Blackhawks Locker Cleanout Part 2: Appreciating Teammates, Summer Plans, Playoff Expectations & More – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks had their exit interviews last Thursday (Apr. 16). While the playoffs are just getting started for 16 other teams, the Hawks are once again on the outside looking in. But there was a prevailing sense of positivity with the group as they met with the coaching staff, management and the media. In…
Neymar Endorses Lamine Yamal for Future Ballon d’Or, Champions League Double
Barcelona’s Champions League campaign may have ended in heartbreak against Atlético Madrid, but the performance of Lamine Yamal left a lasting impression on one of the club’s former greats, Neymar. Despite the disappointment of exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage, Yamal’s emergence as a genuine leader at the age of just 18 has convinced…
7 Canucks GM Candidates to Replace Patrik Allvin – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks
The dust has barely settled at Rogers Arena, but the message from the Vancouver Canucks front office is loud and clear: the status quo is no longer an option. After a season that saw the club finish at the bottom of the NHL standings, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford officially relieved Patrik Allvin of…
What’s Next: Giants Get a ‘Steal’ in Dexter Lawrence Trade, But Can They Replace Him?
If the Dexter Lawrence trade was the true beginning of the John Harbaugh era, it opened to stellar reviews. The New York Giants’ haul was “huge,” “stunning,” and “unbelievable,” several NFL sources told me. It was widely hailed as a “steal.” But as the initial praise of the shocking trade wore down on Saturday night,…
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Predictions – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and Round 1 is set and ready to go. The writers at The Hockey Writers took a poll on the first-round matchups and cast their votes on who they think will win each series, how many games, and the series MVP (most valuable player). Anything can happen come playoff time….
2026 NFL Draft Odds: Could Carson Beck Remain in the Sunshine State?
Carson Beck is from Florida, spent his final collegiate season in Florida, and may very well begin his professional career in Florida. Apparently, the sunshine is a fan of Beck. Let’s check out the odds for where Beck will land in the 2026 NFL Draft, at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 19. This page may…
2 Local Kids Could Have Major Impact on Edmonton Oilers’ Playoff Run – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
After consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses, the Edmonton Oilers finally look to get over the hump and bring the Cup north of the border for the first time since 1993. To do that, they need players to step up and be key contributors. The Oilers have two hometown kids who have the potential to be…
2026 NFL Draft Odds: Draft Positions for Caleb Downs, Jeremiyah Love, More
Fernando Mendoza is the biggest name, but not the only big name in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s check out the Over/Under odds (at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 19) for where some of the biggest names in this year’s draft might land. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If…
NCAA Tourney Star Braylon Mullins Opts To Stay at UConn, Chase National Title
NCAA Tournament star Braylon Mullins will stick around for one more season at UConn in hopes of winning a national championship instead of heading straight to the NBA. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard made his announcement Saturday on his Instagram account with highlight clips of his biggest shots and the words “unfinished business.” Mullins was projected…
5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series opens Monday (April 20) at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton. This is only the third time that these Pacific Division rivals have met in a postseason series: Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-1…