New York Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Schaefer Milestone, Playoff Push, Duclair and More – The Hockey Writers – New York Islanders
Here is a look at the key stories surrounding the New York Islanders right now, along with their upcoming schedule as they head into a crucial week of the 2025-26 NHL season. Matthew Schaefer’s Historic Rookie Campaign The absolute biggest story on Long Island all season has been 18-year-old rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Coming off…
Sound Smart: 6 Observations From the 2026 NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS — There was plenty of discussion all last week regarding whether the 2026 NFL Draft class might underwhelm both at the combine and on the field this fall. Time will tell on the latter. But man, the top prospects were outstanding during their workouts in Indy. They demonstrated elite athleticism that, maybe, folks didn’t…
The ‘Vinicius Rule’? FIFA President Gianni Infantino Suggests Red Cards For Mouth Covering
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed that players who cover their mouths during verbal altercations that are racist in nature should be shown a straight red card. The proposal comes after Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni allegedly subjected Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior to racial abuse. Infantino believes there should be a “presumption” of guilt, arguing…
Canucks News & Rumours: Foote, Brisebois & Pettersson Trade? – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks
If the Vancouver Canucks were hoping the schedule might throw them a rope after this long slide, well, no such luck. Instead, the Dallas Stars show up on Monday night riding an eight-game winning streak and with the swagger of a team that expects to win every night. They erased a 2–0 deficit against the…
Seahawks Insist It’s Still ‘Business as Usual’ After Super Bowl Whirlwind, Sale
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly three hours after his media availability in the Indiana Convention Center for the NFL Scouting Combine, I bumped into Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, breathing a sigh of relief as he exited the facility. Everyone wanted a piece of Seattle’s top personnel man in Indianapolis. That comes with winning a Super…
L.A. Kings fire head coach Jim Hiller, name D.J. Smith as the interim replacement
Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed The Los Angeles Kings haven’t been the same team this season following their fourth straight first-round playoff exit, and general manager Ken Holland decided a coaching shakeup was the final chance to snap this team out of its funk. The Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller on Sunday after…
Avalanche’s Best Trade Deadline Assets – The Hockey Writers – Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche didn’t waste much time coming out of the Olympic break before they made a roster move. Defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick were sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak. Though some on the Avalanche may use their Olympic experience as fuel for the stretch run, many…
Texans Reportedly Land Lions RB David Montgomery After Trading RT Tytus Howard
David Montgomery is getting traded after all. The Detroit Lions are trading the running back to the Houston Texans, NFL Media reported Monday. In return for Montgomery, Detroit will reportedly receive offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick. Montgomery’s trade came a day after the standout running back seemingly questioned a…
Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Berube’s Future, Trade Deadline Plans & More – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
After an awful first week back after the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves further from a playoff spot and closer to a full-on fire sale at the deadline. With the 2026 Trade Deadline just days away, this is shaping up to be a very interesting week for Toronto. Related: Insider Suggest Maple…
Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane, Regula, Janmark, Ekman-Larsson – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
As the Edmonton Oilers look to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they seem poised to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. They are in dire need of cap space, and will need to find a way to shed salary if they want to make a move before Friday (Mar. 6). Related:…