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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.

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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

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...

Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell clinched Mercedes' first win of the season at Formula 1's Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday.

Canadiens News and Rumors: Weber, McGroarty and More

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens prospects pool has a Blue Chip prospect added to it.

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.

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...

Spain vs. Georgia final score: Williams and Lamine Yamal masterclass sets up Euro 2024 quarterfinal with Germany

Spain have booked their spot in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 with a dominant 4-1 win over Geeorgia.

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.

Guentzel, Reinhart, Stamkos top NHL free-agent list

Jon Cooper had Steven Stamkos right in his line of sight.

Max Domi agrees to four-year deal with Leafs

The Domi ‘dynasty’ will live on with the Maple Leafs for a few more years. While there was great excitement at the prospect of getting defenecman Chris Tanev on a multi-year deal as NHL free agency approached Monday, the Leafs were able to keep winger Domi in the fold by concluding protracted talks on a contract extension. Various reports that a new pact was forthcoming began at the NHL draft in Las Vegas and Chris Johnston of the Athletic...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maple Leafs reportedly closing in on extension with perennial scorer

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

Report: Maple Leafs continue to negotiate with Tyler Bertuzzi after Max Domi’s extension

When reports came out that Max Domi signed his four-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, fans quickly shifted their focus to what that meant for Tyler Bertuzzi.

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.

Virat Kohli ends T20 career on a high as India wins World Cup

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Right up to the Twenty20 World Cup final, there were question marks about whether India should persist with playing Virat Kohli.

Report: RFA Obi Toppin intends to sign four-year, $60M deal with Pacers

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Obi Toppin, a pending restricted free agent, intends to sign a four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the Indiana Pacers.

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

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

Canada advances at Copa America with draw against Chile

Maxime Crépeau finished with three saves to lead Canada to a scoreless draw with Chile at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday night, sending the Canadians to the quarterfinal round of Copa America in their first appearance.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steven Stamkos to hit free agency, Lightning expected to pursue Jake Guentzel

By trading away defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and forward Tanner Jeannot on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning have $11.165M more to work with this summer than they did 24 hours ago.

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.

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.

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.

NHL Notebook: Day 2 of 2024 NHL Draft brings a storm of trades

All 32 NHL organizations made their way to Las Vegas over the weekend for one of the most exciting times of the year: the NHL Draft. Other than picking

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

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

'You have to give them praise.'

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.

THE NOTEBOOK: Ed Sheeran enjoys England's dramatic comeback as Three Lions fans rush to put their flags on show in Gelsenkirchen

England secured their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in the most dramatic of circumstances with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

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.

Who passed and who failed miserably? 2024 NBA Draft grades for each team

Denmark defender Joachim Andersen unleashes furious rant at VAR as he breaks his silence on two 'CRAZY' decisions during 2-0 defeat by Germany at Euro 2024

The technology stole the headlines after ruling out Andersen's strike and later penalising him for handball inside the box.

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.