In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs hinted that they aren’t done playing with their lineup prior to opening night. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche need to find ways to upgrade the roster with a tight salary cap. The Pittsburgh Penguins might be shopping Lars Eller and Noel Acciari on the trade market. Finally, are the Calgary Flames in a position where they need to trade Rasmus Andersson?

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Penguins, Flames

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark weighed in on the recent leadership change within the team, where Auston Matthews has taken over the captaincy from John Tavares, talking to Lance Hornby of the Toronto Star on August 14. Clark, who served as captain for three years and ...

Former Maple Leafs Captain Sounds Off On John Tavares' Decision

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore several offseason developments, starting with a phrase from second-year general manager (GM) Brad Treliving: “Everything was on the table.” While Treliving suggested radical changes, not everything seemed on the table. Although the team has a new coach and likely improved its defense, the big moves many fans and analysts anticipated have yet to materialize. Is that lack of action a good or bad for the Maple Leafs?

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rielly, Virtue, Petruzzelli & Murray

New York City, NY

San Francisco, CA

The Golden State Warriors are contemplating a significant trade proposal that would send franchise icon Draymond Green to the New York Knicks. This move follows the departure of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks and aims to revitalize the Warriors as they navigate Stephen Curry’s waning years. Green, a four-time All-Star and defensive standout, is seen as a valuable asset for championship contenders. The proposed trade would see the Warriors receive Miles McBride, Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson from the Knicks, enhancing their roster and future prospects.

Warriors Shock NBA with Potential Draymond Green Trade to Knicks

Chicago, IL

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The Chicago Bulls are making a late addition to their training camp roster, signing free agent big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year contract. Lofton Jr. will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lofton Jr. has...

Bulls agree to sign former Grizzlies, 76ers big man to training camp contract

West Virginia State

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

The New York Knicks had a strong last season, making it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, their NBA title dreams were cut short, partly due to the absence of their star player, Julius Randle. He dislocated his shoulder, which sidelined Randle during the playoffs. His injury left the team to rely heavily on their star point guard, Jalen Brunson.

New York Knicks Star Julius Randle Provides The Latest Update On His Injury Recovery Ahead Of The New Season

Philadelphia, PA

Sporting News

Guerschon Yabusele is making his NBA return after a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Guerschon Yabusele contract details: French basketball standout inks one-year deal with 76ers

Tampa, 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

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

The rebuild of the Utah Hockey Club, formerly the Arizona Coyotes, has brought some talented prospects into the NHL. Logan Cooley, Josh Doan, and Dylan Guenther obviously highlight the group but there are many currently and many to come. With the names above and others drafted high with big expectations like Tij Iginla, Cole Beaudoin, and Dmitry Simashev, it overlooks some of the other prospects who are fighting to make their way into the NHL. However, there might be none as intriguing and underrated as Aku Raty who hasn’t been talked about enough during his past two great seasons.

Aku Raty Could Be Utah’s Most Underrated Prospect

Saint Louis, MO

Sports Illustrated

There was a whole lot of star power on the mound for St. Louis's ceremonial first pitch on Sunday.

St. Louis Natives Jayson Tatum, Matthew Tkachuk Throw First Pitch at Cardinals Game

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 16, 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 – Cup Final Games, Goalie Assists & Conn Smythe

The Montreal Canadiens are nearing the end of their rebuild and one trade pitch has them acquiring star forward Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks. The website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades and one user proposed a deal that would see the Ducks deal Zegras.

Trade Pitch Has Canadiens Acquiring Star $17.25 Million Forward

Boston, MA

Fastbreak On SI

Stephen A. Smith made a blunt statement about Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

ESPN Star Makes Blunt Statement About Steve Kerr

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Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics snap their championship drought in June and then he quickly began preparing to help

Steve Kerr, Team USA coaches had wildly low ‘evaluation’ of Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum

Denver, CO

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A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

With their latest roster addition, the Philadelphia 76ers made one of the bigger splashes of the late-offseason period. After a summer that saw them sign Paul George away from the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency while retaining their own key players, the 76ers are adding French big man Guerschon Yabusele.

76ers Sign Former Celtics 1st-Round Pick in Free Agency: Report

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be an interesting group to watch as they have a core of young players poised to make the next leap together. The Cavaliers locked up their pillar pieces in Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen with extensions signaling that they’re ready to compete now.

Former Hornets Draft Picks Agrees To Contract With Cavs

New Orleans, LA

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New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson has received a very bold prediction from one NBA writer.

NBA Writer Drops Bold Prediction for New Orleans Pelicans Superstar

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Maple Leafs at Risk of Losing Robertson to Offer Sheet

Offer sheets are a very rare thing in the NHL. Any team with restricted free agents (RFAs) is at risk of them, though few are ever...

Maple Leafs at Risk of Losing Robertson to Offer Sheet

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