The United States women’s hockey team shut out Team Sweden, 5-0, on Monday and advanced to the gold medal game on Thursday. Team USA is on a Roll Team USA improved to 6-0 in the tournament and was ready for the match against an undefeated Sweden. They handled them swiftly, scoring four goals in the…
For years, fans in Toronto rolled their eyes at the idea of a grand “Shanaplan.” It became a punchline whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled in the first round or stayed quiet at the trade deadline. But given the Olympic break and the team’s predicament, I thought it should be time to sit with the…
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He has made five All-Star teams, won four MVP Awards and two World Series championships and just followed up Major League Baseball’s first ever 50-homer, 50-steal campaign by becoming the first player ever with 50 homers as a hitter and 50 strikeouts as a pitcher. Now, after back-to-back record-setting seasons to start…
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the Olympic break as the hottest team in the league. Riding a seven-game win streak that had brought them within four points of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the timing seemed terrible, but it might give them an extra boost for a final push. The Blue Jackets…
The Olympic group stage always reveals early narratives, contenders separating themselves, underdogs rising, and individuals either thriving or surviving in the spotlight. For the Montreal Canadiens, four players represented their respective nations in vastly different circumstances, Juraj Slafkovsky (Slovakia), Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), and Oliver Kapanen (Finland). After three games, their tournaments couldn’t…
Cam Neely was born on June 6, 1965, in Vancouver, B.C.. After scoring 56 goals and 120 points in 72 games with the Portland Winter Hawks in the Western Hockey League, his hometown Vancouver Canucks selected him with the ninth overall pick at the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Immediately following the draft, Neely debuted with…
The Miami Dolphins have made it clear they’re turning the page and entering a new era. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been released by the Dolphins, ESPN reported Monday. The news came shortly after it was reported that the team plans to cut edge rusher Bradley Chubb. Miami is also reportedly cutting guard James Daniels…
This week’s biggest storylines revolve around the team’s shift toward “seller” status at the trade deadline and the dramatic fortunes of Jets players representing their countries in Italy. Kyle Connor Scratched for Team USA The most significant immediate news involves Jets star forward Kyle Connor. Despite being a primary offensive weapon for Winnipeg, he was…
The Olympics make for the biggest international tournament, and throughout the years, there have been some magical moments. Women’s Olympic hockey has been growing rapidly since its Olympic debut in 1998. In the seven tournaments they have participated in, Canada and the USA have dominated, with Team Canada winning five gold medals and Team USA…
The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to be aggressive at the upcoming trade deadline in hopes of making a deep push into the postseason, and while their team has enough depth, they are expected to be buyers this time around. However, one of their current players, who is on a long-term contract, could be an…
