How the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Shanaplan Went Off the Rails – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
For years, fans in Toronto rolled their eyes at the idea of a grand “Shanaplan.” It became a punchline whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs stumbled in the first round or stayed quiet at the trade deadline. But given the Olympic break and the team’s predicament, I thought it should be time to sit with the…
After 2 Record-Setting Seasons, Cy Young Could Be Next For Shohei Ohtani
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He has made five All-Star teams, won four MVP Awards and two World Series championships and just followed up Major League Baseball’s first ever 50-homer, 50-steal campaign by becoming the first player ever with 50 homers as a hitter and 50 strikeouts as a pitcher. Now, after back-to-back record-setting seasons to start…
How Are the Two Columbus Blue Jackets Olympians Benefitting From the Olympics? – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the Olympic break as the hottest team in the league. Riding a seven-game win streak that had brought them within four points of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the timing seemed terrible, but it might give them an extra boost for a final push. The Blue Jackets…
How the Canadiens Fared in the Olympic Round Robin – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens
The Olympic group stage always reveals early narratives, contenders separating themselves, underdogs rising, and individuals either thriving or surviving in the spotlight. For the Montreal Canadiens, four players represented their respective nations in vastly different circumstances, Juraj Slafkovsky (Slovakia), Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), and Oliver Kapanen (Finland). After three games, their tournaments couldn’t…
Revisiting the Bruins’ Cam Neely Trade with the Canucks – The Hockey Writers – NHL Trade Analysis
Cam Neely was born on June 6, 1965, in Vancouver, B.C.. After scoring 56 goals and 120 points in 72 games with the Portland Winter Hawks in the Western Hockey League, his hometown Vancouver Canucks selected him with the ninth overall pick at the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Immediately following the draft, Neely debuted with…
Dolphins Cleaning House: WR Tyreek Hill Reportedly Released by Miami
The Miami Dolphins have made it clear they’re turning the page and entering a new era. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been released by the Dolphins, ESPN reported Monday. The news came shortly after it was reported that the team plans to cut edge rusher Bradley Chubb. Miami is also reportedly cutting guard James Daniels…
Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympics, Connor, Morrissey, and More – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets
This week’s biggest storylines revolve around the team’s shift toward “seller” status at the trade deadline and the dramatic fortunes of Jets players representing their countries in Italy. Kyle Connor Scratched for Team USA The most significant immediate news involves Jets star forward Kyle Connor. Despite being a primary offensive weapon for Winnipeg, he was…
Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament – The Hockey Writers – Olympics
The Olympics make for the biggest international tournament, and throughout the years, there have been some magical moments. Women’s Olympic hockey has been growing rapidly since its Olympic debut in 1998. In the seven tournaments they have participated in, Canada and the USA have dominated, with Team Canada winning five gold medals and Team USA…
Oilers’ Trent Frederic Should Bounce Back After Olympic Break – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to be aggressive at the upcoming trade deadline in hopes of making a deep push into the postseason, and while their team has enough depth, they are expected to be buyers this time around. However, one of their current players, who is on a long-term contract, could be an…
What’s Next: Ranking 7 Veteran NFL QBs Who Should Be Available This Offseason
It’s time for many NFL teams to start shopping for their next quarterback. When looking for veterans, this offseason will be as interesting as any in recent memory, in large part because the 2026 draft has so little to offer at the position. There’s the consensus pick at No. 1 overall, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza….