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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #73 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

It’s a four-point game in the tank wars as the Maple Leafs host the 31st-place Rangers at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Sportsnet). Game Day Quotes Craig Berube on the approach to this meeting between two non-playoff teams:  Again, we are trying to approach every game with the competitiveness we need. I love the young […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers – Game #73 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ mentors’ trip: “One of them wanted a couple of hockey cards signed by me… I was shocked”

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against NYR, head coach Craig Berube discussed the feel-good win in Boston, the motivation level against the bottom-feeding Rangers, and the vibe shift brought about by the mentors’ trip. What were the vibes like around the team after a big win in Boston? Berube: Good. I know we are not in […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs’ mentors’ trip: “One of them wanted a couple of hockey cards signed by me… I was shocked” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Flyers' Projected Extension Numbers For Zegras & Drysdale Revealed

Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, aside from being teammates with the Philadelphia Flyers , have a lot in common. They are each in their sixth NHL seasons, have each had big breakout years for Philly, and they are both restricted free agents as of July 1.  And of course, one more thing they'll have in common: The Flyers will have to pony up on new extensions for each of them this summer.  Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff has revealed what the Flyers feel each player is worth on thos...

Lightning announce Victor Hedman on temporary leave for personal reasons

After being scratched from the last few games, it appears the Tampa Bay Lightning’s captain will be away from the team for an undisclosed amount of time. On Wednesday the team announced that Hedman will be “on a temporary leave for personal reasons”. It’s been an up and down season for the future hall-of-famer who has been limited to just 33 games this season due to injuries. However, he was able to represent his home country in the Olympics, a thrill that ranks as one of his top experien...

Well-Connected ex-NYR Says Connor McDavid Will Ditch Oilers for Rangers

You can tell from his recent comments. Connor McDavid is getting antsy. And Edmonton Oilers fans are getting anxious. With only a two-year extension signed, which begins next season, McDavid could force his way out of Edmonton if things aren't going to his satisfaction, as soon as the summer of 2027.  At that point, he'd have one year left on his contract in Edmonton, and either he or the Oilers could initiate the "get something in return before he becomes a UFA" discussions.  Given ...

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Sabres

Welcome to another night of Bruins hockey, folks! While you can console yourself with the fact that losing to the Leafs helped worsen the Leafs’ draft lottery odds, there’s no getting around the fact that Tuesday night’s game was an ugly one for the Bruins. Things won’t get any easier tonight, with the B’s facing […]

2026 MLB Predictions from the Lookout Landing staff—and you

AL West: Mariners (17 votes) Crowd: Mariners (95.6%) AL Central: Tigers (9) Royals (6), Guardians (2)Crowd: Tigers (71.2%) AL East: Blue Jays (9) Red Sox (4), Yankees (4)Crowd: Blue Jays (50.8%) AL WC: Red Sox (12), Royals (8), Yankees (7) Tigers (6), Astros (3), Rays (2), A’s (1), Orioles (1), Rangers (1)Crowd: Yankees (69.9%), Red […]

Sharks Playoff/Lottery Hopes March 25, 2026

The San Jose Sharks are swimming in some uncharted waters. Not only is the team still a playoff contender, though its chances are dwindling dramatically, but the Sharks are also very much a lottery contender, putting the team in a very interesting position heading into the final few weeks of the season. As Sharks fans, that means there are two races to watch this time around. The race for the playoffs and the race to see who will have the best odds of picking first overall in the 2026 NHL Entr...

Victor Hedman Taking Leave of Absence From Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning 's push to try to get back to first place in the Atlantic Division has taken a major hit, as they've announced that defenseman Victor Hedman is taking a "temporary leave of absence from the team for personal reasons."  The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that defenseman Victor Hedman will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. No further details will be shared, and the team asks that his privacy be respected at this time. — T...

Rick Tocchet provides injury update for Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin

While the team hasn’t made an official announcement, Philadelphia Flyers winger Nikita Grebenkin is out with an injury and will likely not be in the lineup Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. “Yeah he’s been dealing with things the last couple of games,” head coach Rick Tocchet said after Wednesday’s practice . “He went to see a doctor today to get some more tests done on him.” When asked the nature of the injury, Tocchet revealed it was upper body and that it was more than like...

GSAA makes a case the Penguins need a change in net

Allowing too many goals has been a major problem for the Penguins. As recently as March 3rd, the team was sitting sixth in the NHL with 2.78 goals against per game. In the last 11 games since then, that’s gone out the window – the Pens sit 31st over the last three weeks with an […]

Leadership Is Driving the Minnesota Wild’s Recent Success

Leadership runs through every layer of the Minnesota Wild. From the front office to the locker room, it’s a major driver of the team’s consistency and competitiveness on the ice. Under President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin, the organization has intentionally built a culture...

Winnipeg Jets Sign Lucas Wahlin

**photo above via the site of the University of St. Thomas – TommieSports.com and taken by Nick Wosika** The True North organization dipped into the undrafted free agent pool resulting from the conclusion of the NCAA hockey season ( at least for the non-playoff teams ). This time GM Kevin Cheveldayoff inked a 24 yr forward from the University of St. Thomas named Lucas Wahlin . The Minnesota-born winger signed a one year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, starting in the 2026-27 NHL sea...

Oilers loan forward James Hamblin back to the Bakersfield Condors

The Edmonton Oilers loaned forward James Hamblin back to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday morning. Hamblin was recalled from the Condors on an emergency basis on Tuesday ahead of the Oilers’ contest against the Utah Mammoth. The 26-year-old travelled to Utah, but did not play, as the Oilers defeated the Mammoth 5-2. The decision…

2025 Season in Review: Jacob Latz

With the 2025 Texas Rangers season having come to an end, we shall be, over the course of the offseason, taking a look at every player who appeared in a major league game for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Today we are looking at pitcher Jacob Latz. The 2017 draft didn’t work out too well for […]

When the Oilers decide to commit, they are a Cup contender

You would go crazy trying to figure out why the Edmonton Oilers’ range of play has been so volatile this season. Some games they look like a team destined for the draft lottery, and others, like last night, remind you why overlooking them to make another deep playoff run is foolish. The Oilers controlled the…

Former Pirate Andrew McCutchen secures roster spot with Texas Rangers

Former Pittsburgh Pirate and National League MVP, Andrew McCutchen, will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers. This will be McCutchen’s 18th MLB season. After going most of the offseason with little to no communication from Pittsburgh’s front office McCutchen signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on March 6. The […]

‘Very polished player’: Flyers prospect Jack Berglund playing beyond his years in SHL

He still has some time before he’s a full-time member of the Philadelphia Flyers, but for the time being, 2024 second-round draft pick Jack Berglund’s development is heading in the right direction according to his current head coach in the SHL. Cam Abbott, who became Farjestads BK’s head coach in January after the team fired the previous coach, briefly discussed the center’s progress in the relatively short time he’s been coaching the 19-year-old native of Karlstad, Sweden. In an intervie...