Behind a stifling defense and huge performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks defeated the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, forcing Game 6 on Saturday night in Indiana.
Free-scoring Bears face Harlequins knowing a slip-up could open the door for local rivals Gloucester
There will be tries. That is hardly a revolutionary prediction in a sport that has long since rained down on us the 21st century’s manna of entertainment at all costs, but even by those standards this weekend’s last round of the Premiership promises bounty.
The science of prediction is at best hit and miss, but one blind alley all too many “experts” get lost down is consideration of tactics, gameplans and the like, when all that really matters is a team’s motivation. Purity of desire is a special ingredient in a side’s prospects for any individual match. This weekend we have five matches, and they all might be summarised as a team with something to play for versus a team with nothing.
Its Friday, May 30 and the Rockies (9-47) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-22).
Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against David Peterson for New York.
These clubs were each off yesterday. The Rockies come to the Big Apple having lost five in a row. Their most recent loss was 2-1 to the Cubs on Wednesday. Recently acquired Orlando Arcia collected a couple hits in the loss. The Mets have won four of their last five but did get waxed Wednesday by the White Sox, 9-4. Juan Soto went without a hit for the fourth straight game in the loss.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Mets
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Citi Field
City: Queens, NY
Network/Streaming: COLR, SNY
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Odds for the Rockies at the Mets
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Rockies (+286), Mets (-362)
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Mets
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. David Peterson
Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA) Last outing: 5/24 vs. Yankees - 4.2IP, 4ER, 9H, 3BB, 3Ks
Mets: David Peterson (3-2, 2.79 ERA) Last outing: 5/24 vs. Dodgers - 7.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 2BB, 7Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Mets
The Mets are showing a 124% return on investment at home on the Money Line
Each of the last 3 games between the Mets and the Rockies have stayed under the Total
The Rockies have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 4.30 units
Juan Soto is 2-27 (.074) over his last 7 games
Brett Baty is 9-25 (.360) over his last 7 games
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Its Friday, May 30 and the White Sox (18-38) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (19-36).
Sean Burke is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Zach Eflin for Baltimore.
Chicago arrives in Charm City having lost two of three to the Mets at Citi Field. Their win was Wednesday, 9-4. Andrew Benintendi went 3-5 and drove in four runs in the win for the ChiSox.
Baltimore enters the series having lost two of their last three as well. They lost in their last outing, 6-4, despite three hits from Jackson Holliday.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Orioles
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 7:05PM EST
Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
City: Baltimore, MD
Network/Streaming: CHSN, MASN
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Odds for the White Sox at the Orioles
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: White Sox (+187), Orioles (-227)
Spread: Orioles -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Orioles
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Sean Burke vs. Zach Eflin
White Sox: Sean Burke (3-5, 4.33 ERA) Last outing: 5/23 vs. Texas - 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 6Ks
Orioles: Zach Eflin (3-2, 5.40 ERA) Last outing: 5/24 at Boston - 5IP, 4ER, 5H, 2BB, 1K
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The Orioles have won 4 of their last 5 series at Camden Yards against the White Sox
The Orioles' last 5 home games against the White Sox have gone over the Total
The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.52 units
Miguel Vargas has hit safely in 5 straight games (8-22)
Jackson Holliday has hit safely in 3 straight (6-14) and 13 of his last 14 games (21-62)
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Doug Cifu, a minority owner of the NHL’s Florida Panthers whose name is engraved on the Stanley Cup, remains in the league’s penalty box.
Cifu was suspended by the NHL over his social media activity after Game 4 of the Panthers’ second-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 11. When asked via email by Sportico Thursday if he’ll be able to attend the Stanley Cup Finals games against the Edmonton Oilers, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote, “He is not currently permitted to attend games as a function of his suspension. So I guess the answer is no.”
Cifu responded to a Leafs fan on the social media platform X who, noticing Israeli flags in the owner’s bio, wrote that Israel was “using starvation as a weapon to win a war” in Gaza. In a subsequent back-and-forth, Cifu used explicit language and called the fan a “51st state anti semite loser”—the last part of the message an apparent reference to President Donald Trump suggesting Canada join the U.S.
The NHL suspended Cifu indefinitely from having any involvement with the club or the league. In addition to his minority share, Cifu serves as the Panthers’ vice chairman and is its alternate governor for league matters.
“Two days ago, I posted regrettable and inflammatory comments on social media,” Cifu told Florida Hockey Now in a statement after his suspension was first announced. “My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family. I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions.”
The Panthers did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
Cifu is the CEO of Virtu Financial, a high-frequency trading company that he co-founded with Vincent Viola in 2008. He purchased a minority share in the Panthers when Viola bought the franchise in 2013.
The Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year where they’ll face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year’s final. With the Oilers having home-ice advantage, Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary) would be played in Sunrise, Fl.
The Stanley Cup Final begins on June 4 in Edmonton.
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Mets Notes
Brett Batyis slashing .281/.328/.561 with five homers in 19 games since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse
Edwin Diazhas allowed just one earned run since his appearance on April 11 -- a span of 16.2 innings over 16 games
David Peterson was phenomenal during his last start, holding the Dodgers to two runs on five hits while walking two and striking out seven over 7.2 innings
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Its Friday, May 30 and the Brewers (29-28) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (36-20).
DL Hall is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia.
The Phillies sit atop the National League East by two games following a split of yesterday's doubleheader against the Braves. Nick Castellanos went 4-4 in the opener to propel the Phils to a 5-4 win. Chris Sale slowed down the Philadelphia attack in the nightcap as the Braves rolled to a 9-3 win to finish the series.
The Brewers arrive in the City of Brotherly Love having won four in a row overall following a three-game sweep of the Red Sox in Milwaukee. Sal Frelick went 4-5 in the series finale, a 6-5 win Wednesday in ten innings.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Phillies
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 6:45PM EST
Site: Citizens Bank Park
City: Philadelphia, PA
Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, NBCSP, MLBN
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Odds for the Brewers at the Phillies
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Brewers (+123), Phillies (-146)
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Phillies
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: DL Hall vs. Taijuan Walker
Brewers: DL Hall (1-0, 3.86 ERA) Last outing: 5/26 vs. Boston - 2.1IP, 1ER, 2H, 2BB, 1K
Phillies: Taijuan Walker (2-3, 2.98 ERA) Last outing: 5/21 at Colorado - 5IP, 3ER, 6H, 2BB, 2Ks
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The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against National League teams
This season Taijuan Walker has an ERA of 2.99
The Brewers have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games with a rest advantage over their opponents
Alec Bohm is riding a 10-game hitting streak (14-43)
Trea Turner is 4-19 (.211) over his last 5 games
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Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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The Boston Celtics had the third-best record in the NBA this season, which gave them the No. 28 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on June 24.
The odds of the C’s finding a star player at No. 28 are obviously low. But that doesn’t mean quality players don’t exist in this range. Every year there are usually a couple rotation players to be found in the bottom third of the first round and top third of the second round.
For example, the Celtics got center Robert Williams III at No. 27 in 2019 and guard Payton Pritchard at No. 26 in 2020.
The Celtics have picked at No. 28 once this century. It was in 2015 when they selected R.J. Hunter, who had a very good NCAA Tournament run with Georgia State. Hunter appeared in just 45 career NBA games and hasn’t played since 2019.
What can fans expect with the No. 28 pick? How many of these players contribute a decent amount of minutes and/or produce at a decent level offensively?
Here’s a look at every player taken in this spot since 2000. After this list, we’ll analyze how many of them turned out to be “hits”.
2024: Ryan Dunn, Nuggets (traded to Suns)
2023: Brice Sensabaugh, Jazz
2022: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Warriors
2021: Jaden Springer, 76ers
2020: Jaden McDaniels, Lakers (traded to Timberwolves)
2019: Jordan Poole, Warriors
2018: Jacob Evans, Warriors
2017: Tony Bradley, Lakers (traded to Jazz)
2016: Skal Labissière, Suns
2015: R.J. Hunter, Celtics
2014: C.J. Wilcox, Clippers
2013: Livio Jean-Charles, Spurs
2012: Perry Jones, Thunder
2011: Norris Cole, Bulls (traded to Heat)
2010: Greivis Vásquez, Grizzlies
2009: Wayne Ellington, Timberwolves
2008: Donte Greene, Grizzlies (traded to Kings)
2007: Tiago Splitter, Spurs
2006: Maurice Ager, Mavericks
2005: Ian Mahinmi, Spurs
2004: Beno Udrih, Spurs
2003: Leandro Barbosa, Spurs (traded to Suns)
2002: Dan Dickau, Kings (traded to Hawks)
2001: Tony Parker, Spurs
2000: Erick Barkley, Trail Blazers
Tony Parker is easily the best player on this list. He put together a Hall of Fame career with six All-Star appearances, four All-NBA selections and four championships. He was a key piece in the Spurs dynasty.
Jordan Poole played an important role for the 2022 Golden State Warriors team that won the NBA Finals. Jaden McDaniels has become one of the league’s top wing defenders for the Timberwolves, who have reached the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons.
Overall, eight of the last 25 players taken No. 28 overall have averaged 20-plus minutes per game in their careers. Anyone who plays that many minutes per game is a real part of the rotation, and ultimately, that’s what teams are looking for with a pick this late in Round 1. Eleven of the last 25 players selected at No. 28 averaged at least seven points per game in their careers.
Five players selected at No. 28 since 2000 have scored nine or more points per game in their career.
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If the Celtics found a player similar to Poole, Parker, Barbosa or McDaniels with the No. 28 pick, that would equal a successful draft for them. They don’t need a star player with this pick, but they need someone who can defend, play multiple positions and provide some offense off the bench.
The Celtics have an expensive roster as a team in the second apron. They are limited in how they can add players to the roster. Therefore, the best and most cost-effective way to bring in talent is through the draft, which makes the 2025 draft so important for team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and his front office staff.
Boston also owns the second pick of the second round (No. 32 overall) in the 2025 NBA Draft, which begins June 25.
Its a World Series rematch starting tonight at Chavez Ravine. The New York Yankees (35-20) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (34-22).
Max Fried is slated to take the mound for New York against Tony Gonsolin for Los Angeles.
The Yankees will be looking for some measure of revenge following their loss to the Dodgers in last season's Fall Classic. New York takes the field playing arguably their best baseball of the season having won nine of their last ten to take a commanding 6.5 game lead in the American League East. The Dodgers have been less dominant of late having split their last ten games. They still, however, lead the National League West by two games.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Dodgers
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 10:10PM EST
Site: Dodger Stadium
City: Los Angeles, CA
Network/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Yankees at the Dodgers
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Yankees (-130), Dodgers (+110)
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+124)
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Dodgers
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Max Fried vs. Tony Gonsolin
Yankees: Max Fried (7-0, 1.29 ERA) Last outing: 5/24 at Colorado - 7.1IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 7Ks
Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 4.68 ERA) Last outing: 5/24 at Mets - 5IP, 4ER, 7H, 3BB, 4Ks
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The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 games against NL West teams
With Tony Gonsolin as starting pitcher 7 of the Dodgers' last 9 home games have gone over the Total
Max Fried has struck out 34 opposing batters in 32.1 innings pitched in May
Aaron Judge saw his 5-game hitting streak (7-18) snapped in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Angels
Anthony Volpe has hit in 5 straight games (7-20) to push his average for the season to .246
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Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Dodgers at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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And now, he’s heading towards his first Stanley Cup Final appearance.
Walman’s puck-moving skills, physicality, and dedication to putting everything on the line to win have made him a match made in hockey heaven for the Oilers.
Walman is excellent at breakout passes. This has served the Oilers well because he can dish the puck to the likes of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and others. Oilers fans caught a glimpse of this in his first game with the Oilers, where he made two incredible stretch passes.
One connected with Zach Hyman, who then scored. The other lead to a great scoring opportunity. This trend has continued during the playoffs.
Brought Physical Game To The Playoffs
Walman has been throwing hits and clearing the net after whistles like his life depended on it. In 16 games, he’s recorded 24 hits.
However, it’s his ability to clear the net that’s been very evident. Walman has not been afraid to muck it up after whistles, ensuring that no opposing player is taking liberties with his new teammates.
The Oilers are different this year, and Walman has joined that group, eager to win himself.
So eager, that he is putting his body on the line every single night. Walman has blocked 43 shots during the playoffs. He’s ranked first on the Oilers in this stat and second in the NHL, behind the Dallas Stars defender Esa Lindell (44 blocks).
Effective breakout passes, clearing the net on the defensive side of the puck, and sacrificing his body have made Walman the ideal addition for the Oilers during this playoff run.
With the Stanley Cup Final beginning on Wednesday, June 4th, look for more of the same from Walman in the days and weeks to come.
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On Friday, May 30, the Cardinals (32-24) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-30).
Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Jack Leiter for Texas.
With a 2-0 loss on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, the Rangers have now lost three straight series (Yankees, White Sox, Blue Jays). Tyler Mahle was phenomenal for the Blue Jays. He didn't give up a run in 6.0 innings and struck out five batters. It was the second time in a week that the Rangers were shut out.
The Cardinals wrapped up a series win over the Orioles with back-to-back wins. Masyn Winn went 4-5 including a pair of doubles to pace the attack in Wednesday's 6-4 win in Baltimore.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 8:05PM EST
Site: Globe Life Field
City: Arlington, TX
Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, CW33
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Odds for the Cardinals at the Rangers
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Cardinals (-130), Rangers (+110)
Spread: Cardinals -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Rangers
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Jack Leiter
Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 2.73 ERA) Last outing (Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/24): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
Rangers: Jack Leiter (3-2, 4.17 ERA) Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/24): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
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The Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games
The Under has cashed in the Rangers' last 3 games
The Cardinals have won 6 of their last 10 games
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Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.
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The team’s latest big hitter opens up after his incendiary innings against the West Indies this week
Fresh off a plane from India and straight into a player-of-the-match performance for England on his home ground, Jacob Bethell’s world is a pretty hectic one these days. But the only complaint about a jetsetting lifestyle that has him rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohli and tipped for superstardom is the hotel beds.
“A lot of them are way too soft,” says Bethell after the first one-day international against West Indies, his incendiary 82 having helped Harry Brook to a winning start as England captain. “I’ve got a bad back and I’m only 21, so we need to sort that out. I might have to walk around with some memory foam. But no, I’m enjoying it.”
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a one-year, $1 million contract extension, it was announced Thursday.
Mukhamadullin, who joined the Sharks in the deal that saw Timo Meier head to the New Jersey Devils, split this season between the NHL and AHL. In 21 games with the San Jose Barracuda, Mukhamadullin collected nine assists while scoring two goals and adding seven assists for nine points in 30 games with the Sharks.
Drafted by the Devils in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Mukhamadullin has played in 33 career NHL games, putting up two goals and eight assists for 10 points. Prior to making his way to North America full time, Mukhamadullin spent parts of four seasons in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
With Mukhamadullin signing an extension, he has clearly played himself into the Sharks future plans. An effective defender who uses his long reach to shut down scoring chances as well as contribute offensively, Mukhamdullin will be an important piece for San Jose as they look to continue building on the road back to contention.
Major League Baseball has been trying for years to increase the number of Black players participating in the sport, creating such programs as the Compton Youth Academy and the DREAM Series. There were 59 Black players on opening day MLB rosters, a slight increase from the previous year but far from the numbers in the 1980s.
St. John Bosco's baseball team, which plays for a Southern Section Division 1 championship on Friday against Santa Margarita at Cal State Fullerton, offers hope for the future with five Black players in the starting lineup.
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"Definitely something to be proud of," center fielder Miles Clark said.
The sports of football and basketball have been taking away Black athletes, but St. John Bosco's group of Clark, his twin brother James, Noah Everly, Jaden Jackson and Macade Maxwell have embraced baseball and put themselves in position to pursue college baseball and beyond.
Each player offers speed and athleticism. Maxwell had an RBI single in the semifinals against Seth Hernandez of Corona. James Clark and Everly lead the team in hitting at .394 and .347, respectively. St. John Bosco won its first Trinity League title since 2017 and is 24-5. …
Santa Margarita is much improved after getting players back from injuries, so ignore the fact it has 12 losses. Carter Enoch came back to add hitting to the Eagles' lineup and Brennan Bauer has been the winning pitcher in all four playoff games. Seventeen seniors are graduating at 10 a.m. at the Honda Center.
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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving was candid during his end-of-season media availability on Thursday, offering an honest assessment of the team’s shortcomings – including his own moves from the past year.
Specifically, he was open about the team’s performance and the risks that didn’t pay off, including the swing-and-miss that was defenseman Jani Hakanpaa.
“In Jani's case, we knew going into the summer and talking to him that there was risk,” Treliving admitted. “We went through that process, and we took a swing, and it didn't work out. But we'll always continue to look at if there's times to take swings, we're going to try to take swings. It didn't work out.”
Treliving on Hakanpaa: "There was always risk. We took a swing and it didn't work out."
The Maple Leafs signed Hakanpaa to a one-year, $1.47 million deal last offseason with the hope that his 6-foot-7, 225-pound frame would bolster a blueline looking to become tougher and more physically imposing.
On paper, the fit was there. But on the ice, Hakanpaa barely had the chance to make an impact.
He played just two games for Toronto, the last coming on November 16 against the Edmonton Oilers. He underwent minor knee surgery in hopes of returning in the second half of the season, but was placed on LTIR on December 2 and never returned to game action.
The 33-year-old also played two conditioning games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies but failed to register a point in any of his four total outings. He was initially named to Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster but had to withdraw due to his recovery timeline.
Concerns about his health were well-documented during the long process it took to finalize his contract.
According to a report from Postmedia's Steve Simmons at the time, Hakanpaa’s knee was essentially “bone-on-bone with not much knee left.”
Now an unrestricted free agent, the Finnish defender’s time in Toronto is almost certainly over – his lone season ultimately amounting to a costly rehab stint.
Forward Depth. Where does it stand?
While Hakanpaa was one of the more obvious examples of a miss, Treliving’s evaluation of the roster extends far past the backend. With the season officially in the books, Toronto’s front office now turns its attention to offseason decisions, many of which lie within the team’s forward group, particularly the bottom six.
The general manager spoke heavily about a change of identity on Thursday, and although likely referring to the ‘Core Four,’ that shake-up could also come in the bottom six with a list of players who are questionable to be back in the blue and white next season.
Three names that Treliving discussed as question marks heading into the summer and their future: Pontus Holmberg, Calle Jarnkrok, and Nick Robertson.
“The future we'll see, right? I'll do a little bit of different things. I like them,” said Treliving.
Starting with Holmberg, the 26-year-old Swede recorded seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 68 regular-season games. As a pending restricted free agent and arbitration-eligible, he’s coming off a quietly strong season under head coach Craig Berube.
His ability to play up and down the lineup made him a useful utility option, especially in the playoffs, where Holmberg appeared in 12 of 13 games.
“Pontus sort of bounced around, we've got to determine if he is a center or is he a winger, what that contract looks like. I like the kid. He's got some heaviness. I mean, he doesn't get pushed out of heavy games in the playoffs,” said Treliving.
Holmberg’s qualifying offer sits at $866,250, and while he’s likely due for a raise from his two-year, $1.6 million contract, the Leafs must determine where he fits long-term – both in position and in the budget.
Jarnkrok, meanwhile, is entering the final year of a four-year, $8.4 million contract he signed in 2022. The 33-year-old missed most of the 2024-25 season due to groin and sports hernia issues but returned in early March. He managed just one goal and six assists in 19 regular-season games and a single assist in 12 playoff appearances.
“Calle, When did Calle start playing? The last six weeks of the season, maybe or something like that. It was a tough year for him. He was out all year. So it's a hard one to really evaluate,” said Treliving. “Jarny's a smart player."
He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season. There were rumblings last summer that the club might try to move off Jarnkrok’s deal to free up cap space. It’s a possibility that could resurface again, but we’ll see.
Then there’s Robertson, whose situation remains complex.
After requesting a trade in June 2024, he returned to Toronto on a one-year, $875,000 deal and went on to post career highs in games played (69), goals (15), and average ice time (12:00). Yet despite clear growth and improved two-way play, the 23-year-old never quite earned consistent trust under Berube. He was scratched for 10 of Toronto’s 13 playoff games, recording two points (1G, 1A) in the postseason.
“I give Robbie a lot of credit,” Treliving said. “He gets stretches. He can shoot the puck. His challenge is just becoming a regular. You can always debate that. Is it opportunity? And then it comes, or do it more regularly to get more opportunity.”
Robertson is also an arbitration-eligible RFA. His qualifying offer is $918,750, and while a return isn’t off the table, a trade or bridge deal also seem like realistic options. However, it’s unclear whether either side sees a clear future in Toronto.
“Those are all three guys we've got to kind of determine,” Treliving said when asked about all three depth forwards. “All three players, where do we go for it? Again, not to be elusive. I don't know.”
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