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Three potential destinations for Jonathan Marchessault

The Vegas Golden Knights are cutting ties with another one of their ‘Golden Misfits,’ opening the door for another team to sign one of the top goal scorers on the market.

Rumour Roundup: Latest on Stamkos, Tanev and Bertuzzi

On Sunday night Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff joined Sportsnet Central to share what he’s hearing from around the NHL. Here are some of the highlights.

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.

Report: Lightning agree to deal with recently acquired forward

The news comes a few hours after the Lightning acquired his rights from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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.

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.

Red Bull regrets not warning Verstappen about Norris investigation in Austrian GP

Helmut Marko regrets Red Bull not warning Max Verstappen about Lando Norris' investigation as he felt it could have avoided their Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix clash

Maple Leafs reportedly closing in on extension with perennial scorer

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

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.

Norris: "Will lose respect" for Verstappen if he ducks blame for Austria F1 clash

Norris says it is not up to him to clear the air with Verstappen after their collision in Austria.

Kylian Mbappe is left stunned at England's 'crazy' Euro 2024 win over Slovakia as the France captain hilariously asks journalists for an update on Three Lions

Kylian Mbappe was left stunned after being told by journalists at a press conference that England were trailing Slovakia 1-0 heading into the final minutes of the tense Euro 2024 clash.

Canadiens submit qualifying offers to Barron, Xhekaj

Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Sunday that the team has submitted qualifying offers to defencemen Justin Barron and Arber Xhekaj.

Zach Edey withdraws from Canadian men's basketball team ahead of Olympics

Zach Edey will not be competing for Canada's men's basketball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Canada to face Venezuela in Copa America knockout round

After Canada made history by advancing to the Copa America knockout rounds in their tournament debut, Les Rouges now know who their opponent is in the Copa America quarterfinals.

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.

No matter what path the Jays take at the deadline, losing closer Jordan Romano for an extend period of time is a big blow

This isn’t great for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, it was reported by numerous sources that Jordan Romano was shut down on Friday, and will visit Dr.

5 goaltenders the Calgary Flames could target in free agency

The Calgary Flames will have a new look in net for the 2024-25, as the departure of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey will provide chances for top prospect Dustin Wolf and incumbent backup Dan Vladar to claim the Flames’ crease.

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers.

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.

Vancouver Canucks re-sign Jett Woo to one-year, two-way contract

The Vancouver Canucks are holding on to some valuable depth, signing defender Jett Woo to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775,000 and $150,000 in the AHL.

With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham needed to produce something special to keep England at Euro 2024.

Ivan Toney had 22 touches in 30 minutes while Harry Kane had 28 in 105... all the stats that matter as England got out of jail

Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner.

Nick Robertson Requests Trade from Toronto Maple Leafs

In a twist that may not seem like a big surprise based on the way his career has gone with the Toronto Maple Leafs, sources report that restricted free agent Nick Robertson has no plans to re-sign with the team this summer.

Red Wings, Patrick Kane gaining momentum on new contract

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Sunday that there is momentum between Kane and the Detroit Red Wings on a new contract.

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.

Winnipeg Jets place Nate Schmidt on unconditional waivers for purpose of buyout

The Winnipeg Jets have placed defenseman Nate Schmidt on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

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.

Aussie golfer Cam Davis breaks down in tears after claiming $2.5 million PGA Tour victory

Australian golf star Cam Davis has held his nerve to claim his second PGA Tour win with a dramatic one-shot victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

Rio Ferdinand makes Euro 2024 prediction after England sneak through

England survived a huge scare in Germany.

Vancouver Canucks extend qualifying offer to RFA goaltender Arturs Silovs

The Vancouver Canucks have tendered a qualifying offer to goaltender Arturs Silovs to retain his exclusive signing rights as a restricted free agent this offseason, the club announced Sunday afternoon.

X-rays come back negative on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s injured right hand, aiming to play Monday versus Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have avoided another devastating injury blow. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has likely dodged a bullet — only figuratively, unfortunately — as he’s feeling much better after being struck on the right hand by a 96.9-m.p.h.

Euro 2024 Scandal: The refereeing decision that helped Spain to the quarter-finals

Canadiens Send Kovacevik to Devils For a Draft Pick

The New Jersey Devils announced today (June 30) that the team has acquired defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Canadiens Trade Defenceman Ahead Of Free Agency

The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic, just a day before free agency opens. The right-handed defenceman was originally claimed on waivers from the Winnipeg Jets, serving as a fantastic depth option for a young blue line that had very little professional experience.

Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to four players

Forwards Nicholas Robertson, Connor Dewar and Alex Steeves and defenceman Timothy Liljegren all received qualifying offers. The only RFA to not receive one was centre Noah Gregor.

Gausman opens up about struggles as Blue Jays split series with Yankees

An otherwise positive weekend for the Jays ended on a negative note Sunday. Despite that, given the opponent, a series split still has to be considered progress in a year where .500 has been mostly out of reach for the team. But you would have a tough time convincing Kevin Gausman of that after Sunday’s game. Gausman wasn’t in the mood for any progress reports or moral victory updates, not after he gave up seven runs in just 5 1/3 innings which...

McLaughlin-Levrone sends pre-Olympic jolt running 50.65 to break world record (again) in 400 hurdles

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — For the better part of two years, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone all but disappeared from the 400-meter hurdles course.

Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on

England players and John Stones in particular had their blushes spared in Sunday's last-16 Euro 2024 tie against Slovakia after a moment of madness nearly resulted in a goal from halfway.

Should the Canucks target these 6 bought out players?

The draft is over, and free agency is right around the corner. Teams are vigorously working the phones, gauging the market to try to clear space so they can improve their current roster.

Tampa Bay Lightning Ink Long-Term Deal with Jake Guentzel

Less than 24 hours after acquiring his rights from the Carolina Hurricanes, the Tampa Bay Lightning have reportedly agreed to terms on a long-term contract with star forward Jake Guentzel.

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.

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.

FREE AGENCY: Schmidt buyout adds extra cash to Jets' free-agent kitty

The Winnipeg Jets will head to the open free-agent market on Monday with some extra cash to spend. Kevin Cheveldayoff freed up $3.2 million under the cap on Sunday after the general manager put defenceman Nate Schmidt on unconditional waivers, a precursor to buying out the 32-year-old fan favourite. The move bumped Cheveldayoff’s free-agency kitty to just under $12 million while opening up a spot on the right side of the blue-line the team will...

Why isn't Zach Edey playing for Canada? Grizzlies rookie pulls name out of player pool for Paris 2024 Olympics

Why won't Edey play for Canada this summer? Here's more on his decision to remove his name from consideration.

Expect the Montreal Canadiens to pitch Patrick Kane on Monday – if he makes it to market

Twas the night before Free Agency, and it’s a madhouse. It always takes a deadline to produce results in hockey, and many teams are spending Sunday scrambling to re-sign their own pending free agents before the calendar turns to July 1 and free agency opens on Monday at 12 noon ET.

Flames extend qualifying offers to seven restricted free agents, including Wolf, Pelletier

The Calgary Flames are parting ways with Dillon Dube. The 25-year-old forward will become an unrestricted free agent after the Flames declined to extend a qualifying offer to him before Sunday’s 3 p.m. deadline. Dube was drafted in the second round, 56th overall by the Flames in 2016 but left the team in February and is one of five players facing sexual assault charges in London, Ont. in connection with an incident that occurred while...

Maple Leafs sign Timothy Liljegren to 2-year deal reportedly worth $3M AAV

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $3 million per year. The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman were the first to report the news of Liljegren’s extension.

LeBron James 'is willing to take a $20MILLION pay cut to help the Lakers improve' - after they drafted his son Bronny, 19, to the team

LeBron has been with the team since 2018 - winning a championship in the Covid-affected 2020 season - and they selected his 19-year-old son Bronny at No. 55 overall in this week's 2024 NBA Draft.

Report: Tyler Bertuzzi will not return to Maple Leafs

Tyler Bertuzzi will test free agency Monday and will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports. Dreger stated that Bertuzzi will receive a four-year deal worth approximately $5 million annually, but did not name the prospective suitors for the 29-year-old forward.

Keep or Walk: Shutdown defender Vincent Desharnais is a UFA one year after making his NHL debut

Unlike the forward group for the 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers, the defensive core is basically set in stone. Free agency opens on Monday and the Oilers have a lot of spots to fill with not a lot of cap room.