[ad_1] Amid the unveiling of the first 16 Eastern Conference All Stars, the NHL faced criticism from fans for leaving out one of this year’s best options for the NHL All-Star Game. Artemi Panarin, a notable Rangers forward, was not included in the first selections and it appeared he’d have to get in via fan…
[ad_1] Connor McDavid will captain the team and in his debut NHL season, 18-year-old Connor Bedard will participate in the All-Star Game. These were two of the 16 players chosen to represent the Western Conference at the Feb. 1-3 festivities in Toronto. Bedard and McDavid highlight notable names like Elias Lindholm, Quinn Hughes, and Connor…
[ad_1] Atlanta Hawks sensation Trae Young, a two-time NBA All-Star, recently addressed concerns about making the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, expressing a shift in perspective. Responding to a question on X, formerly Twitter, Young admitted, “Tbh not as much as I used to… more worried about Bogi in 3pt & young guys getting their love!…
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that Henderson Silver Knights forward Adam Cracknell and Hershey Bears defenseman Dylan McIlrath have been selected as the playing captains for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held February 4-5 in San Jose, Calif. Captains for…
[ad_1] After another impressive performance in Boston’s 134-101 win over San Antonio, Derrick White received All-Star chants from the crowd and his old coach Gregg Popovich reflected on how far he’s come. White scored 17 points, three rebounds and five assists in the victory and the guard was stoked to have the crowd chanting “White’s an…
[ad_1] Derrick White has been hooping for the Celtics, and some even think he’s been playing so well that he’s in line for a spot in the All-Star Game. After Marcus Smart’s departure, White moved into the starting lineup for Boston, which has paid off since the guard leads NBA in net rating (+14.5). The…
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that San Jose Sharks alumni Dan Boyle and Wayne Thomas have been selected to serve as the honorary captains for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held February 4-5 in San Jose, Calif. Each…
[ad_1] In a historic move, last year saw Mac McClung, a G League player, not only invited but winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, leaving an indelible mark on the competition. Despite the triumph, McClung’s journey to secure a guaranteed spot in the NBA remains unfulfilled as he currently plays for the Osceola Magic in…
[ad_1] Not necessarily intended to be a warning comment about the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster, GM and President Kyle Dubas hinted that drastic changes could be coming. A team that is struggling compared to expectations, he noted that “he would make a full evaluation of the team around the All-Star break.” Does that…
[ad_1] The NHL All-Star Skills Competition is set for a groundbreaking transformation in 2024. Thanks in part to help from Edmonton Oilers’ superstar Connor McDavid, things will look quite different. McDavid played a pivotal role in its redesign and the revamped format introduces a $1-million prize for the individual winner. It’s also been constructed to…
