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NHL season preview: Power rankings, best- and worst-case scenarios and bold predictions
The 2021-22 NHL season is being called a return to normalcy. Last season was an unprecedented one for the NHL due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Four geographically realigned divisions, including one solely comprising Canadian teams; teams playing only opponents within those divisions; and a new playoff format that eschewed wild-card teams. But it ended just […]
Continue readingHall of Fame QB Brett Favre’s charity donated to University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation while he pushed for state funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s charity, Favre 4 Hope, donated more than $130,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation from 2018 to 2020, according to tax records obtained by ESPN on Wednesday. During this same period, Favre was trying to raise money for a new volleyball stadium at the university, where he played […]
Continue readingAustria stuns Czech Republic, Sweden routs Britain at hockey world championship
It was Austria’s first victory over the Czechs at a major tournament. Austria’s Peter Schneider was the only player to convert his penalty in the shootout. It was Austria’s first win of the tournament after two losses, moving the team up to fifth place in Group B with three points, trailing the Czechs in fourth […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: Should you drop these seven players?
In the spirit of potentially finding some room on your roster, let’s cull the list of players to those with at least 12 minutes of ice time per game and six games played, then look at which players are rostered in at least 20 percent of ESPN leagues and doing nothing for you. Fun. Free. […]
Continue readingWaiver watch: Duchene, Getzlaf lead fantasy hockey bounceback stars
Fun. Free. Easy. Create or join a league and play ESPN Fantasy Hockey! Sign up for free! Matt Duchene, C/RW, Nashville Predators (33.5%): Shifted to right wing alongside center Mikael Granlund, Duchene is appearing his old productive self to launch 2021-22. After last year’s disappointing campaign, and considering his annual paycheck, the Predators must be […]
Continue readingWaiver watch: Don’t sleep on Victor Oloffson and James Reimer
Alex Killorn, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning (49.0%): Settled in on a top scoring line with Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli, Killorn has four goals and two assists on 10 shots in his three most recent games. He’s also competing on the Lightning’s No. 1 power play. After last week’s surgery, Nikita Kucherov is expected to […]
Continue readingSeattle Kraken expansion draft protected lists, available players
The Seattle Kraken are joining the NHL for the 2021-22 season and will play in the Pacific Division. The front office and coaching staff have taken shape, and Climate Pledge Arena is on track to be ready, but the team needs players. The Kraken will select one player each from 30 NHL teams, as the […]
Continue readingMichael Houser, 28, gets win in NHL debut with Buffalo Sabres
Tage Thompson and Rasmus Asplund also scored for Buffalo, which trailed 2-0 early in the second period. “It’s super exciting. I’m not really in that great of game shape, either, I’ll admit that,” the 28-year-old Houser said. “After the game celebrating and everything, I could barely breathe, so I’m just trying to catch my breath […]
Continue readingNew York Rangers the latest to take advantage of last-place Buffalo Sabres, as winless streak reaches 14
NEW YORK — Rasmus Asplund, Dylan Cozens and Jeff Skinner scored for Buffalo, on a rare night where the Sabres showed some offensive skill, but it wasn’t enough in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Monday. The defeat dropped Buffalo to 0-12-2 in its past 14 games, which matches the NHL’s longest […]
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