Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Penguins are desperate to get back on track this season. After missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the Penguins have a lot to prove. There are a few reasons for the team’s struggles, including the lack of depth scoring and goaltending, but some players, despite the team’s overall failure, have continued to perform at a high level. On the flip side, some players need to bounce back in 2024-25.

3 Penguins Who Need to Bounce Back in 2024-25

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

Boston, MA

The Boston Bruins have focused on developing young talent from the OHL, signing several players with promising careers. This effort is part of a series spotlighting OHL players under 25 who have either signed an NHL or AHL contract or are recent draftees. Key signings include Jackson Edward, who recently won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, and Matthew Poitras, who contributed significantly before an injury this season. The Bruins aim to integrate these players into their system to bolster their roster and future competitiveness.

OHL Prospects Rise: New Bruins Signings and Future Stars

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

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For some time, this off-season has been circled on the calendar of not only fans of the Boston Bruins, but also GM Don Sweeney. Several contracts came off the books creating a large amount of cap space and Sweeney used it to upgrade his roster with the two biggest contracts being handed out to center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.

Boston Bruins 3 Worst Contracts for 2024-25

Jack Edwards is no longer the voice of the Boston Bruins on NESN network, as he has been replaced by Judd Sirott beginning next season. The network, team and fans of the Bruins are in good hands with Judd Sirott, as he has a very good background in broadcasting, having been honored both in 2018 and 2023 for "best Sports Play-By-Play" by the Broadcasters Association of Massachusetts. Sirott was the voice fans heard when they tuned in to 98.5 The Sports Hub to listen in to a Bruins game over the last seven seasons, and now they will be able to watch him on NESN.

Boston Bruins' replacement for the legendary Jack Edwards revealed publicly

Nantucket, MA

New York Post

Bill Belichick’s ex-girlfriend, Linda Holliday, is still very much living the lap of luxury despite her split from the 72-year-old free-agent NFL coach.

Holliday, 61, recently moved into Belichick’s newly-purchased $4.8 million house in Nantucket, Mass., more than a year after they parted ways, according to The Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, the former Patriots coach has been preoccupied with striking up a romance with 23-year-old cheerleader Jordon Hudson.



Holliday, who was in a relationship with Belichick for 16 years before the news of their split became public in September 2023, served as the executive director of his foundation while they were together.

Page Six reported the two...

Bill Belichick’s ex Linda Holliday living in coach’s $4.8 million Nantucket home as he dates 23-year-old cheerleader

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

Colorado State

Denver, CO

The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalancheorganization as of August 1, 2024. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked. Name: Kevin Mandolese. Age: 23. Position:...

Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #23 Kevin Mandolese

Veronica Burton, a Newton South High alum and recent addition to the Connecticut Sun, is set to play at Boston’s TD Garden on August 20, marking her first game near her hometown since high school. After several seasons in the WNBA, she returns to Massachusetts following a significant Olympic break spent reconnecting with her roots. Currently averaging a career-high 2.9 points and 2.2 assists, she has become a key player for the second-ranked Sun. This game represents a special opportunity for Burton to showcase her talent with family and friends present for support.

Veronica Burton Returns to TD Garden, Leading Connecticut Sun vs. Sparks

Heading into the final day of preliminary play of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Aug. 7), the United States and Germany faced off in a must-win game for both teams. The winner of this matchup earned a spot in the semi-finals, while the other found themselves in third place in Group B. After a dominant 12-3 victory by the Americans, they are now in that semi-final spot. In the big game of the day, Sweden and Canada faced off in a must-see match to determine the number one seed in Group A, and the Canadians earned the top spot with a 2-1 victory.

2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Day 3: United States Dominates & Canada Earns Top Spot

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The Boston Red Sox ownership group has already infuriated fans recently, and this reported possible decision would infuriate them even more.

Boston Red Sox Ownership Group Could Affect Organization with Massive Decision

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 9, 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 – Klefbom, Leafs Defense, Senators Overtime Goals

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be seen as contenders this season. Whether they can take the next step and find success in the playoffs remains to be seen, but the organization is going into the 2024-25 campaign with a sense they can jump that hurdle, even with most of the same forward core from a year before. To say a retool isn’t on their mind is putting it mildly.

Maple Leafs’ Roster Locked In: Key Players Ruled Out of a Retool

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

Kim Weiss, former assistant coach of the Maryland Black Bears, just became the latest woman to join the NHL organization after joining the Avalanche's AHL affiliate the Colorado Eagles. Kim Weiss has had a massive rise up the ranks in her hockey coaching career. Following time on the ice and...

Another woman has joined an NHL team after Jessica Campbell made history

Newark, NJ

Dawson Mercer, a promising forward for the New Jersey Devils, is due for a new contract following a disappointing season. General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, known for securing favorable deals for star players, faces a decision on whether to offer Mercer a short-term bridge deal or a longer-term contract. Mercer's strong potential and reliability contrast with recent performance fluctuation, which complicates negotiations. Comparables from players like Shane Pinto and Kirill Marchenko suggest a bridge deal may be the most sensible route for both Mercer and the Devils.

Dawson Mercer’s Next Contract: Projected Costs for NJ Devils

The rebuild rankings following the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline were tough to evaluate. There was a lot of movement and a handful of fringe teams that made it difficult to put them on the list to begin with. The Vancouver Canucks graduated from the rankings as a team that was in contention for the Stanley Cup. The Ottawa Senators made their return. The Philadelphia Flyers weren’t on the list as they looked competitive at the deadline (that was fool’s gold) and by the end of the season, it was clear they were a rebuilder.

NHL Rebuild Rankings: 2024-25 Preseason Edition

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3 Winnipeg Jets’ Predictions for 2024-25

With less than two months until the start of the regular season, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Winnipeg Jets, such as lineup decisions...

3 Winnipeg Jets’ Predictions for 2024-25

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