The Los Angeles Kings made their mark in free agency by signing forward Warren Foegele and defenseman Joel Edmundson to multiyear deals Monday. Foegele, who had a career season with the Edmonton Oilers last season, received a three-year deal worth $10.5 million. Edmonson, who split last season between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs, inked a four-year deal worth …
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The Utah Hockey Club will play its first regular-season game Oct. 8 against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the debut of the NHL in Salt Lake City following the team’s move from Arizona. That same night, the Florida Panthers will raise their first Stanley Cup banner to the rafters in Sunrise, Florida, before facing off against the Boston …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 05:06 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL will allow three Chicago Blackhawks executives to seek employment in the league after being banned in October 2021 after an independent investigation into how they handled a sexual assault allegation in 2010. NHL teams are allowed to speak with Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac …
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With construction ongoing at their team headquarters in Louisiana, the Saints will primarily hold 2024 training camp in Southern California. But the team announced on Monday that there will be a pair of open sessions in New Orleans for local fans. The Saints will practice at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and at the Caesars Superdome on Friday, …
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Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter “Mr. Irrelevant” was anything but last week in Southern California. New York Jets safety Jaylen Key became the 49th “Mr. Irrelevant” to take part in the celebratory week of being the NFL’s punchline. Key was selected by the Jets with the last pick (No. 257) in this year’s draft to add to a young secondary …
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Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJul 1, 2024, 04:24 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Now that the sound has faded and lights have dimmed at the NHL’s most spectacular selection event ever, we can take a step back and evaluate what some of the more prominent prospects offer within the sphere of fantasy hockey. While some suggest …
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The Bears eventually will get a new stadium in the Chicago area. Where that is remains to be seen. With efforts to build a replacement for Soldier Field on the downtown lakefront stalling, Arlington Heights hopes to get back in the mix. The biggest impediment has come from property tax issues related to the property purchased by the Bears with …
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 1, 2024, 04:25 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. To suggest the Metropolitan Division has been busy this summer might be a bit of an undersell. The Washington Capitals continued their aggressive offseason by trading for Jakob Chychrun, signing Brandon Duhaime and signing Matt Roy. The New Jersey Devils signed …
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As Washington, D.C., plans its bid to host the 2027 NFL draft, the city is hoping for a major event that would have hundreds of thousands of fans on the National Mall. The National Park Service confirmed to the Washington Post that the National Mall could be used as a venue for draft events. “The National Park Service has provided …
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One half of the Splash Brothers is now part of the Dallas Mavericks. Editor’s Picks After 13 seasons and four championships with the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson is joining the Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Warriors selected Thompson with the No. 11 pick in the 2011 NBA draft and the guard played a key …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 03:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun has seen his name in the trade rumor mill frequently in recent seasons, and he was on the move again on Monday. The Ottawa Senators traded Chychrun to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick. Which …
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 1, 2024, 03:12 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. After a year-long wait, Matvei Michkov is now a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, as the 19-year-old winger signed his entry-level contract Monday. Michkov, who was the seventh pick of the 2023 NHL draft, announced June 25 that he was leaving …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJul 1, 2024, 03:00 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The New York Islanders signed forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year, $14 million contract Monday as NHL free agency ramped into full swing. It’s rare for Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello to reel in significant free agent acquisitions, but he made …
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Getty Images Former NFL cornerback Antonio Cromartie is making a return to one of his old teams, but this time in a coaching position. The 40-year-old announced on social media that he will be a Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellow for the New York Jets training camp. He wrote, “I’m grateful for the opportunity I have to do the Bill …
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Getty Images The Carolina Panthers were in the bottom half of the league in rushing yards (1,769), yards per carry (4) and were tied for last in rushing touchdowns (7) last season. This year, they are planning to work their offense around the run game and build the rest around it. The Panthers had the worst record in the NFL …
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