Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Practice Resumes & More – The Hockey Writers – Column

The 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, with the USA defeating Canada in an overtime thriller 2-1, with Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal for the USA’s first gold medal in men’s hockey in the Olympics since 1980. Included on this team was Buffalo Sabres’ very own Tage Thompson, who is now an Olympic gold medalist….

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2026 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects at the Scouting Combine

The talent available in the 2026 NFL Draft is better than you think — it is just distributed at different positions than some would prefer. Only two quarterbacks — Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty Simpson — are listed below. Similarly, Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq is the only tight end included.   But like any class,…

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Boston Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Bruins Gold, Zacha Update, Back to Work and More – The Hockey Writers – Boston Bruins

Here is a breakdown of the biggest trending stories for the Boston Bruins as the Olympics wind down and the team’s upcoming schedule when games restart. Olympic Gold for McAvoy and Swayman The biggest news of the week is straight out of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. On Sunday morning, Team USA defeated Team…

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Montreal Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Medals, Skills Competition, Roster Returns and More – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Here is a breakdown of the key storylines surrounding the Montreal Canadiens as the Olympic break comes to an end and a look at their upcoming schedule. Medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics The biggest spotlight over the last week has been on Canadiens players representing their countries. Nick Suzuki secured a silver medal…

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Flames Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Huberdeau Surgery, Coleman Watch and More – The Hockey Writers – Calgary Flames

The key stories this week for the Calgary Flames involve season-ending injuries to key veterans and a clear indication from the front office that the roster is about to undergo a major overhaul. Huberdeau Done for the Season In a massive blow to the lineup, forward Jonathan Huberdeau was placed on injured reserve (IR) on…

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Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Coffey Returns, Trade Targets, Cap Casualties and More – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

Currently sitting 2nd in the Pacific Division (28-22-8), the Edmonton Oilers are looking to snap a three-game losing skid that occurred just before the break. Here are the key storylines as the Olympic break ends and their upcoming schedule when NHL play resumes. The Return of Paul Coffey In a major coaching shift, Hall of…

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