The Thompson family has a strong connection to the Lakers, with Klay Thompson having the opportunity to join the franchise but ultimately deciding to sign with the Mavericks. Klay’s father, Mychal Thompson, is a two-time NBA champion with the Showtime Lakers and currently serves as the team’s radio color commentator. Given this background, it seemed…
The San Diego Gulls have signed center Ryan Carpenter and defenseman Roland McKeown to two-year American Hockey League contracts, as well as defensemen Dillon Heatherington and Anthony Costantini to one-year contracts. Carpenter joins the Gulls after skating in 62 games with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks in 2023-24, notching five goals and seven assists. He…
At this point in time you’ve got to be a very special talent in order to get into the Manchester City squad, let alone the starting XI. Pep Guardiola’s relentless quest for perfection has seen him craft a squad that has arguably the greatest depth of any squad in the top five European leagues, and…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their defense by signing Jani Hakanpaa to a two-year, $3 million contract, as reported by Elliotte Friedman. Known for his physicality and penalty-killing prowess, Hakanpaa brings size and toughness to the Leafs’ blue line. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 222 pounds, Hakanpaa averaged 18 minutes and 39 seconds of…
The Laval Rocket have agreed to terms on one-year American Hockey League contracts with forwards Vincent Arseneau and Laurent Dauphin; defensemen Josh Jacobs, Vincent Sévigny and Tyler Wotherspoon; and goaltender Hunter Jones. Arseneau appeared in 44 games for the Providence Bruins in 2023-24, collecting six goals and three assists. The Quebec native has skated in…
Liverpool are actively looking for new players in the transfer market this summer. The Reds are keen to strengthen their squad to better their third place finish in the Premier League and challenge on the European stage next season. With the arrival of Arne Slot at the club, Liverpool are ready to back the new…
The Florida Panthers have secured a significant pending unrestricted free agent by signing forward Sam Reinhart to an eight-year contract extension. Elliotte Friedman reported, “Hearing the Panthers did get Sam Reinhart signed to a maximum-term eight-year deal before the midnight deadline.” Pierre LeBrun added, “The Cup champion Panthers have agreed to an eight-year deal with…
Less than 24 hours after acquiring his rights from the Carolina Hurricanes, the Tampa Bay Lightning have reportedly agreed to terms on a long-term contract with star forward Jake Guentzel. According to sources and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Guentzel has agreed to terms with the Lightning. Other reports note he has informed his inner circle…
Patrick Kane is set to re-sign with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal, according to reports from The Post’s Larry Brooks and TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. This follows his previous one-year, $2.75 million contract signed in November 2023. While the specific terms of the new contract remain undisclosed, it is believed to be more…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured defenseman Timothy Liljegren with a two-year contract extension worth $3 million per season. Liljegren has shown significant promise as a second-pairing, two-way puck-moving defenseman. Last season, he demonstrated his ability to handle an increased role before a high ankle sprain interrupted his progress. The Leafs hope he can return…
