Boston, MA

Saint Louis, MO

Tuesday’s news proved that business never sleeps in the NHL, even during the dog days of summer. Recent reports that the St. Louis Blues are attempting to sign Edmonton Oilers’ RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets have likely woken other teams up to the reality that their own restricted free agents could be at risk. No more is that the case than in Boston, where goaltender Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned.

Blues Offer Sheets to Oilers May Raise Swayman Concerns for Bruins

Philadelphia, PA

Nick Robertson of the Toronto Maple Leafs has requested a trade and one trade pitch sends the disgruntled forward to the Philadelphia Flyers. Robertson is still an RFA and has yet to sign a new deal and the website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades. One user proposed a deal that would see the Maple Leafs deal Robertson as part of a multi-player deal with the Flyers.

Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring $15 Million Player for Disgruntled Forward

Former NHL player Matthew Barnaby questions the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to remove John Tavares as their captain. Toronto will officially name Auston Matthews captain on August 14 as Tavares was included in discussions about a leadership shakeup with senior members of the team’s front office and he supported the change. He will also attend the announcement on Aug. 14, according to reports.

Former NHLer Questions Maple Leafs Decision to Take Captaincy From Tavares

New York City, NY

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These aren't the New York Knicks that you once knew. Since Leon Rose took over as president in 2020, New York has risen up the ranks. The Knicks are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and are in the best position yet entering 2024-25. The front office is all-in. Thanks to...

3 Knicks who could be on a new team by the 2024 trade deadline

Tampa, FL

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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

According to multiple sources, including Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is close to selling a portion of the franchise. While the deal is not yet at the finish line, it is reported to be close to a $2 billion evaluation. It has also been stressed the deal would not include an immediate change in day-to-day operations. The reported investor is believed to be Doug Ostrover, the co-founder and CEO of Blue Owl Capital, who is estimated to have a net worth of close to $2.7 billion.

Lightning Valued Near $2 Billion in Ownership Sale

GM of the Leafs Brad Treliving has confirmed the fate of former captain John Tavares, and he will be getting an "A" on his jersey going forward. The announcement that everyone knew was coming was finally made, and former Leafs captain John Tavares had his C stripped and it was handed over to Auston Matthews at today's press conference. It was also announced that John Tavares will be receiving the A on his jersey for the upcoming season as an alternate captain.

Brad Treliving officially decides whether John Tavares will wear a letter

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After a summer of speculation, the Maple Leafs are set to name Auston Matthews the 26th captain, and the first American-born captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

Leafs Name Auston Matthews 26th Captain Of Franchise

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Hockey Club is set to begin its inaugural season in the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. After the core of Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and others finished outside of the playoffs last season with the Arizona Coyotes, they’ll look to make the playoffs in Salt Lake City. Utah,...

6 Must-Watch Utah Games for 2024-25

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 historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day will have three multiple-choice questions with an answer key at the bottom of the page. Each question...

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

Chicago, IL

Since the Blackhawks swooped in and signed Tyler Bertuzzi, the choices of forwards left for the Toronto Maple Leafs are slim pickings. One available forward Brad Treliving will have to consider is Stanley Cup winner, and Pest Nick Cousins. Brad Treliving signed and traded players outside of the Core 4,...

Toronto Maple Leafs enter panic mode following move by the Chicago Blackhawks

Boston Celtics On SI

Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery this summer after suffering a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon in the Boston Celtics' 105-98 win in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Brad Stevens Shares Encouraging Rehab Update on Kristaps Porzingis

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 14th

Pittsburgh, PA

Nashville, TN

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Per a report from Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators are trading center Cody Glass to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Predators Trading Cody Glass to Pittsburgh: Report

Buffalo, NY

The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. It was a combination of staff writers and over 200 readers that ranked Buffalo Sabres players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2024. Each participant used their own metric of current ability and production to rank each player. Staff votes counted equally with reader votes.

Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #22 Prokhor Poltapov

Denver, CO

Finding surplus value from players on entry-level contracts (ELCs) is crucial for efficiently using a limited resource while building a roster in the NHL’s salary cap era. The league’s salary cap rose by $4.5 million from the 2023-24 season (the first time since before the 2018-19 campaign), but uncovering value in free agency and from prospects remains a key objective for Stanley Cup contenders like the Colorado Avalanche.

3 Avalanche Prospects Who Could Play in the NHL in 2024-25

Detroit, MI

Lucas Raymond, Razor, Raymundo. Regardless of what you call him, Lucas Raymond is truly a dynamic player. Since being drafted 4th overall by the Red Wings in 2020, he has become one of the fans' favorite young players and has proven to be able to play at an elite level.

The young gold standard of the Detroit Red Wings

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The Pittsburgh Penguins continue a busy day by acquiring Cody Glass from the Nashville Predators.

Penguins Trade Predators for Former Top Draft Pick

The Edmonton Oilers organization is facing backlash over the handling of contract negotiations for defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. Reports indicate that former GM Ken Holland was directed to secure early extensions for both players but failed to act. This lapse in timely negotiations may have led to unfavorable consequences for the team, including the St. Louis Blues submitting offer sheets for both players. Additionally, there are rising speculations that this mismanagement contributed to Holland's departure from the organization, highlighting a critical failure in leadership.

Oilers’ Ken Holland Missed Key Deal Opportunities with Broberg, Holloway

If you were to do a poll amongst Calgary Flames fans, most would be in agreement that Craig Conroy has done a solid job since taking over as general manager. After seeing the organization be frustratingly mediocre for well over a decade, he finally made the right decision to opt for a rebuild.

Flames Front Office Jumps, But Still Ranked Low in Recent Survey

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Maple Leafs to Name Auston Matthews Captain

The Toronto Maple Leafs will name Auston Matthews as their next captain, according to Darren Dreger. Matthews, 26, was selected first overall by the Leafs in...

Maple Leafs to Name Auston Matthews Captain

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