Possible Replacements for Evgeni Malkin if Penguins Move On – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

Evgeni Malkin‘s future with the Pittsburgh Penguins is the biggest storyline surrounding the organization right now, as speculation continues to grow that the Penguins could explore a future without one of the franchise’s greatest players if contract negotiations stall or management decides it is time to transition into a new era. Replacing Malkin is impossible….

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‘Manifestly Disproportionate’: Southampton Executive Reacts To Championship Playoff Expulsion

Southampton heads into its appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final believing its punishment is “manifestly disproportionate” to any previous sanction in English soccer history. The south-coast team admitted to repeatedly spying on opponents this season — including Middlesbrough ahead of the playoff semifinals — and was removed from this Saturday’s match against Hull…

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NHL Rumors: Knoblauch’s Plans, Vegas Talks, Wild Open to Trades – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vegas Golden Knights commented on the NHL’s ruling against them for missing a media assignment. They also offered up an explanation for refusing to allow teams to interview Bruce Cassidy. Meanwhile, one of the teams interested in an interview, the Edmonton Oilers, has a few coaching candidates on their…

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