The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have many believing in them entering the 2024-25 season. After years of hype, it seems that the fan base has come to grips with the fact that this current core simply does not have what it takes to go on a deep playoff run.

How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against All 7 Atlantic Division Opponents

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Entering the 2023-24 season, the Vancouver Canucks were several years removed from their last appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had gone through a handful of head coaches as well as notable overhauls of their roster. Not many realistically expected them to be a force in the Pacific Division, but the team had other ideas.

Canucks' biggest roster concerns heading into 2024-25 NHL season

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Boston, MA

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Over the last two seasons, the Boston Bruins had the best goaltending tandem in the NHL. Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman backboned the Black and Gold to a historic 2022-23 season where they set records for wins (65) and points (135). Then this past season, they led the Bruins to a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division, finishing one point behind the Florida Panthers.

Boston Bruins Land One Former & One Current Player on NHL Network Top 10 Ranking

Newark, NJ

Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the 10 most impactful New Jersey Devils of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the 10 best but rather a list of players slated to have the biggest impact. These 10 players offer unique contributions, are difficult to replace, and are essential to the Devils’ quest to return to the postseason. The list continues with number five, Brett Pesce.

Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 5 – Brett Pesce

It’s now Aug. 7, and the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman have yet to come to an agreement on a new deal for the restricted free-agent goaltender. While it might seem like the two sides are at odds, it’s more of a stalemate than anything. While fans...

Bruins Fans Shouldn’t Be Alarmed About Lack of Jeremy Swayman Contract

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Columbus, OH

This decision comes just as the new NHL season is about to start. Recchi joined the Blue Jackets as an assistant coach last season during a difficult time after former coach Mike Babcock left. Despite having a year left on his contract, Recchi was told he wouldn't be coming back...

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion officially becomes free agent amidst firing

Dropping three more spots since last year’s rankings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are, once again, among the lowest of the lows in the NHL when it comes to confidence in their front office. The Athletic conducts a survey every year, ranking management and executives and Toronto came in 30th out of 32 teams. Only the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings ranked worse.

Maple Leafs Get Crushed In Front Office Rankings Survey

With every passing season, the Montreal Canadiens get in better salary-cap shape. Since general manager Kent Hughes’ debut, that’s been generally true as he attempts to build the team based on his offensive-minded vision for the team. It’s an assumption, but a pretty safe one that vision doesn’t exactly include being pressed up to the ceiling as a direct result of bad contract after bad contract.

5 Worst Canadiens Contracts for 2024-25 Season

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Earlier this week, the Devils players joined fellow Swiss NHLers Nino Niederreiter, Pius Suter, and Philipp Kurashev to take part in the World’s Highest Hockey Game at Jungfraujoch in Switzerland.

Devils’ Nico Hischier & Jonas Siegenthaler Participate in World’s Highest Hockey Game

As we approach the start of the 2024-25 hockey season, the big names of the 2025 NHL Draft class are ready to make an impact and show why they deserve to be selected early on. Which defenseman could be taken first when all is said and done?. Matthew Schaefer, Erie...

2025 NHL Draft: Which Defenseman Gets Picked First?

Chicago, IL

Four years ago today — yes, August 7 — we were living in surreal times. The NHL was playing “playoffs” in two bubbles in Canada in empty barns. And on this date in 2020, the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the qualifying round in the fourth game of the series with a 3-2 final. Jonathan Toews had two assists in the elimination game. We didn’t know at the time that he was fighting health issues through those games but he still sent Connor McDavid packing.

Fun Memories, Sid’s Birthday, WJC Roster Projections, Haviland Back in the NHL, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Anaheim, CA

We’re about a week into August, the final month of the NHL offseason without any on-ice activity. Outside of a second straight surprise selection with their draft choice, the Anaheim Ducks have not made much noise. In fact, it’s been rather silent. It’s concerning, but we should probably give general manager Pat Verbeek the benefit of the doubt that in the midst of the relative silence, he is working to ensure the future of his franchise is set up for success.

Ducks’ Offseason Trades Revisited: Bobby Ryan

Matt Gilroy will join the Harvard men’s hockey program as an assistant coach. Gilroy begins his collegiate coaching career after a successful stint as an assistant coach with the U.S. National Development Team Program. “We are very excited about the addition of Matt to our program,” said Crimson head...

Former Hobey Baker winner, Boston University All-American Gilroy hired as new assistant coach with Harvard men’s hockey team

Scott Ford and Mike Haviland have been hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets as assistant coaches. Ford joins the Blue Jackets after spending eight seasons (2015-20, 2021-24) as an assistant with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, where he helped the club to three Central Division titles, six postseason appearances and two trips to the Western Conference Finals.

Ford gets call to NHL, joins Blue Jackets as assistant coach

Pittsburgh, PA

It is August 8 and there is not much new to talk about regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially after Sidney Crosby’s birthday came and went without a new contract extension for the captain. Until that new extension happens — or until training camp happens or another roster move is...

Over/Under for the Pittsburgh Penguins new guys in 2024-25

Evan Rodrigues marched into his old stomping grounds with a shiny new friend. The Florida Panthers forward took the Stanley Cup to his alma mater, Boston University, on Friday. Rodrigues and Lord Stanley were serenaded by the school’s marching band as they walked into Agganis Arena in a video posted...

Rodrigues brings Stanley Cup back to Boston University

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Daily Hockey Trivia – Drafting Dryden, Ovechkin & Last Goals

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 8, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and...

Daily Hockey Trivia – Drafting Dryden, Ovechkin & Last Goals

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