The Edmonton Oilers recently lost former GM Ken Holland to retirement, as the team was without a GM for some time, during the off-season. Ken Holland took his iteration of the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Finals during his last season as GM. The architect of three Stanley Cup championship...

Disgraced general manager Stan Bowman signs with Edmonton Oilers

Chicago, IL

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The Edmonton Oilers made a controversial hire for their general manager position on Wednesday. They hired former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman to be the team's new GM after Ken Holland left. It comes 23 days after Bowman was reinstated in the NHL following Chicago's sexual assault ...

Hockey Fans React To NHL Team's Controversial New Hire

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When it came time for the Chicago Blackhawks to decide whether or not sexual assault against one of their own players should even be reported to the authorities just as the team clinched a spot in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, general manager Stan Bowman was one of seven members of Chicago’s front office to turn their heads and look the other way.

The Oilers hiring disgraced ex-Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is just business as usual for the NHL

The Edmonton Oilers have made the shocking decision to hire Stan Bowman as their General Manager which has now caused major controversy. The Edmonton Oilers have been on the hunt for a new General Manager since Ken Holland stepped down just before the NHL Draft. Many were hoping Jeff Jackson would stay in the role after operating as the interim GM over the past several weeks.

Edmonton Oilers officially hire Stan Bowman: controversy awaiting

An online petition has been gaining momentum surrounding the Edmonton Oilers’ most recent front-office move. The petition was created on July 1, but since the announcement of Stan Bowman being named the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the organization, the number of signatures has skyrocketed.

Oilers Fans Petition to Fire Stan Bowman Gains Traction

The New York Yankees are going to be buyers at the July 30 trade deadline. With a week to go before the deadline, the Yankees are showing interest in a variety of players. Now, they are eyeing a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Yankees are interested in right-hander Chad Green of the Toronto Blue Jays, a reliever who could help the bullpen. The Yankees are among the teams expected to be aggressive at the deadline in that area.

Sources: Yankees Are Interested in a Reunion with Former Popular Teammate

Baltimore, MD

The Los Angeles Chargers or Baltimore Ravens may shockingly trade for 16-sack edge rusher, Azeez Ojulari. According to a report, the Giants may move on from one of their edge rushers since they were able to trade for Brian Burns which spells trouble. The Athletic suggests that Ojulari is entering a murky season in his fourth year with the Giants so he’s been going down the depth chart and it doesn’t look like he’ll be around longer. However, the leverage is not on his side after he had a quiet spring with reps limited in some practices.

Chargers, Ravens May Shockingly Trade for 16-Sack Edge Rusher

Nashville, TN

AEW’s most brutal, out-of-control event of the year takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday. Will it end the power struggle between The Elite and AEW? Blood and Guts, as a match, delivers in many ways. Claret gets spilled. Viciousness and danger are guaranteed. Both in storytelling and real life, with several participants suffering injuries in the past.

Preview: AEW Dynamite (7/24/24) – Blood and Guts

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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

Philadelphia, PA

I wrote a fairly similar piece to this when it was rumored that Matvei Michkov would be terminating the remainder of his KHL contract and joining the Flyers two years before his arrival. But it’s different now that he’s here, isn’t it? It’s all just a little bit different, words...

Matvei Michkov arrives in Philadelphia, who is he to the Philadelphia Flyers?

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The Edmonton Oilers dropped the ball in the hiring of a new general manager.

Opinion: Oilers Swing and Miss With New GM

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The Edmonton Oilers just had a run to the Stanley Cup Final. They erased a 3-0 series deficit to the Florida Panthers to force Game 7. Unfortunately for them, they were defeated in the winner-take-all match. Since the off-season began, they became an even better team. They have added even...

The Edmonton Oilers made a horrible decision by hiring Stan Bowman

Saint Paul, MN

Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colours and patterns. Some of them are classic while others are classically awful. This summer our annual series focuses on the best and the worst sweaters in each team’s history. Today we have the best and the worst Minnesota Wild sweaters in team history.

NHL Sweaters: Best and Worst of the Minnesota Wild

Following an exciting edition of AEW Dynamite which featured a hellacious Blood & Guts match, the fans in attendance were treated to a taping for AEW Rampage which featured names like Kris Statlander, RUSH, Darby Allin, and more. Let’s take a look at the AEW Rampage spoilers for the July 26, 2024 airing.

AEW Rampage Spoilers (7/26/24) – Full Results & News

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio Spurs vice president of basketball operations Brent Barry has left the front office to join Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer’s staff, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter Brent Barry to Suns. Barry is the first person to make the move from the...

Spurs Lose Former NBA Sharpshooter to Suns

Worcester, MA

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Worcester Hockey History: A Primer

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Stan Bowman, recently reinstated less than three years after a report on a Blackhawks sexual assault scandal, was hired as Oilers general manager.

Oilers name Stan Bowman GM. He was recently reinstated after Blackhawks scandal.

Matvei Michkov has officially arrived and is ready to battle for a role with the Philadelphia Flyers.

LOOK: Flyers Top Prospect Arrives in Philadelphia

The race for WNBA Rookie of the Year has become one of the most compelling storylines in all of North American sports. With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese picking up where they left off in college, the award is certain to go to a player with star power and All-Star talent alike.

Sue Bird begrudgingly casts her vote for midseason WNBA Rookie of the Year

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Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is ready to help bring hockey back to the desert sooner rather than later.

Suns Owner Pushing for New Arizona NHL Team

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Edmonton Oilers Hire their New GM

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. The Oilers were seeking a new general manager. A...

Edmonton Oilers Hire their New GM

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