Defensive back Danny Odem (Orlando, FL/ The First Academy), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Pivotal New Arrival Joins Oilers Teammates At Informal Skates
Isaac Howard (Ike) has arrived in Edmonton and is now on the ice and skating with the rest of his new Edmonton Oilers teammates.
Captain's skates began last week with informal skates continuing this week. Howard was not on the ice with the Oilers prior to Tuesday, only because he was at the NHL/NHLPA’s Player Orientation Program as the Oilers representative.
Ike Howard has arrived for #Oilers informal skates! pic.twitter.com/GoDJ23PJDk
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 9, 2025
The Oilers are hoping for big things out of Howard this season. He was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning over the summer and he'll be inserted into the lineup right away. Whether he plays in the top six or top nine is unclear, but his elite release and ability to score is something the Oilers are hoping shows itself right away.
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To say that Howard's success will determine whether McDavid stays or go is hyperbole. There are many factors that McDavid will consider as he determines the length of term on his next deal with the Oilers. That said, Howard is a key part of what the Oilers hope is a very bright future beyond this season.
If Howard can score 15-20 goals and 40 or more points, that's a great sign for the Oilers, who would love for some youth and energy to join their elite, but aging veterans.
Matt Savoie is another player the Oilers are counting on, but he's an old pro at camps by now. Having spent time in the Sabres and Oilers system, Savoie will be making the jump to the NHL as well this season, but he's used to the grind of getting prepared and hoping to make an NHL roster.
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LeBron James reportedly did not write or submit article attributed to him in state-run Chinese publication
As used to be an almost annual tradition, LeBron James recently toured China to promote Nike and his signature shoes (his 15th such trip). However, this time, LeBron faced backlash at home in the United States — and in Hong Kong — when his name appeared as the author of an essay for the state-controlled daily news outlet the People's Daily. In the essay, LeBron was very complimentary of China.
However, LeBron didn't write or submit that article, according to reporting by Joe Varden of The Athletic.
Despite James' name being attached to the story, two sources close to James confirmed that he did not submit an essay to People's Daily. Instead, he conducted group interviews with reporters in the two cities he visited... comments made by the Los Angeles Lakers star in group settings throughout his Chinese tour last week, to Shanghai and Chengdu, were printed in Mandarin by the newspaper. At the bottom of the article, according to three Chinese translators advising The Athletic, it refers to James as the "author," but also states that James was interviewed — and the piece was edited — by a reporter from People's Daily.
James was understandably complimentary of the people of China in those interviews. He talked about basketball as a bridge between the countries, exactly the kind of thing a seasoned pro would say when touring a country trying to sell shoes. LeBron is not the only NBA star to tour China late this summer, both James Harden (for Adidas) and Stephen Curry (for Under Armor) did as well.
This was James' first trip to China post-COVID. The last time he was in the country was in 2019, when the Lakers and Brooklyn Nets had come there for an NBA preseason game just as then Rockets GM Daryl Morey Tweeted support for protestors in Hong Kong. That led to a chill that lasted for years between the NBA and China, with NBA games not being broadcast legally in the country. The relationship between the NBA and China has largely thawed, and it appears things are back to business as usual.
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Why Patrick Kane Deserves To Be On The U.S. Olympic Team
When it comes to gold medal talent, Team USA's projected Olympics roster seems to check all the right boxes.
They've got Matthew Tkachuk, who just won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. They've got Auston Matthews, who is two years removed from scoring 69 goals. They've got a deep and mobile defense, led by former Norris Trophy winners Quinn Hughes and Adam Fox.
And in Connor Hellebuyck, who is the reigning Vezina and Hart Trophy winner, they've got arguably the best goaltender in the world.
What they don't seem to have is experience. Or, put differently, they don't have anyone who was participated the last time NHLers participated in the Olympics.
In fact, Brock Faber was only 12 years old when Team USA finished fourth at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
There is no Sidney Crosby, who scored the golden goal in 2010 and won gold again in 2014. No Drew Doughty, who was won gold at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics . There's not even a Brad Marchand or Mark Stone, who are in their late 30s. On a team that skews young, the Americans have too many millennials and not a single Gen X.
That could change if Patrick Kane works his way onto the team.
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The 36-year-old Kane, who turns 37 in November, was one of the 44 players who attended to the U.S. Team's orientation camp last month. If he makes the team, he would be participating in his third Olympics. But having been left off Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, the veteran winger is considered a long shot.
Still, the idea of capturing gold to go along with his two Stanley Cups is something that is motivating him as he begins what could be his final NHL season.
“The one thing that’s kind of missing is a gold in best-on-best, right?” Kane told NHL.com at the United States Men’s Olympic orientation camp. “It would be fun to have that opportunity.”
Having Kane around at the Olympics, even as a 13th forward, could be more than just a sentimental gesture.
The Olympics is not just some random hockey tournament. This is a global event, where the pressure far exceeds playing for a World Cup or even a Stanley Cup. The U.S. team is young, with only six players on NHL.com's projected roster aged 30 or older. Compare that to Team Canada, where 11 players are 30 or older.
While age is not always a determining factor in skill, the lack of international experience could be an area of concern, especially as pressure ramps up.
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Kane, who combined for three goals and nine points in 12 games at the Olympics, is obviously not the same player he was back in 2010 or even 2014. But he is coming off a decent season where he scored 21 goals and 59 points in 72 games for the Detroit Red Wings.
With 492 goals and 1,343 points, he is 31 points away from surpassing Mike Modano as the all-time scoring leader among U.S. born players.
"Obviously a tremendous impact," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said of Kane at Tuesday's NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour in Las Vegas. "He’s been a great player. He came in very, very young. Certainly, he’s matured as a player professionally over that time and he’s one of the greatest U.S. players of all time. I don’t think anyone can argue that."
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The question is whether Kane is still one of the greatest American players.
Does he belong on a team with Tkachuk and Matthews? Does he warrant a look, even if it means knocking someone younger like Matt Boldy or Cole Caufield off the team?
If you're basing the decision on offensive production, the answer is probably no. But if you're looking at all the intangibles, having Kane's experience could be the final X-factor that helps the U.S. team win gold.
"I don’t want that to be a thing, either, where you’re getting selected for the team because of all that stuff,” Kane told NHL.com. “You want to be selected for the player you are and what you can bring to the team.”
What we learned as Carson Seymour, Giants' offense struggle in loss to D-backs
What we learned as Carson Seymour, Giants' offense struggle in loss to D-backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – The red-hot Giants were cooled off in their pursuit of an MLB playoff push Wednesday at Oracle Park with a frustrating 5-3 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Carson Seymour earned his first big league win last Friday in his second career start. He wasn’t close to as successful in his third start. Seymour’s start began with a leadoff home run, and it ended with six hits and four earned runs over 1 1/3 innings pitched.
Offensively, he and the rest of the Giants’ pitching staff didn’t get much help. The Giants were no-hit until Eduardo Rodriguez’ bid ended with one out in the fifth inning. At that point, the Giants already were trailing 4-0.
Rodriguez was sporting a 5.22 ERA on the 2025 MLB season and stifled the Giants up and down the lineup. The veteran left-hander gave up only two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
Though Rafael Devers did drive in two of the Giants’ three runs with a deep double to right-center field in the eighth inning, the Giants’ first three batters – Heliot Ramos, Devers and Willy Adames – were a collective 2-for-13 and totaled five strikeouts.
Here are three takeaways from the Giants’ loss, dropping them to 74-72 on the season.
Seymour’s Rough Start
The Giants’ two MLB All-Star starting pitchers, Logan Webb and Robbie Ray, secured a series win to inch San Francisco one step closer to the third and final NL wild-card spot. Seymour, making his third career MLB start, couldn’t complete the sweep.
It was a bad day for Seymour right from the jump. After putting leadoff batter Geraldo Perdomo in an 0-2 hole, Seymour on the fourth pitch of the at-bat hung a sinker right over the heart of the plate. Perdomo made him pay, launching a solo shot 380 feet over the right-field wall.
All Seymour allowed the rest of the inning was a single to right field. The real damage came in the second inning. The Diamondbacks began the top half of the inning reeling off three straight singles to make it a 2-0 game.
A sacrifice bunt brought Perdomo up for his second at-bat, and this time he knocked Seymour out of the game, hitting a sharp line drive to right field to bring in another run and put men on first and third. Seymour faced 10 batters in 1 1/3 innings, fooling nobody along the way.
He now has a 7.71 ERA in 15 innings at Oracle Park this season.
Bats Get Silenced
Through the first two games of this three-game series, the Giants scored 16 runs and hit seven home runs. The Giants’ offense ran out of juice Wednesday afternoon. Their first 14 batters failed to get a hit before Casey Schmitt finally ended Rodriguez’s no-hit bid with one out in the fifth inning.
What looked to be a rally in the making was nothing more than a tease in the bottom of the seventh inning. Adames walked and then was 90 feet from giving the Giants their first run after a single from Matt Chapman, putting runners at first and third with no outs. The Giants then laid an egg.
As Adames begged to cross home plate, Wilmer Flores instead hit a pop fly sky-high to the catcher. The inning then ended when Schmitt struck out and the Giants had a gaffe on the bases, ending with Adames getting in a pickle and being tagged out at home.
The two runs Devers drove in the next inning were simply too little, too late. As was the fight they showed in the bottom of the ninth.
Now What?
There are two critical games the Giants will be watching as the day continues. First, the New York Mets, who came into the day two games ahead of the Giants for the third NL wild-card spot, play the Philadelphia Phillies. Then, the Giants will be glued to what happens between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds.
The Padres have a firm hold of the second wild-card spot, but the Reds entered Wednesday just one game back of the Giants.
To make matters even more intense, the Giants after a day off will serve as host to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series that starts Friday night. By the sound of things, manager Bob Melvin wants to ensure the trio of Webb, Ray and Justin Verlander toe the rubber against the Giants’ biggest rivals.
Every game will have to be managed like a Game 7 going forward. The Giants will need help from others, but first they’ll have to get back to controlling their own destiny against the Dodgers.
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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock in the falling stock of the Mets as they struggle down the stretch
The guys check in on a rough road trip, which has seen good pitching from the young starters, but bad hitting and other issues leading to losses.
The guys break down the Wild Card race, go Down on the Farm to talk about the minor league affiliates that are already in the playoffs, and answer Mailbag questions about the Mets’ chances in October, targeting Kyle Schwarber in the offseason, and future free agent pitching options from Japan.
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Canadiens Sign New Goalie To PTO
The Montreal Canadiens are inviting another goalie to their training camp.
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Canadiens have signed goaltender Kevin Mandolese to a professional tryout (PTO).
A few PTOs to share, with training camps closing in:#GoHabsGo G Kevin Mandolese#FlaPanthers F Tyler Motte#FlaPanthers D Ben Harpur
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 10, 2025
Mandolese, 25, spent the entirety of this past season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Colorado Eagles. In 19 games with the AHL squad, he posted an 11-6-0 record, a .903 save percentage, and a 2.87 goals-against average. This was after he had a 10-9-2 record, a 3.07 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage in 23 AHL games with the Belleville Senators in 2023-24.
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Mandolese has made three appearances at the NHL in his career, with all of them coming during the 2022-23 season with the Ottawa Senators. During them, he posted a 1-2-0 record, a .916 save percentage, and a 3.29 goals-against average.
Overall, there is no harm in the Canadiens adding Mandolese to a PTO. If he successfully lands a contract for the season, he would give the Habs another experienced goalie to work with at the AHL level.
Anthony Rizzo, who played parts of four seasons with Yankees, announces retirement from baseball
After 14 major league seasons, Anthony Rizzo has called it a career.
The 35-year-old announced on Wednesday morning that the is retiring. He'll be honored by the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and will become an ambassador for the team.
Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007, Rizzo was traded first to the San Diego Padres in 2010 and then to the Cubs in 2012. Rizzo became a household name in Chicago, making three All-Star teams while winning four Gold Gloves, including a Platinum Glove in 2016 -- the year that the Cubs ended their championship drought by defeating Cleveland in the World Series.
Rizzo was traded to the Yankees during the 2021 season, and he went on to play 370 regular season games with New York, slashing .234/.326/.409 with 60 homers and 172 RBI. Rizzo was also a good postseason performer for the Yanks, posting an .878 OPS in 20 playoff games.
Rizzo retires with 1,644 career hits, 303 career home runs, and an OPS+ of 123.
From Barber Chair To NHL Ice: Marc Gatcomb’s Pit Stop Before NHL Debut
On Wednesday morning, New York Islanders forward Marc Gatcomb joined Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen on Morning Cuppa Hockey.
Gatcomb, 26, just completed his rookie season, recording eight goals with one assist for nine points through 39 games. The undrafted free agent signed a one-year extension worth $900,000 and, alongside No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer, at the 2025 NHLPA Upper Deck Rookie Showcase back in August.
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The undrafted forward out of the University of Connecticut shared some awesome stories, but one of the funnier ones was about when he made his NHL debut back on Jan. 14 against the Ottawa Senators at UBS Arena.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau was battling an illness, so after skating in Bridgeport in the morning, he had to hop in the car and head right to the Belmont.
But, he had to make a quick stop first at the barber shop:
With Darche now at the helm, the Islanders no longer have their hair and beard policies, so this shouldn't happen to another rookie unless they just want to look their best before their NHL debut.
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Morning Cuppa HockeyJonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen know their hockey, but they don't always agree on it. Having played at multiple levels throughout their careers, they have expe... REPORT: Panthers Bring In Forward and Defender On PTOs
According to Frank Seravalli, the Florida Panthers have reportedly signed winger Tyler Motte and defenseman Ben Harpur to professional try-outs.
Yesterday, Jason Gregor reported that the Florida Panthers had signed winger Noah Gregor to a PTO, but that has not been confirmed by the team just yet. Today, Seravalli has informed fans that a pair of 30-year-old veterans will attend the Panthers' training camp.
Motte had skated in 455 career games, recording 53 goals and 99 points. Listed at just 5-foot-10, Motte isn't the most physically imposing forward, but he remains tenacious in his pursuit of the puck and provides defensive versatility.
Motte skated in 55 games last season with the Detroit Red Wings, averaging 11:19 of ice time while scoring four goals and nine points. Throughout his NHL career, Motte has played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Red Wings.
Harpur is the near-complete opposite of Motte. The 30-year-old defender stands 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds and prides himself on his ability to use his body to his advantage.
Although his physical tools are great, it's been a challenge for Harpur to play in the NHL. Harpur last skated in an NHL game on April 6, 2023, playing just 36 AHL games with the Hartford Wolfpack in the last two seasons.
Throughout his NHL career, Harpur has notched two goals and 21 points in 198 games, playing for the Senators, Nashville Predators and the Rangers.
Jets Prospects Snubbed: NHL Network Leaves Out Rising Winnipeg Talent in Controversial Rankings
Winnipeg Jets top prospects neglected in NHL Network's ranking of league's top 25 prospects.
The Winnipeg Jets have several prospects on the rise heading into the upcoming season with names like Brayden Yager, Brad Lambert, Colby Barlow and Nikita Chibrikov. However, when the NHL Network released their top 25 prospects in the league, not one Jets prospect was mentioned.
It's time to take a look at the next generation of stars!
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) September 9, 2025
Introducing our list of the Top 25 Prospects! pic.twitter.com/1W9xS23R14
The list has garnered some controversy as 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer sits a top the list of prospects ahead of established names like Ivan Demidov and Zeev Buium.
The list is certainly disjointed from a glance as most of the selections are recent draft choices that are still quite fresh and we won't know their true upside for quite some time. NHL Network's Research Development Team is the reported curator of the list and it's not surprising to see the Winnipeg Jets neglected on another front of the NHL media.
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Chibrikov is one of the most neglected of them all as he was a second round pick back in 2021 and has shown over two seasons now that he can handle an NHL role. With four points over his first five NHL games, he doesn't get mentioned in the same conversation as other talent getting the same opportunity like Snuggerud, who put up stellar numbers in the NCAA while Chibrikov has been producing solid numbers at a pro level for two seasons now. Both players have the potential to be top six forwards throughout their career.
Colby Barlow vs Brady Martin
Before Brady Martin was selected in the top five of the 2025 NHL Draft, a player with a nearly identical build and similar point production, Colby Barlow, has already been developing since being picked 18th overall in 2023. Barlow stands an inch taller and carries a bit more weight than Martin, but he may not possess the same creative and savvy play style.
What he does have, however, is an elite shot that helped him score 46 goals at the same age Martin is now. While Martin still has a year or two before making the jump to pro hockey, Barlow is beginning that transition this season. The two are close but Barlow could very well be a better player at the end of the day.
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Brad Lambert vs Isaac Howard
The NCAA is a hard league to find comparable for as the league used to featured older players that played a more physical style of game while the CHL had their leagues operate as a better training ground for developing players. This has changed however as the American schools are catching up thanks to name, image and likeness deals that allow their players to get paid. Still prior to this adjustment, Howard was a solid colligate player with 105 points over 108 games.
While in Finland, Lambert played in a more advanced league in Liiga, the highest league in the country and one of the top pro hockey leagues in the world. His numbers weren't as impressive as Howard's but when joining the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL, Lambert torched the league for 38 points in just 26 games. He helped the Thunderbirds go on a lengthy playoff run in which he recorded another 26 points over 17 games.
He continued his success into pro hockey and has been a force in the AHL. Howard is expected to get a top nine role with the Oilers due to their lack of depth, while Lambert is going to be vying for a Jets main roster spot at training camp. The two may get to face off and see who performs better as early as September 23rd when the Jets take on the Oilers in pre-season action.
Brayden Yager vs Sam Rinzel
Despite being drafted higher, producing at a stronger rate in Juniors, and putting up better numbers in international competition, Sam Rinzel is ranked inside the top nine prospects while Brayden Yager is notably absent. Rinzel recorded just one point with Team USA, while Yager produced five points in as many games representing Canada. Over two NCAA seasons, Rinzel averaged under a point per game, whereas Yager posted 332 points in 265 WHL games.
Yager also has more overall game experience despite being a year younger, and he has shown greater upside. His potential was high enough to be involved in a major trade for another top prospect, Rutger McGroarty. Rinzel does hold a significant physical advantage with four extra inches in height and 20 additional pounds, but once Yager begins developing in his first pro season with the Manitoba Moose, their prospect stock could quickly become comparable.
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NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Buzz On RFAs Mason McTavish And Luke Hughes
The Minnesota Wild re-signing Marco Rossi on Aug. 22 and the Calgary Flames inking Connor Zary (Sept. 5) have put more attention toward the contract negotiations of Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish and New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes.
Like Rossi and Zary, both players are RFAs coming off their entry-level contracts. McTavish is eligible to sign an offer sheet, but Hughes is not. So far, there's no indication the Ducks center will get an offer from a rival club.
Teams in the market for a second-line center have been linked to McTavish, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks. However, recent reports claim the Ducks remain intent on signing him.
On Friday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the Ducks could attempt to sign McTavish to a bridge deal. However, he's heard that management prefers a long-term contract.
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Meanwhile, the Devils have just over $6 million in salary-cap space, leading some observers to suggest they must shed some salary to re-sign Hughes. Sportsnet's Luke Fox believes that's why left winger Ondrej Palat and defenseman Dougie Hamilton have been mentioned as trade candidates.
On Aug. 29, NJ.com's Ryan Novozinsky reported that the Devils sought a three-year bridge contract or an eight-year deal, but Luke wants his next contract to end in 2030, the same year that his brother and teammate, Jack Hughes, will have his deal expire.
As for salary, Fox suggested Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings as a comparable for McTavish. Byfield is in the second season of a five-year contract with an average annual value of $6.25 million. Meanwhile, the Devils could seek something for Hughes along the lines of Brock Faber's $8.5-million cap hit on his eight-year deal with the Minnesota Wild.
The Hockey News' Adam Proteau believes the two clubs are under pressure to get these two talented RFAs under contract as soon as possible.
Proteau considers Hughes to be the difference between the Devils securing home-ice advantage for the 2026 playoffs or competing for a wild-card berth. Meanwhile, the rebuilding Ducks need all hands on deck (including McTavish) to end their post-season drought.
Hughes could end up signing before McTavish. Friedman observed that the Ducks have shown a willingness to wait until they get the deal they want, even if it means negotiations drag through training camp.
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Minnesota Wild Sign Forward Brett Leason To A PTO
The Minnesota Wild, not really known for signing guys to professional tryouts (PTO's), has signed forward Brett Leason to a PTO. They recently signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a PTO as well.
Leason, 26, played in 62 games for the Anaheim Ducks last year. He recorded five goals, 12 assists, 17 points and 64 hits. The previous season he recorded 11 goals, 11 assists, 22 points and 80 hits.
The 6-foot-5 forward has been a bottom-six forward during his 220 career NHL games. He has also been on the penalty kill which is something the Wild are constantly looking for help with.
In four NHL seasons, one with the Washington Capitals and three with the Ducks, Leason has recorded 25 goals, 29 assists, 54 points and 195 hits.
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Olympic medallist Ben Proud becomes first British athlete to join Enhanced Games
Swimmer won silver for GB in Paris last summer
Event allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs
The Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud has become the first Briton to join the Enhanced Games, an event that allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs.
The 30-year-old, who came second in the 50m freestyle in Paris last summer, does not believe the event undermines clean sport. “I think [the Enhanced Games] opens up the potential avenue to excel in a very different way,” he told BBC Sport.
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