Carolina Hurricanes Rightfully Extend Captain & Conn Smythe Winner Jordan Staal – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes late Tuesday night (Sept. 15) announced the signing of Conn Smythe winner and Stanley Cup Champion Jordan Staal to a One-Year extension. The deal came in right before the midnight deadline of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). What does it mean for both sides as Staal will remain in Raleigh through…

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QB Notebook: Lamar Jackson Primed For An MVP Season; What To Make Of Justin Herbert

Welcome to the Quarterback Notebook, where I’ll be covering the past week in NFL quarterbacking — from the most interesting passers, plays and storylines that caught my eye while watching film this week.  In this season-opening edition, we’ll be looking at how the Ravens’ new offense maximizes Lamar Jackson, breaking down Justin Herbert’s disappointing debut,…

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NHL Rumors: Hughes Talks, Ovechkin Controversy, and Big Deals as CBA Deadline Hits – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild continue contract discussions with Quinn Hughes, while the Washington Capitals have responded to questions about Alexander Ovechkin’s appearance in a Russian political campaign video. The New Jersey Devils have already locked up newly acquired forward Luke Evangelista, while the Carolina Hurricanes have extended captain Jordan Staal. Meanwhile,…

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