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Lewandowski recalls his own mask 'problems' after tussle with Mbappe

Leafs super-size their Saturday draft picks, add Europeans

With a bare cupboard, the Maple Leafs went shopping in bulk during draft weekend. Not only did Brad Treliving approach his first full draft as general manager seeking size, he valued selection, as Toronto made eight picks in two days at The Sphere in Las Vegas, its most since 2020 and five more than he inherited from Kyle Dubas last June. Four defencemen, another four-year high, were led by Ben Danford of the Oshawa Generals, their top pick on...

Oilers Issue 5 Qualifying Offers, Including Broberg and Holloway

The Edmonton Oilers have extended qualifying offers to several promising young players, including Philip Broberg, Noel Hoefenmayer, James Hamblin, Dylan Holloway, and Raphael Lavoie.

Maple Leafs reportedly closing in on extension with perennial scorer

He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Monday.

NHL GMs on potential move away from centralized draft: 'It's gonna be different'

LAS VEGAS — Brad Treliving loves everything about the NHL draft.

Lightning trade for potential Canucks UFA target Jake Guentzel

One of the biggest fish set to hit the free agent market on Monday might not make it after all. A new suitor recently burst onto the seam in a big way as the Tampa Bay Lightning entered the Jake Guentzel conversation on Day 2 of the NHL draft.

Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the second day of the draft to shake up their roster for next season and beyond.

Alex Nylander to become UFA after being non-tendered by Columbus

Despite a highly productive run with the Columbus Blue Jackets to close out the 2023-24 season, forward Alex Nylander is not expected to receive a qualifying offer from the team as a pending RFA.

Blue Jackets expected to buy out former first-round pick

Boqvist has been in and out of Columbus’ lineups for much of the last three seasons since it acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Red Wings Stick to the Plan With 2024 Draft Class

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is officially behind us as all 32 teams have made their selections and are beginning final preparations for free agency. The Detroit Red Wings, led by general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman and director of amateur scouting Kris Draper, made eight selections at the event in Las Vegas, including the 15th pick in the first round.

'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL.

Canada awaits winner of Group B for quarterfinal matchup at Copa America

After punching their ticket to the Copa America knockout round on Saturday, Canada will have to wait one more day to find out who they’ll play in their first elimination match.

Canadiens Expected to Make Free Agent Pitch for Patrick Kane

According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the Montreal Canadiens are a team that could make a play for veteran forward Patrick Kane if Kane chooses not to sign with the Detroit Red Wings.

Canadiens Should Sign Stamkos as a Placeholder Until Prospects Are Ready

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes planned on improving his team’s top-six this summer. So much so that whenever a top-six player was rumoured to be available, there were instantly rumblings about the Canadiens trying to get them; Martin Necas, Trevor Zegras, Rutger McGroarty, the list goes on.

Wanna get Lucky: Blue Bombers in talks with receiver Whitehead

In the days after a season-ending injury to star receiver Dalton Schoen, Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea downplayed the likelihood of going after a veteran free agent like Lucky Whitehead. It seems a fourth straight loss to open the season has changed that. The Bombers are in talks with the four-year veteran speedster, who wasn’t retained by the B.C. Lions this year. Whitehead has averaged 62 catches, nearly 800 yards and three...

Virgil van Dijk hits back at harsh comments over his Euro 2024 performances

MacKinnon’s Latest Awards Help Cement His Place in the Hall of Fame

Colorado Avalanche fans had always believed it, and on Thursday night, it was confirmed that Nathan MacKinnon won the Hart Trophy for the 2023-24 NHL season.

Blues Make Flurry of Moves & Draft Picks as Free Agency Looms

The St. Louis Blues have been busy over the past week before free agency begins throughout the league on July 1. General manager Doug Armstrong has been working the trade market with two deals made during the week of the 2024 Draft.

Are the Canucks better off without another big contract like Jake Guentzel’s making them too top-heavy?

Alright, alright. Hands up. Mea culpa. You got us. Writing an article about how the Vancouver Canucks are better off without Jake Guentzel on the very morning that the Tampa Bay Lightning secured his rights via trade – and presumably began negotiations on a major contract extension immediately thereafter – is downright cowardly.

England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after tournament-rescuing Euro 2024 goal

Football fans have raved over Jude Bellingham's goal celebration against Slovakia after appearing to spot what the England star shouted in the wake of scoring in the Euro 2024 last-16 clash.

Max Domi’s four-year extension is a fair value deal for both sides

The Toronto Maple Leafs got Max Domi signed to a four-year contract a day before the 2024 free agent frenzy begins and it could not have gone any better for all parties involved.

Quarterfinals of Euro 2024: Teams qualified, bracket, match schedule, fixtures and how it works

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 is underway. The winners of these eight games will reach the quarterfinals, which are being played over July 5-6, before the teams to advance to the semifinals are determined.

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA's original vision for VAR

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Video review of soccer referees' decisions is testing the patience and faith of coaches, players and fans at the European Championship — as it has all season in club games.

Canucks’ High-Stakes Trade Deadline Gamble: A Cautionary Tale

The Vancouver Canucks recently exemplified the potential pitfalls of going all-in at the trade deadline, making a series of high-stakes moves that have now left them without significant future assets.

Pogacar takes the yellow jersey in the 2nd stage of the Tour de France. Only Vingegaard can keep up

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Them two again.

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday.

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen engage in war of words after dramatic collision at Austrian Grand Prix... as the Brit claims it could impact their friendship, while the Dutchman labels his 10-second penalty 'ridiculous'

Norris was forced into retirement due to the damage caused to his vehicle, while Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty, which resulted in him finishing fifth.

3 Moves Oilers Could Make Following Jack Campbell Buyout

The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout. First looking for a trade before going this route, Jason Gregor writes, “They had talks with teams in trades, but didn’t want to add assets (that were asked for) in a deal to make it happen.

Bombers lose Zach Collaros in fourth consecutive defeat to start season

Another week, another close loss – and another potentially huge loss to injury. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers continued their nightmare start to the CFL season with a 22-19, overtime defeat in Calgary on Saturday. Losing starting quarterback Zach Collaros late in the first half, the Bombers rode backup Chris Streveler to their fourth straight loss, leaving the four-time defending West Division champs battered and buried in a hole with the sides...

Jets buy out Nate Schmidt ahead of free agency

The Winnipeg Jets are freeing up some additional cap space ahead of the free agency window opening on Monday. After placing him on unconditional waivers on Sunday, the team will buy out the final year of defenceman Nate Schmidt’s contract. The move will free up $3,233,333 of cap space for the coming season, but the Jets will carry a $1,616,667 dead cap hit in 2025-26. Winnipeg will have $5.46 million in dead space in 2024-25, with Schmidt’s...

Stella: Verstappen/Norris Austrian GP clash caused by unpunished 2021 F1 moves

McLaren Formula 1 team boss reckons Max Verstappen’s Austrian Grand Prix tactics stemmed from his 2021 moves against Lewis Hamilton not punished properly

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

San Jose Sharks Re-Sign Luke Kunin to 1-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks’ busy offseason continues, as on Sunday morning, the organization announced that they had re-signed pending restricted free agent Luke Kunin to a one-year deal.

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers have bought out the final three years of a veteran goaltender's contract.

How J.J. Moser Impacts the Lightning Blue Line

General manager Julien BriseBois was active with deals on Day 2 of the NHL Draft. His most notable acquisition was 24-year-old defender J.J. Moser, who was part of the return package for Mikhail Sergachev.

Gareth Southgate says Ivan Toney was 'disgusted' with him during dramatic victory over Slovakia as he teases change to England formation going forward at Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate has joked that Ivan Toney was disgusted with his decision to bring him on inn the 94th minute of Sunday's dramatic victory over Slovakia.

England vs. Slovakia final score: Euro 2024 result as Bellingham and Kane save Three Lions

England face Slovakia in Euro 2024's Round of 16 desperate to progress to the quarterfinals and prove they really are contenders for the trophy. Ivan Schranz gave the underdogs a first-half lead.

Around The League: Guentzel to Tampa Bay, Stamkos linked to Nashville, Zadorov on the way out

The NHL’s 2024 offseason is in full flight as it’s been a wild and wacky week from Vegas. The Sphere turned out to be a fantastic venue for the NHL Draft and it seemed to be a comfortable setting for general managers to dig in and make some transactions.

NHL Notes: Countdown to free agency spurs trades and buyouts

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed cap space so Julian BriseBois got out a sharp knife and his calculator. With Victor Hedman up for an extension and Steven Stamkos’s status murky as a looming free agent on Monday, the general manager saved $11.5 million US Saturday morning, though it meant defenceman Mikhail Sergachev was packaged to Utah, while Tanner Jeannot went further west to the Los Angeles Kings. No salary was retained on either player. But...

Canadiens 2024 Free Agency Preview: Could a homegrown veteran sign in Montreal?

Free agency may be an avenue the Montreal Canadiens explore to improve their team for the here and now, but it isn’t the main one I’d expect them to drive down between now and the beginning of next season.

Grading the Mikhail Sergachev trade: Utah upgrades on defense at a sky-high price

The Utah Hockey Club made its first-ever major trade on Saturday to help kick off Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. Heading to Utah: Mikhail Sergachev, a two-time Stanley Cup champion coming off a broken leg that cost him most of the 2023-24 season.

Five of seven RFAs issued qualifying offers by Edmonton Oilers, Carter Savoie and Ryan Fanti to become UFAs

The deadline for teams to issue qualifying offers to their impending restricted free agents is Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET. Those who are qualified are signed to a new contract for the following season and those who aren’t become unrestricted free agents on July 1.

Maple Leafs Getting Solid Defenseman With Chris Tanev Acquisition

As the 2024 NHL Draft was winding down, the Toronto Maple Leafs were set to make the final pick when deputy commissioner Bill Daly took to the stage to announce a trade.

Trade frenzy on day two of the NHL Draft, Sabres buyout Skinner and more: Around the League

Day Two of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft will go down as one of the most chaotic trading frenzies at the draft in recent memory: Twenty-two trades, one massive buyout, and a bunch of questions to be answered before July 1st.

2024 NHL Draft: Ranking how all 32 teams did

Seven rounds. Dreams made for 225 teenagers. What a weekend it was at the Sphere in Vegas, one of the most memorable NHL Drafts in its history. From the theatrics, the special guests and the excitement through the selection process itself, it was a good few days in Vegas as the NHL’s next top talent heard their names called.

Jeff Skinner and the Oilers a Fit After Buyout From Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres will officially buy out Jeff Skinner, confirms general manager Kevyn Adams. The 32-year-old holds the NHL record for most games played (1,006) without a playoff appearance, which makes the Edmonton Oilers are very interesting potential fit for the scorer who might be willing to sign a team-friendly deal for a chance to win.

Roy Keane disagrees with Ian Wright as he defends England after Slovakia win

'You have to give them praise.'

Max Domi celebrates extension with a little help from Martin Scorsese

The relationship between sports and cinema is one of the most fun lenses to examine pop culture and Max Domi is getting in on the fun after finalizing a four-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oilers Reportedly Ask Evander Kane to Waive No-Move Clause

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, word coming out of the NHL Draft this weekend is that the Edmonton Oilers are contemplating trading Evander Kane.

5 Free Agents the Ottawa Senators Need to Target

The NHL Entry Draft has passed, but the work has just begun for Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios. There isn’t much cap room to work with right now, but with plenty of trade rumors circling the Senators, they may find room to make a splash in free agency.