When looking at the roles of defensemen, players typically fall into the offensive, two-way, or defensive defenseman skillset. After that, they usually stay within that role for their careers. Sometimes you’ll see players’ roles change or develop into a hybrid of two different styles. The Carolina Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere has been mainly viewed as a…
The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres in July 2024. He has one more season left on his entry-level contract (ELC), and he’s eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, becoming a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2027. He’s having a breakout season, so it will be intriguing to…
It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are led by their top guys, which is the case for most teams. When the Oilers are winning, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are difference makers. But with Draisaitl injured, other players are forced to step up and take on a bigger role. With that comes an opportunity…
The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into SAP Center on Thursday night and ran into a team that knows exactly who they are. The San Jose Sharks are young, fast, and playing with confidence. The Maple Leafs are not. The result was a 4–1 loss that never really felt in doubt. Zack Ostapchuk got things started…
Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit the part during an electric afternoon at PNC Park. He laced…
Last night’s scoreboard read 5–2 for the Minnesota Wild, but the game was more than numbers: it was a snapshot of where the Vancouver Canucks are as a team, how the young players are developing, and the lessons they’re learning as they faced a playoff-ready opponent. Two Teams, Two Directions: What the Canucks Saw in…
Hours after their side’s Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal, bleary-eyed Manchester City fans piled onto the Avanti West Coast train back from London Euston to Manchester – and there was one name on their lips. But it wasn’t homegrown match-winner Nico O’Reilly. “How good is [Abdukodir] Khusanov?!” piped up one. “He is an absolute…
Ryan Roobreck 2025-26 Team: Niagara IceDogs (OHL)Date of Birth: Sept. 25, 2007Place of Birth: London, OntarioHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 216 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Ryan Roobreck’s time in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has been an interesting one. He’s a player who undoubtedly has an immense amount of skill in his…
Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons. Trent Grisham reached leading off with the first of 11 walks by Marlins pitchers and Judge drove a slider into the…
The Italian national team has been plunged further into a leadership crisis following the confirmed resignation of head coach Gennaro Gattuso. His departure completes a total collapse of the Azzurri hierarchy, following the exits of delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina after a devastating playoff defeat to Bosnia and…
