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De'Aaron Fox Not Interested In Signing Extension This Year
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox isn't expected to ink an extension with the team this year. According to The Athletic, the 2023 All-Star wants to see how the roster takes shape for the long haul before committing himself to the Kings. There is also the added incentive of earning a bigger deal if Fox […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoRockets Have Interest In Marcus Smart
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart could find himself on a new team this week. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets are interested in acquiring Smart in a deal involving swapping the No. 3 and No. 9 picks, which would help the Grizzlies draft Donovan Clingan. Smart, a Texas native, saw his 2023-24 […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoJerami Grant Linked With Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been linked with an exit from the team only one year into a five-year, $160 million contract extension. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Grant is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant was troubled by health issues for most of the 2023-24 campaign, featuring […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoLakers Reportedly Interested In Jonas Valanciunas
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to move on from Louisiana as a free agent this summer and has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas has been "often mentioned by NBA figures as a potential Lakers frontcourt addition." It was recently suggested that the […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoJoonas Korpisalo Traded To Bruins
The Boston Bruins have added Joonas Korpisalo to their goaltender department in a trade with the Ottawa Senators. The team parted ways with 2022-23 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark in the deal while also receiving forward Mark Kastelic and a 2024 first-round draft pick. Boston needed to cut ties with Ullmark for financial reasons. He […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoLinus Ullmark Lands In Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark in a deal with the Boston Bruins on Monday night. Forward Mark Kastelic, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, and a 2024 first-round draft pick were sent the other way. Ullmark moves on from Boston after enjoying three strong seasons with the Bruins. He won the Vezina Trophy as the league's […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoMattias Janmark Pots Lone Oilers Goal In Game 7 Loss
Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark produced the team's only goal in Monday's heartbreaking 2-1 loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers. Janmark had a quick answer to Carter Verhaeghe in the first period after he had given Florida the lead. It was a big finish in the series from Janmark, […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoConnor McDavid Wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy on Monday as the most valuable player of the 2024 NHL postseason. The Oilers captain led all players in the playoffs with 42 points in 25 games and set a new league record with 34 assists. However, he had a disappointing finish to the […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoCarter Verhaeghe Notches Two Points In Game 7 Win
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe had a game-high two points as the team won its first-ever Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Oilers Monday night. Verhaeghe opened the scoring with just 4:27 played in the pivotal Game 7 and registered an assist when Sam Reinhart hit the game-winner near the end of the […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoSam Reinhart Scores Cup-Clinching Goal For Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart secured a place in franchise history with a Stanley Cup-winning goal on Monday against Edmonton. In a tightly contested game, Reinhart capped off his fantastic season with his 10th playoff marker to make it 2-1 at the 15:11 mark in the second period. The 28-year-old added six assists in 24 […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoEvan Rodrigues Looks To Join Exclusive Group With Another Goal
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues leads all players with four goals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, and another prolific outing in Monday's Game 7 would put him on a very exclusive list. Only five undrafted players have scored five-plus goals in the Final during the draft era (since 1963-64). Andy McDonald did it last […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoWarren Foegele Enters Game 7 On Career-Best Scoring Streak
Edmonton Oilers winger Warren Foegele has been an unexpected hero in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old has put together a four-game point streak ahead of Monday's pivotal Game 7. It's the longest scoring run Foegele has ever had in the NHL. He has totaled two goals and three assists […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoStuart Skinner Aims For Another Win On Monday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will look to keep his impressive form going in Monday's Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers. Following an inconsistent start to the postseason, Skinner has enjoyed a very strong three-game stretch in the Final, allowing only five goals on 86 shots for a .942 save […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoSergei Bobrovsky Sitting On One Of The Worst Slides Of The Season
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky enters Monday's Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton sitting on one of his worst losing streaks of the season. After helping the Panthers grab a 3-0 series lead, Bobrovsky has lost three straight decisions, giving up 12 goals. He has gone winless in more than three […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoKyle Okposo Re-Enters Panthers Lineup
Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo will be back in the lineup for Monday's Game 7 against Edmonton. The veteran was scratched for Game 6, giving way for Nick Cousins, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will swap the two men again on Monday. Okposo has had a quiet playoff run with the Panthers, failing […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoRyan Nugent-Hopkins Good To Go For Game 7
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness) will be in the lineup for Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Monday. The longest-tenured Oiler missed Sunday's practice because he was feeling under the weather, but the illness bug won't keep Nugent-Hopkins from competing in the biggest game in hockey. The special game […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoCavaliers "Confident" About Reaching Extension With Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell doesn't appear to be going anywhere this offseason. A fresh report from NBA insider Shams Charania notes that the Cavaliers are "confident" about reaching a contract extension soon with Mitchell. Charania adds that the team is also in the "final stages" of deciding its new head coach. Mitchell has enjoyed […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoWizards Interested In Mitchell Robinson
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson looks set to suit up for a different team next season, and the Washington Wizards are reportedly one of the clubs interested in his services. According to NBA insider Ian Begley, Robinson has "come up" in trade talks between Washington and New York. Last season, Isaiah Hartenstein outplayed Robinson, […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoChris Paul Expected To Draw Interest From Lakers And Clippers As Free Agent
Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul has been linked with a move back to Los Angeles. NBA insider Marc Stein believes that Paul would draw interest from both the Clippers and Lakers if he hits free agency. However, he adds that interest in bringing him to the Lakers "might not be unanimous within the […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoDeMar DeRozan's Future in Chicago In Doubt
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has been expected to re-sign with the team this offseason, but there might be a twist in the tale. "One of the loudest questions bouncing around the league at the minute is thus: Will DeRozan be more available in free agency than expected now once the marketplace officially opens on […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoKyle Lowry Expected To Re-Sign With 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the team for the 2024-25 campaign. Lowry is a free agent after completing a short-term deal with his hometown team. The Knicks and Clippers have reportedly kept tabs on him, but according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 38-year-old is "widely" expected to re-sign […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoPaul George Linked With Warriors
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George could remain in the Pacific Division as a member of the Golden State Warriors. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, a "very close eye" should be kept on the Warriors regarding George if Klay Thompson leaves the team. George has previously linked with moving to the East, with the […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoMark Giordano Plans To Continue Playing
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano is planning to continue his playing career. "Mark has made the decision that he's playing for a few more years," said Giordano's agent, Rich Winter, to Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star. "He feels very confident. He's been talking to a lot of people who tell him: Don't quit […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoTyler Toffoli Linked With Return To Vancouver
Winnipeg Jets winger Tyler Toffoli has been linked with a return to the Vancouver Canucks. The 32-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent, and according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Canucks could bring back Toffoli if they fail to strike a deal with fellow free agent Jake Guentzel. Toffoli had a short 10-game stint in […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoSharks Plan To Keep Logan Couture
San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture looks set to remain put this summer. The Sharks have entered a rebuilding phase, but there are no plans to part ways with the team captain. General manager Mike Grier said earlier in the week that rumors of the Sharks trying to trade Couture are "absolutely false." Couture, who […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoAnthony Mantha Will Leave Vegas In Free Agency
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Anthony Mantha will need to find himself a new home this offseason. The 29-year-old has told Catherine Savoie of RDS that the Golden Knights won't bring him back. Mantha was a deadline-day acquisition for Vegas, and he will be an unrestricted free agent following the end of a four-year, $22.8 […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoSharks Interested In Adding Cam Atkinson
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Cam Atkinson might have played his last game for the team. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the veteran is drawing interest from the San Jose Sharks. However, Atkinson himself reportedly isn't keen on the move. Dreger added that a buyout is also an option with Atkinson, as is keeping him on […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoAlex Turcotte Inks New Contract With Kings
Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte has signed a three-year, $2.325 million extension with the team. The 23-year-old is taking a pay cut after completing his entry-level contract. Turcotte made his NHL debut in 2021-22 but has so far featured just 32 times in the league due to injuries. He has registered one goal and […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoViktor Arvidsson Heading To Free Agency
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson appears poised to move on from L.A. this offseason. According to TSN's Travis Yost, the 31-year-old Swedish forward will hit free agency on July 1. Arvidsson, a former 30-goal scorer with the Nashville Predators, has spent three injury-filled seasons with the Kings. He made only 18 appearances in 2023-24, […]
Taavi Pailk 7 months agoDylan Larkin Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp Following Surgery
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has undergone surgery for an upper-body injury, general manager Steve Yzerman announced on Friday. Yzerman added that the Red Wings captain is expected to be fully ready for the start of training camp in September. Larkin had a big year in 2023-24 with a career-high 33 goals and 69 […]
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