Columbus, OH

When it comes to the sport of hockey, the month of August usually leaves fans looking for something to talk about. Now that the splendor of the NHL Draft and Free Agency have passed, many fans like to think about how the lines will look come opening night. While that is always a fun exercise to think about, it almost never works out the way one imagines.

Blue Jackets’ Lines Will See Trial & Error 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

Kansas State

Lawrence, KS

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The Kansas Jayhawks had a disappointing 2023-24 season. They started out strong in non-conference play, but struggled once Big 12 play began and it culminated in an embarrassing second round exit in the NCAA Tournament against Gonzaga. But the Jayhawks have strengthened their roster this offseason through the transfer portal. Kansas' latest transfer portal roster addition is big-time scorer David Coit according to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports.

Kansas adds prolific scorer to boost 2024-25 roster

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 10, 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 – Suspensions, Wearing Helmets & Nylander Goals

Washington State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

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

Earlier this week, we looked at some of the best contracts in the NHL based on recent performance and how they project to age in the coming years. Today, we’ll be flipping course and looking at some of the worst contracts based on recent performance and how they could age. Let’s get right into it.

NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts for 2024-25

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

Buffalo, NY

This offseason has been talked about ad nauseum regarding the Buffalo Sabres. Virtually every piece has talked about how Sabres management is on the proverbial hot seat, the need to make the playoffs, and the implications of every move made during the summer. Part of being a successful NHL general...

Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Best Contracts for 2024-25

As we approach the start of the 2024-25 hockey season, the big names of the 2025 NHL Draft class are ready to make an impact and show why they deserve to be selected early on. Which defenseman could be taken first when all is said and done?. Matthew Schaefer, Erie...

2025 NHL Draft: Which Defenseman Gets Picked First?

Kentucky State

Durham, NC

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Making the case for why Kentucky will beat Duke in Atlanta.

Kentucky basketball will beat Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic

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

Illinois State

Champaign, IL

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The guard-wing combo has high-level professional talent.

2025 NBA Draft: Illinois Freshman Tandem Look to Dominate in Big Ten

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Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

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

A new professional women’s basketball league is coming to the United States, and it could change everything for the game’s top athletes. The Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart — former teammates the University of Connecticut and two of the WNBA’s biggest stars — are launching Unrivaled, a three-on-three basketball league to take place in Miami during the WNBA offseason. The league will be player-owned and boast a minimum salary of $100,000, and will give players an opportunity to stay in the U.S. during the offseason rather than play overseas.

Everything we know about Unrivaled, the new basketball league set to change everything

Gainesville, FL

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The Florida Gators take on the UNC Tar Heels and multiple conference champions in an exciting basketball schedule.

Florida Gators Basketball Reveals Impressive Non-Conference Schedule

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

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One of the biggest recruiting targets on North Carolina’s 2025 big board is five-star recruit Jasper Johnson. The Lexington, Kentucky native is a big recruit who could be making his decision in the coming weeks. And the race appears to be down to North Carolina, Kentucky, and Alabama.
But one assistant coach from Alabama used a riddle that may have hinted the recruitment is all but over.
Crimson Tide assistant coach Preston Murphy tweeted out a picture with the caption: “RiDdLe Me ThiS: WhaT BeLoNgS In The BlANk CaRd?”
The image shows the Jacksonville Jaguars on a card, Justin Jefferson on a card...

Alabama basketball assistant coach uses riddle to stir up recruitment prediction on social media

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

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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Wisconsin State

Raleigh, NC

NC State landed in the Final 9 for 2025 6’5″ combo guard, Davion Hannah. And to take it a step further, Hannah scheduled an official visit to Raleigh on October 5th. At this point, Hannah is a 4-star recruit, according to most scouting services, but that won’t be the case forever. NBA scouts are paying attention to Hannah’s talent, and he’s been invited to the Nike Basketball Skills Academy along with 22 other High Schoolers.

NBA Scouts will be Watching a Top Wolfpack Target at Invite-Only Camp

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

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...

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

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