3 Takeaways From Canada’s 3-2 Win Over Finland – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
On Friday, Canada and Finland faced off in the first of two semi-final games at the 2026 Winter Olympics to determine which team would play in the gold-medal game on Sunday. Both clubs faced adversity heading into the contest, but neither team relied on excuses, playing with all the grit and passion they could muster. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics…
MacKinnon sends Canada to gold-medal game after sinking Finns with game winner in dying seconds
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed Canada’s gold-medal dream in men’s hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics remains on course. Nathan…
Esposito: The Trade That Shaped the Boston Bruins – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
In today’s look at important offseason trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967. While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held in the first week in June, it is inextricably linked to the events that were scheduled for that gathering. June 6, 1967: NHL Expansion Day…
Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan ‘Excited’ About QB Michael Penix Jr.
The health and projection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the most pivotal factor in the Atlanta Falcons’ future. Selected by Atlanta with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Penix has started just 12 games over his first two seasons due to a combination of being behind veteran Kirk Cousins for the…
Calvin Pickard’s Agent Believes Goalie Will Eventually Be Back With Oilers – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard made his return to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, practicing with the American Hockey League (AHL) team for the first time in more than two years. Pickard last donned a Condors jersey in November 2023, just before he was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers. Against the odds, Pickard became a fixture…
2026 NFL Combine Odds: Will 40-Yard Dash Record be Broken?
Could the NFL Combine be considered the Super Bowl of the summer? The annual pre-draft event features over 300 draft prospects, and kicks off on Monday, Feb. 23. It will conclude on Monday, March 2. Will any prospect, in the process of impressing NFL scouts and GMs, also etch their name in the Combine history…
Sidney Crosby ruled out of Olympic semifinal game against Finland
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed The Canadians will be playing without their captain, Sidney Crosby, in today’s semifinal game against…
Finland’s 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster – The Hockey Writers – NHL News
Team Finland has announced their Mens 2026 Olympics roster in Milan. This will be the first time NHL players will be participating in the Olympics since 2014, which took place in Sochi, Russia. Related: USA Announces 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster Hockey is set to start on Feb. 11 at the games. However, Dec. 31 was the roster…
Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Landing Nazem Kadri in Deadline Day Blockbuster – The Hockey Writers –
As the Olympics close out and the NHL inches closer to a return, the Montreal Canadiens seem to be a team ready to contend, and could be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. While it seems as though the market is thinning for top-six forwards, the Canadiens will likely want to make a splash for…
World Cup Watch: MLS Will Be Where USA’s Goalkeeper Battle Will Play Out
For the first time in the 30-year-history of Major League Soccer, the starting World Cup goalkeeper for the U.S. men’s national team is expected to come from the domestic league, which kicks off its 2026 season on Saturday. Think about it. The top American keeper at each World Cup since MLS was founded in 1996…