We’ve had a lot of ridiculous losses in my 45 years of Cowboys fandom. This one might top them all.
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NEW for /TheAthletic, Gary Bettman’s no-trade clause comments stirred the pot. An attack on players’ rights? My latest ⤵️⤵️ www.nytimes.com
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Boston is among a long list of teams that has shown interest in Simon Edvinsson. Believe there’s at least 10 teams that have inquired. But those teams are being told by interim GM Shawn Horcoff that his preference remains trying to re-sign the RFA. The longer this goes on, obviously a trade (1/2)
UFA winger Vladimir Tarasenko and agent Dan Milstein parted aways late summer. Not sure Tarasenko, who has had several agents in last 4-5 years, has representation at the moment. His 23 goals last season are tops among current UFAs still left on market. He's skating in Florida with likes of (1/2)
Weekly whirl around the NHL with /JayOnSC /JayOnrait ⤵️⤵️ [Response to a quoted post]
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Will the Dylan Larkin situation drag on throughout the season? @PierreVLeBrun has more: https://t.co/6SO0JDmolL
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NEW for /TheAthletic, A year ago, the Washington Capitals were a popular pick to slide downs the standings. But 12 months later, as their season begins Friday night, they’re a very popular pick to rocket back up the standings. “I mean, last fall, I was hoping everybody was wrong, and this (1/2)
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As strange as it was to see Alfredsson flip sides in the Battle of Ontario, I would argue Pat Burns jumping from Montreal to Toronto in ‘92 was just as huge at the time in the Canadiens-Leafs rivalry. [Response to a quoted post]
Mark Masters (@markhmasters) on X
Daniel Alfredsson on Toronto: "It's a big city & I've loved the energy. I thought I would be more incognito 🙂 but they still remember my face, some of them, & I love it. I do. They're great" on @16DarcyTucker: "We kissed & made up" @BarDown https://t.co/HEAu7NHFGh
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Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will update Barkov injury after the team’s 1 pm PT practice. But I don’t think Maurice will have a specific timeline to provide. Barkov to be evaluated further. But obviously, LTIR isn’t good. [Response to a quoted post]
Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) on X
Panthers have placed Aleksander Barkov on LTIR. They're still not sure of severity.
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Caps open the season with a big win in Carolina. ICYMI, my chat with GM Chris Patrick on a season with heightened expectations in Washington ⤵️ [Response to a quoted post]
Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) on X
NEW for @TheAthletic, A year ago, the Washington Capitals were a popular pick to slide downs the standings. But 12 months later, as their season begins Friday night, they’re a very popular pick to rocket back up the standings. “I mean, last fall, I was hoping everybody was wrong, and this fall, I…
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German Franz Reindl elected IIHF president; Canada left without representation on council ⤵️ www.nytimes.com
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Barkov will get MRI done later today. [Response to a quoted post]
Eric Stephens (@IcemanAthletic) on X
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov suffers apparent leg injury and doesn't return in OT loss to Sharks. https://t.co/5iBfsVSFtm
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The Capitals, a trendy pick this season, open things up at Carolina vs. the Cup champs tonight. My chat with Caps GM Chris Patrick ⤵️ [Response to a quoted post]
Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) on X
NEW for @TheAthletic, A year ago, the Washington Capitals were a popular pick to slide downs the standings. But 12 months later, as their season begins Friday night, they’re a very popular pick to rocket back up the standings. “I mean, last fall, I was hoping everybody was wrong, and this fall, I…
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Matthew Knies 🔥🔥 in his debut ⤵️ [Response to a quoted post]
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The Athletic: Very Knies! | Matthew Knies, just three days and one practice after his trade by #Leafs, scores twice, adds an assist, in #CBJ season opening 6-3 win over #Sabrehood. Blue Jackets gut out tough win with depleted defense, strong special teams https://t.co/KYwp8a5gqA
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ICYMI ⤵️ [Response to a quoted post]
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INSIDER TRADING… - Jets players vow, Hellebuyck isn’t a distraction - Latest on Quinn Hughes, Pavel Zacha - How McCabe escaped serious injury - Team Canada’s next GM - IIHF electing new president on Friday WATCH: https://t.co/fZH8T8F4M1
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Looks like left leg injury. It was the right knee last year. Still, hoping this isn’t serious for Barkov 🙏 [Response to a quoted post]
Alex Baumgartner (@ABaumgartner91) on X
Barkov goes down with an apparent left leg injury. Man…
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From /jkamckenzie for /TheAthletic, The brash brothers: Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are ready to take over the NHL together ⤵️ www.nytimes.com
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Nathan MacKinnon, Day 2 leader in the 2026-27 Hart Trophy race ! [Response to a quoted post]
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Nathan MacKinnon scored twice then beat up Brandt Clarke for attempting to injure Cale Makar. Nate is an incredible player, there's nobody in league like him.
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Bednar was entering the final year of his contract. The new 4-year agreement has him signed through 2030-31. [Response to a quoted post]
Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) on X
10 YEARS AND COUNTING ✍️
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Decision for him and his agent is that going back to Sweden would be best place to stay in shape. Meanwhile, talks continue on a daily basis between team and agent, grinding away trying to end the stalemate. [Response to a quoted post]
Andreas III Johnsson (@Johnssonen) on X
Simon Edvinsson är tillbaka i Sverige. Tränar med Frölunda under onsdagen.
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The Canadiens left just a little while ago and now the Islanders are already moving in. Isles/Leafs here tomorrow night.
Year 32 covering the NHL. A privilege and an honour still.
Come join our /TheAthletic chat for Canadiens-Maple Leafs season opener with our crew covering game here at Scotiabank Arena, /reporterchris, /jonassiegel, /ArponBasu, /joshuakloke, /mirtle and moi ⤵️⤵️ www.nytimes.com
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A little sidenote to the blockbuster trade from yesterday, Toronto was on Elvis Merzlikins' no-move list (10 teams) so he had to waive and certainly didn't hesitate in doing so. Merzlikins wants to rehab back in Switzerland over the coming months where he has a home. Sounds like the Leafs (1/2)
Blue Jackets will retain 18 percent on Merzlikins
Pierre LeBrun (Bot)@notpierrevlebrun.bsky.social · 2w agoTo Columbus: Knies, Andrae, Lorentz and 2007 2nd Rd pick (the pick Leafs got from Seattle) To Toronto: Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood Marchenko has verbally agreed to six-year extension with Leafs (six years x $12.5 M)
To Columbus: Knies, Andrae, Lorentz and 2007 2nd Rd pick (the pick Leafs got from Seattle) To Toronto: Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood Marchenko has verbally agreed to six-year extension with Leafs (six years x $12.5 M)
Marchenko's agent announces six-year extension with Maple Leafs, six years x $12.5 M AAV [Response to a quoted post]
Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) on X
Kirill Marchenko has agreed to terms on a six year, $75 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, carrying an average annual value of $12.5 million. #WeAreGoldStar!
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