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***3PM update: Rod Brind’Amour confirms that Brandon Bussi will start and Jordan Staal will miss his third game with Illness*** What better way to celebrate the day after (American) Thanksgiving and the official start of the holiday season than some early evening hockey? The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Winnipeg Jets in Raleigh at […]
From Canes Country | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up defender Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension (2026-27 to 2030-31) with defenseman Mike Matheson News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/j4zZ1bGjFU — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2025 The contract will be for an average cap hit of $6 million per year. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent...
From Eyes On The Prize | 8 days ago | 1 read
How long will GM Stan Bowman wait to address his goaltending? That is the multi-million dollar question in Edmonton right now. The Oilers are struggling, and goaltending is once again at the centre of the conversation. Unlike in years past, however, some legitimate rumours are swirling around the team. It feels like patience has finally…
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Mike and Dan welcome back YouTube hockey documentarian Pinholes Graham to discuss his great film on the 2006-07 Islanders season, The Last Days of Bedlam. The 2006-07 Islanders defy belief. From shocking front office upheaval to a roster of mostly mercenaries to two surprise trades to a heroic performance by a relative nobody, that squad […]
From Lighthouse Hockey | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Offense The Ravens’ offensive struggles hit a new low in Week 13 as they scored just 14 points and turned the ball over five times with four lost fumbles. The biggest notable development was the long-awaited debut of rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr., who played 16 snaps and rotated some series with Andrew Vorhees […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Jets recently acquired wide receiver John Metchie III via trade and he has already played in three games for the team. Today we break Metchie down in detail. The 25-year old Metchie is listed at 5’11” and 187 pounds and was a second round pick out of Alabama in 2022. After missing the entire […]
From Gang Green Nation | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, LSB. Not much out there on this, the day after Thanksgiving. The Athletic offers up one Black Friday free agent deal for every time. Fangraphs has a lovely piece up entitled “Stick Wyatt Langford in Center, You Cowards.” And in case you missed it read this profile on Jared Sandler and his wife […]
From Lone Star Ball | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When you start analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ surprisingly strong start to the 2025-26 season, the team’s defense or defensive play is probably not high on the list of reasons for their early success. On paper, it looks like the weak link of the roster, especially when you look at the list of names on the […]
From PensBurgh | 8 days ago | 0 reads
There may have been a little glimmer of hope that at least one injured defenseman (most likely Max Crozier) was feeling a little better as the Tampa Bay Lightning re-assigned Max Groshev to Syracuse on Thursday. However, it seems that is not the case as the team announced that, while Groshev was heading north, Simon Lundmark was heading west. The 25-year-old joined the organization as a free agent this summer on a two-year, two-way contract after spending time with the Winnipeg Jets. He’s...
From Raw Charge | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Montreal Canadiens have made their call on Mike Matheson’s future. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , the Canadiens and Mike Matheson have agreed to a five-year, $30M contract extension ($6M AAV). Hearing the #GoHabsGo and Mike Matheson have a 5-year contract extension in place. An announcement is expected as early as today. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) November 28, 2025 Why the Canadiens are committing to a Mike Matheson extension This sort of ...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 0 reads
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! The Panthers let us down on prime time, a tradition almost as old as Thanksgiving. You asked questions, and I got answers for you. We’ll dive right in, and join us during next week’s Ask Brian column to have […]
From Cat Scratch Reader | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Vancouver Canucks are in sell mode— specifically on their pending unrestricted free agents —as we learned earlier this week. One of those is Kiefer Sherwood, whose name we've heard on the rumor mill all season. Wrapping up a two-year, $3 million deal ($1.5M AAV), Sherwood is off to the best start of his career, with a team-leading 12 goals through 24 games. That's a 40-goal pace for the hard-hitting forward, who set his previous best last season with 19 goals. But given that ma...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 1 read
Game Twenty-Four: Tampa Bay Lightning (14-7-2) at Detroit Red Wings (13-10-1) Time: 12:00 PM EST Location: Little Caesers’ Arena, Motor City TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, FDSNDET, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -125 Know the Opponents: Winging it in Motown If you need an example of how tight things are in the Eastern Conference, prior to Wednesday’s games, the Detroit Red Wings were in second place in the Atlantic Division, and just one point behind t...
From Raw Charge | 8 days ago | 1 read
Being an Edmonton Oilers fan is anything but dull. It’s full of ups and downs, wins and losses, and sprinkled with a sense of humour from the hockey gods, who seem to enjoy tossing in an Oilers autograph signing at West Edmonton Mall after a big loss, to make things more fun and interesting. That…
From In the Pressbox | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Sens need to get out of the league's mushy middle and start mortgaging the future
From Silver Seven | 8 days ago | 0 reads
New York and Boston have basically carried the Thanksgiving Showdown for more than a decade, but the league still refuses to market it like the gem it could be. Here’s why the NHL keeps fumbling an easy win.
From Blueshirt Banter | 8 days ago | 1 read
It’s the first matchup of the year between Central division rivals Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Both teams have enjoyed strong play lately with extended win streaks as they currently hold playoff positions. Can we expect a spirited game between these two teams during this busy holiday weekend of post-turkey shopping? Colorado Avalanche Not only […]
From Mile High Hockey | 8 days ago | 1 read
At long last, it's time for TIG's PWHL Power Rankings: The Threequel!
From The Ice Garden | 8 days ago | 1 read
‘Tis the season for Thanksgiving and football. The Los Angeles Rams (9-2) travel to Charlotte, NC for a Week 13 matchup against the Carolina Panthers (6-6). Last week, the LA Rams dismantled the TB Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in just the first half alone. Matthew Stafford and the offense scored 24 points while Aubrey […]
From Turf Show Times | 8 days ago | 1 read
Will Jason Robertson score for the Dallas Stars versus the Utah Mammoth on Friday? Stats and trends are available below, to help you make the best bet before the game starts at 8:00 PM ET. Jason Robertson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Mammoth Anytime Goal Odds: +110 (Bet $10 to win $11.00 if he scores a goal) Robertson Goals Betting Stats Robertson has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Robertson has registered a poin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Will Ryan O’Reilly score for the Nashville Predators versus the Chicago Blackhawks, on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are provided below. Ryan O’Reilly Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) O’Reilly Goals Betting Stats In every game O’Reilly has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop total. Through 23 games, O’Reilly has 16 points, includin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 1 read
When the Utah Mammoth play the Dallas Stars on Friday, is Dylan Guenther likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided here, so take advantage before the game starts at 8:00 PM ET. Dylan Guenther Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Stars Anytime Goal Odds: +225 (Bet $10 to win $22.50 if he scores a goal) Guenther Goals Betting Stats Guenther has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Guenther ha...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
At 8:00 PM ET on Friday, the Dallas Stars will meet the Utah Mammoth — is Wyatt Johnston going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available below, to assist you in making the best bet. Wyatt Johnston Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Mammoth Anytime Goal Odds: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal) Johnston Goals Betting Stats Johnston has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 24 games, Johnston has 25 points, including s...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When the Chicago Blackhawks face the Nashville Predators on Friday (at 8:00 PM ET), is Connor Bedard going to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the best bet below. Connor Bedard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +150 (Bet $10 to win $15.00 if he scores a goal) Bedard Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Bedard has gone over his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Bedard has put up a point in 16 games this se...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads