As the Vancouver Canucks continue to dazzle the hockey world with their stellar performance this season, all eyes are on pending restricted free agent Elias Pettersson and the quiet contract negotiations that have taken center stage. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that talks between the Canucks and Pettersson’s representation at CAA Hockey have been quiet, with…
This season the Vancouver Canucks have undergone a remarkable transformation. The team has been shaped into a powerful team with a revamped culture under the leadership of Jim Rutherford and Rick Tocchet. But where does Andrei Kuzmenko fit into this new culture? Amid the team’s success, questions arise about the fit of forward Kuzmenko within…
A disappointing result against Sheffield United on Friday night was arguably not expected by anyone of an Aston Villa persuasion. With the chance to go top of the Premier League as the carrot if Villa bagged all three points, Unai Emery’s side choked badly and, were it not for a 97th-minute equaliser, would have lost…
In a recent interview, Jack Eichel offered more insight into the process that was his trade to the Vegas Golden Knights in 2021. Noting that a number of teams had been linked in conversation with the Buffalo Sabres to acquire his services, Eichel disclosed that the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights were the…
While on the Sportsnet 590 The FAN, GM of the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Briere, noted that the sudden success of the team isn’t necessarily going to change their plans this season. Expected to be sellers and a team to watch for trades ahead of the deadline, being in the playoff conversation won’t make them buyers….
In the wake of Draymond Green’s latest on-court incident, NBA legend Kevin Garnett suggests that the Golden State Warriors should engage in a serious conversation with the fiery forward to address his behavior. Garnett, referring to Green as a ‘ball of fire’ due to his temper, believes the organization is hesitant to have this crucial…
The 2024 NHL goaltending trade market is showing signs of activity, with rumors circulating about goalies potentially being on the move. Several teams are reportedly making players available. At least, they are discussing the possibility of a trade. Whether their respective team situations are a bit muddled or these particular netminders are strong assets that…
Living in the spotlight is not easy, and Naomi Osaka got to experience that multiple times throughout her career. As an advocate for mental health, the Japanese player knows the importance of having privacy and own mental space, which is often not respected when it comes to athletes and famous people. After giving birth to…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday December 11 2023 Novak Djokovic opened up on a wide range of tops in an interview with Jon Wertheim on 60 minutes, the Serb dishing on everything from his feelings about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the formative years of his career, to the inspiration that he…
The representatives of Chelsea defender Malang Sarr are reportedly in talks over a potential transfer to a big club in Turkey, according to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu on X. See below for details as he reports on Sarr potentially being on his way to Turkey this January, though he also mentions Armando Broja as being another…
