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Vladimir Tarasenko Nets Fourth Postseason Goal
Florida Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko popped up with his fourth goal of the 2024 postseason in Thursday's 4-3 victory against the Oilers. With the score tied at one, Tarasenko started a three-goal Panthers rally in the middle of the second period. Despite seeing only 11:13 of ice time, the Russian veteran led his team with […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Sam Reinhart Ends Goal Drought During Multi-Point Effort
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart ended his third-longest goal drought of the season in Thursday's Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton, helping the team to a 4-3 victory. He lit the lamp for the first time in five games to open the scoring in the contest and picked up an assist […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Aleksander Barkov Establishes New Panthers Record With Eighth Multi-Point Outing
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 victory over Edmonton, recording his eighth multi-point outing of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the most multi-point games ever in a single postseason by a Panthers player. Barkov shook off an upper-body injury to jump back into the lineup […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Sharks Appoint Ryan Warsofsky As Head Coach
The San Jose Sharks have announced Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach. He will take charge of the team after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant under David Quinn, who was fired in April. Warsofsky was responsible for the team's defense and penalty kill during his time as an assistant. He has […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Jalen Chatfield Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield will extend his stay with the team until 2027. He will skip unrestricted free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $9 million extension. Following his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks, Chatfield joined the Hurricanes during the 2021-22 season. He has steadily developed ever since and managed career-high numbers across […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Kaapo Kakko Signs One-Year Extension With Rangers
New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko has signed a one-year, $2.4 million extension with the team. He's coming off a two-year, $4.2 million contract and was set for restricted free agency. Kakko has had an up-and-down career in the NHL since being selected second overall by the Rangers in the 2019 draft. Following a […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Patrik Laine Poised To Move On From Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will likely suit up for a different team next season. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Laine is working with the Blue Jackets on a trade, adding that the Finnish star wants a "fresh start." Laine signed a four-year, $34.8 million extension with Columbus in 2022 after being acquired […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Evan Rodrigues Promoted To First Line Thursday
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues will join the first line for Thursday's Game 3 against the Oilers. Florida has started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with two convincing wins, but there's a small tweak in the lineup for Game 3, as Carter Verhaeghe drops down to the second line to switch places with Rodrigues. The […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Aleksander Barkov Will Play In Game 3 Versus Oilers
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Thursday. He has been deemed good to go after getting hurt in Game 2 on Monday night. Barkov has scored six goals in the 2024 playoffs and is tied for the […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Tim Hardaway Jr. Re-Enters Rotation In Game 3
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was back in the rotation in Wednesday's Game 3 loss against the Celtics but had a miserable outing. After not earning a single second of action in Game 2, Hardaway Jr. saw 19 minutes but finished scoreless with 0-for-5 shooting and ended up with a game-worst minus-16 rating. Hardaway […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Dereck Lively II Makes Finals History In Game 3
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II sparked back into life in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Wednesday, producing an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double off the bench in 30 minutes. The 20-year-old rookie became the youngest player ever with double-digit rebounds in an NBA Finals game. Lively II wrapped up his line with […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Luka Doncic Fouls Out For First Time In Postseason Career
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic hit an unwanted milestone in Wednesday's Game 3 loss to the Celtics, fouling out for the first time in his postseason career. Playing in his 51st playoff contest, Doncic picked up two quick fouls in crunch time and was forced to sit out the final 4:12 of action. He […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Kyrie Irving Puts Up 35 Points In Losing Effort
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 35 points on 13-for-28 shooting in Wednesday's Game 3 loss to Boston. After amassing only 28 points across the first two games of the Finals, Irving had by far his best performance of the series, but the Mavericks still couldn't get a win on the board. […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Derrick White Stays Productive In Game 3 Win
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had another busy night in the office against Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, notching 16 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks to help the team to a 106-99 victory. He finished with 4-for-10 shooting, recording his only makes from behind the arc with […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Jaylen Brown Finishes Near 30-Point Triple-Double Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had one of the best postseason performances of his career in Wednesday's Game 3 against the Mavericks, amassing 30 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and a block in a 106-99 win. While Jayson Tatum continues to struggle with his shooting in the Finals, Brown had his third straight effort with […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics With 31 Points In Game 3 Victory
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum saw his shooting woes continue in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas, but he posted a team-high 31 points in a 106-99 victory. The Celtics star has shot 35.9 percent in the Finals, and he finished Wednesday's contest with an 11-for-26 effort, hitting 4-for-13 from deep. However, […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Laurent Brossoit, Maple Leafs Have "Mutual Interest"
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit could move across Canada this offseason as a free agent. According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, there is "mutual interest" between Brossoit and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto had a turbulent season between the sticks and is expected to part ways with Ilya Samsonov, who is also heading toward […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Jaccob Slavin Working On Long-Term Extension With Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is poised to sign an extension with the team this offseason. Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes are working on a long-term deal with Slavin. He will be wrapping up a seven-year, $37.1 million contract in 2024-25. Slavin, who turned 30 on May 1, should secure himself another good deal […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Corey Perry Set To Re-Enter Oilers Lineup On Thursday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry is on track to return to the lineup for Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. The veteran forward, who has made history by becoming the first player ever to feature in the Stanley Cup Final with five different teams, was a healthy scratch in Monday's […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Evander Kane Uncertain For Thursday's Game 3
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (sports hernia) is in danger of missing Thursday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida. "We haven't decided yet," said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch on Wednesday when asked if Kane will play in Game 3, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Kane has been battling a sports […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Darnell Nurse Expected To Play In Game 3
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (hip) is expected to be in the lineup when the 2024 Stanley Cup Final continues on Thursday. The 29-year-old was limited in Monday's Game 2 against Florida due to a hip injury, logging only seven shifts and 4:20 of ice time. Nurse wasn't able to practice on Wednesday either. However, […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Aleksander Barkov Practices On Wednesday, Will Travel To Edmonton
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice and will travel with the team to Edmonton. Barkov was back on the ice after missing the final 9:28 of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday after taking a high hit from Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. Panthers head coach Paul […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
LeBron James "Staying Clear" From Lakers' Coaching Search
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has reportedly not been involved in the team's search for a new head coach. It has been suggested that he has a major influence on the franchise's decisions. However, according to NBA insider Shams Charania, James is "staying clear" of the coaching search. The Lakers appeared to have found […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Luka Doncic Reportedly Playing With Pain-Killing Injections
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is playing through multiple ailments in the 2024 NBA Playoffs and reportedly received a pain-killing injection to get through Game 2 of the Finals against Boston. The injection was made so he could cope with his latest injury, a thoracic contusion. Doncic has also battled through ankle and knee […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Knicks Tracked Kyle Lowry Following His Exit From Miami
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry was tracked by the New York Knicks before his move to the City of Brotherly Love. Lowry was traded by the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 23, and his contract was bought out two weeks later without the veteran making a single appearance for the team. […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Trade Market For Darius Garland Cooling Off
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the trade market for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland has cooled off. "There are now teams that are sort of backing off, saying well, maybe Garland is not gonna be available," Windhorst said during an appearance on ESPN Cleveland's The Really Big Show. The statement comes after Cavaliers president […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Jimmy Butler Reportedly Eager To Stay In Miami
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is reportedly eager to stay with the team. "My sense is Jimmy Butler does not want to be anywhere but Miami," said NBA insider Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. "Sense is that he loves it in Miami. But again, he is extension-eligible this year. There are […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Suns Seeking To Add Three Pieces This Summer
The Phoenix Suns are aiming to add three players to the roster this offseason. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM in Phoenix, the team is prioritizing a true point guard, an athletic wing, and a backup center. The team worked without a natural point guard in 2023-24 and had Drew Eubanks backing […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Yuta Watanabe Set To End NBA Stay
Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe appears to be on his way out of the NBA. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, the Japanese forward will move back to his homeland and is close to joining the Chiba Jets. Watanabe started the 2023-24 campaign with the Phoenix Suns before getting traded to Memphis in February. He […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Nikola Jovic Aiming For All-Around Improvement Next Season
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is hoping to take another step forward in 2024-25. "There's not one thing that I can focus on, I have to focus on so many of them, like from shooting to dribbling, passing, basically everything," Jovic told Cyro Asseo de Choch of HoopsHype, "I feel like there's so much room […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago