Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles Kings have lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Their 2024 exit was marred by the downfall of big-name acquisition Pierre-Luc Dubois. Now that Dubois has been traded and Darcy Kuemper has arrived, their roster is set for the 2024-25 season. With the forward unit led by Anze Kopitar and the defense led by Drew Doughty, they still have big names. Questions below them and at goaltender bring up the possibility of missing the playoffs or losing early once again.

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a number of moves in this offseason, and currently, according to PuckPedia, they have just over $1M in cap space. Typically, contending teams use as much cap space as possible, all the way to the ceiling. Toronto is exactly that and falls under the ‘contender’ title. Here are a few different ways for the Maple Leafs to spend the rest of their cap.

Options for the Toronto Maple Leafs to Utilize Cap Space

Chicago, IL

The future of the NHL has never looked brighter due to the increase in talent across the league. While generational talents Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Alexander Ovechkin can be attributed to the league’s success at the turn of the century, the future lies on the backs of Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard, and others. The Connors were arguably the two greatest prospects to ever be selected in the NHL Draft, and while they have an eight-year age gap, comparing their rookie seasons can better contextualize who will have the better future.

Comparing Connor McDavid & Connor Bedard’s Rookie Seasons

The 2024 offseason definitely looks like a busy one. Plenty of moves to talk about, and we also notice some shifts in the NHL power rankings. Check them out below. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, as the Panthers remain the No. 1 ranked team in the month of August too. People might say they almost lost to the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, but that doesn’t mean anything. There’s no reason why the current champion shouldn’t be the top team during the offseason. Sam Reinhart will play for Florida in 2025, which was a huge signing. Dmitry Kulikov will also stay, thus making sure this defense won’t undergo big changes.

NHL Power Rankings – August 2024

Washington State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Neal Maupay, the Everton striker, recently shared CCTV footage of himself slipping over in a lift. The incident occurred after Maupay had been at the pool and was returning to his hotel in swimming trunks and a towel. In the video, Maupay can be seen slipping and falling to the floor as he exits the lift. However, what impressed fans the most was Maupay’s good-natured response to the mishap. After his slip caused water to spill everywhere, Maupay used his towel to mop up the mess.

“Neal Maupay Shares Hilarious CCTV Footage of Slip in Hotel Lift After Pool Mishap”

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

San Antonio, TX

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The San Antonio Spurs have signed former Los Angeles Clipper Brandon Boston Jr.

San Antonio Spurs Sign Underrated Free Agent

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The San Antonio Spurs have added another depth player to their roster for the 2024-25 season soon to arrive. “The … Spurs and Brandon Boston Jr. have agreed to a deal,” reports Michael Scotto of our sister site HoopsHype. “The 22-year-old guard will compete for a roster spot.”
“He spent the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers,” adds Scotto, where he put up a total of 5.2 points, and 1.8 rebounds per game with the Clips. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 185 lbs., Boston is a long and intriguing option for a San Antonio squad with some exceptionally long options...

Scotto: San Antonio Spurs sign guard Brandon Boston Jr.

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Dallas, TX

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During a recent podcast episode, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley shared how Luka Doncic’s size and ability to sell foul calls made him hard to guard

Patrick Beverley says Luka Doncic is the best player he’s ever guarded: “I can't touch him, he flops”

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Portland, OR

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Will Portland give Shaedon Sharpe a massive extension next summer?

Will Trail Blazers Pay Shaedon Sharpe Near-Max Extension Next Summer?

Minneapolis, MN

As Glen Taylor and Alex Rodriguez quarrel over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the domino effect could have larger ramifications than previously imagined. “If (Taylor) keeps the team,” Dan Le Batard reports on his eponymous podcast, “what’s going to happen after that is they’re going to lose their team president, Tim Connelly.”

NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Franchise Star Could Request Trade

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George Karl sent out a post (via X) about Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.

Ex-Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Makes Bold Statement About Nikola Jokic

Sacramento, CA

As we inch closer to the start of the 2024-25 season, the reality of DeMar DeRozan in a Sacramento Kings uniform will soon set in. The Athletic’s Hunter Patterson joined Chris Watkins and Brenden Nunes this week to share his perspective on the move, contemplate if De’Aaron Fox or Domantas Sabonis will have to adjust their games with DeRozan joining the offense, and much more.

Video: NBA writer thinks DeMar DeRozan will help Keegan Murray take the next step

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Max Wanner: The Rising AHL Defenseman Who Could Make an Impact in the NHL

Max Wanner, a 21-year-old AHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, faces an uphill battle to make it to the NHL. Despite being behind in terms of...

Max Wanner: The Rising AHL Defenseman Who Could Make an Impact in the NHL

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