The Chicago Blackhawks were in a slump going into the Olympic break, with only two wins in their previous eight games. But that is the beauty of a break. Sometimes it comes at an inopportune time, maybe for a team like the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were red-hot, winning seven straight going into the break….
The two-time defending champions again made the ultimate splash(es) this offseason, while some other top teams kept us guessing for the majority of the cold season. Meanwhile, a surprising number of would-be contenders appear content with mediocrity. Â Outside any last-minute developments, the time for your favorite team to make vital moves is in the rearview…
This Major League Soccer season will be an historic one in so many ways. We’ll see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami aim to repeat as MLS Cup champions. We’ll see him aim to also repeat with his other team this summer at the World Cup, the largest that will be ever staged. But there will…
As the Montreal Canadiens continue to battle in a tight playoff race, much of the attention is naturally focused on the standings and the trade deadline. But behind the scenes, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are staring at another layer of complexity: key pending restricted free agents (RFAs). The decisions surrounding Zachary Bolduc, Kirby Dach,…
That won’t necessarily be Bobby Valentine behind the sunglasses and fake mustache at Citi Field this summer. Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29, inspired by what the former manager donned to return to the dugout after being ejected from a game in 1999….
We could have some drama behind the scenes with the Edmonton Oilers. In a move that had been hinted at early in the Olympic break, it was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Paul Coffey will be returning to the bench for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Coffey will return back to his regular position…
When the NHL resumes play after the Olympic break, the New York Rangers only have four games before the 2026 Trade Deadline. While teams are not allowed to make trades during the Olympic break, they can still talk about making deals. Rangers general manager Chris Drury has already traded Artemi Panarin, and if he wants…
The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward on Thursday when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built. The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed a bill establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to finance, construct and lease a…
The Winter Olympics are getting closer to a conclusion and the Colorado Avalanche have had an impact on the teams that have reached the semifinals. While a handful of players continue to focus on a gold medal, Avalanche management are focusing on the stretch run prior to the NHL playoffs. The Avalanche continue to be…
Does Tyreek Hill have any juice left? That’s the question most are asking around the league. Hill suffered a season-ending dislocated knee and ACL injury in September of last season, leading the Miami Dolphins to release the star wide receiver earlier this week as they look to create some cap space. Hill turns 32 years…
