Thoughts and predictions on the NHL off-season

Ecuador’s Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup

MEXICO CITY — Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for…

Report: Pistons’ RFA Duren to have second meeting with Lakers

The Detroit Pistons restricted free agent big man met with the Lakers on Tuesday when free agency opened, and is set to meet with them again Wednesday morning, The Athletic’s…

Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to reach Round of 16

MEXICO CITY — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year…

Report: Senators re-sign Nick Cousins on two-year, $3.175M contract

Centre Nick Cousins is set to re-sign with the Senators on a two-year, $3.175 million contract, worth 1.5875 million in average annual value, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported…

Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Dallas Stars

According to multiple sources, the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets had a verbal agreement on a Zach Werenski trade, which was to be completed on Wednesday morning, only to…

Liberty beat short-handed Aces to win Commissioner’s Cup

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionsecu wouldn’t let the New York Liberty come away without the Commissioner’s Cup championship in front of their home crowd. Ionescu scored 26…

Golden Knights signing Jeremy Lauzon to six-year, $24M extension

Jeremy Lauzon is signing a six-year, $24 million extension with the Golden Knights, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Tuesday. The Golden Knights acquired Lauzon from the Nashville Predators last off-season.…

Blue Jays’ Braydon Fisher to start Canada Day game vs. Mets

Manager John Schneider announced after Tuesday’s 3-0 loss that Fisher will serve as an opener for the Blue Jays during Wednesday’s Canada Day showdown against the New York Mets (3…

Groups unveiled for 2026 NBA Cup

While there’ll be some waiting until the Larry O’Brien trophy is back up for grabs, the chase for another trophy begins much sooner. The NBA announced the groups for its…

Blue Jays fall short despite Gausman’s bounce-back effort in shutout loss

TORONTO – In the week-and-a-half leading into this Bo Bichette-return series versus the New York Mets, the Toronto Blue Jays were, in the eyes of manager John Schneider, a team…

Kawhi Leonard deal signals Raptors’ championship intention, but it’s not without risk

TORONTO — Over to you, Alex McKechnie.  Over to you, Darko Rajakovic.  Bobby Webster got his part done. Thanks to as big a swing as has been made on the…