The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender former Anthony Stolarz to a two-year deal, according to NHL insider Kevin Weekes. According to Weekes, the deal is expected to pay Stolarz just over $2 million per season. Stolarz had completed a one-year $1.1 million deal with the Florida Panthers. NHL insider...

Maple Leafs Sign Stanley Cup Winning Goalie to Multi-Year Deal: Report

The 31st pick in the NHL Draft didn't take long to do what we all wanted to do to Commissioner Gary Bettman. The Leafs acquired the 31st overall pick from the Edmonton Oilers using it to select Ben Danford, a 6'1" OHL defenseman. While moving along the handshake line to...

Gary Bettman's handshake gets blown off by NHL first round draft pick

Washington, DC

Tampa, FL

It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the second day of the draft to shake up their roster for next season and beyond. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals were the most active,...

Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

Nashville, TN

Yardbarker

Fifteen minutes into NHL free agency many had already crowned the Nashville Predators as the day’s biggest winners.The team agreed to terms with three of the top players available in center Steven Stamkos, right winger Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei.The moves give the Predators two 40-goal scorers to add to their top six plus a veteran top-four defenseman with an excellent shots who can put up points in bunches from the blue line.
As reported earlier but now a done deal, Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei all agree to terms in Nashville.Stamkos, 4 years x $8 M AAVMarchessault,...

Steven Stamkos headlines Predators’ haul on Day 1 of NHL free agency

It's been quite a week for Florida Panthers star forward Sam Reinhart. Just days after helping lead the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, Reinhart has signed a eight-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. Reinhart's deal is worth $69 million, according to an ESPN report. The...

NHL free agency 2024: Sam Reinhart signs eight-year contract extension with Panthers after Stanley Cup win

Los Angeles, CA

Dallas, TX

FanSided

Of all the free agent announcements made over the last couple days, none have hit harder than Klay Thompson's decision to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal. It's the end of an era, truly, for the Golden State Warriors. Thompson was a cornerstone for basketball's great modern dynasty. He was supposed to retire in San Francisco and watch his jersey ascend to the Chase Center rafters.

Recruiting wars: Kyrie Irving convinced Klay Thompson not to join LeBron James, Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks had an incredible 2023-24 season that saw them win the Western Conference and compete against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Even though the NBA Finals did not go the Mavericks’ way as they lost in five games, it was a great step forward for the organization as they try to add to their roster this offseason. One of the biggest priorities for the Mavericks this offseason is re-signing Derrick Jones Jr.

Mavericks Suddenly in Jeopardy of Losing Prized Veteran

Cleveland, OH

Miami, FL

Donovan Mitchell agreed on a contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, taking what might have been the Miami Heat’s top prize off the market. Mitchell will sign a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It had long been assumed that Mitchell was at the top of the Heat’s wish list should he decline to make a long-term commitment to the Cavaliers and become available in a trade.

After Donovan Mitchell's decision, it's time for the Miami Heat to pivot

New York City, NY

The silver lining to the New York Knicks losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency is that it was a move the front office expected. The writing was on the wall, considering New York was restricted in how much it could offer, and the top team in the West was willing to offer more. Hartenstein got paid.

Knicks fans speculate that front office could have a trick up their sleeve

At the end of the 2023 season, significant changes were needed for the New England Patriots, many of which were long overdue. Although it can be argued that Bill Belichick being let go might not have been the best decision, the hiring of Jerod Mayo was Robert Kraft's clear indicator of a new era in New England.

Rob Gronkowski says Patriots have new Tom Brady, just not at quarterback

The Edmonton Oilers made a major move today as they have signed free agent forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year contract. Skinner was bought out by the Buffalo Sabres after he put up 24 goals and 46 points in 74 games last season. He was still a decent player for the team, but it was a pretty significant step back from his point-per-game season the year before. This made it possible for the Oilers to grab him for a measly 3 million dollars on a one-year deal.

Edmonton Oilers sign 40-goal scorer Jeff Skinner

Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo Sabres needed to add a goaltender for potential organizational depth, but instead, they got James Reimer, a netminder who was part of an ill-fated trio last season in Detroit that also included Ville Husso and Alex Lyon. Of course, Lyon actually had a good year, and Husso proved to be a bust - technically, the Red Wings acquired his signing rights - and Reimer was just about as up and down as one could get.

The Sabres made another questionable signing on Day 2 of free agency

Fresh off a Stanley Cup Championship/appearance, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has a new contract. The 32-year old defencemen has signed a four year contract with the Maple Leafs. Ekman-Larsson spent the first 11 years of his career with the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. In just his second season, Ekman-Larsson played in all 82 regular season games and helped the Coyotes win the Pacific Division. Furthermore, the Coyotes would advance to the Western Conference before falling to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions, the Los Angeles Kings.

Stanley Cup Champion Signs Contract With Maple Leafs

Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James fans had reason to be excited on Saturday after a report suggested James could take a pay cut to unlock L.A.'s mid-level exception. An NBA insider now suggests that the team may accidentally waste this space to go after a washed star. According to...

Lakers set to make major mistake by pursuing washed veteran

Illinois State

Champaign, IL

Bad news broke on Monday afternoon, as the Illinois basketball team lost a key piece to the future. Positive vibes had been the only thing flowing in the Illini recruiting atmosphere. Things were going way too well for the Orange and Blue, but don’t worry, what goes up must come down.

Illinois basketball loses big commitment from 4-star guard

The Nashville Predators have acquired the services of a new backup goal. 31-year old goalie, Scott Wedgewood has signed a two-year contract. Nashville Predators Sign Free Agent Scott Wedgewood Contract. Dancing With The Devil In The Pale Moonlight. The New Jersey Devils drafted Wedgewood in the third round of the...

Nashville Predators Sign 31-Year Old Goalie

Boston, MA

In his postgame press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs that eliminated the Boston Bruins, second-year head coach Jim Montgomery touched on several topics. in one of his responses, he sent a message up to his boss, GM Don Sweeney.

Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney sends coach Jim Montgomery subtle message

If the hockey world anticipated a busy free agency for the Nashville Predators, General Manager Barry Trotz wasted little time delivering on expectations - and then some. Inking deals with Stanley Cup champions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, veteran blueliner Brady Skjei, Predators starting goaltender Juuse Saros and defenseman Alexandre Carrier, netminder Scott Wedgewood, and finally, a quartet of two-way depth pieces, Trotz threw the Predators organization into the center of the spotlight and set the stage for what is sure to be an unforgettable season.

Trotz Signals Confidence in Predators Future After Electrifying Start to Free Agency: 'We're Very Determined to Win'

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a sharpshooting wing who can help address a significant weakness. It's a common goal for teams in any offseason, as the emphasis on three-point shooting has only grown stronger in the aftermath of the era that Stephen Curry revolutionized. As the...

Grade the trade pitch: Lakers add sharpshooter from Brooklyn Nets fire sale

Brad Stevens has continued his mission to run it back with the 2023-24 NBA championship team. Only a day after extending Derrick White and handing out the largest contract in NBA history to superstar Jayson Tatum, Stevens was back at it again on Tuesday. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Xavier...

Celtics Re-Sign Another Key Contributor for Next Season

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The Oilers showed they want to get back to the Stanley Cup Final in free agency

The Edmonton Oilers just had a devastating loss in the Stanley Cup Final. After going down in the series 3-0, they climbed back to force Game...

The Oilers showed they want to get back to the Stanley Cup Final in free agency

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