. With what the Rangers are indicating is an expected 5 to […]
Well, all the fun is over. The Stadium Series Game. The Olympics. The glorious Olympic Break. Now it’s time to get back to the grind of making the playoffs and competing for the Stanley Cup. The good news is that, standings-wise, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in pretty good shape. The bad news is that they can’t seem to shake the injury bug. As play is set to resume, the Lightning sit atop the Atlantic Division with 78 points, a six-point edge over second-place Montreal. More importantly, t...
The small infrastructure of Seatttle's Men's World Cup preparations continues with an announcement of four free fan zones in the city core.
The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and now that the Olympic trade freeze is over, look for all kinds of rumors and inuendo to explode around hockey social media for the next several days. Yes, even more so than usual. If NHL General Managers want to try to improve their respective teams, they have […]
The Philadelphia Flyers aren't quite out of the playoff race in the East this season, but they aren't exactly in a great spot coming out of the Olympic break either. The team sits eight points back with one game in hand, but have only won three of their last 10 games, have five teams to jump, and there's interest in at least one of their players that the Flyers would be able to get a solid return for. Anthony Di Marco said, "I've heard five or six teams have checked in on Rasmus Ristolainen ov...
Per Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, Steve Forbes has the support of AD John Currie, and is fully expected to return next season to coach at Wake Forest. Forbes is 106-78 (0.576) in his 6 years as the head coach at Wake Forest and has won over 20 games in 3 of his 5 […]
Ryan Hartman is an interesting player to keep an eye on ahead of the March 6th trade deadline. Every player or team we’ve looked at so far in this series has been on a team that will sell in the next couple of weeks. Hartman is not the case, as the Minnesota Wild are firmly…
Over the last few months, we’ve been taking an in-depth look at some of the late season signings who are under contract for 2026, and futures signings after the end of the season. We continue today with defensive tackle Jack Heflin, who signed a futures deal a few weeks ago. The 27-year old Heflin is […]
The first Devils prospect to 20 goals this season is David Rozsival. Let’s talk about him. First to 20 Goals After a slow start, winger David Rozsival has been explosive in the past thirty or so games, totaling 20 goals and 11 assists in 44 contests this season. It’s been a serious rise up the […]
First recall up to the Jets.
The Winnipeg Jets are facing a major setback coming out of the Olympic break, as new updates suggest star defenseman Josh Morrissey could be sidelined longer than initially expected. After suffering an upper-body injury while playing for Team Canada in Milan, insiders now believe the Jets’ No. 1 blueliner will miss “a good chunk of time,” creating immediate concern for a team already fighting uphill in the Western Conference. Josh Morrissey Injury Timeline Leaves Jets Waiting Morriss...
In our most recent Rangers Reacts Survey, we asked which of the veteran pitchers who the Rangers have brought to spring training on a minor league deal y’all thought was most likely to make the team on Opening Day. Well, the votes are in, and you went with an old favorite: Josh Sborz, hero of […]
Continuing on an annual tradition to celebrate the upcoming NHL trade deadline on March 6th, we find out how predictable the Colorado Avalanche are through a bingo card game. In the past trade targets, wants and needs were examined along with last year’s familiar faces card. This year a new winkle — what will GM […]
Gavin McKenna’s game-winning goal on Saturday made SportsCenter’s top 10. McKenna’s eight-point night on Friday was the highest single-game total in the NCAA in nearly 40 years. Women’s hockey moved up to No. 3 in the USCHO poll, their highest ranking ever. The women’s lacrosse team moved up in the polls again after extending their […]
The Farm is experiencing a Dust Bowl.
It’s been a while since we added anything to our fake trophy case. That’s where we store the Carson (for best sophomore season ), the Bourque (for best final season ), the Pollock (for best trade ) and the Thornton (for best debut with a new team ). Today, we’re unveiling a new fake trophy, for the best combination NHL and Olympic performance in the same season. Please ooh and awe at the shiny new Teemu Selanne Trophy. Selanne was a relatively easy choice for the honor of having the award name...
The LA Kings lost Kevin Fiala for the season to a tough loss at the Olympics, but after already adding Artemi Panarin and this being Anze Kopitar's last season, more will be done to ensure the team is given a chance to succeed. Jeff Marek said, "I don't think the Kings want...to have Anze Kopitar's career end in the regular season. You lose Kevin Fiala...that is a major dent. I cannot see Ken Holland sitting on his hands. He's gotta use that LTIR space to bring in a scorer." Options for scorer...
The trade market is heating up now that the Olympics are over, and no player’s name is circulating more than Vincent Trocheck . Fresh off a gold medal with Team USA, the New York Rangers center has become one of the most talked-about names in the league, with multiple sources saying interest is at an all-time high. With the March 6 deadline approaching and both the player and team reportedly open to exploring options, the sense around the NHL is that if Trocheck is willing to waive...
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the player put forward to face the press ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica, and spoke about the racism scandal by saying, “this is a great moment for football to put an end to these things. We know what Vinicius has told us… and […]
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the Texas Rangers winning their Cactus League game yesterday and hitting their first home run of the spring. McFarland writes about yesterday’s starter Jack Leiter and how the Rangers hope more efficient innings will be the next step in further unlocking his full potential. Kennedi Landry writes about Evan […]
The Edmonton Oilers’ addition of Paul Coffey back onto their coaching staff is a clear signal that they do not trust their blueline. It really is as simple as that. If they thought that the current group of six defensemen were playing at a capable level, then they wouldn’t have made this change. I also…
Alabama football will open the 2028 season with Georgia State inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the University announced Monday. The Crimson Tide and Panthers will be meeting for the third time in history when the two teams kick off on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama owns a 2-0 record in the previous matchups […]
Throughout their 25 years of existence, the Minnesota Wild have been searching for a true superstar. Many have entered the conversation, including Marian Gaborik, Zach Parise, and Kirill Kaprizov. Still, few have managed to earn the gravitational pull of a bona fide star. But less than three mo...
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A few of Toronto's better prospects have put in strong performances the past couple of weeks.
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