The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games as most predicted, they swept the Ottawa Senators after their 4-2 win on Saturday night. That said, who stood out for the Hurricanes after their…
Those in the football world will wait at least two seasons before determining whether a drafted player is truly NFL-caliber. So grading draft classes in the days following the league’s annual player acquisition event often misses the mark. We have not yet seen the players put on the pads for their respective teams or gained…
It’s one of those in-between moments for the Toronto Maple Leafs—not quite action, not quite silence, but definitely a lot of speculation. There’s no shortage of storylines right now, from wild offseason possibilities to real concerns about the roster as it stands. Add in some playoff action from the farm, and there’s plenty to keep…
Grading a draft immediately after it concludes is akin to giving your compliments to the chef before the meal has been served. Sure, the food might sound good (or bad) based on the ingredients listed on the menu, but the true evaluation won’t come until after the product has been tested. It will take at…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on delivering the 2026 World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo as the ultimate tribute to the iconic forward’s career. The midfielder believes winning the global showpiece would be the perfect way to reward his long-time teammate for his unparalleled contribution to the sport. A legendary farewell for…
It’s no secret the 2025-26 campaign wasn’t what the Chicago Blackhawks had in mind. This season was supposed to be where they took another step towards contention. While it can be argued there was some essential growth and development among the young players, this didn’t translate into more success in the standings. For the third…
Not only was Ohio State safety Caleb Downs widely viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Dallas Cowboys clearly agreed. After unexpectedly sliding to No. 11 overall, Downs has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the draft. Downs has had a wide range of comparisons, but…
The Philadelphia Flyers have a 3-1 series lead in their first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins—a comfortable spot for the Orange and Black. But after dropping Game 4 by a 4-2 decision, sophomore winger Matvei Michkov has come under fire. With head coach Rick Tocchet taking the 21-year-old out of the main lineup at practice,…
When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.” It’s for…
Today, it’s known as Canada’s game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if researchers have been able to provide evidence to the contrary? Some might argue that the findings are controversial, a stretch…
