After waiting almost 20 years to win the Stanley Cup, Kyle Okposo won't get his day after a heartbreaking announcement from Matthew Tkachuk. Playing with the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres throughout his career, Kyle Okposo was unable to go deep into any Stanley Cup run. Until 2023/24 that is, as he was traded to the Florida Panthers and played a solid role as the team won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Kyle Okposo shares heartbreaking announcement: his day with the Cup is cancelled

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

Pittsburgh, PA

Today a new interview with Jake Guentzel revealed his feelings about heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning and why he chose to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins. This offseason has been a chaotic one with many different teams hitting the reset button on their core. The Pittsburgh Penguins started that process last season by trading star winger Jake Guentzel.

Jake Guentzel humiliates the Pittsburgh Penguins with new comments

Raleigh, NC

USA TODAY

NHL general managers had more money to spend and it led to a busy offseason. Tracking the transactions.

NHL offseason tracker 2024: Hurricanes, Evgeny Kuznetsov to terminate contract

Nashville, TN

Today new reports have added more context to the Yaroslav Askarov trade talk speculation including potential landing spots for him. The Nashville Predators have been one of the most active teams in the NHL this offseason. They signed stars like Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei while also extending star goalie Juuse Saros.

Three teams emerge as frontrunners for Nashville Predators' Yaroslav Askarov

New York City, NY

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but we still have plenty to discuss. General managers are still trying to figure on how to maximize their salary cap space and fine-tune their rosters. Not much has happened after the initial free agent frenzy. However, there’s always plenty going on in the hot stove. One team that’s trying to back to the Stanley Cup Final is the New York Rangers. This edition of NHL rumours look at the status of one of their key defencemen.

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Defencman Status Update

Minnetonka, MN

Grounded airlines forced Florida Panthers winger Kyle Okposo to cancel a public Stanley Cup appearance scheduled for Friday at Pagel Arena in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The trophy was stuck in St. Louis, Missouri as airlines were impacted by Friday's global IT outage, The Athletic's Michael Russo reported. Michael Russo @RussoHockey. MAJOR...

Kyle Okposo Cancels Stanley Cup Event; Trophy Stuck in Transit amid Global IT Outage

Saint Louis, MO

Brentwood, MO

ST. LOUIS -- Matthew Tkachuk remembers visiting family in Boston, the first stop usually being the North End fire department where his grandfather, John Tkachuk, was the chief. “We’d ride the pole, try the hat on, sometimes we’d go for a ride even though I don’t know if that’s allowed,”...

Tkachuk has ‘really special’ day bringing Stanley Cup home to St. Louis

Los Angeles, CA

Chances are running out for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a splash during the 2024 NBA offseason. That door hasn't completely closed, though. There are still stars (or near-stars) on the trade market, and the Lakers still have the trade resources needed to make a formidable offer for one. It's also late enough into the offseason calendar that trade costs could've come down by now.

Brandon Ingram Trade Could Push LeBron, Lakers Toward Contention amid NBA Rumors

Breakaway On SI

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

Steven Stamkos Makes Bold Predators Prediction

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

Panthers Forward Cancels Day With Stanley Cup

Boston, MA

The Boston Celtics have assembled the NBA's roster. That sounds like a subjective assessment, but given this club's wire-to-wire dominance and championship ending to this past season, it sure feels like an objective observation. The Celtics could reasonably conclude they have everything they need to defend their title, but the...

Celtics Minimum Contracts to Pursue as Late NBA Free Agency Steals

There's still some debate within the NBA as to whether the draft needs a second day, but at least one league executive praised the intrigue Bronny James brought to the table. "We didn't need a second day, we just needed a longer second round with more time between picks," the executive told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. "But the reset between days was helpful for all of us and allowed us to have better internal and external conversations and a much sounder process. I was in favor of this move and it ultimately went even better than I expected. The Bronny stuff even created some tension that kept the casual fans engaged which was a plus also despite the awkward timing due to the presidential debate."

NBA Exec Praises Bronny James Buzz for Keeping Fans 'Engaged' with Day 2 of NBA Draft

Buffalo, NY

As Stefon Diggs looks for a rebound season after a disappointing finish to 2023, there is some concern within the NFL that the four-time Pro Bowler's skill set is on the decline. In a poll of the top 10 wide receivers going into the 2024 season conducted by ESPN's Jeremy...

NFL Exec Says Stefon Diggs Has Declined 'A Little;' Vertical Speed 'Tapered off'

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has reportedly drawn interest from the New York Knicks amid links to the Los Angeles Lakers, per SNY's Ian Begley. "Clint Capela, Atlanta, was one big that the Knicks checked in on," Begley reported. "I don't know how far talks went. I don't know if they're active at this very moment. But they did check in on Capela."

NBA Trade Rumors: Hawks' Clint Capela Eyed By Knicks; NY Checked in amid Lakers Buzz

Around this time last year, it was starting to feel like WWE's Bloodline saga was running on fumes. The company's hottest storyline of this era produced many iconic segments and transformed Roman Reigns into the most compelling character in pro wrestling. It also acted as a launchpad for Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa.

5 Predictions for Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and the Bloodline for the Rest of 2024

This one's for the kids. The gen-zedders who are already making a tremendous impact on the NFL. They're the future, and we're honoring them as the 2024 offseason comes to a close and training camps around the league open. Looking only at players who have played at least one season...

Ranking NFL's Top 25 Players Under Age 25 Before 2024 Season

Kansas State

Lawrence, KS

After including UConn in his list of finalists last month, 5-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr. reportedly won't be spending his college career with the two-time defending national champion. Basketball insider Adam Zagoria confirmed a report from Joe Tipton of On3.com that Acuff is no longer considering UConn as of...

5-Star PG Darius Acuff Jr. Won't Commit to UConn; Kansas, Arkansas Among Finalists

Almost every Edmonton Oiler fan knows that defenseman Darnell Nurse is overpaid. He’s a valuable part of the roster and he brings intangibles that make him a meaningful member of the team, but the timing in which he signed his latest extension made him a $9 million-plus blueliner and he hasn’t lived up to the lofty expectations that come with that kind of salary. Recently, he was ranked among the league’s worst contracts, falling in at No. 9 on The Athletic’s list.

Darnell Nurse Gets Brutal Ranking Among NHL’s Worst Contracts

The San Francisco 49ers will have some tough decisions to make at the end of training camp when it comes to their offensive skill positions. The draft picks of Isaac Guerendo, Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing have rearranged the depth charts at running back and wide receiver. The free agent...

49ers Players Who Need Impressive Camp to Avoid Being Cut

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Ranking the Top 12 NHL Contenders for the 2025 Stanley Cup

We are living in the height of the parity era in the NHL, so it's hard to clearly identify even five of the top 2025 Stanley...

Ranking the Top 12 NHL Contenders for the 2025 Stanley Cup

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