On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New York Islanders won 6-1 over Washington. In honor of that first of many accomplishments, we have pulled this nugget from the THW Archives, written by…
We are officially in the dog days of August, and NHL news is few and far between. The season is just under two months away, and we are gaining clarity on what the Edmonton Oilers’ roster will look like. They made some great moves, including trading Darnell Nurse’s entire $9.25 million contract and adding a…
A two-time reigning Cy Young Award-winning pitcher has just been traded – and he’s going to the two-time defending champions. The Detroit Tigers have sent left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. In exchange, Detroit will get three prospects – outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith….
The Chicago White Sox are buying in their World Series contention window ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. The White Sox, with an AL Central-leading record of 58-52, are acquiring starting right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith, according…
The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is already two-thirds of the way to a feat that may never have been accomplished before. If he completes it, there will be a parade. What stands between him and one of hockey’s rarest accomplishments? Easton Cowan Shows the Relentless Drive of a Winner When people talk about Easton Cowan,…
Carlos Correa’s recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected and on Saturday the Houston Astros’ star infielder didn’t rule out a return this season. Correa was expected to miss the entire season after undergoing on his left ankle on May 11. But he is already doing everything except…
We’re grading the deals ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. How do these moves impact the pennant chase and which ones are going to move the needle for the postseason contenders? Will there be potential deals for players like Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta? Will teams like the two-time World Series…
The New York Rangers entered the 2025-26 season with hopes of making the playoffs, but they finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Though there were some positives and some of their young players showed promise, it was a frustrating first season with New York for head coach Mike Sullivan. Performance in 2025-26…
John Chayka has barely been on the job in Toronto for four months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs already look like a different roster. The question now isn’t whether he’s been busy — it’s whether the biggest move is still coming, or whether Toronto has already made its real splash for the summer. In my…
Aaron Donald’s potential return to the Los Angeles Rams will not be decided while they are in training camp, but coach Sean McVay said the defensive lineman’s status is “going in the right direction.” “If there’s an arrow, it’s trending upwards,” McVay said Friday following the Rams’ first practice in full pads. The Rams are…
