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In all the years I have covered the Jets, one thing has been constant. People criticize the coach calling the plays on offense. Brian Schottenheimer, Marty Mornhinweg, Chan Gailey, Jeremy Bates, Adam Gase, Mike LaFleur, and Nathaniel Hackett all took heaping portions of criticism during their respective tenures. It didn’t matter that all of those […]
When the New Orleans Saints selected Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick, the doubters were loud. Many viewed the move as a reach with prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe still on the board. But the 26-year-old rookie never let the noise get to him. Once he was given the reins as the […]
The Boston Bruins (31-20-3) are favored when they host the Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9) on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Bruins are -161 on the moneyline to win over the Flyers (+135) in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Check out the Bruins-Flyers game on ESPN+. Bruins vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts Favorite: Bruins (-161) Und...
Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (35-7-9) and the Montreal Canadiens (29-17-7) at Bell Centre sees the Avalanche as road favorites (-133 moneyline odds to win) against the Canadiens (+113). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Avalanche and the Canadiens hit the ice. Avalanche vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Bell Centre in...
His name has been out there as a potential trade candidate all season long. But Nazem Kadri has always insisted that he's happy in Calgary and is not interested in leaving the Flames . There is now a significant change in that line of thinking, as we have a report from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period . Kadri is now open to a trade. Multiple sources have confirmed that while he has not formally requested a trade, he and his camp have informed the Flames he is open to being moved. ...
Soucy is gone, Miller looks checked out, and nobody hates losing enough. Episode 69 asks who’s accountable—and who shouldn’t even be playing.
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Blair MacDonald comes in at No. 52 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 47 on Brownlee’s original list. If TikTok were around in 1980 and you stumbled on an Edmonton Oilers highlight…
Liverpool locked down a place in the Round of 16 of the Champions League with Wednesday’s 6-0 thumping of Qarabag FK that means they finish third in the league phase of Europe’s premier cup competition. For a side that has struggled as much as the Reds have at times this season, it’s unquestionably a big […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers split their early-week back-to-back, losing to the Charlotte Hornets before beating the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Now they’ll face another team dealing with its own issues, the Sacramento Kings, for the first time this season. Man, oh man. Where do I even start breaking down this team? Fans who were around for […]
This week’s Ombudsman Report cleans up the record, relitigates NHL trade disasters, and asks the uncomfortable question: will the Rangers actually get this one right?
The final infield bat? Up in the air. Free agents? Available. A trade for CJ Abrams? Possible. Maybe? The Washington Nationals did just trade Mackenzie Gore so it’s possible they burn things completely to the ground. Gore, however, did cost the Texas Rangers a king’s ransom of prospects. We are, as of today, January 29, […]
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The Miami Dolphins are going through a full overhaul of their coaching staff, and one of their former assistants just got a major promotion with the rival Jets.
With the Panthers offseason underway and free agency just a couple months away, let’s take a look at some of the areas on the roster that Dan Morgan and Brandt Tillis have to address this offseason. Instead of looking at the entire roster, we are going to break the list down by position group. For […]
After a tough loss to the Islanders at home on Monday, the Flyers hit the road again looked to shake that off and tap into some of the truly remarkable success they’ve found on the road so far this season. Their first stop brought them to Columbus last night, where they needed pretty desperately to find a way to hit the reset button, and get themselves back in the win column in short order. What unfolded, though, was a somewhat stale effort from the team on the complete level of their off...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS As Connor Murphy’s Blackhawks tenure nears its end, he still dreams about rewarding Chicago for its patience ( Sun-Times ) GM Kyle Davidson sees progress from 21-39-9 Blackhawks: “We have taken a nice step” ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels ) In search of offensive jump-start, Blackhawks reunite Bedard-Nazar line ( Athletic ) For ...
Artemi Panarin's days as a New York Ranger are coming to an end, and there's a very good possibility his next stop with be on the west coast. Rangers GM Chris Drury has been working the phones for weeks, trying to facilitate a move that Panarin would approve, and now it sounds like both sides are working together after Panarin was scratched in the Rangers game Wednesday. A game the Rangers lost 5-2 against the New York Islanders. Panarin has reportedly been told if he doesn't approve a trade o...
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Last Devils Game On Tuesday, the Devils lost their second game in a row to the 29th place Winnipeg Jets. Yes my friends, the Devils lost to a team that only has a better record than 3 other teams and more win than 2 other teams. The teams went goal for goal in the first […]
All’s well that ends well for Barcelona in the group phase of the Champions League. They didn’t start the campaign in top form, but they made a spirited run at the end to claim a very valuable top eight finish, and with it, a direct spot in the round of 16. The accomplishment was even […]
Who: Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9, 51 points, 6th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11, 63 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and CHSN in the local markets, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s a week-long sprint to the Olympic break finish line for the Pens. […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets pivoted quickly to hire a defensive coordinator after a reported Wink Martindale deal fell through. The Jets hired former Miami Dolphins assistant Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator after just one virtual interview. The process seemed rushed, but at least the Jets finally have a […]
The Florida Panthers (28-21-3) are back on the road for a one-off against the struggling St. Louis Blues (19-25-9) tonight at Enterprise Center. After a sweeping a three-game road trip, the Panthers returned home and were beaten 4-3 by former backup goalie Vitek Vanecek and the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. Sandis Vilmanis scored his first NHL goal; Cole Schwindt lit the lamp; and Carter Verhaeghe’s late marker extended his point streak to three games. Sergei Bobrovsky took the loss, stopping ...
St. Louis is making it clear they are not giving Justin Faulk away for a small price. Elliotte Friedman’s latest chatter has the Blues aiming for an asking price that mirrors what the Calgary Flames just pulled off for Rasmus Andersson, which is basically the “serious contender tax” in a thin defense market right now. Blues Setting the Bar at the Andersson Trade Package The Andersson deal set a loud benchmark: the Vegas Golden Knights landed the 29-year-old right shot for Zach Whitec...