While at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, Alberta earlier today, the general manager of the Winnipeg Jets, Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke very candidly about the younger players on the roster (Article Link). According to TSN, Cheveldayoff said, “The ball’s in their court. If you’re a young player in our organization right now, it’s all in front of you, there for the taking“.

Winnipeg Hoping To Get More From Younger Players

There’s a rumor migrating from site to site that the Toronto Maple Leafs could trade Ryan Reaves. While the idea might grab attention during the offseason, it’s more someone’s wishful thinking than anything grounded in reality. The speculation seems to have come out of nowhere, and on closer inspection, it’s clear that this trade proposal is little more than silly season fluff.

Ryan Reaves Maple Leafs Trade Proposal: Silly Season Fluff

Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo Sabres' trade for Daniel Briere on March 10, 2003, is considered one of their best in history. At the time, the team was struggling, finishing at the bottom of the Northeast Division. General Manager Darcy Regier was tasked with cutting payroll and acquiring younger talent. The trade involved sending Chris Gratton and a 2004 fourth-round pick to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Briere and a 2004 third-round pick. Briere immediately showcased his skills with seven goals in 14 games and went on to have a significant impact on the team, contrasting sharply with Gratton's lackluster performance post-trade.

Top Buffalo Sabres Trades: Analyzing the Daniel Briere Deal

Pittsburgh, PA

This article examines Jim Rutherford‘s three worst signings as Penguins General Manager. While he contributed to success, his later signings hurt the team. Jim Rutherford’s tenure as the Pittsburgh Penguins GM was nothing short of remarkable. Under his watch, the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. Rutherford’s aggressive and strategic approach to team building was instrumental in these successes. While his track record is filled with numerous brilliant moves, even the best GMs make moves where the results are less than favourable. This article analyzes the three worst signings made by Jim Rutherford during his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jim Rutherford’s Three Worst Signings as Penguins General Manager

Detroit, MI

As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, the fantasy hockey staff has ranked the top 5 players on the Detroit Red Wings and identified other preseason draft targets with point and win projections for the 2024-25 season. 1. Dylan Larkin, F. NHL.com point projection: 80. He just recorded his...

Detroit Red Wings fantasy projections for 2024-25

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Nashville, TN

ClutchPoints

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade for Ryan McDonagh this offseason. The deal with the Nashville Predators brought the veteran defenseman back to Central Florida after two seasons away. Nashville received a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick in return. McDonagh played a major role on the Predators’ blueline in 2023-24. In Tampa, the […]
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Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on return to Lightning

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan was placed on the injured list after suffering a potentially season-ending shoulder injury on Wednesday. Ryan exited his start on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs alongside the Twins training staff after experiencing arm tightness. He threw four pitches to Pete Crow-Armstrong before signaling to the dugout and exiting the game in the third inning. Shortly after his departure, the Twins revealed that Ryan was experiencing right triceps tightness.

Twins Ace Suffers Potentially Season-Ending Shoulder Injury

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Los Angeles, CA

While the ineptitude of Rob Pelinka has led to many calling for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a front office change, Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss “is adamantly against even considering such a change,” per Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily. Lakers’ Jeanie Buss’s True Thoughts...

Lakers Owner’s True Thoughts About Firing Rob Pelinka

Raleigh, NC

With the offseason chugging along and the excitement of the NHL Entry Draft and free agency waning, hockey fans are left anxiously awaiting next season. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we have been exploring some different “bests” from teams during the dog days of summer. Best players by number for a few teams, top captains, best and worst sweaters, and top first-round draft picks are some of the select rankings our writers have been exploring. As an ode to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, here for the Carolina Hurricanes, we are looking at the all-time starting lineups based on nationality.

The Carolina Hurricanes All-Time Canadian Starting Lineup

Charlotte, NC

The CeeDee Lamb trade rumors have never been louder. A first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oklahoma product steadily climbed the Cowboys depth chart and has established himself as one of the game’s premier players at a crucial position. Last year, Lamb brought in a league-leading 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns while earning First-Team All-Pro honors. Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, Lamb is looking for a new deal that accurately reflects his value to the team.

Chargers, Panthers Trade Candidate Tweets Out Frustration With Current Team

As Glen Taylor and Alex Rodriguez quarrel over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the domino effect could have larger ramifications than previously imagined. “If (Taylor) keeps the team,” Dan Le Batard reports on his eponymous podcast, “what’s going to happen after that is they’re going to lose their team president, Tim Connelly.”

NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Franchise Star Could Request Trade

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Boston, MA

Salt Lake City, UT

Less than a week after signing star Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract extension, the Utah Jazz are still making moves to their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz have signed wing Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15 million contract. Mykhailiuk spent last season with the Boston...

Utah Jazz Are Reportedly Signing Boston Celtics Champion

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

We are almost at the end of The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris. With that comes the gold medal games in basketball. It has been an extremely fun two-plus weeks. But with the end in sight, we have the gold medal games. First up is the match on the men’s side between France and Team USA.

2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game Preview

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Options for the Toronto Maple Leafs to Utilize Cap Space

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a number of moves in this offseason, and currently, according to PuckPedia, they have just over $1M in cap space....

Options for the Toronto Maple Leafs to Utilize Cap Space

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