There are many storylines that are packed into the 2024-25 season for the Washington Capitals. One of them being watched by the entire hockey world is captain Alex Ovechkin attempting to break Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored all-time. Gretzky finished his unprecedented career with 894 goals in 1,487 games. Ovechkin currently sits at 853 goals in 1,426 games. He is 42 goals away from being the all-time leader in goals.

Alex Ovechkin Can Beat Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in 2024-25

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a tough spot right now, as they would like to get back into the playoff picture but don’t quite have the strength in their lineup to be able to do that. Heading into the 2024-25 season, one thing that remains a potential issue that looms over the team is forward Sidney Crosby and his contract situation. He has yet to sign an extension since becoming eligible on July 1, and fans have begun to get concerned as every day passes. While being worried about a potential trade makes sense considering the Penguins are retooling and won’t make the playoffs this season, and Crosby is on an expiring deal, there is almost no way he will play a game in any other jersey during his career. It’s time to put the Crosby trade rumors to rest, especially with the recent report from trusted pundit Rob Rossi.

Sidney Crosby Trade Rumors Can Be Put to Rest

Awful Announcing

It’s been nearly two months since the Edmonton Oilers lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers. And lest Edmonton fans were finally getting over the heartbreaking defeat, they were served a brutal reminder of it in the form of the latest episode of The Drop on the team’s Oilers+ streaming Read more...
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Oilers open up about crushing loss

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

The NHL has been around for a very long time; at the time of writing, it is 106 years old. The Calgary Flames entered the league in 1972, originally operating out of Atlanta, Georgia as the Atlanta Flames. They operated for eight seasons there until financial difficulties forced their owner to sell the team to a group of Calgary businessmen. That group moved the Flames to “Cowtown” before the 1980-81 season. The flaming ‘a’ was changed to a flaming ‘c’, season tickets were sold by the thousands, and a new era began. The first stretch of the new-era Flames was immensely successful; the team qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs every season from 1980-81 until 1988-89.

Calgary Flames: Forgotten Players From the 1980s

Breakaway On SI

Sam Gagner, who spent last year with the Edmonton Oilers, hopes to keep his long NHL career going.

Former Oilers Forward Eyeing 18th NHL Season

The 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup semi-finals took place on Aug. 9 with two big-time matchups. The first semi-final game featured an undefeated Czechia team taking on Sweden, who was coming off their one-goal loss to Canada in their last preliminary game. On the other side, the long history of Canada and the United States had another chapter written as they squared off. After two intense games, Canada and Czechia are squaring off for the second straight year in the championship game.

2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Czechia & Canada Victorious, Set Up Championship Rematch

The Spun

FOX's attempt at a heartwarming graphic featuring Mallory and Dansby Swanson backfired on Saturday night. Earlier in the day, Mallory scored the only goal in the United States' 1-0 win over Brazil in the gold medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. At night, her husband Dansby recorded his 1,000th ...

FOX Makes Embarrassing Mistake With U.S. Women's Soccer Graphic

Elmont, NY

A recent report by The Athletic listed New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello as the least-trusted executive in the NHL (from ‘NHL front-office confidence rankings, 2024: How fans feel about every team,’ The Athletic, Aug. 6th, 2024). While the 81-year-old has had an up-and-down tenure on Long Island, this seems like a pretty egregious ranking, especially considering the Islanders’ success.

Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Is Not That Bad

As a fan of the Edmonton Oilers since the 1979-80 NHL season, I usually feel anxious during the offseason about the upcoming season. During the Stanley Cup-winning years from 1984 to 1990, there was a bit more calmness, but from 1990 to last offseason there always seemed to be a sense of uneasiness. Not this offseason. When Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson took over the general manager duties from Ken Holland in late June, he did a masterful job of making the Oilers better on paper than they were in the 2023-24 season.

Oilers’ Calm, Productive Offseason Could Mean Great 2024-25 Season

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for the 2024-25 season, it’s clear that the team is undergoing a significant transition. The most noticeable shift is in the leadership dynamics, with long-standing captain John Tavares entering the final year of his contract. While Tavares will likely retain his captaincy until his contract expires, an undercurrent of change suggests he should be viewed as a transitional leader.

Maple Leafs’ Leadership Transition: Time for the Youth to Take Charge

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The success of watching NBA and WNBA players at the Olympic basketball tournaments is creating a push for professionals from a different sport to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. With baseball set to make its return for the 2028 Games, ESPN's Jeff Passan argued on Saturday that Major League Baseball needs to do everything it can to get its players into the game and provide baseball fans with the same excitement that basketball fans have been getting over the past two weeks.
The best athletes in the world performing at their apex is what the Olympics is all about....

MLB insider pushes 2028 Olympics boon: 'The NBA showed the way'

I've been this thing on TikTok where I open a pack of old baseball cards and then see who in the pack had the best career. It's pretty fun to do. Today, I had a pack with Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn in it. It led to some debate in the comments and I thought it could be a good blog topic. Brandon Walker and I have had this discussion as well (he's also pro-Boggs).

Making The Argument That Wade Boggs Was A Better Player Than Tony Gwynn

New York City, NY

The New York Yankees celebrated notable moments in sports culture this week, blending their baseball legacy with the history of local icons. The team honored the New York Giants as they mark their 100th season, featuring Eli Manning throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Additionally, Jalen Brunson is welcomed as the new captain of the New York Knicks, with tributes from sports greats like Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge. CC Sabathia reflected on his Hall of Fame induction with the Cleveland Guardians while also visiting Yankee Stadium during a break in the WNBA season. The Yankees' social media efforts spotlight their connection to broader New York sports narratives.

Yankees Social Media: Celebrating New York sports

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is a perfect time for prospects to impress the scouts and gain their attention with their play as they kick off their draft season. It was a thrilling one as always as some of the high-end prospects that we saw play could very well hear their name called at the 2025 NHL Draft.

Top 2025 Draft-Eligible Prospects at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Columbus, OH

It may still be the dog days of summer, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are making sure they’re spending their time in August impacting their community. Thanks to the Blue Jackets Foundation and Leveling the Playing Field, families in Central Ohio will now have an affordable option to buy sporting goods thanks to ongoing generous donations.

Blue Jackets Help Launch Sporting Goods Donation Initiative

Seattle, WA

Puyallup, WA

South Hill Little League from Puyallup advanced to the Little League World Series and begins play this Friday in Williamsport, Penn. Coach Derek Jennings joined Fox 13 Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Seattle Sports Live" Sunday night to talk about reaching the LLWS and expectations for the upcoming tournament.

Puyallup Little League coach joins "Seattle Sports Live" from Williamsport

Minneapolis, MN

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Idaho native who cracked 573 home runs earns baseball honor on Aug. 12, 1984.

Deseret News archives: Favorite son Harmon Killebrew inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Tempe, AZ

PARIS – Lost in the celebratory scene of the Team USA boat floating down the Seine – somewhere behind LeBron James doing his Washington crossing the Delware impression – stood a misty-eyed Rocky Harris. “I was getting really emotional over and over again that I couldn’t believe...

Olympic officials’ ties to ASU run deep

Los Angeles, CA

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Don Drysdale and Brooklyn legend Pee Wee Reese inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Cooperstown on August 12, 1984. That year’s Hall of Fame class also included Harmon Killebrew and Luis Aparicio via Baseball Writers’...

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Pee Wee Reese Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

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Daily Hockey Trivia – Conn Smythe, Goal Leaders & Shorthanded Goals

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 12, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and...

Daily Hockey Trivia – Conn Smythe, Goal Leaders & Shorthanded Goals

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