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Still, That Lasted A Lot Longer Than Expected
Editor’s note: this is a letter from Matt Sussman, the original founder of Hustle Belt, sent to our email and lightly edited for formatting clarity. He can be followed on Bluesky at @suss2hyphens.bsky.social. I had a really weird idea 16 years ago that there should be a sports blog dedicated to the sports teams of […]
Newcastle 2-3 Everton: Final | Another away win for the Toffees!
Live Blog Fulltime Thoughts – Everton have been a force to reckon with away from home, and once again show resiliency and grit in spades to win 3-2 at Newcastle. Twice the hosts equalized, and both times the Blues scored again right away. Have a great weekend Blues! 90+7’ – Ball hoofed into the Everton […]
PRO says Hassani Dotson’s goal should have stood
Audio of VAR process also illustrates some serious problems in how the system worked.
Maple Leafs Goalie Logjam Could Provide Surprise At Trade Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at selling at the trade deadline, that much is inevitable at this point after their dreadful performances in Florida coming out of the Olympic break. And while pending UFAs are definitely on the table, and many of them surely to be moved, another area of the team that GM Brad Treliving could (should?) deal from is in goal. The team has three legit NHL goaltenders. One of them could bring back some nice assets for a team desperately in need of re-stocki...
Taking Stock of the Canes’ Possible Playoff Opponents
The Carolina Hurricanes have defeated their first playoff opponent in each of their seven seasons in which Rod Brind’Amour has been behind the bench. The quality of those teams has been a mixed bag. In 2019, they slayed a behemoth in the reigning Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. In 2022, they knocked off a 107-point […]
OPEN THREAD:UCLA coming to the Barn
Can we send Mick Croning home unhappy?
Dodgers at Rangers split-squad travel roster
The Dodgers play two games at the same time on Saturday afternoon. Here is their roster for the road game of that split-squad schedule, against the Texas Rangers in Surprise. Lineup Alex Call LFKyle Tucker DHSantiago Espinal 3BDalton Rushing CAndy Pages CFAlex Freeland SSNick Senzel 2BRyan Ward 1BZach Ehrhard RF Jackson Ferris gets his second […]
Panthers Rumors: Bobrovsky Linked to Montreal Canadiens
We first heard the rumor last week. The Florida Panthers, if they ultimately deem themselves out of the race before the trade deadline, could decide to trade their legendary goaltender , and pending unrestricted free agent, Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers lost to the Buffalo Sabres Friday night, dropping them back to eight points in arrears of a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Their two-time Stanley Cup run is teetering on the brink... at best. Bob's future is in doubt, as ...
Oilers Game Notes: Connor McDavid faces Olympic linemate Macklin Celebrini
For the first time since forming a dominant line together at the Winter Olympics, Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini will face each other as opponents. With the 2024 first-overall pick riding shotgun, McDavid led the Olympic tournament with 13 points in six games, earning MVP honours despite Canada falling to the United States in the…
Preview: Leafs vs Sens
Narratives ho!
Saturday morning Rangers stuff
Good morning, LSB. Shawn McFarland has three observations from another Rangers spring training game, one in which MacKenzie Gore left the beats impressed. Kennedi Landry writes about the impact that pitching behind deGrom and Eovaldi is having on the lefty. Tim Cowlishaw even goes so far as to call him Clayton Kershaw 2.0 while raving […]
New York Jets Flight Connections 02/28/26
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this last day of February: Antwan Staley – Jets likely to prioritize edge rusher, hold prime draft position at No. 2 overall Ryan Dunleavy – Ty Simpson makes ‘best’ promise as intriguing draft prospect emerges as Jets QB possibility Mark Cannizzaro […]
Lightning wrap up February with important division game: Sabres at Lightning preview
Game Fifty-Eight: Buffalo Sabres (34-19-6) at Tampa Bay Lightning (38-15-4) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena, First event hosted there – Royal Hanneford Circus TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, MSG-B ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -238 Know the Opponents: Die By the Blade Unlike their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are the beneficiaries of the compressed schedule tonight as they take on a...
Red Wings at Hurricanes: How to Watch, Odds and Game Thread
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to extend their point streak to 12 games on Saturday night as they welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the Lenovo Center. Two of the top five teams in the Eastern Conference by points percentage square off, as both clubs come in having won their first game back from the […]
Public Skate: Bruins vs. Flyers
With a 3 PM start, you’re getting the rare “Preview/Public Skate” combo! Hold onto this post, it may be worth money someday. Prior to today’s game, here are the basics: I say “3ish” for the start time, as these ABC national games always seem to kind of just start whenever they want. 3:01, 3:12, 3:99…you […]
Will Laces, Rose, Breeze or Vinyl join Phantom and Mist in Brooklyn for the Unrivaled semifinals?
The 2026 Unrivaled Playoffs tip off on Saturday night with a pair of quarterfinal games. First, No. 6-seed Vinyl takes on No. 3-seed Laces at 8:30 p.m. ET, then No. 4-seed Breeze will challenge defending champions and No. 5-seed Rose at 9:45 p.m. ET. Both games will be broadcast on truTV. Which clubs will join […]
Preview: Second City Showdown
With two of five games in a seven day stretch now behind them, it’s safe to assume that the Colorado Avalanche were looking forward to the weekend. This afternoon, the visiting Chicago Blackhawks will make their only regular season appearance in Denver, as the Avs face their third consecutive Central Division opponent in four days. […]
Victory-Saving Stop
I admit that I don't spot a lot about Canada West men's hockey on HBIC. My focus when I first started this blog was to get more exposure on the women's game, but the men's game likely deserves the same effort when it comes to coverage. Frankly, someone could likely make a solid living if they were paid to cover Canada West hockey, but I'm not about to dive head-first into that venture being that I already devote one full day to Canada West. Tonight, however, I need to talk about the men's hock...
Game Preview: Hurricanes put 11-game point streak on the line against Red Wings
The Carolina Hurricanes face a second consecutive stiff test from an Atlantic Division foe on Saturday night, as the Detroit Red Wings make their way into the Lenovo Center for a 7:00 pm puck drop. After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in thrilling fashion in their first game back from the Olympic break on Thursday, […]
Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Oliver Ekman-Larsson
One defenceman that the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to is Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson is one of the last remaining players in the National Hockey League who was a part of the Phoenix Coyotes (before the name change). He’s a well-travelled defenceman, as he was drafted sixth overall in the 2009 draft and has played…
New York Rangers February Prospect Pipeline Scouting Report
Liam Greentree is making his presence felt since arriving in the Panarin trade, while the Rangers’ broader prospect pool continues to offer plenty of intrigue—and questions.
Bantering Points: 2/28/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Summarizing the Panthers’ press conferences at the combine
The combine has been underway for a few days now, and the workouts have taken everyone’s attention. But prior to all that, the combine served as a gathering place for NFL decision makers and the media to interact with one another and get some nice juicy headlines for the offseason. Dave Canales, Dan Morgan, Brad […]
Panthers fall short in 3-2 loss to Sabres
The Florida Panthers came up short in a tough 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena, missing out on needed points in the process. A hooking penalty on A.J. Greer set the stage for the first Buffalo goal with 2:12 left in the first. Alex Tuch was given enough space to take a slick little backhand dish from Ryan McLeod and fire it above Daniil Tarasov’s right shoulder from the slot. The second assist went to defenseman Bo Byram. Florida would need just six seconds to tak...
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