11 June 2025
Pete DeBoer was fired as coach of the Dallas Stars on Friday. “Today was a tough day,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “I spoke with Pete this morning at 9 o’clock. Great conversation, he was very professional and he understands. We have a good relationship and that’s probably what makes this the hardest. “I have the utmost respect for him as a person and as a coach. In the end, it’s my…
11 June 2025
Nate Schmidt saw how some NHL defensemen were finding their game again with the Florida Panthers and coach Paul Maurice. Since signing a one-year contract with them on July 3, the 33-year-old defenseman has experienced that firsthand. “The best way I can describe it is he frees you up to play the style of game you were meant to play,” said Schmidt, who also played for Maurice with the Winnipeg…
11 June 2025
Spencer Carbery was expecting to do a television interview and ended up being surprised with the Jack Adams Award. On Saturday, the Washington Capitals coach was announced as the winner of the award given to the top coach in the NHL as voted on by the National Broadcasters’ Association. The 43-year-old was recently in studio with Capitals play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati of Monumental Sports…
11 June 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of reason to run back the same roster after reaching the Western Conference finals for the second straight time. “We feel very happy with the core we have. We don’t feel like there’s tremendous pressure to do much,” president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said. Connelly later added: “Those organizations that can show patience tend to have a really…
10 June 2025
Sean Monahan dedicated this season to Johnny Gaudreau, following the tragic death of his best friend last offseason. On Thursday, Monahan, the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, was announced as the recipient of the Masterton Trophy, voted for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Monahan was presented the trophy at his home outside of Toronto when he was surprised with a visit from…
10 June 2025
In one of the most emotional moments of the NHL season, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan was named the 2025 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Monahan, 30, received the award at his home outside Toronto, in a surprise orchestrated by none other than Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny Gaudreau, Monahan’s…
10 June 2025
Griffin Perry, the 8-year-old son of Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry, made quite the impression during Tuesday’s Stanley Cup Final Media Day at Rogers Place, even if it meant playing a little hooky from school. Dressed sharply in a suit, Griffin joined his dad on the podium and charmed reporters while fielding questions like a seasoned pro. He confessed that his classmates had no idea where…
10 June 2025
The Toronto Maple Leafs added experience to their bench on Friday by hiring Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach. The move comes just over five months after Lalonde was dismissed from his role as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Lalonde led the Red Wings for two seasons (2022–2024), compiling an 89-86-23 record but falling short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs both years. He was let go on December…
10 June 2025
Paul Maurice chose his words as he reflects on a pivotal period in his life. In early 2022, after stepping down as Winnipeg Jets head coach. Maurice considered himself effectively retired from hockey. “I could manage it mentally,” he says, choosing that phrase over “at peace,” acknowledging the complexity of his emotions. But six months later, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito called, offering…
10 June 2025
During his three years as Detroit’s offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson earned a reputation for bold trick plays, fearlessly calling them in critical moments. Now as Chicago’s head coach, Ben Johnson making sure the Bears are ready by closing minicamp with an unusual drill: sending offensive linemen sprinting down the sideline for passing practice. Backup QB Tyson Bagent joked that “nobody I threw…
10 June 2025
After a frustrating 2024 season, Pro Bowl receiver DJ Moore says he’s turning a new page with the Panthers. On Tuesday, Moore revealed he’s had talks with new head coach Ben Johnson about keeping his emotions in check. “Just don’t do it. Just keep it inside,” DJ Moore said, joking about not giving the media any fuel. Johnson has made it clear he wants to reshape not only the roster but also the…
10 June 2025
With the 2025 NBA Finals featuring two small-market teams; the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, it was inevitable NBA Commissioner Adam Silver would face questions about TV ratings and market size. But as he made clear Thursday, he’s tired of the conversation. “It frustrates me that the first thing [fans] say is, how are the ratings? What are the ratings going to be? As opposed to, wow,…