Columbus, OH

Los Angeles, CA

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced today that the team has acquired pick 21 in this year's entry draft in exchange for picks 26, 57, and 198. This is an exciting move for both teams, as the Los Angeles Kings acquire more draft capital, and the Montreal Canadiens get a chance to draft a better player.

Montreal Canadiens acquire first-round pick from the Los Angeles Kings

The Montreal Canadiens acquired the 21st overall pick in Friday's draft from the Los Angeles Kings for the 26th, 57th, and 198th selections, the teams announced. Montreal also holds the fifth overall pick and has eight additional choices after the second round. Los Angeles is set to make six selections...

Canadiens acquire 21st overall pick from Kings

Welcome to another edition on NHL Rumours! The Toronto Maple Leafs star forward might finally be on the move. Rumour has it that the Vegas Golden Knights are front-runners for Mitch Marner. It could be the next big blockbuster trade that gets made this summer. NHL Rumours. Rumour: Lucas Nola...

NHL Rumours: Maple Leafs Star Forward Could be Moved to Vegas

Raleigh, NC

As July 1 rapidly approaches, NHL teams are deciding on how best to address their pending free agents. Who stays and who goes is not always an easy decision for various reasons. Many times it’s not that the team doesn’t want the player, but simply that they cannot afford them. This leads to a priority list that General Managers have to work through. Unfortunately, fan favourites and impactful players end up on the outside looking in. This edition of NHL Rumours looks at the Carolina Hurricanes facing one of those situations.

NHL Rumours: Hurricanes Winger to Test Free Agency

Dakota Joshua signed a deal with the Vancouver Canucks today. The physical winger turned an excellent season into a four-year contract totaling $13. This deal will have an average cap hit of $3.25 million and run until the end of the 2027-28 season. Dakota Joshua Signed and Sealed, Now Needs...

Vancouver Canucks Winger Signs New Contract

Queens, NY

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB, the New York Mets will option starter Tylor Megill to Triple-A following Saturday’s loss against the Houston Astros. New York is in the early stages of playing 17 straight games without an off day. Plus, the bullpen will remain a man short for six more games as closer Edwin Díaz finishes his 10-game suspension.

Desperate For Fresh Arms, The Mets Demote Starting Pitcher

The next domino in the Lakers’ offseason has fallen. After months of speculation, point guard D’Angelo Russell has formally made a decision on his $18.7 million Player Option next season. Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official. Lakers Retain Key Piece. Russell is coming off of...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official

The confidence of many Montreal Canadiens fans may never have wavered. However, by the same token, there is no doubt: Many others seriously doubted general manager Kent Hughes would take the generally accepted second-best player available at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Ivan Demidov, after he dropped to the Habs at No. 5 overall.

Canadiens Restore Fan Faith in Their Drafting with Demidov Pick

Miami, FL

Josh Richardson is joining the Miami Heat for his second tenure with the team in 2023-24. That partnership will continue for another season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the 30-year-old will pick up his player option for the 2024-25 season. It is for slightly more than $3 million.

9-Year Vet Picks Up Player Option To Return To Miami Heat

San Francisco, CA

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, best known for his presence in the fearsome San Francisco Giants lineups of the early 1960s, has died. He was 86 years old. He is the second Giants legend to pass away in recent weeks, following the passing of Willie Mays on June 18.

Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Dies at 86

New York City, NY

Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty to win the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup. In doing so, they’ve re-established themselves as title contenders. Forget the Connecticut Suns and the Liberty; the Lynx must be recognized as a serious threat to win it all. The team is led by 3x All-Star and former Rookie of the Year Napheesa Collier, but the roster has no shortage of talent from top to bottom. Their rookies have shown flashes of upside in their limited minutes, the team chemistry is on point, and despite an injury to Diamond Miller, they found a way to win.

Major Upset in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

After four seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, center Jaxson Hayes signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 offseason. Now 24 years old, he agreed to a two-year deal worth about $4.6 million. The second year of that deal is a player option, one that Shams Charania of The Athletic is being told that he will pick up. He will reunite with new head coach JJ Redick as they were previously teammates together in New Orleans.

Lakers Big Man Picks Up Player Option

Milwaukee, WI

MILWAUKEE — In what’s become an all-too-familiar pattern this season, the Milwaukee Brewers will once again be without one of their most reliable and productive pitchers for at least the immediate future. Left-handed reliever Jared Koenig was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday morning with a left forearm injury, described as tightness.

Brewers Pitching Staff Suffers Another Injury Blow

Indianapolis, IN

The Indianapolis Colts haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2020 campaign. However, they can get the jobs done this upcoming season with Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, and Michael Pittman Jr. leading the way. These exciting, young players have what it takes to form one of the top quarterback-running back-wide receiver trios in the NFL.

Will These Indianapolis Colts Players Form an Elite Trio?

Las Vegas, NV

Yardbarker

It is pretty common for NHL teams to bring out a former player, current player or special guest to announce their first-round pick every year.The Montreal Canadiens upped the ante on that during the first round of Friday's draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas when they brought out music legend Celine Dion to announce the selection of forward Ivan Demidov with the No. 5 overall pick.
IVAN DEMIDOV HAS BEEN DRAFTED BY THE HABS AND CELINE DION JUST MADE THE PICK  pic.twitter.com/lIeLgwup2e— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 28, 2024
As far as celebrities go, that is about as good of...

Watch: Canadiens bring out Celine Dion to announce first-round pick

It’s always a big day for the NHL when the draft comes around; each year, there’s a frenzy in the hours leading up to it. That follows from months of anticipation, supposition, and dreams for the young men up for grabs. As for the fans, they’ve long reserved their Friday night to watch the first round and are hoping and praying for their teams to hit a grand slam.

Canadiens and Kent Hughes Focus On Offence in the First Round

Dallas, TX

The Mavericks emerge as favorites to sign shooting guard Klay Thompson, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This comes following some recent roster activity by the Mavericks. Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent. Klay Thompson is set to test free agency this offseason after playing all 11...

Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Grant Potulny is leaving Northern Michigan to become the coach of the New York Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the hiring of the 44-year-old Potulny on Thursday. Kris Knoblauch started last season as...

Rangers hire Grant Potulny to coach AHL team in Hartford

Chicago, IL

According to Matt Moore of Action Network, the Chicago Bulls are shopping two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic. The 33-year-old still has two years remaining on his three-year, $60 million contract. “The Bulls are known to be looking to move Nikola Vucevic, along with the never-ending Zach LaVine saga. The Caruso trade...

Chicago Bulls “Looking to Move” Former NBA All-Star

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NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Make Pair of Forwards Available

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumors from the crew at Last Word On Hockey. We’re quickly approaching the NHL Entry Draft and free agency...

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Make Pair of Forwards Available

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