Are the Penguins Stanley Cup contenders? Mailbag, Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the August Pittsburgh Penguins mailbag. And by the way, thanks for all the questions on Twitter. They are amazing, as always. Part 1 can be found here. We are far away. What is the single biggest obstacle standing between this team and a Cup right now? — @drewsamuto I can… Continue reading Are the Penguins Stanley Cup contenders? Mailbag, Part 2

The Philadelphia Flyers have officially released their former first-round pick

Flyers prospect Jay O’Brien drives to the net. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) IIHF Rules Ivan Fedotov’s Contract With Flyers Valid by Ariel Melendez Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes May Exchange Groups of Players said Scott Cole Happy Jay O’Brien Day to those who celebrate! The Philadelphia Flyers have officially released their former prospect, as his… Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers have officially released their former first-round pick

Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes May Exchange Groups of Players

This offseason has been a busy one for many NHL teams. For both teams in the Metropolitan Division, it has been an active offseason. The Philadelphia Flyers traded Kevin Hayes, Ivan Provorov, and released Tony DeAngelo. The reigning division leader Carolina Hurricanes were not upset either. They added Dmitri Orlov and DeAngelo to their defense,… Continue reading Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes May Exchange Groups of Players

The Bruins are planning for the centennial celebration

“There is much to be proud of, [with] the history here,” said Bruins chief executive Charlie Jacobs, whose father, Delaware North chairman Jeremy Jacobs, bought the team nearly 50 years ago and remains its primary owner today. . One of the major goals, said Charlie Jacobs, is to involve former players, or “alumni” as he… Continue reading The Bruins are planning for the centennial celebration

Should the New York Rangers Bring Back Patrick Kane?

COLUMBUS, OHIO – APRIL 08: Patrick Kane #88 of the New York Rangers lines up to fight in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on April 08, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Kaapo Kakko Should Come Out for the New York Rangers by Conor Power COLUMBUS,… Continue reading Should the New York Rangers Bring Back Patrick Kane?

Ex-Spartan Jeff Petry was acquired by the Red Wings on Tuesday. He is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry.

The Detroit News Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk (13) and Oilers’ Jeff Petry (2) battle for the puck. Jason Franson / Associated Press Orchard Lake St. Mary’s will rename its baseball field, “Dan Petry Field.” Steve Perez, Detroit News Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) battle… Continue reading Ex-Spartan Jeff Petry was acquired by the Red Wings on Tuesday. He is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry.

Red Wings Draftee Phelan Continues His Development Plan

Jack Phelan is on a long road in his hockey career, one that he hopes will include a Red Wings sweater in his future. Phelan, 19, was a fifth-round pick of the Red Wings in this year’s draft and has already committed to play college hockey at Wisconsin. A Second Season in the USHL But… Continue reading Red Wings Draftee Phelan Continues His Development Plan

Jamie Rivers will replace Darren Pang on the Blues shows at Bally Sports Midwest this season

The last time there was a major change in the Blues television booth, in 2009, there was no opening to fill. Team officials and what is now Bally Sports Midwest just brought in Darren Pang, who was on Phoenix Coyotes broadcasts, to join the crew as lead analyst. “This is not a knock on anyone,”… Continue reading Jamie Rivers will replace Darren Pang on the Blues shows at Bally Sports Midwest this season

Another Flyers Draft Pick, as Jay O’Brien Becomes a Free Agent

Former Philadelphia Flyers first-round draft pick Jay O’Brien became an unrestricted free agent at 5 pm on Tuesday. Because the Flyers chose not to sign O’Brien after he finished his fourth NCAA season, Philadelphia will receive a second-round pick in the 2024 draft. O’Brien, a forward, was selected 19th overall in the 2018 draft, five… Continue reading Another Flyers Draft Pick, as Jay O’Brien Becomes a Free Agent

Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres

Braves Franchise History 1921 – Walton Cruise connects for the second home run hit from mammoth Braves Field. The first home run was also hit by Cruise in 1917. There were 38 home runs in the Braves field in 1921 of which 34 were inside the park. 1969 – Bob Gibson beats the Braves 8-1… Continue reading Today in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers twice against the Padres