Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Thursday that they have hired Jeff Blashill as the new head coach. He will replace Anders Sorensen, who served as the interim head coach since December after Luke Richardson was fired. The rebuilding Blackhawks endured another rough season, finishing with the second-worst record at 25-46-11 and missing the Stanley Cup […]

Brendan Shanahan Leaves Maple Leafs After 11 Years

The Toronto Maple Leafs will part ways with president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan, whose contract will not be renewed after working for the club since 2014. During Shanahan's 11-year tenure, the Maple Leafs reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine times but won only two series. This year, the team defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 […]

Sabres Gauging Market for Bowen Byram

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram may need to pack his bags for another move this offseason. After acquiring him from the Colorado Avalanche for forward Casey Mittelstadt in March 2024, the Sabres are reportedly seeking takers for the pending restricted free agent. "There's no doubt his name is out there," Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said on […]

Miro Heiskanen Registers Two Power-Play Points in Game 1 Win

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen made a big impact with the man advantage in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. With the Stars entering the final frame in a 3-1 deficit, Heiskanen registered a goal and an assist on the power play, helping the team tie the game with under four minutes played in […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for May 22, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. With the playoffs approaching their conclusion, we will only see single-game slates, leading to a slightly different look to the article. Think of this as […]

Jalen Chatfield Considered Day-to-Day

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers. He has missed two games while dealing with an undisclosed injury and may have to sit out another contest on Thursday. Scott Morrow started the Conference Finals in Chatfield's place on Tuesday but had […]

Mattias Ekholm Expected to Remain Out Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has traveled with the team but is not expected to play in Games 1 and 2 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals. The Swedish rearguard has sat out 21 of Edmonton's last 22 games but is nearing his return. Ekholm joined his teammates for a full […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for May 21, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. With the playoffs approaching their conclusion, we will only see single-game slates, leading to a slightly different look to the article. Think of this as […]

Nick Jensen Recovering From Lower-Body Procedure

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen has undergone surgery for a lower-body injury, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports. Sources told Garrioch that there is no timeline for Jensen's recovery, but the procedure "went as planned." During his exit interview earlier this month, Jensen said that he was "hopeful" he would be available for the start of training […]

Jalen Chatfield a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old missed the series-clincher against the Washington Capitals last week due to an undisclosed injury. He was on the ice Tuesday morning, but Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour did not confirm that Chatfield would return […]

Seth Jones Ends Offensive Slump with Two-Point Effort

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones registered a goal and an assist as the team demolished the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Sunday's Game 7. The 30-year-old had gone four games without any points before finding his offensive touch again, netting the game's first goal and assisting Jonah Gadjovich on Florida's third marker. It was a […]

Miro Heiskanen Picks Up an Assist in Saturday's Win

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen finished Saturday's 2-1 overtime win in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets with one assist. His work on the offensive end helped Dallas tie the score at one 11:12 into the second period, with Sam Steel being the goal-scorer. Heiskanen finished the contest with a plus-one rating and took two […]

Thomas Harley Records Two Points in Series-Clincher

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had a hand in both goals in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets that sent the team to the Conference Finals. The rising star assisted Sam Steel on the game-tying goal in the second period and potted the game-winner himself with only 1:33 played in the extra frame. […]

Josh Morrissey Sustains Knee Injury in Game 6 Loss

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey sustained an apparent knee injury in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He was forced to exit the contest in the second period, logging only 14:55 of ice time in the elimination game. "It's not good," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said about Morrissey's injury after the game. […]

Jalen Chatfield Expected to Play in Conference Finals Opener

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) is on track to be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hurricanes are still awaiting an opponent for the matchup, and it's unclear when the series will start; however, head coach Rod Brind'Amour hopes to have Chatfield back in the lineup when play resumes for […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (5/18/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 37

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 2024-2025 season! Fixture congestion is here to stay! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek 37! The top favorite for this week is Brentford FC +100 vs Fulham FC +250. I will guide you through this […]

Mattias Ekholm Expected to Miss Two More Games

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is expected to return to action during the Western Conference Finals but will not be ready for the first couple of games. "He's day to day and I'm not anticipating him being ready for Game 1 or 2," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday. "But we're optimistic that […]

Nate Schmidt Tallies Two Assists In Big Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt recorded two assists in Wednesday's big 6-1 victory in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He helped his defensive partner, Dmitry Kulikov, on the scoreboard and set up A.J. Greer for his first postseason goal. Schmidt has emerged as a surprising offensive contributor in these playoffs and now has […]

Aaron Ekblad Enjoys Multi-Point Night In Game 5

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad recorded two points in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He opened the scoring in Game 5 of the second-round series and picked up a power-play assist on a Sam Bennett strike. It was a busy night for all around for Ekblad, who recorded 12 penalty minutes and […]

Evan Bouchard Relishes Series-Clinchers

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has saved some of his best playoff performances for series-clinching games and will hope to end another team's Stanley Cup dream on Wednesday night in Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Among defensemen who have played in at least five potential series-clinchers, Bouchard ranks fifth all-time with a scoring […]

Jalen Chatfield Good To Go For Thursday's Game 5

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Thursday for Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old was hurt in Game 4 on Monday and did not participate in Wednesday's practice. However, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters that Chatfield will be fine for Thursday's contest. In nine playoff […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Good To Go Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. He missed Tuesday's practice due to illness but returned to the ice for Wednesday's optional morning skate. Ekman-Larsson has contributed four points (two goals, two assists), 11 blocks, and 15 hits in the postseason, averaging 19:14 […]

Josh Morrissey Extends Assist Streak

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey logged an assist in a third consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars, setting up Nikolaj Ehlers for a goal in a 3-1 defeat. He finished plus-one for the contest while recording two shots on goal and three blocks in 24:56 of action. Morrissey missed the series opener […]

Thomas Harley Continues Home Point Streak

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley finished Tuesday's 3-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets with one assist, two hits, and a plus-one rating across 26:09 of ice time. He helped set up Mikael Granlund for a power-play goal in the first frame. The power-play assist extended Harley's postseason-opening home point streak to six games. Over the […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Misses Practice Due To Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) was absent from Tuesday's practice. The Swedish veteran was unwell, putting his status in question for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. "Nothing terrible, but I thought it was better he stay off today and rest up," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said. Ekman-Larsson has put […]

Mattias Ekholm Could Be Available For Conference Finals

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) might be ready to rejoin the lineup when the team makes it past the Vegas Golden Knights into the Western Conference Finals. "Mattias has been on the ice for light skates," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday. "He will not be joining us this series. We're hopeful that […]

Miro Heiskanen Set To Return Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve, paving the way for his return to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets. Heiskanen has not seen any action since January and may need to shake off quite a bit of rust. However, he will be a big addition […]

Troy Stecher Entering Oilers Lineup Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Troy Stecher is anticipated to make his 2025 postseason debut in Monday's Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton plans to change up the lineup a bit, with Stecher set to replace Ty Emberson on the backline. In total, Stecher has made 21 appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, last playing […]

Brayden McNabb Expected To Play In Game 4

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) missed the morning skate but is expected to be in the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy indicated that it was a maintenance day for McNabb. The 34-year-old sustained an upper-body injury in Game 2 against the Oilers and was […]

Thomas Harley Collects Two Points Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win in Game 3 against the Winnipeg Jets. Both of his points came in the first frame as Roope Hintz scored a power-play goal and Harley himself found the back of the net during even-strength play. Harley's efforts included two blocks […]