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The Carolina Panthers released their first injury report of the week, as is custom on Wednesdays. In a refreshing turn of events, it’s a relatively short list. So while the loss to the Saints was tremendously damaging to the ego and vibes of the Panthers, it didn’t hurt them too badly physically. Trevin Wallace left […]
The Aaron Glenn era in New York has reached peak dysfunction, and it’s not even Thanksgiving. During a press conference on Tuesday, Glenn declined to provide injury updates on Jets players — something he had done to open every press conference this season. Instead, Glenn told reporters to ask fellow reporter, ESPN’s Rich Cimini, for the injury updates. “I’m going to pass on talking about injuries since Rich has all the answers,” Glenn said on Tuesday. “You guys can get all the injuri...
The Vancouver Canucks got worrying news on their oft-injured starter as reports indicate a Thatcher Demko injury will keep him out for roughly two to three weeks. The setback arrived in his first game back after a brief maintenance break, when he exited following the first period against the Winnipeg Jets . Early indications say it is a lower-body issue unrelated to last season’s knee problem or last week’s rest. That is better than worst-case scenarios, but it still puts Vancouver...
The entire fandom of the True North franchise was likely elated when word came out that defenseman Dylan Samberg shed the non-contact jersey in practice, signaling to one & all that Winnipeg’s best defensive player will be back in the line up for the next game. Last year the American was in the top 10 of many defensive categories, so with Sammy slipping into the 2nd pairing along side Neal Pionk …..there has to be hope that some of the Jets’ miscues will be remedied with the big guy patrolling...
The Blackhawks return to the United Center ice for the first time in two weeks coming off a successful road trip. Connor Bedard is one of the hottest skaters in the entire NHL at the moment, and the Blackhawks have been showing steady improvement in a number of areas. Waiting for them will be the New Jersey Devils, who enter Wednesday’s action with the best record in the Eastern Conference. Nothing comes easy in the NHL, and this should be a fun, tough test against a really good Devils sq...
Though he never played a game for the Colorado Avalanche, the story of former organizational prospect Mason Geertsen is worth spotlighting, especially as a drafted prospect still in the NHL at age 30. As a player currently on the Buffalo Sabres roster, Geertsen may finally play in a NHL game on Ball Arena ice in […]
Winning early-season games at home was the way Oregon Women’s Basketball started last season, and it ended up leading to an NCAA Tournament berth. Hopefully, the pattern continues this year. On Tuesday Oregon overpowered Grand Canyon University 84-66 to push their home and overall record to 3-0. Up by 19 at the end of the […]
The iconic voice was back in the broadcast booth.
The Flyers got the best showing of the season from their fourth line on Saturday, all without scoring a single goal. So, what's working for them, and can they be the long-term answer?
“Unfortunately, not ready for tonight.” “Definitely sometime this week.” “Maybe tomorrow, if we’re really lucky.” “Definitely by Saturday.” If you were looking for an answer as to when Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman will return to the lineup, that’s the best Kris Knoblauch has to offer, as his ambiguity around injury news continues. It’s not…
The Blackhawks return home from a largely successful road trip to find one of the league’s early front-runners waiting for them, as the New Jersey Devils will be Chicago’s opponent for a national broadcast from the United Center on Wednesday night. The NHL standings contain a hilarious slog of teams in the middle, with 24 teams occupying spots 5-28 in the league standings that have season totals between 17 and 22 points right now — the Blackhawks among them at 19. New Jersey is just above...
André Burakovsky was not at the Blackhawks’ morning skate on Wednesday. Head coach Jeff Blashill indicated he’s a game-time decision. With that in mind — and both Jason Dickinson (who did skate Wednesday morning but isn’t ready to return yet) and Frank Nazar out of the lineup, the Blackhawks need another forward body to fill a lineup. Blashill said after the morning skate that Landon Slaggert will be recalled and go if Burakovsky cannot. Blashill also said Slaggert’s time in Roc...
The reinforcements have arrived. With the Tampa Bay Lightning ailing a bit, the team recalled a couple of veterans from the Syracuse Crunch. Forwards Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin caught the plane ride down from the bitter cold to the chilly, but much nicer Tampa weather to help bolster a squad that is a little down right now. With Dominic James definitely missing tonight’s action, and Pontus Holmberg probably out as well, the Bolts needed to add some depth to their bottom-six. Ryan M...
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The Philadelphia Flyers return to action on Wednesday night with a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers suffered a 9-1 home loss to the Avalanche on Saturday night and had to come from behind to beat the Blue Jackets on Monday night. To put it simply, the team that has lost in the Stanley Cup Final in the last two years is struggling mightily right now. They’re without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, leaving Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to carry even more of the load than they usuall...
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gave the fans screaming for accountability on Evan Bouchard an early Christmas gift on Monday night. With just over eight minutes left in the first period, Knoblauch had seen enough of his $10.5 million defenceman and parked him on the bench until the second frame. Bouchard took an unnecessary…
As you likely know, the Jets were very active at the trade deadline, dealing star defenders Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. It drew less attention, but Breece Hall, who was perhaps the Jets player most subject to trade rumors heading into the deadline, remains with the team. Hall is set to become a free agent […]
Fleury left in the second period Tuesday and didn’t return.
Game Sixteen: New York Rangers (8-7-2) at Tampa Bay Lightning (8-5-2) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena, Home of the Three-time Stanley Cup Champions TV/Stream/Radio: TNT, HBOMax, 102.5 FM Odds: Lightning -148 Know the Opponents: Blue Line Station Well, tonight should definitely be a good night for program sales. “Get your programs! Can’t tell who is on the ice without your programs!” We miss those days. Anyway, the Tampa Bay Lightning are ...
The second edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings is out! Yet again, several of us couldn’t watch the reveal due to ESPN and YouTube TV’s tone deaf, shortsighted spat. But again, no point in getting into that any further. The rankings stayed the same at the top this week, but we had some movers outside of the top five, like the Miami Hurricanes. Here’s a look at the latest rankings and a few winners and losers from the latest round of rankings. CFP Top 25 Rank Team Con...
Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers will play the Atlanta Falcons and their top-ranked pass defense (162.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 11, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Young’s game versus the Falcons this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Bryce Young Week 11 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital info, along with the projected...
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons will face the Carolina Panthers and their 15th-ranked pass defense (211.8 yards conceded per game) in Week 11, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Penix a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Read on as we dive into his upcoming matchup versus the Panthers. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Michael Penix Jr. Week 11 Game Info Let’s go into a few of the upcoming game’s key info, along with the pro...
Some little bits and pieces around the Penguins as they take in Sweden this week. Erik Karlsson sets the stage on what to expect during the games. Those opponents were out having a good time for themselves. It’s an interesting nugget that Europe will mark the third different continent where Penguins vs. Predators games have […]
For Ohio State fans clamoring for more night games in The Shoe, they’re getting a third night game this season Saturday night when the Buckeyes host UCLA. This is a rare matchup, but it will become more common with conference realignment and the Bruins joining the Big Ten. There are numbers to back up how […]
It’s not the arena we wanted, but it’s the one Ottawa needs right now.