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Wild In Must-Win Game Against Blackhawks

That's Wild The Minnesota Wild are in a slump and it's not just the fact that they have lost three straight games, but it's who they have lost those games against. After their dominant 5-0 win over the Mammoth, it has now been three straight losses against non-playoff teams -- and fairly bad...

Doug Armstrong Steps Down From Team Canada

 Doug Armstrong has had a busy couple of months. Trying his best to rebuild the St. Louis Blues with an attempt to sell of a number of high-profile pieces, and overseeing Team Canada at the Olympic Games. He has now decided to step down as GM of the latter.  Per @PierreVLeBrun , Doug Armstrong has stepped down as Canada's Olympic Men's Hockey GM. pic.twitter.com/7hQMu1dUZC — TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 17, 2026 Armstrong has held the Team Canada role since  the 2016 World Cup of Hoc...

Quack Fix 2026-3-17

Oregon’s Dante Moore opens up about struggles with mental health in letter to governor Baseball Polls Released Have Ducks Moving Up Ducks’ win total set by FanDuel for 2026 season 2027 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou sets visit to Oregon Highlight of the Day: Football in 45 vs Minnesota

3 Defensemen Named Offseason Targets for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs ’ offseason is already starting to take shape, and the latest chatter from Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, on the Real Kyper and Bourne podcast, has the team overhauling their blue line. After ranking 24th in defenseman scoring this season, Toronto is once again staring at the same issue that’s lingered for years: a lack of elite puck movement and offensive creation from the back end. Maple Leafs eye Adam Fox as blockbuster solution If there’s one name t...

Ask Brian: The Panthers are filling out their roster

Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! After an exciting start to free agency last week, the Panthers have followed that up by filling out the rest of their roster. They signed left tackle Rasheed Walker over the weekend, they re-signed punter Sam Martin on Monday, and have been […]

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 3-17-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks sign Sacha Boisvert to entry-level contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Athletic II ) How Artyom Levshunov has improved his defensive play along with the Blackhawks ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one part of NHL’s push to grow hockey there ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Tyler Bertuzzi brings di...

NHL Rumors: Oilers Eyeing 50-Point Michigan Star

The Edmonton Oilers may be preparing to add another intriguing college free agent to their system, with reports linking the team to University of Michigan captain T.J. Hughes .  According to insider Jeff Marek, Edmonton recently scouted the Wolverines in person and has come away with a strong interest in the forward, who has become one of the most talked-about NCAA free agents this spring. Oilers Eye Michigan Captain TJ Hughes Hughes, a 24-year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario, is enjo...

New York Jets Flight Connections 03/17/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets managed to offload failed quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday in exchange for a 2027 sixth round pick and $3 million in cap relief. The original Fields signing of last year was an unmitigated disaster. This trade was about as much as Jets […]

Malkin says he and Dubas will talk this summer about contract situation

Evgeni Malkin returned from his five-game suspension Monday night with a stellar game against the Colorado Avalanche and after the game, the veteran Penguins center said he and Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas are expected to talk this summer about his contract situation. Earlier this month, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said […]

Lightning Morning News: The World Cup of Hockey is back

It’s the NHL. If something is good, they’re going to keep doing it again and again. First it was outdoor hockey, and now, it’s international hockey competitions. First it was the 4 Nations Face-Off, then it was the Olympics. Now, they’re bringing back the World Cup. Last played in 2016 (RIP Team North America, you were too beautiful to live), it is now scheduled to return in 2028. The league announced that eight teams will compete in three different cities in February of 2028. All of the ...

Erik Karlsson is playing incredible hockey for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for defenseman Erik Karlsson prior to the start of the 2023-24 season, it seemed like a slam-dunk move. They were getting a Hall of Fame defenseman and three-time Norris Trophy winner for a first-round pick and a bunch of bad contracts they did not want. It was also an attempt […]

Canadiens vs. Bruins: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 67: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Start time:  7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Bruins region: NESN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Montreal Canadiens may have played their worst defensive game of the season on Sunday. Not because they allowed the most goals (though they can maybe thank Jacob Fowler and his hot glove hand for that), but because they continually made poor decisions when their puck was in their end. A co...

Tuesday Morning Fly By: Heading West

*A rare two days off for us to enjoy Not The Flyers this week; the boys are back at it ’til tomorrow when they arrive in California. How’s about you use this time to catch up on the Phantoms, who had a good weekend overall. [ BSH ] *You may not have realized this, but the Flyers’ power play stinks. That was sarcasm, in case that wasn’t clear. Anyhoo, since the coaching staff doesn’t seem to have any solution to this problem, maybe the beats can find the answer. [ Inquirer ] *If you’v...

Pens Points: Mile High Malkamania

Evgeni Malkin returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup for the first time since being suspended five games for slashing earlier this month and he made his presence known early and often in a 7-2 Penguins victory over the NHL leading Colorado Avalanche. Malkin was hardly the only Penguins player to show out in a big […]

Brooklyn’s feisty bench shines a light on Long Island development

Drake Powell is a man of very few, very polite words. Always smiling, an enthusiastic small-talker, though to this point, Powell is not one for detailed conversation with the media. That’s certainly fine, but if you’re craving more than a cliché from the #22 overall pick, you’re going to be disappointed. When asked what Head […]

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Milestones and Concerns

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Cole Caufield is one goal away from becoming Montreal’s first 40-goal scorer in 32 years. [ TVA Sports ] The Habs celebrate three historic events. [ NHL ] Brendan Gallagher handled his first healthy scratch since his rookie season like the team player and professional he is. [ Montreal Gazette | Radio-Canada ] The Habs are having some concerning issues. [ La Presse | TVA Sports | The Athletic ] Life in the AHL is often not easy, but ...

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings

It didn’t take as much effort as their last win over the Los Angeles Clippers, but the San Antonio Spurs’ Monday night victory in Southern California still went down to the wire. The Spurs nearly blew a 24-point lead in the 119-115 victory. Now the team will have a short rest before traveling north for […]

Recap: Colorado no-shows against Pittsburgh in 7-2 loss

In a brutal showing tonight where nothing seemed to go right, the Colorado Avalanche got absolutely stomped by the Pittsburgh Penguins by a final score of 7-2. After a lackluster showing in Winnipeg this wasn’t the homecoming Colorado wanted in their return to Ball Arena. Let’s look at all the action from tonight. First Period […]