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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.

2024-06-30T19:36:15Z

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.

2024-06-30T17:47:36Z

Report: Predators nearing agreement with Alexandre Carrier

Defenseman Alexandre Carrier won’t be hitting the open market on Monday after all.

2024-07-01T01:24:33Z

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...

2024-06-30T21:46:33Z

Who won the Fever vs. Mercury game today? Caitlin Clark nearly records triple double in win vs. Diana Taurasi

The Sporting News tracked live updates, highlights and results from Caitlin Clark's first matchup with Diana Taurasi.

2024-06-30T17:02:13Z

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.

2024-06-30T18:47:36Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:12:41Z

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.

2024-06-30T21:33:02Z

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.

2024-06-30T19:01:37Z

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.

2024-06-30T23:15:45Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:56:18Z

Blue Jays acquire Yerry Rodríguez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Mollerus

Regardless if the Blue Jays decide to buy or sell at this year’s trade deadline, they still have a bullpen that needs some help. They put that into action earlier today, acquiring right-handed reliever Yerry Rodríguez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league right-hander Josh Mollerus.

2024-06-30T19:00:00Z

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.

2024-07-01T00:47:41Z

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.

2024-06-30T16:27:53Z

Senators’ Brannstrom & Kelly Not Qualified, Will Become UFAs

Qualifying offers for restricted free agents were due on June 30, and there were a lot of players the Ottawa Senators had to make decisions on. Restricted free agents (RFA) who don’t receive a qualifying offer will become unrestricted free agents (UFA) on July 1.

2024-06-30T23:21:49Z

'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.

2024-06-30T20:16:48Z

More than 60 players enter free agency after NHL’s qualifying offer deadline

The NHL free agent pool has added more than 60 players after Sunday’s deadline for teams to issue qualifying offers to their restricted free agents.

2024-06-30T23:41:28Z

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.

2024-07-01T01:44:25Z

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...

2024-06-30T21:09:04Z

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.

2024-06-30T19:36:13Z

Brad Treliving explains why Maple Leafs traded for Chris Tanev

One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey has been Brad Treliving’s open desire to bring Chris Tanev to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and now it’s out of the bag.

2024-06-30T16:17:11Z

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.

2024-06-30T16:23:13Z

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.

2024-06-30T23:09:14Z

Impressions on Calgary’s Ten Draft Picks and a Comic Book Nickname for Each

Out of 365 days in any given year, the day after the draft has to be the most absurd to be a follower of any given NHL team. In a Canadian market, you get near-instant analysis from five different outlets and 15-20 writers that share a combined shallow total of games watching any given pick after the third round.

2024-06-30T22:52:04Z

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.

2024-06-30T17:17:21Z

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.

2024-06-29T18:13:26Z

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...

2024-06-30T22:12:03Z

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.

2024-07-01T06:12:33Z

Report: Lightning agree to terms on contract with would-be Canucks target Jake Guentzel

The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms on a contract extension with pending unrestricted free agent winger Jake Guentzel, Daily Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported Sunday evening.

2024-07-01T01:32:47Z

AEW Forbidden Door 2024 results, match grades: Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay steal the show, Mercedes Mone now holds all the gold

The Sporting News provided live coverage of Forbidden Door on Long Island.

2024-06-30T20:02:49Z

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.

2024-06-30T18:36:03Z

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.

2024-07-01T02:29:34Z

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.

2024-07-01T00:47:25Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:24:43Z

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.

2024-06-30T19:23:44Z

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.

2024-06-30T21:45:31Z

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.

2024-06-30T20:24:22Z

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.

2024-06-30T17:54:16Z

Revisiting Ken Holland’s Tenure with the Oilers: A Mixed Legacy

As Ken Holland‘s contract with the Edmonton Oilers comes to an end, the team officially said goodbye on Sunday. He spent five seasons with the team and the organization made multiple playoff appearances, going all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final this season.

2024-06-30T22:58:59Z

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.

2024-07-01T02:18:54Z

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.

2024-06-30T18:17:31Z

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.

2024-07-01T02:41:55Z

Slovakia didn't take its loss to England so well at Euro 2024 as coach lashes out and captain cries

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Their captain was reduced to tears. Their coach clashed with an England player and took aim at the referee.

2024-06-30T20:53:01Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:18:07Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:56:19Z

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.

2024-06-30T22:54:17Z

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.

2024-06-30T20:38:46Z

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.

2024-06-30T20:36:23Z

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

2024-06-30T16:55:20Z

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

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

2024-06-30T17:23:14Z