10 days ago
Marco Sturm is giving the Boston Bruins' younger players a chance to prove themselves, and Matt Poitras is taking full advantage of it.
Poitras signed a one-year, two-way deal on the day training camp opened, and one day later told reporters that he needs to "prove to everybody that I can be in the lineup every night." It was not all smooth sailing, though. He suffered a lower-body injury during training camp and missed the first three regular-season games before playing in the last six.
Ahead of his first game, Sturm said he was looking to "see [Poitras'] strengths, and I think just being smart, and skate." Six games later, Sturm is happy with what he's seen out of the 22-year-old center.
"Yeah, he's been solid, and that's all I'm asking for," Sturm said of Poitras after Saturday's game in Los Angeles. "I'm not asking for big points and goals, whatever. No, I want him to just do [his] job, and the rest will come automatically."
In his first five games of the season, Poitras centered the fourth line. He skated alongside Tanner Jeannot and Mark Kastelic, but with Pavel Zacha sidelined by an upper-body injury, Poitras moved into a top-six role.
#later
Poitras signed a one-year, two-way deal on the day training camp opened, and one day later told reporters that he needs to "prove to everybody that I can be in the lineup every night." It was not all smooth sailing, though. He suffered a lower-body injury during training camp and missed the first three regular-season games before playing in the last six.
Ahead of his first game, Sturm said he was looking to "see [Poitras'] strengths, and I think just being smart, and skate." Six games later, Sturm is happy with what he's seen out of the 22-year-old center.
"Yeah, he's been solid, and that's all I'm asking for," Sturm said of Poitras after Saturday's game in Los Angeles. "I'm not asking for big points and goals, whatever. No, I want him to just do [his] job, and the rest will come automatically."
In his first five games of the season, Poitras centered the fourth line. He skated alongside Tanner Jeannot and Mark Kastelic, but with Pavel Zacha sidelined by an upper-body injury, Poitras moved into a top-six role.
#later
1 month ago
Wolfe Research upgraded two prominent pharmaceutical companies to Outperform on August 13. The firm upgraded both Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) and AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)'s ratings from Peer Perform, with Wolfe ***** igning them similar $300 price targets. The firm's logic in each case was based on a comparable set of factors: pipelines that the market appears to undervalue, and valuations that Wolfe believes are too low given each company's growth track.
Wolfe's thesis for Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is mainly based on late-stage clinical programs, which it believes the stock has yet to reflect. The firm focused on two experimental therapies in particular, both of which have key late-stage clinical readouts expected over the coming year: litifilimab, which Wolfe believes could be the first biologic approved for cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and felzartamab, which the firm claims represents a bigger commercial opportunity in antibody-mediated transplant rejection than Wall Street currently thinks.
Wolfe also cited Biogen's acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals as strengthening its near-term revenue base through the FDA-approved drugs Empaveli and Syfovre. That move is part of an overall pattern of Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) diversifying beyond its core neurology brand, with the company completing its acquisition of RayThera on August 6, adding another early-stage immunology platform to its pipeline.
Wolfe's Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) thesis is incomplete without valuation. The firm believes the stock is trading at a discount to the broader market, despite the company's development on Leqembi, its Alzheimer's medication, and what Wolfe described as solid commercial execution overall.
AbbVie's upgrade is based on a slightly different premise: patent strength and cash generation rather than simple clinical events. Wolfe stated that AbbVie's 2027 earnings multiple of 14.6x seemed too low for a company that forecasts high-single-digit revenue growth for the rest of the decade. AbbVie's patent position, according to Wolfe, sets the company apart from its competitors in a way that the market has yet to completely price in.
#wolfe #firm #market #clinical
Wolfe's thesis for Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) is mainly based on late-stage clinical programs, which it believes the stock has yet to reflect. The firm focused on two experimental therapies in particular, both of which have key late-stage clinical readouts expected over the coming year: litifilimab, which Wolfe believes could be the first biologic approved for cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and felzartamab, which the firm claims represents a bigger commercial opportunity in antibody-mediated transplant rejection than Wall Street currently thinks.
Wolfe also cited Biogen's acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals as strengthening its near-term revenue base through the FDA-approved drugs Empaveli and Syfovre. That move is part of an overall pattern of Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) diversifying beyond its core neurology brand, with the company completing its acquisition of RayThera on August 6, adding another early-stage immunology platform to its pipeline.
Wolfe's Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) thesis is incomplete without valuation. The firm believes the stock is trading at a discount to the broader market, despite the company's development on Leqembi, its Alzheimer's medication, and what Wolfe described as solid commercial execution overall.
AbbVie's upgrade is based on a slightly different premise: patent strength and cash generation rather than simple clinical events. Wolfe stated that AbbVie's 2027 earnings multiple of 14.6x seemed too low for a company that forecasts high-single-digit revenue growth for the rest of the decade. AbbVie's patent position, according to Wolfe, sets the company apart from its competitors in a way that the market has yet to completely price in.
#wolfe #firm #market #clinical
2 months ago
LAS VEGAS — When the Golden Knights traded Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers back on June 26, general manager Kelly McCrimmon knew he had to find a way to replace the 37 goals Dorofeyev scored for Vegas last season.
In signing Braeden Bowman to a six-year contract extension, McCrimmon is betting that Bowman can fill some of the void.
Bowman's deal, which kicks in for the 2027-28 season and runs through 2033 has an average annual value of $3.4 million. He's scheduled to make $875,000 this coming season in the second year of his recent two-year deal.
It seems like a lot of money for someone with limited NHL experience. But the Knights like what the 6-foot-1, 205-pound 23-year-old winger gives them — a big, physical net presence with a scorer's touch. And if Bowman develops as McCrimmon hopes, that $3.4 million could look like a bargain down the road.
Bowman split time between the Golden Knights and the Henderson Silver Knights last season. His NHL numbers were eight goals and 18 ***** ists in 54 games. In the AHL, he had better than a point a game with 12 goals and 14 ***** ists in 20 games.
More important, Bowman has played under Ryan Craig, who is now the Golden Knights' head coach. Craig knows Bowman from their time together in Henderson and he'll figure out where best to play him. When Bruce Cassidy was the coach, Bowman played up and down the lineup. With John Tortorella, Bowman only got into one game, that being Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina.
"He's a great coach," Bowman told KTNV when asked about Craig while at the team's annual golf outing earlier this week at TPC Summerlin. "He's a great person, too. He's honest, fair — everything you want in a coach."
Bowman told the television station that he has spent the summer anticipating a larger role in the NHL and he wants to be ready.
"I just focused on getting bigger, stronger," Bowman said. "I want to make the jump and be a full-time guy, so get stronger, work on my speed and get my pace up."
#bowman #knights #year
In signing Braeden Bowman to a six-year contract extension, McCrimmon is betting that Bowman can fill some of the void.
Bowman's deal, which kicks in for the 2027-28 season and runs through 2033 has an average annual value of $3.4 million. He's scheduled to make $875,000 this coming season in the second year of his recent two-year deal.
It seems like a lot of money for someone with limited NHL experience. But the Knights like what the 6-foot-1, 205-pound 23-year-old winger gives them — a big, physical net presence with a scorer's touch. And if Bowman develops as McCrimmon hopes, that $3.4 million could look like a bargain down the road.
Bowman split time between the Golden Knights and the Henderson Silver Knights last season. His NHL numbers were eight goals and 18 ***** ists in 54 games. In the AHL, he had better than a point a game with 12 goals and 14 ***** ists in 20 games.
More important, Bowman has played under Ryan Craig, who is now the Golden Knights' head coach. Craig knows Bowman from their time together in Henderson and he'll figure out where best to play him. When Bruce Cassidy was the coach, Bowman played up and down the lineup. With John Tortorella, Bowman only got into one game, that being Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina.
"He's a great coach," Bowman told KTNV when asked about Craig while at the team's annual golf outing earlier this week at TPC Summerlin. "He's a great person, too. He's honest, fair — everything you want in a coach."
Bowman told the television station that he has spent the summer anticipating a larger role in the NHL and he wants to be ready.
"I just focused on getting bigger, stronger," Bowman said. "I want to make the jump and be a full-time guy, so get stronger, work on my speed and get my pace up."
#bowman #knights #year
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Valentina Shevchenko has suffered an injury that could keep her out for up to a year, forcing the UFC to strip her of the women's flyweight **** le. As a result, Natalia Silva and **** Cong will now battle for the vacant 125-pound belt in the main event of UFC 332 on October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The promotion announced the news during Saturday's UFC Paris broadcast. Now, Shevchenko's longtime coach, Pavel Fedotov, has provided some insight into the injury that forced the former champion out of the event.
According to Telegram Ushatayka, Fedotov revealed that "Bullet" was originally scheduled to face Silva at UFC 332. However, ligament damage to her shoulder and back forced the Kyrgyzstani fighter to withdraw.
ALSO READ: Michael "Venom" Page's UFC Future Takes Major Hit After Rankings Snub
With the recovery expected to take a considerable amount of time, the team has opted to vacate the belt rather than hold up the division. Fedotov also made it clear that the goal is for Shevchenko to return and immediately fight for the **** le once she is healthy again.
#Event
The promotion announced the news during Saturday's UFC Paris broadcast. Now, Shevchenko's longtime coach, Pavel Fedotov, has provided some insight into the injury that forced the former champion out of the event.
According to Telegram Ushatayka, Fedotov revealed that "Bullet" was originally scheduled to face Silva at UFC 332. However, ligament damage to her shoulder and back forced the Kyrgyzstani fighter to withdraw.
ALSO READ: Michael "Venom" Page's UFC Future Takes Major Hit After Rankings Snub
With the recovery expected to take a considerable amount of time, the team has opted to vacate the belt rather than hold up the division. Fedotov also made it clear that the goal is for Shevchenko to return and immediately fight for the **** le once she is healthy again.
#Event
2 months ago
On Saturday, too, well over 10,000 Black-and-Yellows made the trip to Sinsheim. Anyone unfamiliar with the situation might have thought the Swedish national team was playing there, with large sections of the stands mixed in yellow and blue. "It felt like there were more BVB fans in the stadium than Hoffenheim fans," said managing director Lars Ricken with a wink.
But TSG Hoffenheim initially set the tone and deservedly took a 2-0 lead shortly after halftime. BVB responded after an hour, first leveling the score within five minutes through goals from Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva. Then, in the 86th minute, a deflected cross from Ethan Nwaneri led to an own goal and a 3-2 win for BVB.
Once again, late BVB goals in Sinsheim!
In September 2023, BVB went into halftime with a 2-1 lead, but after 70 minutes lost Ramy Bensebaini to a second yellow card. Down to ten men, the team defended its narrow advantage. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Julian Ryerson went on a solo run from deep inside his own half and capped it off with the goal for the final 3-1 scoreline.
A season later, in April 2025, the Black-and-Yellows were leading 2-1 after the 90 minutes had elapsed. But then Pavel Kaderabek made it 2-2. In the battle for Champions League qualification, two important points now seemed lost. Waldemar Anton refused to let them go. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, he fired his team to a 3-2 away win.
#minutes #yellows
But TSG Hoffenheim initially set the tone and deservedly took a 2-0 lead shortly after halftime. BVB responded after an hour, first leveling the score within five minutes through goals from Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva. Then, in the 86th minute, a deflected cross from Ethan Nwaneri led to an own goal and a 3-2 win for BVB.
Once again, late BVB goals in Sinsheim!
In September 2023, BVB went into halftime with a 2-1 lead, but after 70 minutes lost Ramy Bensebaini to a second yellow card. Down to ten men, the team defended its narrow advantage. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Julian Ryerson went on a solo run from deep inside his own half and capped it off with the goal for the final 3-1 scoreline.
A season later, in April 2025, the Black-and-Yellows were leading 2-1 after the 90 minutes had elapsed. But then Pavel Kaderabek made it 2-2. In the battle for Champions League qualification, two important points now seemed lost. Waldemar Anton refused to let them go. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, he fired his team to a 3-2 away win.
#minutes #yellows
2 months ago
After weeks of delays and behind-the-scenes attempts to cobble something meaningful together, UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah finally has a championship main event: Natalia Silva vs. ****** Cong for the vacant women's flyweight belt.
Wait, what? The flyweight belt that Valentina Shevchenko has defended a whopping nine times since 2018 across two ****** le runs? That's now vacant? When announcing Silva vs. Cong, they cited a "Bullet" injury but didn't really get into details on how the belt was put back up for grabs. A statement from Shevchenko's coach Pavel Fedotov gave a bit more info.
"We were supposed to fight on October 3 against Natalia Silva, but due to an injury to the ligaments in the shoulder and back, we decided not to push things and postpone the fight," Fedotov wrote (via Ushatayka). "Given that the recovery will take a long time, we've made the decision to temporarily vacate the belt, and once she recovers, she will fight for it again."
According to Fedotov, they're expecting the injury to take eight months to recover from.
In the past, you might expect to see an interim ****** le go up for grabs after similar injuries taking under a year to heal. But these days, the UFC has gotten into the habit of asking its injured champions to relinquish their belts. Jamahal Hill did it when he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and so did Jiri Prochazka when he injured his shoulder. Now we've got Valentina Shevchenko doing it.
#fight
Wait, what? The flyweight belt that Valentina Shevchenko has defended a whopping nine times since 2018 across two ****** le runs? That's now vacant? When announcing Silva vs. Cong, they cited a "Bullet" injury but didn't really get into details on how the belt was put back up for grabs. A statement from Shevchenko's coach Pavel Fedotov gave a bit more info.
"We were supposed to fight on October 3 against Natalia Silva, but due to an injury to the ligaments in the shoulder and back, we decided not to push things and postpone the fight," Fedotov wrote (via Ushatayka). "Given that the recovery will take a long time, we've made the decision to temporarily vacate the belt, and once she recovers, she will fight for it again."
According to Fedotov, they're expecting the injury to take eight months to recover from.
In the past, you might expect to see an interim ****** le go up for grabs after similar injuries taking under a year to heal. But these days, the UFC has gotten into the habit of asking its injured champions to relinquish their belts. Jamahal Hill did it when he ruptured his Achilles tendon, and so did Jiri Prochazka when he injured his shoulder. Now we've got Valentina Shevchenko doing it.
#fight
2 months ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS AFTERNOON (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) with UFC Paris, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Accor Arena in Paris, France, featuring a special Octagon newcomer in the main event.
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker is our main event, going down in the Lightweight division. Parnasse is a long-time former KSW champion who made a big splash with his one and done appearance at MVP MMA. The reason he was done there was because UFC wanted to poach him out of that fledgling promotion before he drew too many serious mixed martial arts (MMA) fans over to it. Hooker comes into this one off two losses and looking very much like a sacrificial lamb. However, as last week taught us, -600 odds can be overcome.
The co-main is an all French affair, in the Featherweight division, with Fares Ziam meeting Axel Sola. Both of these guys are action fighters known for putting on a show. They should get the crowd roaring in Paris, even if it's not obvious to the locals whom they should be cheering for.
Rounding out the main card is Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano, Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek and Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov. Page might be trying to fight out of his UFC contract here, which is the reason UFC has pared him with a big, rangy striker who can also make you quit on the ground.
The featured "Prelim" is Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima. The undercard also boasts Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann, Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas and Nathaniel Wood against late replacement Pavel Andrusca. Further down the card we have Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes, Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula, Matthieu Duclos vs. Lucas Felipe Dias and Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro to make up the numbers. Aljarouj does look like an intriguing prospect, though.
#Paris #main #Event
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker is our main event, going down in the Lightweight division. Parnasse is a long-time former KSW champion who made a big splash with his one and done appearance at MVP MMA. The reason he was done there was because UFC wanted to poach him out of that fledgling promotion before he drew too many serious mixed martial arts (MMA) fans over to it. Hooker comes into this one off two losses and looking very much like a sacrificial lamb. However, as last week taught us, -600 odds can be overcome.
The co-main is an all French affair, in the Featherweight division, with Fares Ziam meeting Axel Sola. Both of these guys are action fighters known for putting on a show. They should get the crowd roaring in Paris, even if it's not obvious to the locals whom they should be cheering for.
Rounding out the main card is Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano, Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek and Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov. Page might be trying to fight out of his UFC contract here, which is the reason UFC has pared him with a big, rangy striker who can also make you quit on the ground.
The featured "Prelim" is Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima. The undercard also boasts Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann, Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas and Nathaniel Wood against late replacement Pavel Andrusca. Further down the card we have Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes, Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula, Matthieu Duclos vs. Lucas Felipe Dias and Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro to make up the numbers. Aljarouj does look like an intriguing prospect, though.
#Paris #main #Event
2 months ago
By Terje Solsvik, Pavel Polityuk and Mark Trevelyan
OSLO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for ******* ets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the terms of a 1920 treaty.
Russia called the arrest of the ship an act of piracy and said it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to deliver a strong protest. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it would work to secure the vessel's release.
"Amid the restrictive measures imposed by Norway against Russia on Svalbard - measures that violate international law - Russian organizations and citizens operating on the archipelago are effectively under blockade," it said, accusing Norway of violating the treaty.
#Russia #arctic
OSLO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for ******* ets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.
Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the terms of a 1920 treaty.
Russia called the arrest of the ship an act of piracy and said it had summoned the Norwegian ambassador to deliver a strong protest. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it would work to secure the vessel's release.
"Amid the restrictive measures imposed by Norway against Russia on Svalbard - measures that violate international law - Russian organizations and citizens operating on the archipelago are effectively under blockade," it said, accusing Norway of violating the treaty.
#Russia #arctic
2 months ago
"The Last Kingsman" has a new opponent in "The City of Light."
The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 winner and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight prospect Mairon Santos was scheduled to face No. 8-ranked Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris this weekend (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) inside Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Unfortunately, Santos has withdrawn from the matchup and has been replaced by undefeated UFC newcomer Pavel Andrusca on less than one week's notice.
Andrusca, 24, is a perfect 8-0 as a professional and enters his Octagon debut riding a seven-fight finishing streak. The Moldovan knockout artist owns an 88 percent career finish rate, including six knockouts and five first-round stoppages.
He is coming off a brutal first-round knockout of Gexipengchu at UAE Warriors 72 in July, flattening the 13-2 Chinese veteran with a sniper-like right hand at 2:09 (watch the video above).
#Paris #first
The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 winner and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight prospect Mairon Santos was scheduled to face No. 8-ranked Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris this weekend (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) inside Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Unfortunately, Santos has withdrawn from the matchup and has been replaced by undefeated UFC newcomer Pavel Andrusca on less than one week's notice.
Andrusca, 24, is a perfect 8-0 as a professional and enters his Octagon debut riding a seven-fight finishing streak. The Moldovan knockout artist owns an 88 percent career finish rate, including six knockouts and five first-round stoppages.
He is coming off a brutal first-round knockout of Gexipengchu at UAE Warriors 72 in July, flattening the 13-2 Chinese veteran with a sniper-like right hand at 2:09 (watch the video above).
#Paris #first
2 months ago
By Nicole Jao
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and shrugged off new U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Brent crude futures settled down $2.22, or 2.35%, to $92.17, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $2.05 a barrel, down 2.35% at $85.01.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its 6-month mark. This followed Trump's threats of "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale" against Tehran last week.
"There is not much new that came out of Bessent's commentary, beyond what was telegraphed in advance," said Raymond James Investment Strategy ****** yst Pavel Molchanov. The oil market having rallied quite a bit last week, saw profit taking today, he added.
#economic #last
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and shrugged off new U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Brent crude futures settled down $2.22, or 2.35%, to $92.17, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $2.05 a barrel, down 2.35% at $85.01.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its 6-month mark. This followed Trump's threats of "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale" against Tehran last week.
"There is not much new that came out of Bessent's commentary, beyond what was telegraphed in advance," said Raymond James Investment Strategy ****** yst Pavel Molchanov. The oil market having rallied quite a bit last week, saw profit taking today, he added.
#economic #last
2 months ago
Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.
Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Amy Jones will also miss the three-match series while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt are absent as they manage their fitness and recovery.
England have named two uncapped players, seam bowler Grace Potts, 24, and wicketkeeper Kira Chathli, 27, in the 15-strong squad, while all-rounder Charis Pavely could make her 50-over debut having two T20s against Ireland in 2024.
Pace bowler Ryana MacDonald-Gay is included, having last played for England in the Ashes in early 2025, while 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker in this season's Hundred, is also selected.
Spin bowler Dean stood-in for Sciver-Brunt earlier this summer in 50 and 20-over campaigns against New Zealand and a T20 series against India, winning all three.
#sciver #series #dean #players
Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Amy Jones will also miss the three-match series while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt are absent as they manage their fitness and recovery.
England have named two uncapped players, seam bowler Grace Potts, 24, and wicketkeeper Kira Chathli, 27, in the 15-strong squad, while all-rounder Charis Pavely could make her 50-over debut having two T20s against Ireland in 2024.
Pace bowler Ryana MacDonald-Gay is included, having last played for England in the Ashes in early 2025, while 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker in this season's Hundred, is also selected.
Spin bowler Dean stood-in for Sciver-Brunt earlier this summer in 50 and 20-over campaigns against New Zealand and a T20 series against India, winning all three.
#sciver #series #dean #players
2 months ago
By Pavel Polityuk and Felix Light
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Russia carried out a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set ablaze a warehouse used by Russia's leading e-commerce retailer.
Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a NATO air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks. It did not specify the origin of the drone, which entered from Moldova, but a NATO spokesperson said it appeared to be Russian.
Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the River Danube near the Romanian border last week after stepping up attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks. Ukraine has also intensified attacks on Russian targets including oil refineries, and both sides have struck commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
In the latest attacks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian forces struck Ukraine's biggest steel plant overnight in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's home town.
#russian
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Russia carried out a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set ablaze a warehouse used by Russia's leading e-commerce retailer.
Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a NATO air policing mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks. It did not specify the origin of the drone, which entered from Moldova, but a NATO spokesperson said it appeared to be Russian.
Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the River Danube near the Romanian border last week after stepping up attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks. Ukraine has also intensified attacks on Russian targets including oil refineries, and both sides have struck commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
In the latest attacks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian forces struck Ukraine's biggest steel plant overnight in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's home town.
#russian
3 months ago
Christian Mbilli's Halloween showdown with Canelo Alvarez won't be that month's only October ***** le defense, as Julius Julianis reports that IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias will meet no. 5 Oliver Zaren on October 8th in the former's eternal stomping grounds of Quebec.
Zaren (19-0-1, 8 KO), the other undefeated mid-20s Danish super middleweight, has spent the bulk of his career munching on limited foes in his home country. His one journey abroad came in June, when he traveled to Spain to battle Jose Luis Navarro Jr for the European ***** le, built up an early lead on the scorecards, then had to settle for a no contest because they were boxing outside and a thunderstorm hit.
A losing record against atmospheric phenomena bodes ill for his chances against a Cuban "Tornado." Iglesias (15-0, 14 KO) has looked like a potential vanguard of the post-Canelo era, demolishing all comers and only rarely deigning to lose a round. His last two efforts have seen him run over Vladimir Shishkin and Pavel Silyagin, the latter victory earning Iglesias his belt.
Not the most stirring matchup, but Zaren is reasonably high up in the rankings, Iglesias doesn't have a mandatory challenger yet, and the other champions aren't going to touch him with a 10-foot pole, so I suppose we've got to take what we can get.
#canelo #super #christian
Zaren (19-0-1, 8 KO), the other undefeated mid-20s Danish super middleweight, has spent the bulk of his career munching on limited foes in his home country. His one journey abroad came in June, when he traveled to Spain to battle Jose Luis Navarro Jr for the European ***** le, built up an early lead on the scorecards, then had to settle for a no contest because they were boxing outside and a thunderstorm hit.
A losing record against atmospheric phenomena bodes ill for his chances against a Cuban "Tornado." Iglesias (15-0, 14 KO) has looked like a potential vanguard of the post-Canelo era, demolishing all comers and only rarely deigning to lose a round. His last two efforts have seen him run over Vladimir Shishkin and Pavel Silyagin, the latter victory earning Iglesias his belt.
Not the most stirring matchup, but Zaren is reasonably high up in the rankings, Iglesias doesn't have a mandatory challenger yet, and the other champions aren't going to touch him with a 10-foot pole, so I suppose we've got to take what we can get.
#canelo #super #christian
3 months ago
The NY Rangers have made a significant effort to turn over their roster this offseason. The goal is to retool on the fly, while also giving Mike Sullivan the pieces he needs to take the club back to the postseason.
Despite the moves, the club has a major need, and it's an obvious one. The NY Rangers lack a true superstar that can elevate the team from mediocrity to true playoff contender status.
The Pavel Dorofeyev trade, while a solid move, isn't the solution the organization needs. While Dorofeyev is a great player, he isn't the type of superstar the team needs. Yes, there's a chance that the Russian winger could become the star that Artemi Panarin once was.
But that's not something the NY Rangers should be banking on.
The calculus behind Chris Drury's moves ahead of the 2025-26 season intended to position the team to land a major star free agent. However, none of the massive stars the Blueshirts would have wanted ever hit the market.
#team
Despite the moves, the club has a major need, and it's an obvious one. The NY Rangers lack a true superstar that can elevate the team from mediocrity to true playoff contender status.
The Pavel Dorofeyev trade, while a solid move, isn't the solution the organization needs. While Dorofeyev is a great player, he isn't the type of superstar the team needs. Yes, there's a chance that the Russian winger could become the star that Artemi Panarin once was.
But that's not something the NY Rangers should be banking on.
The calculus behind Chris Drury's moves ahead of the 2025-26 season intended to position the team to land a major star free agent. However, none of the massive stars the Blueshirts would have wanted ever hit the market.
#team
3 months ago
FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#evander #pavel
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#evander #pavel
3 months ago
FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#start #stadium #pavel
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#start #stadium #pavel
3 months ago
The Boston Bruins managed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring, marking a return to the annual tournament for the first time since 2024 after having failed to qualify last spring.
However, their stay in the postseason was short, as they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres in six games. Despite sniper David Pastrnak's best efforts to stave off elimination with an overtime goal in Game 5 to extend the series, Boston's momentum was halted just days later.
Since then, there have been a handful of changes to their roster, which include the trade of Joonas Korpisalo to the rival New York Rangers, the loss of Fabian Lysell via trade, and the departure of Viktor Arvidsson via free agency.
And according to a key NHL Insider, it might not be long until the Bruins are faced with another notable departure.
The Bruins acquired forward Pavel Zacha from the New Jersey Devils in the summer of 2022 in return for forward Erik Haula, and eventually signed him to a four-year, $19 million contract.
#bruins #return #trade
However, their stay in the postseason was short, as they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres in six games. Despite sniper David Pastrnak's best efforts to stave off elimination with an overtime goal in Game 5 to extend the series, Boston's momentum was halted just days later.
Since then, there have been a handful of changes to their roster, which include the trade of Joonas Korpisalo to the rival New York Rangers, the loss of Fabian Lysell via trade, and the departure of Viktor Arvidsson via free agency.
And according to a key NHL Insider, it might not be long until the Bruins are faced with another notable departure.
The Bruins acquired forward Pavel Zacha from the New Jersey Devils in the summer of 2022 in return for forward Erik Haula, and eventually signed him to a four-year, $19 million contract.
#bruins #return #trade
3 months ago
CINCINNATI (AP) — Pavel Bucha scored two goals Wednesday night to help FC Cincinnati beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3.
Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — added a goal and an **** ist for Cincinnati and Kevin Denkey also scored a goal. Roman Celentano had three saves for Cincinnati (6-5-5).
Evander scored on the counter-attack to give Cincinnati a 3-2 lead in the 36th minute. As the defense raced back to set up, Evander paused just outside the top of the penalty box and blasted a shot off the left post for his 10th goal this season.
The Whitecaps (10-3-2) played for the first time since before the World Cup break after their game at Chicago, which had originally been scheduled for Thursday, was postponed until Oct. 6 due to poor air quality in the area.
Bucha opened the scoring in the ninth minute and scored again in the 56th. Evander, from near the penalty spot, lofted a ball to the right post where a charging Bucha slammed home a first-touch finish to give Cincinnati a 4-2 lead in the 56th minute.
#evander #goal
Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — added a goal and an **** ist for Cincinnati and Kevin Denkey also scored a goal. Roman Celentano had three saves for Cincinnati (6-5-5).
Evander scored on the counter-attack to give Cincinnati a 3-2 lead in the 36th minute. As the defense raced back to set up, Evander paused just outside the top of the penalty box and blasted a shot off the left post for his 10th goal this season.
The Whitecaps (10-3-2) played for the first time since before the World Cup break after their game at Chicago, which had originally been scheduled for Thursday, was postponed until Oct. 6 due to poor air quality in the area.
Bucha opened the scoring in the ninth minute and scored again in the 56th. Evander, from near the penalty spot, lofted a ball to the right post where a charging Bucha slammed home a first-touch finish to give Cincinnati a 4-2 lead in the 56th minute.
#evander #goal
4 months ago
STATELINE, Nevada — Mardy Fish is back on top at Edgewood Tahoe, joining a select group of celebrities to win three or more times at Edgewood Tahoe.
Fish, a former tennis pro, scored 20 points on Sunday to give him 72 for the three-day American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
He also won in 2020, when no spectators were allowed on the course due to the pandemic, and again in 2024.
Defending champion Joe Pavelski finished second with 66 points and Steph Curry, the 2023 champion, was third with 59. Annika Sorenstam, playing in the same group as Fish and Pavelski, was fourth with 58.
Fish picked up $150,000 for the win.
Fish, a former tennis pro, scored 20 points on Sunday to give him 72 for the three-day American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
He also won in 2020, when no spectators were allowed on the course due to the pandemic, and again in 2024.
Defending champion Joe Pavelski finished second with 66 points and Steph Curry, the 2023 champion, was third with 59. Annika Sorenstam, playing in the same group as Fish and Pavelski, was fourth with 58.
Fish picked up $150,000 for the win.
4 months ago
With a smooth performance down the stretch Sunday, Mardy Fish became a three-time winner of the American Century Championship.
Fish, who also won the celebrity golf tournament in 2020 and '24, closed with
The former tennis star, who was the top-ranked American in 2011 and reached No. 7 in the world, won his third ACC **** le on the same day that Jannik Sinner captured his second consecutive Wimbledon **** le. Fish laughed when asked by NBC Sports' Jimmy Roberts if he ever wondered what might have been if he'd dedicated his life to golf instead of tennis.
"No, I think I played the right sport, but I am obsessed with this game," said Fish, a former U.S. Davis Cup captain and 2004 Olympic silver medalist who won six ATP tournaments and made the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, U.S. Open and Wimbledon. "I do love playing. This is the best week of the year. It's the best email of the year when you get the invite."
Unlike his past two victories in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Fish had the tournament essentially wrapped up heading to the final hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Joe Pavelski, who was trying to win his second consecutive American Century Championship, needed an eagle and put a shot in the water going for broke.
Fish, who also won the celebrity golf tournament in 2020 and '24, closed with
The former tennis star, who was the top-ranked American in 2011 and reached No. 7 in the world, won his third ACC **** le on the same day that Jannik Sinner captured his second consecutive Wimbledon **** le. Fish laughed when asked by NBC Sports' Jimmy Roberts if he ever wondered what might have been if he'd dedicated his life to golf instead of tennis.
"No, I think I played the right sport, but I am obsessed with this game," said Fish, a former U.S. Davis Cup captain and 2004 Olympic silver medalist who won six ATP tournaments and made the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, U.S. Open and Wimbledon. "I do love playing. This is the best week of the year. It's the best email of the year when you get the invite."
Unlike his past two victories in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Fish had the tournament essentially wrapped up heading to the final hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Joe Pavelski, who was trying to win his second consecutive American Century Championship, needed an eagle and put a shot in the water going for broke.
4 months ago
Here's 1 bucket-list item athletes cross off at the American Century Championship that's not golf originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Stateline, NV – It goes without saying that the American Century Championship has become more than a celebrity golf tournament for the Lake Tahoe region. Celebrities and spectators bring friends and family to South Lake Tahoe, California, Stateline, Nevada, and the surrounding areas to enjoy concerts at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort and various festivities outside the Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel.
The event began today and runs through Sunday, July 12, on NBC, the NBC Sports Network, and Peacock. You can follow the action on the ACC App on the App Store and on Google Play.
For the 2026 American Century Championship, I got the chance to experience one of the main bucket-list items that the celebrity athletes get to cross off during their stay in the Lake Tahoe region every second weekend of July.
I got the chance to ride the MasterCraft XT24, a 24-foot crossover boat built for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and unforgettable adventures, on Friday. Aaron Rodgers, Miles Teller, Colin Jost, and 2025 American Century Championship winner Joe Pavelski were some of the names who have enjoyed MasterCraft's array of luxury boats on Lake Tahoe.
Stateline, NV – It goes without saying that the American Century Championship has become more than a celebrity golf tournament for the Lake Tahoe region. Celebrities and spectators bring friends and family to South Lake Tahoe, California, Stateline, Nevada, and the surrounding areas to enjoy concerts at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort and various festivities outside the Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel.
The event began today and runs through Sunday, July 12, on NBC, the NBC Sports Network, and Peacock. You can follow the action on the ACC App on the App Store and on Google Play.
For the 2026 American Century Championship, I got the chance to experience one of the main bucket-list items that the celebrity athletes get to cross off during their stay in the Lake Tahoe region every second weekend of July.
I got the chance to ride the MasterCraft XT24, a 24-foot crossover boat built for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and unforgettable adventures, on Friday. Aaron Rodgers, Miles Teller, Colin Jost, and 2025 American Century Championship winner Joe Pavelski were some of the names who have enjoyed MasterCraft's array of luxury boats on Lake Tahoe.
4 months ago
A quick look at the stats and game highlights show you what a big deal it is that the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev in a draft-day trade with the Vegas Golden Knights two weeks ago.
The 25-year-old is the in-his-prime goal scorer the Rangers desperately needed after finishing 23rd among 32 NHL teams in scoring (235 goals) last season. Dorofeyev combined for 72 goals the past two seasons, leading the Golden Knights with 37 in 2025-26 and 35 the year prior. He added 12 goals this past postseason, a big reason why the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final before losing in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes.
That he's productive on the power play and at even strength is a major plus, too. Dorofeyev was second in the League with 20 power-play goals last season, In 2024-25, 22 of his 35 goals were at even strength, with 13 more on the power play.
"He's the type player, you don't get him to help your power play, you get him for the well-rounded offensive player that he is," MSG Networks studio host Steve Valiquette explained Thursday on The Rangers Offseason Special. "He's not a play-driver as a play-maker, but he's a sniper and one of the League's best."
Clearly the Rangers agree. They traded two first-round picks, including No. 26 overall this year, and a third-rounder to acquire Dorofeyev. Then they signed him to a hefty seven-year, $77 million contract.
The 25-year-old is the in-his-prime goal scorer the Rangers desperately needed after finishing 23rd among 32 NHL teams in scoring (235 goals) last season. Dorofeyev combined for 72 goals the past two seasons, leading the Golden Knights with 37 in 2025-26 and 35 the year prior. He added 12 goals this past postseason, a big reason why the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final before losing in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes.
That he's productive on the power play and at even strength is a major plus, too. Dorofeyev was second in the League with 20 power-play goals last season, In 2024-25, 22 of his 35 goals were at even strength, with 13 more on the power play.
"He's the type player, you don't get him to help your power play, you get him for the well-rounded offensive player that he is," MSG Networks studio host Steve Valiquette explained Thursday on The Rangers Offseason Special. "He's not a play-driver as a play-maker, but he's a sniper and one of the League's best."
Clearly the Rangers agree. They traded two first-round picks, including No. 26 overall this year, and a third-rounder to acquire Dorofeyev. Then they signed him to a hefty seven-year, $77 million contract.
4 months ago
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, keeping the rising star and creating a little bit of a cap squeeze for the team.
The $18 million average annual value on the offer sheet makes Carlsson, 21, the highest-paid player in the NHL, passing the $17 million for Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov. The Flyers would have owed the Ducks four first-round picks if they had not matched.
With the match and the recent re-signing of defensemen Pavel Mintyukov and Tyson Hinds, the Ducks have about $9 million in remaining cap ***** e according to puckpedia.com
Cutter Gauthier, the team's leading scorer, still has to sign and that cap ***** e might not be enough after a 41-goal season. The Ducks' defense also could use an upgrade. That means general manager Pat Verbeek might have to trade a veteran or two to be cap-compliant.
Here's what to know about the Ducks matching the Flyers' offer sheet:
The $18 million average annual value on the offer sheet makes Carlsson, 21, the highest-paid player in the NHL, passing the $17 million for Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov. The Flyers would have owed the Ducks four first-round picks if they had not matched.
With the match and the recent re-signing of defensemen Pavel Mintyukov and Tyson Hinds, the Ducks have about $9 million in remaining cap ***** e according to puckpedia.com
Cutter Gauthier, the team's leading scorer, still has to sign and that cap ***** e might not be enough after a 41-goal season. The Ducks' defense also could use an upgrade. That means general manager Pat Verbeek might have to trade a veteran or two to be cap-compliant.
Here's what to know about the Ducks matching the Flyers' offer sheet:
4 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The ****** ociated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn’t announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ****** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL’s highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn’t announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ****** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL’s highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
4 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The ***** ociated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn't announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ***** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL's highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn't announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ***** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL's highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
4 months ago
The past week has been a whirlwind for the NHL, beginning with the 2026 Draft on June 26 and June 27 and continuing with a frenzy of free agent signings and trades being made across the league.
As the dust begins to settle, it's time to take a first glance at how the Rangers roster could look next season under head coach Mike Sullivan.
Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury spent much of the past seven months expressing his desire to build a younger, faster, and more dynamic Rangers offense. Drury stuck to his word, and the blockbuster addition of Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights via trade means that the Rangers top forward line should look and play very differently next season.
Dorofeyev is physical, aggressive, and intelligent as a forechecker, gets into dangerous areas off the puck, and puts away goals by the bucketload. The 25-year-old Russian winger is a two-way star who draws plenty of attention from opposing defenses, meaning he should make life a lot easier for his projected linemates, center Mika Zibanejad and winger Alexis Lafrenière.
Elsewhere in the lineup, Will Cuylle, Noa Laba, and Gabriel Perrault are talented young players each entering the final year of their current contracts, meaning they will all be restricted free agents (RFAs) in the summer of 2027. Cuylle is out to prove that he can be more than a decent middle-six forward following two straight 20-goal seasons. Meanwhile, Laba and Perrault should see increased playing time, and with it, the opportunity to break out into reliable pieces of the forward core.
As the dust begins to settle, it's time to take a first glance at how the Rangers roster could look next season under head coach Mike Sullivan.
Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury spent much of the past seven months expressing his desire to build a younger, faster, and more dynamic Rangers offense. Drury stuck to his word, and the blockbuster addition of Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights via trade means that the Rangers top forward line should look and play very differently next season.
Dorofeyev is physical, aggressive, and intelligent as a forechecker, gets into dangerous areas off the puck, and puts away goals by the bucketload. The 25-year-old Russian winger is a two-way star who draws plenty of attention from opposing defenses, meaning he should make life a lot easier for his projected linemates, center Mika Zibanejad and winger Alexis Lafrenière.
Elsewhere in the lineup, Will Cuylle, Noa Laba, and Gabriel Perrault are talented young players each entering the final year of their current contracts, meaning they will all be restricted free agents (RFAs) in the summer of 2027. Cuylle is out to prove that he can be more than a decent middle-six forward following two straight 20-goal seasons. Meanwhile, Laba and Perrault should see increased playing time, and with it, the opportunity to break out into reliable pieces of the forward core.
4 months ago
NHL Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-7 originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up on Saturday in Buffalo as the league officially welcomed its next generation of stars. The two-day event kicked off with a prime-time first round on Friday night at KeyBank Center — making Buffalo the first city to host the draft in its new decentralized format — before concluding with Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday afternoon.
Leading the class was exceptional-status forward Gavin McKenna, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by Anton Stenberg to the San Jose Sharks at No. 2 and Caleb Malhotra to the Vancouver Canucks at No. 3.
On Saturday afternoon, Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft came and went in Buffalo, with 192 players selected through the afternoon. Whether international players, ones in the American leagues, or amateurs prepping for the collegiate level, teams picked up valuable pieces to add to their prospect pools.
One of the most fascinating storylines of the weekend came from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who kept an incredible family dream alive by drafting twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck. GM Kyle Dubas selected Liam, a goal-scoring winger, at No. 22 overall on Friday, before calling his twin brother and elite playmaker, Markus, at No. 39 on Saturday. The dynamic duo finished top-two in WHL scoring with Medicine Hat last season and will now head to the pros together.
But the draft wasn’t just about picks. There were some major trades.
The Boston Bruins traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, the St. Louis Blues traded for Mason McTavish, and the Carolina Hurricanes picked up the rights to John Carlson.
As eyes shift towards free agency on July 1, franchises will walk away from the KeyBank Center pleased with how they bolstered their futures. Soon enough, some of these players will be the future of the NHL.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up on Saturday in Buffalo as the league officially welcomed its next generation of stars. The two-day event kicked off with a prime-time first round on Friday night at KeyBank Center — making Buffalo the first city to host the draft in its new decentralized format — before concluding with Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday afternoon.
Leading the class was exceptional-status forward Gavin McKenna, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by Anton Stenberg to the San Jose Sharks at No. 2 and Caleb Malhotra to the Vancouver Canucks at No. 3.
On Saturday afternoon, Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft came and went in Buffalo, with 192 players selected through the afternoon. Whether international players, ones in the American leagues, or amateurs prepping for the collegiate level, teams picked up valuable pieces to add to their prospect pools.
One of the most fascinating storylines of the weekend came from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who kept an incredible family dream alive by drafting twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck. GM Kyle Dubas selected Liam, a goal-scoring winger, at No. 22 overall on Friday, before calling his twin brother and elite playmaker, Markus, at No. 39 on Saturday. The dynamic duo finished top-two in WHL scoring with Medicine Hat last season and will now head to the pros together.
But the draft wasn’t just about picks. There were some major trades.
The Boston Bruins traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, the St. Louis Blues traded for Mason McTavish, and the Carolina Hurricanes picked up the rights to John Carlson.
As eyes shift towards free agency on July 1, franchises will walk away from the KeyBank Center pleased with how they bolstered their futures. Soon enough, some of these players will be the future of the NHL.
4 months ago
NHL Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-7 originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
On Friday night in Buffalo, the 2026 NHL Draft began with the Leafs making the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2016, drafting Gavin McKenna.
The Penguins had one first-round pick (No. 22), choosing Liam Ruck. As the draft continues on Saturday, the Penguins have two picks in the second, one in the third and one in the sixth.
But the first night of the draft was not only about picks. There were some major trades, including the Bruins, who traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, and the St. LouisBlues traded for Mason McTavish.
Now, eyes shift to Saturday for Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft, and the frantic pace isn't expected to slow down. The action resumes Saturday morning as teams look to fill out the remaining six rounds of the draft.
Follow along right here for the full results from the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday night.
On Friday night in Buffalo, the 2026 NHL Draft began with the Leafs making the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2016, drafting Gavin McKenna.
The Penguins had one first-round pick (No. 22), choosing Liam Ruck. As the draft continues on Saturday, the Penguins have two picks in the second, one in the third and one in the sixth.
But the first night of the draft was not only about picks. There were some major trades, including the Bruins, who traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2028 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. Around the NHL, the New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev, and the St. LouisBlues traded for Mason McTavish.
Now, eyes shift to Saturday for Rounds 2 through 7 of the draft, and the frantic pace isn't expected to slow down. The action resumes Saturday morning as teams look to fill out the remaining six rounds of the draft.
Follow along right here for the full results from the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday night.
4 months ago
Why Rangers traded for Pavel Dorofeyev even as Golden Knights got great return originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Rangers were able to hold onto their No. 5 overall pick and still trade for Pavel Dorofeyev on Friday night.
It's a win for the Rangers, but also works out pretty well for the Vegas Golden Knights despite giving up the goal-scoring winger.
The cost was the 2026 No. 26 and No. 92 picks, as well as a conditional 2028 first-rounder.
The Rangers signed Dorofeyev to a seven-year contract after the trade.
The New York Rangers were able to hold onto their No. 5 overall pick and still trade for Pavel Dorofeyev on Friday night.
It's a win for the Rangers, but also works out pretty well for the Vegas Golden Knights despite giving up the goal-scoring winger.
The cost was the 2026 No. 26 and No. 92 picks, as well as a conditional 2028 first-rounder.
The Rangers signed Dorofeyev to a seven-year contract after the trade.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — The Vegas Golden Knights would love nothing more than to throw a block party at Lenovo Center beginning Tuesday night. It’s a path, albeit a painful one, to winning a second Stanley Cup.
Blocking shots in the NHL takes courage. Ask Pavel Dorofeyev, who took one off the knee in the Anaheim series then returned to the ice and was the overtime hero of Game 5 when he scored the game winner.
“It’s kind of a s— part of my job, but it hurts more when I miss it,” I just had to get myself together and get back on the ice,” was Dorofeyev’s now-famous postgame quote. And it exemplifies what the mentality is when it comes to blocking shots.
On this team, no one is exempt when it comes to getting in front of pucks. It’s one of those “non-negotiables” that coaches love to talk about. And John Tortorella has been a long-time advocate of demanding his players block opponents’ shots.
The memo was received loud and clear, Through three rounds of this year’s playoffs, the Knights have a total of 278 blocked shots compared to 223 for their opponents. Shea Theodore, who’s not known for being a big shot-blocking presence unlike his blueline partner Brayden McNabb, is second in the NHL in postseason blocks with 46. McNabb has 31 and ranks sixth, followed right behind by Noah Hanifin with 30 and Rasmus Andersson is 11th with 26 blocks.
And if you think the Vegas forwards get a free pass, guess again. Colton Sissons has 17 blocks, Jack Eichel has 16 and Nic Dowd has 14. Dorofeyev? He’s got nine and he’s got the bruises to prove it.
Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the Hurricanes’ top shot-blocker with 28, which ranks him ninth in the playoffs. The Canes don’t block a lot of shots. But don’t be fooled. Opponents don’t get a lot of shots for Carolina to block as shot suppression is preached by coach Rod Brind’Amour. In five games of the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens managed just 89 shots total, an average of under 18 shots on goal. No wonder the Habs were sent packing.
Can Carolina contain Vegas’ attack? Can the Knights get enough shooting volume each game to make Frederik Andersen work in the Carolina net? Or will the Canes have to block more shots in order to get the desired result?
Conversely, will Carolina be able to pressure Carter Hart enough and not get frustrated when Theodore, McNabb and the rest of the Knights throw their bodies in the way of shots from the Canes’ shooters?
Defenseman Dylan Coghlan said it’s a mindset that was there before Tortorella arrived, basically emanating from ******* istant coach John Stevens, whose primary responsibility is working with the Vegas defensemen.
“It’s just one of those things you have to do,” Coghlan said. “I think (Stevens) said it a few times — it hurts more if it goes by you. So just having that mentality and trying to do everything you can.
“I think it started as a joke, but I don't think anybody takes it as a joke. It's true, if it goes by you and i
Blocking shots in the NHL takes courage. Ask Pavel Dorofeyev, who took one off the knee in the Anaheim series then returned to the ice and was the overtime hero of Game 5 when he scored the game winner.
“It’s kind of a s— part of my job, but it hurts more when I miss it,” I just had to get myself together and get back on the ice,” was Dorofeyev’s now-famous postgame quote. And it exemplifies what the mentality is when it comes to blocking shots.
On this team, no one is exempt when it comes to getting in front of pucks. It’s one of those “non-negotiables” that coaches love to talk about. And John Tortorella has been a long-time advocate of demanding his players block opponents’ shots.
The memo was received loud and clear, Through three rounds of this year’s playoffs, the Knights have a total of 278 blocked shots compared to 223 for their opponents. Shea Theodore, who’s not known for being a big shot-blocking presence unlike his blueline partner Brayden McNabb, is second in the NHL in postseason blocks with 46. McNabb has 31 and ranks sixth, followed right behind by Noah Hanifin with 30 and Rasmus Andersson is 11th with 26 blocks.
And if you think the Vegas forwards get a free pass, guess again. Colton Sissons has 17 blocks, Jack Eichel has 16 and Nic Dowd has 14. Dorofeyev? He’s got nine and he’s got the bruises to prove it.
Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the Hurricanes’ top shot-blocker with 28, which ranks him ninth in the playoffs. The Canes don’t block a lot of shots. But don’t be fooled. Opponents don’t get a lot of shots for Carolina to block as shot suppression is preached by coach Rod Brind’Amour. In five games of the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens managed just 89 shots total, an average of under 18 shots on goal. No wonder the Habs were sent packing.
Can Carolina contain Vegas’ attack? Can the Knights get enough shooting volume each game to make Frederik Andersen work in the Carolina net? Or will the Canes have to block more shots in order to get the desired result?
Conversely, will Carolina be able to pressure Carter Hart enough and not get frustrated when Theodore, McNabb and the rest of the Knights throw their bodies in the way of shots from the Canes’ shooters?
Defenseman Dylan Coghlan said it’s a mindset that was there before Tortorella arrived, basically emanating from ******* istant coach John Stevens, whose primary responsibility is working with the Vegas defensemen.
“It’s just one of those things you have to do,” Coghlan said. “I think (Stevens) said it a few times — it hurts more if it goes by you. So just having that mentality and trying to do everything you can.
“I think it started as a joke, but I don't think anybody takes it as a joke. It's true, if it goes by you and i
