Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Potential Opponents in Round 1 of the 2026 Playoffs – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes
With 11 games left in the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes are in position to face a wild-card team in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Whether they finish first or second in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes will have home ice entering their eighth straight playoff appearance, and here’s a look at…
Cubs World Series Champion, Braves Star Jason Heyward Announces MLB Retirement
Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major-league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on Friday. Heyward played in 34 games with the San Diego Padres in 2025, hitting .176. For his career, Heyward hit .255 with 186 home runs…
Saskatoon Blades Playoff Series Preview vs. Edmonton Oil Kings – The Hockey Writers – WHL
The Saskatoon Blades may not have had the season they wanted, but that’s in the rearview mirror now. “Everything resets back to zero here,” said head coach Dan DaSilva on Wednesday’s media conference. “All the playoffs mean is that we’ve all earned our right to be there, to compete in the playoffs, and for us,…
MLB Automated Ball-Strike System Sees 61% Success Rate in Opening Games
Terry Francona had every reason not be a fan of the Automated Ball-Strike System, after the Cincinnati Reds’ 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. However, the longtime manager was taking the long view after game one of 162. Francona saw a walk by Eugenio Suarez on a full count overturned to a…
7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It’s hard to overlook the significance of his presence given his size, grit, and skill. His role in the Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup championship is especially prominent….
2026 MLB Odds: Back Mets — Not Dodgers — to Win National League
The Major League Baseball season is underway, but don’t sweat if you haven’t placed any season-long bets yet. It’s not 2005 anymore — you can make these bets through September and there’s a handful that are ripe. And, if you’re looking for L.A. Dodgers tickets, I’m not your guy. It’s crazy to me that a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Domi, Rielly & Maccelli – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
The schedule gives the Toronto Maple Leafs a bit of breathing room before they head out to face the St. Louis Blues, and sometimes that’s when the more interesting questions start to surface. Not the game-to-game stuff — but the bigger picture items that tend to linger in the background. Related: NHL Rumors: Chabot Out,…
Today in Hockey History: March 27 – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
Yesterday in Hockey History: March 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 28 One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension was handed down and the day has been full of NHL and franchise…
3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 4-3 Win Over the Senators – The Hockey Writers –
The margin for error is razor thin for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Coming into the night, they held onto the final playoff spot in the Metropolitan division but the difference between a playoff spot and being on the outside is just a point or two. In a back-and-forth affair with the Ottawa Senators, it seemed like…
A Deep Dive Into the Recently Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena – The Hockey Writers – NHL News
A major step in the return of the NHL to the Atlanta metro area has been taken. Renderings for the proposed arena and its surrounding development were recently revealed, and a proposal for rezoning the land has been submitted. As part of this month’s announcement, North Point Mall in Alpharetta would be turned into not…