Buffalo, NY

Columbus, OH

Free agency’s busy season has come and gone and the boring part of the offseason has begun. While most players have found their new homes or signed new contracts for the 2024-25 season, some players are still looking for a place to play heading into the new campaign. One player who was looking for a new deal and hoping for a fresh start elsewhere was forward Max Comtois, who was coming off of a stint in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Chicago Wolves. While he was holding out for a new contract and another chance in the NHL, it seems as though he’ll have to wait a bit longer because he has decided to sign a contract with Dynamo Moskva in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Unfortunately, it seems like there was no interest for Comtois in North America, and he’s going to try his luck overseas for at least one season.

Max Comtois Headed for KHL, What Went Wrong During NHL Stint?

Raleigh, NC

While we count down the days, 81 for the Carolina Hurricanes, until opening night, fans are chomping for any content about their teams. Over the weekend, some Hurricanes went off to Prague, Czechia, and Finland to attend Sebastian Aho and former teammate Petr Mzarek’s weddings. Back in the U.S. however, I talked to Hurricanes announcer Mike Maniscalco on the most recent episode of Locked On Hurricanes with the Locked On Podcast Network. We discussed his summer so far and all of the offseason changes to the team.

Maniscalco Discusses the Hurricanes’ Offseason Moves, Management & More

Boston, MA

In a move that is now being heavily questioned, the Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators without securing a contract extension for former goaltending partner Jeremy Swayman. Swayman, who shared the crease with Ullmark during the 2023 season, emerged as the team’s starter during the 2024 postseason. His stellar performance, including a .933 save percentage, also made him the team’s choice as their netminder moving forward, so the club traded Ullmark under the impression they could get a Swayman deal done without much issue.

Are Bruins About to Pay for Misstep in Swayman Negotiations?

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

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One of the oldest churches in Boston, Trinity Missionary Baptist is a Freedmen’s congregation established in 1867. The present structure, likely dating to the early 1900s, is a typical uneven-steeple style common among Black churches at the time. It was originally a frame structure before the addition of the brick veneer. Boston Historic District, National […]

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Boston

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 23rd

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Illinois State

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

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Impaired driving due to alcohol is one thing and being impaired under the use of marijuana is another. Just because marijuana was legalized in Missouri doesn't mean you can drive if you're high, or drive while getting high. Have you ever been sitting next to someone in traffic who was smoking cannabis causing you to avoid being around that car?

Reminders about mixing marijuana and driving in Missouri and knowing the risks

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Lashaunta Moore

Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

Montana State

WyoFile

The 2023-’24 winter proved the third deadliest for Yellowstone wolves in the decades since Canis lupus was reintroduced to the landscape in 1995. Overall, 13 wolves were shot by legal hunters, caught by trappers, killed by poachers or died of suspected hunting-related injuries.

Yellowstone superintendent seeks hunting relief for wolves after another deadly winter

Anaheim, CA

Trevor Zegras is one of the more polarizing players in the NHL. The 22-year-old Anaheim Ducks center has built quite a reputation since entering the league in 2021. His flashy style of play has led to a long highlight reel of incredible goals, deft puck movement, and jaw-dropping passes in just over 200 NHL games. When the league tries to sell itself to television audiences, Zegras is front and center. However, the NHL 23 co-cover athlete doesn’t have the body of work of the league’s superstars, thus a lot of the attention on him has turned negative. A recent anonymous player poll has him as the most overrated player in the NHL (from, “Anonymous NHL player poll 2024: Who’s the best player? Most overrated? Best goalie? Worst road city,” The Athletic, Jan. 31, 2024).

Ducks’ 2024-25 Bounce Back Candidates: Trevor Zegras

The NHL world is in the dog days of summer when news is scarce, and fans are itching for anything hockey-related. Signings have gone way down to where there might be one or two announcements, and it seems like the 2024-25 season will crawl its way to everyone eventually. However, during the weekend of July 20, defenseman Mikhail Sergachev of Utah HC and forward Artemi Panarin brought together the best Russian NHLers & KHL All-Stars for a charity game at CSKA Arena in Moscow, Russia. The charity exhibition game, perfectly named “Match of the Year,” featured 16 Russian players from the NHL and 16 from the KHL to raise money for charities and auction off signed jerseys.

Russian “Match of the Year” Between NHL & KHL Stars a Success

Have you ever wondered what life was like in the past? In Minnesota, you can step back in time by visiting ghost towns. These are places where people once lived, but now only empty buildings remain. Here are some of Minnesota's most interesting ghost towns!

This Hidden Trail Through Minnesota's Ghost Towns Will Transport You Back In Time

The Carolina Hurricanes are 80 days from their home opener and the season’s first game. They are scheduled to play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, Oct. 11, to kick off another season of Hurricanes hockey. However, there are still questions about the team that need to be answered. From the roster to the season outlook and overall schedule, where do the Hurricanes stand as of July 23? In this edition of the Hurricanes Mailbag, we will dive into it all.

Hurricanes Mailbag: Season Outlook, Roster Moves & Strength of Schedule

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Mars is in Gemini and the Sun is in Leo on Tuesday. The stars urge us in today’s love horoscope to use the Sun’s energy to increase our efforts in relationship matters. Love requires each individual’s input for it to grow. Have clear and smooth communication with your partner to avoid making false assumptions. Plan a romantic dinner at a restaurant and share your feelings with your better half.

Love and Destiny Horoscope | July 23, 2024

Based on their lack of activity in free agency, the Montreal Canadiens are clearly going for organic growth in the standings in 2024-25. Bless his heart, Alex Barre-Boulet can only do so much as a fringe NHLer. Their younger players will have to take the next steps in their development for the team to take the next step itself.

Canadiens Realistically on the Rise in Atlantic Division in 2024-25

Tonawanda, NY

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Sabres What-Ifs: Connolly, Vanek & The Hit

As fun as it is to ask “what if” about your favorite sports teams, it’s very important to remember that hindsight is always 20/20. It’s very...

Sabres What-Ifs: Connolly, Vanek & The Hit

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