Columbus, OH

Seattle, WA

The Toronto Maple Leafs tried to sign many elite-level free agents at the start of July but we keep hearing them publically reveal they rejected the Canadian franchise. The latest player to join that group is defenseman Brandon Montour, who won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024 and then signed with the lowly Seattle Kraken in free agency.

Maple Leafs Rejected By $50 Million Defenseman in Free Agency

With the first wave of free agency over and most top-level free agents off the board, only a few valuable players are pending signing a new deal during the off-season. NHL analyst Steve Silverman thinks the reigning champions Florida Panthers can fix some of their roster needs by signing former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano.

Panthers Asked to Sign Former Maple Leafs, Star Defenseman

Boston, MA

The Boston Bruins will start their 2024-25 season on the road against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 8, 2024. Between now and then, management needs to finalize the roster, including extending Jeremy Swayman. The team must also play through the preseason, which begins on Sept. 22, 2024. After a second-round...

5 Must-Watch Bruins Games in 2024-25

Minnetonka, MN

Breakaway On SI

Former Florida Panthers forward and Stanley Cup champion Kyle Okposo had his day with the trophy disrupted.

Panthers Forward Cancels Day With Stanley Cup

During each NHL season, fans from every team can anticipate various exciting events. This includes the debut of top prospects, the arrival of new players from free agency, and the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Nonetheless, certain storylines become prominent every season. These may include player trade rumours, contract extension disputes, and management and coaching staff changes. Some of these recurring storylines are more captivating than others.

10 NHL Storylines to Watch for in 2024-25

Seattle Kraken on The Hockey News

Seattle Kraken star defenseman Brandon Montour revealed on TSN's radio show "Overdrive" that there were talks about signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kraken Star Brandon Montour Reveals There Was A Possibility of Joining The Maple Leafs

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Toronto, OH

Only mere weeks after signing the 300-game NHL defenseman, it appears the Toronto Maple Leafs may have officially lost their rights to Jani Hakanpaa. Brad Treliving of the Toronto Maple Leafs seems to have developed a habit of acquiring injured defensemen from the Dallas Stars. He started this trend last year with John Klingberg, whose hip injury caused him to be laced on long-term injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have officially lost rights to 300-game NHL veteran

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

National Weather Force

Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

In this edition of the Boston Bruins News & Rumors, we have a look at some updates from a trio of Bruins prospects. Cole Spicer is stepping away from the game for the foreseeable future, Marc McLaughlin signed an extension, and Dean Letourneau talks about his experience at development camp and his expectations moving forward.

Bruins News & Rumors: Cole Spicer, Marc McLaughlin & Dean Letourneau

Montour played a huge part in Florida capturing their first ever Stanley Cup, which led to him signing a lucrative deal to join the Seattle Kraken. Montour revealed he was very close to joining the Leafs instead. Brandon indicated that he and his agent did have conversations with the Leafs organization prior to signing with the Kraken for seven years.

Top defenseman confirms he nearly signed massive deal with the Maple Leafs

Elmont, NY

The New York Islanders all but put a bow on the offseason when they re-signed Simon Holmstrom. They still have to deal with Oliver Wahlstrom, who heads to arbitration but any big move at this point seems unlikely. A big trade or a late-summer signing looks like they are off the table and the Islanders’ roster looks just about set for the 2024-25 season.

Islanders’ Offseason Upgrades Didn’t Move the Needle

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Long gone is the NHL free-agent frenzy. At this point, it’s safe to say which teams did the best and worst in free agency, even though a couple of notable UFAs (James van Riemsdyk and Daniel Sprong, to name a couple) remain available. Let’s look at five teams who did best in free agency this summer.

5 NHL Teams That Improved in Free Agency

Tampa, FL

Steven Stamkos has had a fantastic career in Tampa Bay, and as he heads to Nashville, he now opens up on turning down the Maple Leafs in free agency. This off-season, something that no one expected to ever happen did, when Steven Stamkos, the long-time captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning departed for free agency, despite admitting he would have preferred to remain in Tampa Bay. Now, he's unveiled another surprise in his letter to the Lightning with the Players Tribune, revealing why in 2016 he turned down an offer to join the fierce rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

Steven Stamkos finally admits why he refused to sign with the Maple Leafs

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were once ubiquitous in medicine cabinets across North Carolina and many other places. These antiseptics, with their distinctive red liquid in bottles with droppers, were staples for treating minor cuts and scrapes. For many, just looking at an old bottle brings back a flood of memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many North Carolina homes

Pro Hockey Rumors

The Blue Jackets will not be renewing the contract of assistant coach Josef Boumedienne, sources tell The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline. It’s a little late in the offseason to make coaching changes, especially for a club still looking to lock down its head coach. Columbus has seen a lot of personnel turnover this offseason, naming Don Waddell as their general manager in late May before firing head coach Pascal Vincent after all previous head coaching vacancies created this offseason had been filled.

Still without HC, Blue Jackets expected to part ways with assistant coach

Wisconsin State

Minneapolis, MN

DayTripper

Wisconsin has once again proven why it's known as America's Dairyland, with local cheesemakers sweeping numerous categories in a recent national cheese competition. The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, a prestigious event showcasing the best of American-made cheeses, took place from June 3-7, 2024, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

Wisconsin Dominates National Cheese Competition: Where to Find the Cream of the Crop

Nashville, TN

The Nashville Predators' newest forward believes this team has what it takes.

Steven Stamkos Makes Bold Predators Prediction

Philadelphia, PA

Plymouth, MI

The 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) will run from July 26 to August 3, 2024, at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. Two squads representing the United States (USA White and USA Blue) will participate, as well as one apiece from Canada, Sweden, and Finland. There are no medals...

Eight Flyers Prospects Projected to Play in 2024 WJSS

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Maple Leafs’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25 Season

While the Toronto Maple Leafs may not have the deepest prospect pool, there’s still plenty of talent coming through that eventually could prove to be difference...

Maple Leafs’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25 Season

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