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The 2026 GGN Community Mock Draft Discussion Thread

Welcome to the 2026 GGN Community Mock Draft Discussion Thread. This thread is for posting any and all discussions regarding the 2026 GGN Community Mock Draft. This thread is not for posting your draft picks when your turn comes up. Draft picks are posted in a separate article, the 2026 GGN Community Mock Draft Selection […]

Recap: Bruins roll over Jets to keep pace in the East

With a big divisional game against Detroit looming on Saturday night, you could be forgiven for worrying that the Bruins might overlook a home game against a fading Winnipeg Jets team. However, the B’s showed up and then some, jumping out to a 4-0 second period lead before eventually gliding to a 6-1 win at […]

Taking another look at Ben Kindel’s breakout rookie season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have certainly changed the expectations for themselves this season. When the 2025-26 season began, most people were anticipating a bad team, going through a long season that was going to put them closer to the top of the NHL Draft Lottery than the top of the NHL standings. But as we enter […]

Friday morning Rangers things

Good morning, LSB. Kennedi Landry writes that Andrew McCutchen has shown he’s still got it and is on his way to making the team. Jeff Wilson says the battle for the Rangers 5th rotation spot pits stuff vs. the little things. Shawn McFarland has observations in which Jake Latz made his final start of spring […]

Buffalo might be the greatest bandwagon team ever. Sabres fans, do you want this?

Today’s column is based on a question that I’m genuinely curious about, and we’ll get to that in a minute. But let’s start with a few statements of fact, none of which should be in dispute. Fact: The Sabres haven’t made the playoffs in 15 years. Fact: That’s tied with the New York Jets for the longest streak in North American pro sports. Fact: More impressively, it’s the longest drought in the 100+ year history of the NHL. Fact: The drought is ending this year. >> Read the full post at The ...

NHL Rumors: Flyers Are Not Done With Owen Tippett Trade Talks

The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t pull the trigger at the deadline, but they were still making calls.  Owen Tippett’s name never really left the rumor mill, and it's expected to pick up again.  According to David Pagnotta , the Flyers could revisit trade talks this offseason, with multiple teams already lining up for another run at the 27-year-old winger. Owen Tippett Flyers trade buzz expected to return Tippett drew serious interest leading up to the deadline, and while nothing ult...

Friday Morning Bag Skate 3-20-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Wild 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up ( SCH ) Blackhawks’ current usage of Nick Lardis isn’t working and doesn’t make sense ( Sun-Times ) Grzelcyk’s work ethic and “stabilizing presence” an example for young Blackhawks to follow ( Tribune ) A look at the future? Blackhawks go with youngest defenseman grou...

Bobrovsky, Panthers post 4-0 shutout over Oilers

Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers blanked the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 at Rogers Place to snap a two-game skid. Bobrovsky stopped all 21 shots faced to join Roberto Luongo (38) and Tomas Voukon (23) as the only goalers in franchise history to record 20 shutouts. The Panthers delivered a near-perfect first period of road hockey, outchancing the Oilers 14-4, and put two goals on the board to establish firm control. Cole Reinhardt notched his first as a Cat when Mike Benning sen...

New York Jets Flight Connections 03/20/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in March: Jack Bell – CB Nahshon Wright: ‘It Made Sense to Be Here’ Eric Allen – Jets Re-Sign RB Kene Nwangwu Jack Bell – Jets’ Acquisitions Earn ‘A’ Grade From CBSsports.com JetsFix – DraftFix: Pro Day Recap […]

Devils in the Details – 3/20/26: Building Momentum Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links “The Hockey Hall of Fame said it will not give Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal for Team USA in the Milan Cortina Olympics. ‘Unfortunately, in the easiest words, it was never Jack’s puck to own,’ Philip Pritchard, vice president of the resource center and […]

Friday Morning Fly By: No more bonus hockey

*The West Coast trip continues, and the Flyers delivered perhaps their most Flyers After Dark performance possible on the way to the shootout win over the Kings last night (or, you know, earlier today). RECAP: [ BSH ] *The Flyers were without Sean Couturier for that one, as he’s out with an upper-body injury. No update yet as far as his timeline is concerned, but that’s something to keep an eye on. [ BSH ] *The Flyers have gotten themselves on a nice little run here, and these are so...

Pens Points: The Letang conundrum

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Kris Letang’s declining performance has become a hot-button topic for Pittsburgh Penguins fans, and for good reason. Despite the workout/exercise regimen and career accomplishments, he is not the player he was five or 10 years ago. Poor decision-making and defensive struggles have made him a liability […]

Merrimack Magic Continues

At a time of year when goaltending is crucial to success, the unexpected goaltender posted the shutout win.It was Merrimack’s Max Lundgren who backstopped the Warriors to a 2-0 win over Massachusetts, defeating one of the nation’s best goaltenders in Michael Hrabal.“How about that?” Merrimack coach Scott Borek said. “We didn't come to the Garden to just play. We wanted to win this thing ...

Friday Habs Headlines: Bryce Pickford “came in as a different player”

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Bryce Pickford is delivering a ‘pretty crazy’ season. [ Sportsnet ] Brendan Gallagher’s journey to 900 NHL games. [ Journal de Montreal ] The Canadiens just need average goaltending to have success. [ The Hockey Writers ] Dillan Bentley signed a two-year, one-way AHL contract with the Laval Rocket after completing his season at UMass Lowell. [ Montreal Gazette ] Around the league and elsewhere Player safety was a hot topic a...

Trio of home runs leads Brewers to 11-4 win over Rangers

Box Score As Opening Day approaches, the Brewers are making their final tune-ups before the start of the season. With Brandon Woodruff’s status still uncertain, he made a crucial start this evening. It ended up being the offense that dominated the game, as the Brewers defeated the Rangers 11-4. The Brewers got on the board […]

Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins?

Editor’s note: this Mick Cronin article originally ran on Feb. 20, but is now updated with the reporting conducted after UCLA’s Big Ten Tournament elimination.  From the outside looking in, if UCLA and their head Men’s Basketball Coach, Mick Cronin, parted ways, perhaps most of those involved would be happier. We know that Cronin seemingly […] The post Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins? appeared first on The Sports Bank .