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Could Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood Be What The Red Wings Need?
With the Vancouver Canucks sputtering out of the gate to a 10-12-2 start, the organization has quickly become one of the NHL’s most talked-about teams for reasons they’d rather avoid. League insiders report that Vancouver’s front office has grown increasingly open to moving any, or even all, of its veteran players as it eyes a rapid shift toward youth and long-term promise.
Elliotte Friedman: Re Kiefer Sherwood rumours: I've had people say to me today that they think that if Vancouver gets what they want for him...they could do it quick - Canucks Central (11/25)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) November 27, 2025
At the heart of that urgency is the looming contract expiration of captain and franchise cornerstone Quinn Hughes at the end of next season. The Canucks are determined to assemble a young roster compelling enough to keep their superstar defenseman committed to Vancouver. That goal may force the team into difficult decisions, including the potential trade of sparkplug forward Kiefer Sherwood, a player whose profile could attract immediate interest from a club like the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit has stumbled through a rough stretch of its own, winning just five of their last 13 games most recently suffering their worst defeat of the campaign, a 6–3 loss to the last place Nashville Predators, who entered the night with the league’s second-worst offense. Head coach Todd McLellan didn’t mince words afterward, expressing frustration with his team’s inconsistency.
“Where do we as a staff take this? It’s all over the map,” McLellan said. “We can’t get everything done in one day. Every time we get something and we grab onto it, we give something else back. That’s not the sign of a good team, good teams hold their lessons and they build off them.”
Detroit’s biggest concern remains depth scoring with stars like Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat having to shoulder all of the offensive burden with the bottom six going ice-cold. Over the past 14 games, veterans Mason Appleton and Andrew Copp, along with rotation player in Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Soderblom, have combined for zero goals.
Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher and Michael Rasmussen haven’t fared much better, producing a total of just three combined goals in that same span. The Red Wings have experimented with bringing up rookies in Emmitt Finnie and Nate Danielson but the boosts have been fleeting.
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That is where Kiefer Sherwood enters the conversation as the 30-year-old winger brings what Detroit has lacked: tenacity, physicality, and the ability to tilt momentum with a single shift. Sherwood is coming off a career-best 40-point season, one in which he led the NHL in hits by a staggering margin, 462, an eye-popping 156 more than the next closest player. This season, he has continued that form. Sherwood sits second in the league in hits with 99 and has already posted 12 goals and four assists through 24 games, putting him on pace to surpass the 50-point plateau.
Despite being a Columbus native and a possible supporter of Ohio State ahead of Saturday’s The Game, Sherwood’s bruising, high-motor style appears tailor-made for Detroit’s identity. His versatility would allow him to slot naturally into the Red Wings’ third line, likely on the right side alongside Nate Danielson, while providing the much-needed grit and energy the team has been missing.
If Vancouver commits to its youth movement, Detroit may be able to leverage its surplus of young forwards. Players such as Jonatan Berggren or Elmer Soderblom could headline a package, giving the Canucks exactly what they are seeking: young, developing talent with room to grow and the opportunity for everyday NHL roles.
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Report: Penguins' Goaltender Drawing 'Significant Interest' From Western Conference Team
A year ago, if anyone suggested that Pittsburgh Penguins' goaltender Tristan Jarry had any real trade value, it was probably a stretch.
Now - according to a new report - it's apparently becoming a reality.
Per NHL insider Kevin Weekes, Jarry is drawing "significant interest" from the struggling Edmonton Oilers, who find themselves on the outside looking in at a crucial benchmark point of the season. They currently sit out of a playoff position at the Thanksgiving break, and goaltending has been a huge reason why.
👀 I’m told 2X @NHL All-Star and @penguins Goalie Tristan Jarry is among
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) November 26, 2025
the goalies drawing significant interest as
a potential option for the @EdmontonOilers , keep in mind he played
in Edmonton with the Oil Kings.#HockeyXpic.twitter.com/gDcqv6TOBO
Edmonton ranks dead last in team goaltending at the 25-game mark of the season with a combined .868 save percentage, so it's safe to say that the position is largely costing them a playoff spot right now, even if it's not their sole issue.
Stuart Skinner - who has appeared in 18 of the 25 games - is 8-7-3 with a 3.18 goals-against average and an .878 save percentage, while Calvin Pickard is 2-3-2 with a 4.04 goals-against average and .847 save percentage across nine appearances this season.
Meanwhile, Jarry - who is a former Edmonton Oil King - is part of a goaltending tandem that is fourth in NHL team goaltending, and he is winning the Penguins a lot of hockey games. He is 6-2-0 with a shutout, 2.53 goals-against average, and .914 save percentage this season, which is just a tick above his career save percentage of .910. It has been a good bounceback campaign for Jarry, who struggled last season and found himself on waivers at one point.
Even if Jarry has been the team's most consistent goaltender in the earlygoing, the Penguins have so much goaltending depth in their organization that trading the 30-year-old Jarry - who is in the third year of a five-year contract that pays him $5.375 million annually - may not actually hurt them all that much, even as they push for a playoff spot in the immediacy.
Arturs Silovs - acquired from the Vancouver Canucks this summer - has a 2.74 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this season through 11 appearances, and the promising young Russian netminder in Sergei Murashov had a 1.90 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage with a shutout through four NHL appearances before being re-assigned to the AHL Wednesday to make room for Jarry returning from injured reserve. He has also dominated the AHL so far this season through seven games with a 1.73 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage.
But the positional depth doesn't stop there for the Penguins. Joel Blomqvist has looked unreal in his first three AHL appearances of the season for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) after sustaining a lower-body injury during training camp, as the 23-year-old has put up a whopping 1.34 goals-against average and .952 save percentage. Filip Larsson also provides some depth at the position, even if he has struggled to start the AHL season with an .870 goals-against average through six appearances. He proved capable for WBS last season in a much larger sample.
Only time will tell if Weekes's report has any real traction, but if Jarry keeps putting up numbers, they won't be the only team vying for his services. And with the Penguins finding themselves in a playoff race in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year by most measures, they may have some tough decisions to make regarding their goaltending situation as the season progresses.
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Takeaways: Flyers Back on Track With a Win Over Panthers
There are wins that look good on the stat sheet, and then there are wins that feel like something. The Philadelphia Flyers’ 4–2 victory over the Florida Panthers was both—a night where resilience, structure, and just enough swagger turned what could’ve been a miserable road trip into a momentum-builder.
Down 2–0 against a team that punishes mistakes for fun, the Flyers didn’t fold. They climbed, they pushed, they clawed back, and they took two points in regulation for their NHL-leading 10th comeback win of the season.
1. Emil Andrae, Take a Bow!
Emil Andrae has been in a weird spot with the Flyers this season—he's proven that he's an NHL-caliber defenseman, but there always seemed to something that kept him getting shuffled between Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley.
Currently, he's has made consistent displays of smart exits, confident puck touches, and little hesitation to get involved physically. Against Florida, however, he really popped.
The 23-year-old defenseman scored his first goal of the season—and the Flyers' first goal of the game—kicking off a night that can comfortably be described as "the Emil Andrae game."
After his goal came the assist on Matvei Michkov’s tally (which was initially credited as a second goal for Andrae). It was a perfect encapsulation of what Andrae can be when he’s reading the game at NHL speed: a connector, a stabilizer, a creator.
And maybe most importantl, after a tough night in Tampa on Monday, Andrae showed that he's more than capable of bouncing back in style.
2. Shifting From “Reactive” to “Self-Correcting,” and That’s a Major Step in Their Development Curve.
The Flyers love a comeback (partially evidenced by going to overtime nine times out of the 22 games they've played so far this season), but this one didn't come because of some lucky bounces. In a video posted to Flyers socials, head coach Rick Tocchet emphasized how he doesn't want to hear anything about "stealing these two points" because "we earned them."
Earned those two points. Didn’t steal a thing.#PHIvsFLA | #LetsGoFlyerspic.twitter.com/JXm2QHhBWq
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) November 27, 2025
He's entirely correct. This Flyers team has become incredibly adept at identifying shortcomings in their game, and making tangible strides to fix them promptly and without much fuss. Wednesday night looked like a team applying adjustments collaboratively.
Not only are they identifying and fixing issues from game to game and period to period, they're becoming better and better at adjusting in real time—mid-period, mid-shift. That’s what matters. That’s what good teams do. And it’s the clearest sign yet that Rick Tocchet’s influence is settling into the group’s muscle memory.
3. Just What the Doctor Ordered After Tampa Bay.
The loss to the Lightning was flat. It was the kind of performance that can snowball on a long road trip if you let it.
The Flyers didn’t let it.
They corrected what mattered—generated consistent offense, stayed connected defensively, didn’t break under pressure, and scored on their chances instead of waiting around for the perfect play.
This game could’ve spiraled after going down 2–0. Instead, the Flyers did what they’ve done all year: they got up. They responded. They dictated the final 40 minutes of hockey against the reigning Cup champs.
And winning in regulation against Florida? That’s not just two points—that’s a tone-setter for the rest of the trip.
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9 things New York sports fans can be thankful for on Thanksgiving
Gratitude is the buzzword of this part of the holiday season and that applies in New York sports fandom, too. Even if some of our major area teams are as disappointing as that bland green bean casserole your aunt always brings to Thanksgiving dinner.
But we do have a so-called "big four" team with genuine championship hopes in the Knicks, an already-crowned champ in Gotham FC, a raucous baseball offseason in bloom, two of the best offensive players in baseball history, young pitchers with seemingly-limitless potential, and more.
Our cup of Thanksgiving cheer runneth over, no? So let’s celebrate our annual tradition – here are nine things for New York sports fans to be thankful for. Read it and eat.
Title town?
The Knicks are really good. Don’t be afraid to embrace it, even if they haven’t soared to the top of the East just yet. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are a fabulous guard-big duo, Josh Hart is a living, breathing blue-and-orange energy drink and the team can really "score the basketball," one of our favorite guilty-pleasure nonsense sports phrases. The Knicks are poised for another deep playoff run. Sure would be fun if it went further than last season’s Eastern Conference Finals loss.
Getting it right (field)
Both the Mets and Yankees have all-timers manning right field these days in Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. Yes, they’ve both been on this list before. But you don’t stop serving stuffing at Thanksgiving, do you? We need consistency here, just like you need it at a holiday feast. Soto and Judge are our New York sports anchors – whatever crazy stuff happens on the playing fields, courts and ice in this town, we can rely on them for Cooperstown-worthy numbers and callbacks to Ted Williams and Babe Ruth. Last season, Soto led MLB in walks and topped the NL in steals (!) and on-base percentage and also swatted 43 homers. Judge, who won his third MVP in the last four years, led MLB in average, on-base, slugging, and OPS, and also bashed 53 homers. Keep it up, fellas.
Young ace city
The Mets have Nolan McLean. The Yankees have Cam Schlittler. Both were so impressive last season in their first taste of the majors that it’s prompted all kinds of long-term dreaming for this pair of talented pitchers. Starting the MLB All-Star Game against each other someday? How about Game 7 of a real Subway Series? OK, maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves. But did you see what McLean, a spin-rate savant, did in fashioning a 2.06 ERA in eight starts? Or how Schlittler destroyed the Red Sox in the deciding game of a playoff series?
Made of Stearns stuff
Did Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns have a good 2025 season? No, not really. Soto worked out nicely, though. The rest of his moves? Eh. Stearns’ Mets were a huge disappointment. But he’s on this list because it’s clear after the Brandon Nimmo trade that Stearns is going to give us a compelling offseason as he remakes the Mets with his run-prevention vision. The Mets’ hot stove will be, well, hot. We love that sort of thing. The Mets need help in all categories, from offense to defense to starting pitching and the bullpen. They’ve got hard choices looming on big-name incumbents such as Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz, too. Will Stearns’ moves work this time? We don’t know. But we can’t wait to see what happens.
The kid is alright (and then some)
Matthew Schaefer turned only 18 in September and he’s already one of the most talked-about players in the NHL because of the impact he’s had on the Islanders. The top overall draft pick in 2025 is a smooth, brilliant skater with offensive flair. They are chanting his name at UBS Arena, his ice time is soaring, and folks can’t decide whether the better defenseman comp is Denis Potvin or Bobby Orr. Lofty company! Earlier this year, Schaefer became the youngest defenseman in NHL history to notch a multi-goal game. Who’s mark did he beat? Orr’s. We are watching the beginning of something really special.
Energy twins
Cam Skattebo is out for the year and Jaxson Dart has missed time with a concussion, but the two rookies have injected hope and fun into the Giants, despite the team’s horrendous won-loss record. We’re still talking about Skattebo, even though he’s not on the field, thanks to his recent pro wrestling cameo. (BTW, you don’t have to be outraged about everything, grumps). And we can’t wait until he’s back on the gridiron. Dart, meanwhile, has been so good that the Giants just might have found their long-term answer at quarterback. In the NFL, that’s something big, even if everything else needs a lotta work.
Jet fuel?
There’s not much to go ga-ga over in terms of what’s happening on the field for the Jets, which you know full well if you’ve been watching the games. But we are dreamers, aren’t we? That’s why Gang Green’s fans should be grateful for the team’s upcoming cornucopia of draft capital. The Jets have two first-round picks in the next draft, including, presumably, a very high one once they play out this loss-filled string. And they have three more first-rounders coming in the following draft. If they nail a bunch of those picks, including a quarterback, who knows what might be next? Hoping might not make it so, but draft picks could.
Champions league
We love winners in New York, right? Only had a few recently, though, but we’re lucky that Gotham FC is the local entrant in the National Women’s Soccer League. They just became the lowest seed ever – they were eighth – to win the NWSL title with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. Rose Lavelle scored the game’s lone goal and it was enough to send the club down Broadway in a championship procession that also saw the players get keys to the city. It was Gotham’s second title in the last three seasons. All hail Gotham FC.
Cole brewing
Gerrit Cole won’t be ready for the start of the baseball season as he finishes injury recovery. But he should be back in the Yankees rotation at some point -- and it’s a welcome return for those who appreciate masters of their craft. Cole, a thinking fan’s ace, will be pitching at 35 after missing an entire season. It’ll be fascinating to watch how he navigates that while potentially giving the rotation a mighty 1-2 punch with Max Fried.
NBA Minutes Report: Tyler Herro and Brandon Miller return to shake up their rotations
Welcome to the Fantasy Basketball Minutes Report. Every week, I will be going through each team's updated minutes per game to see which players are seeing the court more or less than in previous weeks. With this information in hand, I'll try to discuss any relevant fantasy risers or fallers; players who we should be adding off waivers or removing from our teams.
The charts below are also great for exploring on your own. You can track the minutes over the last three games, five games, ten games, and for the entire season to see what trends stand out to you.
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Atlanta Hawks
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 35.5 | 35.4 | 32.9 |
| Jalen Johnson | 34.7 | 36.2 | 35.5 |
| Dyson Daniels | 32.8 | 33.3 | 33.2 |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 27.4 | 28 | 26.7 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 27.2 | 28.3 | 29.4 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | 24.7 | 23.7 | 24.5 |
| Vít Krejčí | 24.5 | 28 | 26.9 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | 20.6 | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Luke Kennard | 19.4 | 18.1 | 18.1 |
Zaccharie Risacher returned from a brief absence last week, and Kristaps Porzingis has also gone back to his regular allotment of minutes, so the only real missing piece remains Trae Young. Meanwhile, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has taken a major leap with Young out, averaging 20 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game over his last eight games, making him a top-60 fantasy player. Porzingis, Oneya Okongwu, and Jalen Johnson also continue to deliver, and the Hawks have been playing well without Young.
Boston Celtics
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Jaylen Brown | 34.4 | 34.8 | 33 |
| Payton Pritchard | 34.2 | 34.2 | 32.2 |
| Derrick White | 33.4 | 34.4 | 33.5 |
| Jordan Walsh | 25.7 | 24.3 | 23.7 |
| Anfernee Simons | 22.3 | 21 | 22.3 |
| Sam Hauser | 19.6 | 17.5 | 19.2 |
| Neemias Queta | 17.5 | 22.8 | 24.4 |
| Josh Minott | 15.3 | 15.3 | 18.2 |
It seems like Josh Minott has started to cede some of his minutes in the rotation, which makes some sense since he's not really been producing much of the last couple of weeks. Neemias Queta is dealing with an ankle injury, whch is why his minutes have dipped, but he's been solid with 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game over the last two weeks. You don't really need to consider anybody in fantasy here other than Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard.
Brooklyn Nets
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Noah Clowney | 37.8 | 33.1 | 31 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 32.4 | 33 | 33 |
| Nic Claxton | 30.8 | 30.5 | 30.8 |
| Egor Dëmin | 28.5 | 25.7 | 23.6 |
| Terance Mann | 24 | 25.7 | 26.3 |
| Tyrese Martin | 23.6 | 23 | 22.4 |
| Ziaire Williams | 21.9 | 25.3 | 24.9 |
| Drake Powell | 19.9 | 20.6 | 21.8 |
| Day'Ron Sharpe | 17.2 | 17 | 15.9 |
Cam Thomas remains out until the middle of December, but the Nets haven't made any major changes to their rotation. Egor Dëmin is starting to see more minutes but is averaging 8.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists over the last two weeks, so there are still major gains to be made before he really impacts what's happening on the court. Noah Clowney has been heating up in his extra minutes, putting up 18.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game over his last six. There's not much for fantasy basketball managers there besides points and blocks, but he's been inching closer to top-100 territory.
Charlotte Hornets
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Miles Bridges | 33.2 | 34.7 | 36 |
| Kon Knueppel | 32.7 | 35.1 | 35.7 |
| Brandon Miller | 26.6 | 26.6 | 26.6 |
| Sion James | 26.4 | 25.5 | 28.3 |
| LaMelo Ball | 26 | 26.7 | 26.8 |
| Collin Sexton | 25.5 | 25.9 | 25.8 |
| Moussa Diabaté | 21.9 | 21.9 | 25 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 19.3 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Tre Mann | 18.8 | 16.7 | 22.4 |
The Hornets are getting healthy again with Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton all back in the lineup. Ryan Kalkbrenner dealt with a small injury earlier in the week, but he's now back on the floor as well. That has meant fewer minutes for Tre Mann and a slight dip for Kon Knueppel who has been outside the top 100 over the last week (it's just a three-game sample size). Miles Bridges has also seen a bit of a usage hit since Miller and Ball came back, but all three of those guys, plus Knueppel, need to be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Chicago Bulls
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Josh Giddey | 33.6 | 32.4 | 34 |
| Coby White | 33.3 | 31.3 | 31.1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 31.2 | 28.6 | 26.7 |
| Tre Jones | 23.9 | 23.9 | 27.8 |
| Nikola Vučević | 23.8 | 27.5 | 29.6 |
| Jalen Smith | 23.2 | 19.9 | 18.7 |
| Matas Buzelis | 23.1 | 23.4 | 26.2 |
| Patrick Williams | 22.9 | 18.9 | 20.6 |
| Isaac Okoro | 16.9 | 20.8 | 25.6 |
| Kevin Huerter | 14.6 | 19 | 24.5 |
Kevin Huerter is dealing with a pelvic issue, which explains his minutes decrease, and Isaac Okoro is battling a back injury, so that's why his minutes have dropped. As a result, we've seen more Ayo Dosunmu and Jalen Smith. Dosunmnu is mostly a scorer off the bench, averaging 17.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over his last seven games. Tre Jones has come back fro his own ankle injury and stepped into a larger role, putting up 10 points and 11 assists in 28 minutes on Monday.
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 33.5 | 34.1 | 35 |
| Evan Mobley | 33.5 | 34.4 | 34.9 |
| Lonzo Ball | 29.7 | 26.9 | 24 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 28.8 | 28.4 | 29.6 |
| Darius Garland | 28 | 28 | 25 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 27.8 | 27.8 | 29 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | 21.8 | 19.4 | 19.3 |
| Dean Wade | 21.3 | 24.2 | 23.2 |
| Sam Merrill | — | 27.9 | 27.2 |
| Jarrett Allen | — | 26.5 | 24.7 |
Sam Merrill is dealing with a hand injury, and Jarrett Allen has a finger injury, so they have both missed time of late; however, Allen was also seeing his minutes reduced a little bit with the Cavs leaning more on Evan Mobley. No player has really stepped up in the rotation over the last few weeks, but Mobley is doing well with his increased usage, posting 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game over the last two weeks, which is top-60 value in fantasy leagues. Darius Garland also returned for two games but then sat out one as he continues to manage a toe injury, so we may have to expect that kind of cautious usage over the next week or so.
Dallas Mavericks
| P.J. Washington | 34.6 | 32.4 | 29.4 |
| Cooper Flagg | 33.2 | 31.6 | 34.8 |
| Max Christie | 28 | 28 | 30 |
| Brandon Williams | 27 | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| Daniel Gafford | 26.9 | 26.3 | 25.8 |
| Naji Marshall | 24.9 | 26.3 | 28.8 |
| Klay Thompson | 21.4 | 21.6 | 23.2 |
| Dereck Lively II | 17.9 | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 9.8 | 18.9 | 20.7 |
| Anthony Davis |
Anthony Davis was back at practice on Wednesday and may be coming back soon. I recorded a video on what that could mean for Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington, so you can check that out here. Brandon Williams has also been a top-100 player over the last two weeks, averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, so he can be rostered in more places.
Denver Nuggets
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Jamal Murray | 38.2 | 37.7 | 36.4 |
| Nikola Jokić | 36.5 | 36.5 | 34.6 |
| Cameron Johnson | 35.3 | 35.1 | 28.7 |
| Peyton Watson | 33.8 | 33.9 | 29.6 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 28.3 | 24.9 | 24.1 |
| Bruce Brown | 25.3 | 25.1 | 25.3 |
| Spencer Jones | 20.1 | 15.4 | 14.8 |
| Aaron Gordon | 3.4 | 17.9 | 26.1 |
| Christian Braun | 26.1 |
The Nuggets are dealing with injuries to Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, which has shaken up the rotation a bit. I think Cameron Johnson and Peyton Watson are the big winners here, and I covered that in this video I recorded this week. Gordon should be out another 4-5 weeks, so this is a situation to monitor.
Detroit Pistons
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Cade Cunningham | 34.9 | 34.6 | 36.6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 30.4 | 31.3 | 31.5 |
| Jalen Duren | 29.3 | 29.1 | 31.6 |
| Ausar Thompson | 28.1 | 27 | 29.2 |
| Tobias Harris | 25.3 | 25.3 | 25.3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 21.2 | 22 | 20.3 |
| Caris LeVert | 19.9 | 19.3 | 20.3 |
| Ronald Holland II | 14.1 | 18.3 | 22.6 |
| Jaden Ivey | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 9.6 | 18.4 | 23 |
Tobias Harris and Jaden Ivey are back, which means the Daniss Jenkins fun is over. He played well and probably deserves a bigger role in this rotation, but it's simply not happening now that the team is healthy. Ivey is being eased in a bit more than Harris, which makes sense given the nature of his injury, but we should expect his role to grow a bit as the weeks go on. Harris is right back to averaging 14 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 block per game, which is about 130 on the fantasy player ranker. However, his return has also led to yet another dip in production for Ausar Thompson, who is averaging 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in the three games than Harris has been back for.
Golden State Warriors
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Draymond Green | 34.1 | 33.2 | 28.8 |
| Stephen Curry | 31.8 | 32.4 | 30.9 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 31.7 | 33.3 | 31.7 |
| Moses Moody | 29.2 | 30.6 | 28.5 |
| Brandin Podziemski | 25.4 | 27.4 | 27.4 |
| Quinten Post | 22 | 20.9 | 16.7 |
| Will Richard | 19.7 | 18.5 | 19.4 |
| Al Horford | 18.1 | 22.6 | 21.6 |
| Buddy Hield | 17.8 | 19.9 | 18 |
Jonathan Kuminga remains out and Steph Curry had a quad injury on Wednesday, so we'll need to keep an eye on that going forward. Al Horford is also dealing with sciatica, and I'm not sure I've ever seen two players miss games with sciatica in the same season before. The fringes of the rotation keep changing but nobody is really stepping up apart from Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. This hasn't been a great start to the season for the Warriors.
Houston Rockets
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Amen Thompson | 39.5 | 39.5 | 38 |
| Kevin Durant | 35.2 | 38.9 | 36.5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 35.2 | 35.9 | 33 |
| Alperen Sengun | 35.1 | 37.6 | 36.3 |
| Reed Sheppard | 33.6 | 30.5 | 27.6 |
| Aaron Holiday | 23.4 | 21 | 15.4 |
| Josh Okogie | 21.4 | 18.8 | 20.6 |
| Steven Adams | 19.8 | 23.7 | 21.5 |
| JD Davison | 14 | 14 | 7.4 |
Tari Eason remains out until the middle of December, and Steven Adams is dealing with an ankle injury. We also had Kevin Durant miss two games this week for personal reasons, which is why you see slight uptick in minutes for nearly everybody else in the rotation. Durant isn't expected to be out for much longer, so things should go back to normal by the end of this week.
Indiana Pacers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 35.1 | 34.1 | 32.2 |
| Pascal Siakam | 34.1 | 34.6 | 34.2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 33.2 | 31.8 | 31.8 |
| Ben Sheppard | 25.3 | 27.2 | 24.5 |
| Jay Huff | 24.1 | 21.5 | 18.6 |
| Jarace Walker | 23.6 | 25 | 25.6 |
| T.J. McConnell | 21.3 | 18.7 | 17.1 |
| Isaiah Jackson | 20.4 | 20.8 | 20.2 |
Aaron Nesmith remains out, but the rest of the lineup is starting to get healthy. T.J. McConnell is starting to see his minutes tick up now that he's been back for about two weeks, and Jay Huff is starting to get consistent minutes as a big, averaging 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game over the last two weeks. That's elite rim protection, but not much else. Sadly, that has helped to cap Isaiah Jackson's minutes, and it doesn't appear that the breakout is coming.
Los Angeles Clippers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| James Harden | 34.6 | 34.3 | 36.9 |
| Ivica Zubac | 33.2 | 33 | 34.2 |
| John Collins | 29.8 | 28.3 | 27.6 |
| Kris Dunn | 27.2 | 26.6 | 27.5 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Kobe Sanders | 24.7 | 26.2 | 24 |
| Nicolas Batum | 22 | 19.1 | 20.8 |
| Chris Paul | 16.5 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
Even though Derrick Jones Jr. remains out until the New Year and Bradley Beal is out for the season, the Clippers welcomed back Kawhi Leonard this week, which is a small boost. Kobe Sanders continues to play his normal allotment of minutes, even with Leonard back, and John Collins has remained in the starting lineup, but Collins hasn't been producing in that role. In fact, there's really nobody of interest here for fantasy purposes apart from Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
Los Angeles Lakers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Luka Dončić | 37.6 | 38.2 | 36.7 |
| Austin Reaves | 36.2 | 36.7 | 34.7 |
| LeBron James | 32.1 | 32.1 | 32.1 |
| Rui Hachimura | 28.6 | 30.2 | 31.7 |
| Deandre Ayton | 21.7 | 26.9 | 27.8 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 21 | 18.4 | 16.6 |
| Jake LaRavia | 18.6 | 22.8 | 25.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 18.2 | 22.3 | 26.6 |
| Gabe Vincent | 18.1 | 18.1 | 18.1 |
LeBron James is back and now playing his full allotment of minutes. James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves have all continued to produce together and should remain strong fantasy assets in 30+ minutes per night. For now, Rui Hachimura continues to start, and Marcus Smart has seen his minutes dip, but the Lakers may want Smart as an on-ball defender since they don't really have another one. Deandre Ayton missed a game on Wednesday and had to leave Monday's game early, so his minutes and Jaxson Hayes' minutes have been impacted by that short-term injury.
Memphis Grizzlies
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Jaylen Wells | 32.4 | 28.5 | 26.8 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 32.3 | 32.6 | 30.1 |
| Santi Aldama | 30.6 | 29.1 | 28.2 |
| Cedric Coward | 28.7 | 27.3 | 27.3 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | 27.7 | 27.3 | 24.2 |
| Cam Spencer | 23.9 | 23.9 | 22.6 |
| Zach Edey | 22.3 | 23.3 | 23.6 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 21.4 | 20.3 | 20.6 |
| Jock Landale | 18 | 17.2 | 21.3 |
Ja Morant will be out for at least another week, which means we'll continue to see Vince Williams Jr. be a solid member of this rotation. He's averaging 7.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.5 steals over his last six games, which makes him a top 50 player in fantasy. He should probably be added in most places until Morant is back. Santi Aldama has also started to pick up the pace of late, averaging 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game over the last two weeks. He was a trendy name heading into the season, so it's nice to see the production start to come. Zach Edey is currently dealing with a head injury but he shouldn't miss too much more time.
Miami Heat
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 31.3 | 32.9 | 34 |
| Tyler Herro | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
| Davion Mitchell | 30.6 | 28 | 30.3 |
| Bam Adebayo | 30.2 | 29.7 | 29.7 |
| Norman Powell | 29.1 | 27.8 | 30.8 |
| Kel'el Ware | 28.6 | 26.6 | 28.3 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 27.5 | 28.2 | 30 |
| Pelle Larsson | 27 | 27.1 | 26.7 |
Tyler Herro is back, but the Heat also played games without Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell this week and Nikola Jović also continues to miss time, so we've yet to see this team at true full strength. We might need another week to see how this rotation truly shakes out.
Milwaukee Bucks
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Ryan Rollins | 35.2 | 34.9 | 33.1 |
| Myles Turner | 31.2 | 31.9 | 31.3 |
| AJ Green | 29.8 | 33.1 | 29.7 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 28.5 | 31.1 | 28.6 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 24.2 | 26.9 | 28.4 |
| Bobby Portis | 24.2 | 25.4 | 23.8 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | 18.1 | 18.1 | 9.1 |
| Jericho Sims | 17.1 | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 13 | 31.6 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo feels like he's getting closer and closer to getting back onto the court, and we may even see him return this weekend. That would push Jericho Sims back out of the rotation and likely be a hit to Bobby Portis' usage since he has really picked it up over the last few games. Ryan Rollins continues to roll this season, and has been one of the bigger surprises in the league. He needs to be rostered in far more fantasy leagues since he's been a top 30 player all year.
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Anthony Edwards | 40.2 | 37.3 | 35.4 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 36 | 32.8 | 31.5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 35.9 | 34.6 | 32.7 |
| Julius Randle | 35.3 | 33.1 | 32.3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 33.3 | 32.5 | 31.3 |
| Naz Reid | 24.8 | 24.9 | 25.7 |
| Mike Conley | 17.3 | 19 | 18.9 |
Minnesota has probably had the most consistent lineup and rotation of any team in basketball this season. Not much is changing here.
New Orleans Pelicans
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Trey Murphy III | 35.1 | 35.3 | 35.2 |
| Saddiq Bey | 33.7 | 27.7 | 29.8 |
| Zion Williamson | 31 | 30.2 | 30.2 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 27.4 | 27.8 | 27.5 |
| Yves Missi | 26.4 | 21.4 | 18.5 |
| Jose Alvarado | 25 | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| Derik Queen | 24 | 26.9 | 27.8 |
| Micah Peavy | 22.7 | 19.8 | 16.3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 17.3 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
Jordan Poole remains out, and Dejounte Murray is out until January, so we're still getting a lot of Jeremiah Fears minutes, and he's been pretty solid, going for 16.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game over the last two weeks. Derik Queen continues to be one of the better rookie stories of the season, but he was on the bench for a lot of the second half on Monday as the team went with the "hot hand" approach, so his spot in the rotation still doesn't feel as solid as we want it to be.
New York Knicks
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Mikal Bridges | 35.8 | 36.4 | 35.1 |
| Jalen Brunson | 34.5 | 34.6 | 34.1 |
| Miles McBride | 34.4 | 32.3 | 25.9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 34.2 | 34 | 33.4 |
| Josh Hart | 33.4 | 32.9 | 29.5 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 22.6 | 22.8 | 20.9 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 16.9 | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| Tyler Kolek | 16.3 | 16.3 | 9.9 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 12.4 | 12.8 | 11 |
The Knicks are still without OG Anunoby and Landry Shamet has a shoulder strain that will cost him a month, which means Tyler Kolek has joined the rotation over the last few games. We're still also getting plenty of run from Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson off the bench, but the overall usage hasn't changed much, with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges really dominanting things for the Knicks.
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32.3 | 32.3 | 31.3 |
| Cason Wallace | 28.4 | 27.9 | 27.6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 27.1 | 29 | 27.4 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 24.7 | 25.5 | 25.8 |
| Luguentz Dort | 24.4 | 26.8 | 26 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 23.9 | 25.4 | 27.8 |
| Isaiah Joe | 20.4 | 21.5 | 24.2 |
| Alex Caruso | 18.2 | 18.8 | 16.9 |
We are inching closer and closer to Jalen Williams returning and then we'll see how this rotation truly chakes out. Things have remained pretty consistent in the interim
Orlando Magic
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Desmond Bane | 29.9 | 31.9 | 34.6 |
| Franz Wagner | 29.3 | 30.9 | 34.5 |
| Anthony Black | 28.2 | 29.3 | 27.4 |
| Jalen Suggs | 23.7 | 26.4 | 27 |
| Tristan da Silva | 23 | 25.6 | 26.3 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 21.8 | 27.6 | 30.3 |
| Goga Bitadze | 19.3 | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| Tyus Jones | 18.9 | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Paolo Banchero | 27.2 |
Paolo Banchero remains out for the Magic, which has led to a bump in minutes and usage for Anthony Blackthat I covered here. I think Black needs to remain a big part of this offense. Wendell Carter Jr. missed one game with an ankle injury, but has also played just 22 minutes per game in the last two games he did play as well, in part because Goga Bitadze has earned more minutes. That could become more of a committee job. Jalen Suggs was ejected on Tuesday, which is why his minutes total seems to have fallen in the last three games.
Philadelphia 76ers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 38.3 | 38.9 | 38.5 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 38.2 | 37.5 | 36.1 |
| Quentin Grimes | 33.5 | 33.6 | 31.8 |
| Justin Edwards | 28.7 | 25.3 | 21.6 |
| Dominick Barlow | 26.6 | 23.6 | 24.5 |
| Andre Drummond | 26.2 | 30.1 | 29.8 |
| Paul George | 22.5 | 22 | 22 |
| Eric Gordon | 22.4 | 22.4 | 14.2 |
| Jared McCain | 21.1 | 16.5 | 14 |
We know that Paul George is going to be on a minutes limit and likely won't play back-to-backs for a bit, but he's back on the court, which is nice. VJ Edgecombe is still playing big minutes despite dealing with a calf injury that could keep him out a bit, and we know that Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. remain out for a bit longer. That has allowed Andre Drummond to keep playing enough minutes to be a borderline top 100 player with 9.3 points, 14.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game over his last six games. Tredon Watford also got hurt on Tuesday night and will be out two weeks, which could mean extra minutes for Dominick Barlow.
Phoenix Suns
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Devin Booker | 38.1 | 35.6 | 34.8 |
| Dillon Brooks | 33.5 | 32.6 | 31.1 |
| Royce O'Neale | 32.9 | 32.2 | 28.8 |
| Collin Gillespie | 31.1 | 31.2 | 27 |
| Mark Williams | 28.6 | 26.2 | 26 |
| Jordan Goodwin | 27.9 | 26.9 | 23.6 |
| Oso Ighodaro | 17.8 | 16.5 | 14.9 |
| Ryan Dunn | 25.2 | 22.9 | |
| Grayson Allen | 25.9 | ||
| Jalen Green | 6.8 |
Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, and Ryan Dunn are all out with injuries, so that has led to extra minutes for Jordan Goodwin and Collin Gillespie. Gillespie has looked pretty good of late, posting 16.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game over the last two weeks. That has been good for top 80 value in fantasy leagues. That production could dip as soon as this weekend when Allen and/or Dunn might return to the floor.
Portland Trail Blazers
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Deni Avdija | 31.6 | 34.4 | 34.1 |
| Toumani Camara | 29.5 | 31.9 | 33.8 |
| Jerami Grant | 29.2 | 31.1 | 29 |
| Kris Murray | 27.6 | 26.9 | 25.5 |
| Sidy Cissoko | 24.5 | 23.8 | 19.5 |
| Donovan Clingan | 24.4 | 26.8 | 26.6 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 21.5 | 21.5 | 29.9 |
| Caleb Love | 21.4 | 24.1 | 21.4 |
| Robert Williams III | 17.8 | 18.7 | 15.9 |
Jrue Holiday will be out until the first week of December, and Scoot Henderson remains out til the end of December, so that has led to more minutes for guys like Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love. Neither one of them is doing a lot with those minutes, and we've actually just seen Jerami Grant's usage tick up. It's been nice to see Donovan Clingan play well of late, averaging 13 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game over his last eight games.
Sacramento Kings
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Keegan Murray | 39.7 | 38 | 38 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 33.1 | 29.9 | 30.2 |
| Zach LaVine | 33.1 | 31.1 | 31.2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 29.8 | 27.9 | 27.5 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 27.5 | 26.5 | 22.4 |
| Malik Monk | 24.9 | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| Dennis Schröder | 21.3 | 24.9 | 26.5 |
| Drew Eubanks | 16.4 | 19.5 | 15.8 |
| Keon Ellis | 15.9 | 18.5 | 17.5 |
Domantas Sabonis will be out for up to a month with a knee injury, and I covered all the repercussions of that in a video here.
San Antonio Spurs
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Harrison Barnes | 35 | 33.5 | 31.5 |
| Devin Vassell | 33.9 | 34.1 | 32.4 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 32.6 | 33.1 | 33.5 |
| Julian Champagnie | 31.2 | 28.8 | 26.6 |
| Keldon Johnson | 26.7 | 26.6 | 24.3 |
| Luke Kornet | 26.2 | 26.3 | 23.9 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 16.8 | 19 | 15.9 |
| Dylan Harper | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
Dylan Harper returned on Wednesday and should see his minutes tick back up as he gets healthier. Victor Wembanyama is also expected back next week, and Stephon Castle could be back as early as this weekend, so we should see the normal Spurs rotation back very soon.
Toronto Raptors
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Brandon Ingram | 37.1 | 34.4 | 34.5 |
| Scottie Barnes | 36.1 | 34.9 | 33.6 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 32.7 | 33.3 | 32.7 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 29.2 | 27.6 | 28.4 |
| Ja'Kobe Walter | 25.4 | 22.6 | 17.1 |
| Jamal Shead | 21.6 | 20.2 | 20.4 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | 21.4 | 20.1 | 19 |
| RJ Barrett | 20.2 | 27.8 | 29.2 |
| Gradey Dick | 12.5 | 14.2 | 16.2 |
RJ Barrett is dealing with a knee injury, which could keep him out until the middle of next week, if not longer. That has led to more minutes for Ja'Kobe Walker, but not much value. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram are taking on a larger scoring role, and Jamal Shead has been doing a bit more facilitating, putting up 6.8 points and 8.0 assists over the last four games, which has him ranked around the top 130. Jakob Poeltl also seems to be turning the corner from his back injury, which has led to an uptick in minutes for him, but his usage is relatively low, so he's more of an asset for rebounds, and the Raptors will continue to monitor him on back-to-backs.
Utah Jazz
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Keyonte George | 35.7 | 37.3 | 34.7 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 34.4 | 36.3 | 34.8 |
| Ace Bailey | 27.3 | 23.2 | 24.4 |
| Jusuf Nurkić | 25.7 | 28.8 | 28 |
| Kyle Anderson | 23.6 | 21.8 | 18.5 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 23.2 | 24.7 | 25.8 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 20.7 | 20.8 | 21 |
| Isaiah Collier | 19.1 | 23 | 23.2 |
Not many changes here for the Jazz over the last week. Isaiah Collier was on a bit of a heater, but that run has started to dwindle, so his minutes have started to decrease a bit. Jusuf Nurkić continues to play consistent minutes with Walker Kessler out, and Kyle Filipowski will spike the odd good game, but there is not much here. Ace Bailey is averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals over the last three games, so that has been a solid little upturn. He's a name to watch.
Washington Wizards
| Name | Last 3 | Last 5 | Last 10 |
| Alex Sarr | 32.8 | 29.6 | 31 |
| Kyshawn George | 32.4 | 33.5 | 32 |
| CJ McCollum | 29.9 | 30.6 | 30.4 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 28.4 | 28.4 | 26.4 |
| Khris Middleton | 27.6 | 27.5 | 25.9 |
| Corey Kispert | 26.7 | 21.2 | 20.5 |
| Bub Carrington | 20.7 | 19.8 | 24 |
| Justin Champagnie | 19.6 | 16.3 | 13.5 |
| Tre Johnson | 19.4 | 17.9 | 23 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 23.7 | 16.7 |
Marvin Bagley III is battling a hip injury, as is Tre Johnson, which has caused them to miss time. Corey Kispert has seen an uptick in playing time and was shooting the lights out on Tuesday before he hurt his thumb. Few of the guys who have earned minutes because of that have done anything worth discussing, and this team really just revolved around breakouts from Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George and solid production from CJ McCollum, who is averaging 20.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over his last six games.
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Champions League review: Arsenal erupt, PSV stun Liverpool and Benfica revive
Arsenal rout Bayern to stake a claim as Europe’s best, Liverpool spiral again, Benfica revive under Mourinho, and Estevão dazzles on a crowded week of stars
• Bayern Munich’s unbeaten run and claim to be the best team in European football were both punctured at the Emirates. Arsenalwere rampant against an opponent who have handed them so much pain in the past. The Gunners opened the scoring through their habitual set-piece goal, Jurriën Timber fulfilling the role of the absent Gabriel Magalhães. Lennart Karl, the 17-year-old, showed off his chops with a fine goal; from within Bayern have found the player they desired when they were thwarted in moving for Florian Wirtz. After that, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze took control in midfield, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scoring the goals, the latter a humiliation of Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper stylings. Amid the fug of the extended Champions League group-stage format, where matches between elite clubs are routine rather than novelty, this was still a statement victory. “I think they had an incredible match against, in my opinion, the best team in Europe,” Mikel Arteta said of his players. That status surely now lies with his team: Arsenal top the group-stage table with a 100% record.
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Geraint Thomas has been appointed as the new director of racing at Ineos Grenadiers, a few weeks after retiring from competition at this year’s Tour of Britain. “This team has been my home since day one, and stepping into this role feels like a natural next step,” Thomas said.
The move by Thomas, who won the Tour de France in 2018, has been long-expected and comes after a major management reshuffle at Ineos Grenadiers, under which the sports directors Zak Dempster and Oli Cookson moved to the revamped Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team.
Continue reading...'He's Got Ice In His Veins': Easton Cowan Ends Scoring Draught With Game-Tying Goal In Maple Leafs' Overtime Win Over Blue Jackets
After demanding better out of himself last week, Easton Cowan showed everyone what type of player he can be when he's at his best with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
With less than seven minutes remaining in the game, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski found the back of the net, putting the Maple Leafs down 1-0. It was a massive blow for Toronto, who had played pretty well up to that point.
It was adversity within adversity.
The Maple Leafs were either going to leave Nationwide Arena in Columbus with their eighth loss in nine games or somehow come back late and win the game. They elected to go with the latter, beginning with what occurred just over three minutes after Columbus' goal.
John Tavares worked tirelessly down low in the Blue Jackets' zone to keep the puck. Down on one knee, and with one hand on his stick, the 35-year-old pushed the puck to William Nylander behind the net.
Nylander, on his backhand, fed it quickly in front to Cowan, who potted it past Jet Greaves to tie the game. It was Cowan's first goal in six games, and his second of the season. You could understand how big the goal was by how lively his celebration was.
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— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 27, 2025
"Yeah, it felt good to bury it and help my team," Cowan said.
Nylander would follow it up with his 15th-career overtime winner, giving Toronto their first win in eight days. After his first 15 games in the NHL, Cowan has two goals and five assists for seven points.
"I think he's playing pretty good hockey," Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said after the game.
"Is there mistakes? Definitely. He's a young kid, and there's going to be mistakes, but he learns from them, in my opinion, and he listens, and he wants to get better. And he's just got ice water in his veins. Like, he doesn't feel the pressure.
"He just plays, and he knows his capabilities and what he can do."
The 'Ice in his veins' comment from Berube on Cowan comes as no surprise. The forward dominated his final year of junior, finishing with the most points in the OHL Playoffs and Memorial Cup last spring.
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— Omar (@TicTacTOmar) November 27, 2025
It's no doubt difficult to make the jump from junior to the NHL. But if there's anyone who enjoys the moment of trying to tie or win the game for their team, it's Cowan.
"Yeah, he's very chill," Nylander, a noted chill guy himself, said. "But you know, always focused on getting better. Even in practice, you see it. Very determined, and that's what I love to see."
For any player, finding the back of the net gives them confidence. It was clear that Cowan's frustrations were mounting with every game that went by, where he didn't capitalize on his chances.
The goal, and the timing of it, wasn't only a massive marker for the Maple Leafs but a huge point to potentially boost Cowan's play in an even more positive direction.
"Yeah, that’s huge," Auston Matthews said.
"I think, like he said, he’s been getting lots of chances, and it’s amazing what that does for your confidence going forward. It’s going to be great to see him here down the stretch here of these next couple of games. And I thought that he’s just been all over.
"He moves his feet. He’s a very smart player and he gets himself into good spots and uses his skill to create opportunities, whether it’s for him or his linemates. He’s just going to continue to get better and better."
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Canadiens: For Better Or For Worse
After bouncing back against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens were hoping to start their three-game road trip on the right foot when they took on the Utah Mammoth.
Adam Engstrom was inserted in the lineup, playing the first NHL game of his career, which meant that Arber Xhekaj was a healthy scratch for the first time since Kaiden Guhle went down to an injury. It wasn’t easy, but in the end, the Canadiens prevailed.
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Nick Suzuki seemed to be skating better tonight. He was clearly playing through the pain for a couple of weeks after a selfless shot block against the Philadelphia Flyers. Since being separated from Juraj Slafkovsky, Suzuki and Cole Caufield had been trying to get used to playing alongside Zachary Bolduc, and on Wednesday night, they looked like they belonged together.
The trio was behind the Canadiens’ two first-frame lamplighters, even though the first one came on the power play, all three were on the ice, and Bolduc finally got his fifth of the season. He hadn’t scored since October 22 against the Calgary Flames, and the goal is sure to help with his confidence.
Suzuki scored the second goal interestingly. Bolduc gave the puck away to the Mammoth high up in his own zone before getting it back and launching the attack the other way. Seconds later, Suzuki scored his sixth goal of the season, which was also the 400th point of his seven-year career. Four hundred points in just 477 games, that's 0.84 points-per-game.
The pivot wasn’t done, though. He added a second goal in the third frame and finished the game with three points, just like Zach Bolduc, who achieved the feat for the first time in his career.
The Second Period Slump
We often hear in hockey about players being plagued by the sophomore jinx. After solid rookie seasons, they underperform the following year with no rhyme or reason. The Canadiens are a bit like that, but it’s about the second year for them, it’s about the second period,
Martin St-Louis’ men were playing an intelligent and mostly prudent game in the first frame, not forcing the play and taking what the game was giving them, as the coach had so often preached. Nine minutes into the second, however, Alex Carrier sent the puck into the stands and was given a delay-of-game penalty, which woke the Mammoth up.
Even though the host had not scored on the power play since the start of November, they didn’t miss the opportunity, scoring three goals in just over four minutes and noticeably shifting the momentum.
Before the game, the Habs had a minus-eight differential in the middle frame; after that game, their differential now stands at minus-11. This is unacceptable, and St-Louis has got to find a way to keep his team performing for 60 minutes. While Jakub Dobes couldn’t be held responsible for the power play goal, he certainly would like to get that third goal back.
The Bounce Back
After a disastrous second frame, the Canadiens “bounced back” in the third. Not that the team effort was fantastic, but Dobes shut the door on the 15 shots he faced in the final 20 minutes, several of which were dangerous. Without him, the Habs do not leave Utah with two points tonight, thanks to a 4-3 nailbiter of a win.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens only took five shots in the final frame (just like in the second), but they made them count. Montreal scored twice through Suzuki (his second of the game) and Ivan Demidov, who got the game-winning goal on a fantastic drag and release. His first goal in eight games.
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— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 27, 2025
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Against one of the top penalty-killing teams in the league, the Canadiens managed to score two power-play goals on only three opportunities. Eager to start a winning streak, St-Louis really cut his bench in the final frame: Jared Davidson played only 5:23 on the night, Florian Xhekaj 8:51, and Joe Veleno 10:28. Meanwhile, Engstrom only skated 10:42 in his NHL debut.
The Canadiens will be back in action on Friday afternoon when they’ll visit the Vegas Golden Knights in the first game of a back-to-back, which they’ll conclude against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon. It will be interesting to see who the coach sends between the pipes on Friday. Dobes has just signed the last two wins, while Samuel Montembeault is still trying to find his game. With a back-to-back, both will play…
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Three takeaways: Panthers can't build on strong start against Flyers, Carter Verhaeghe starting to turn a corner
The Florida Panthers dropped a tough one to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.
Florida jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the visiting Flyers but couldn’t hold on, allowing a pair of very late goals en route to a 4-2 defeat at Amerant Bank Arena.
It was a game that the Panthers felt they could have, and should have, come out on top.
As has been the case in each game Florida has face the Flyers this season, Philly goaltender Dan Vladar played outstanding between the pipes, but that still shouldn’t have cost the Cats two points.
Here are Wednesday’s takeaways:
SOLID FIRST 40
Despite allowing a pair of second period goals, the Panthers were pleased with how they were playing through forty minutes.
Philadelphia got off only five shots during the middle frame and were outshot by the Florida 20-12 through the first two periods.
If not for several sparkling saves by Vladar, the Panthers likely would have pulled away.
“I liked the first two periods an awful lot,” said Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice. “I thought we were really quick with the puck, and our decisions, we were really confident with it, and that started to fade.”
DECISIONS SLOWED DOWN
As the game progressed, it felt like the Panthers started gripping their sticks a little tighter.
Passing lanes seemed to shrink and it became much more difficult to get shots on net, taking away from Florida’s ability to build momentum while simultaneously giving the Flyers more confidence.
That makes it all the more exasperating for the Panthers, as they were still in the driver’s seat in the game’s final minutes and had two points in their grasp.
“I thought we were slow with the puck,” said Maurice. “I think they got in on some pucks and we were just late getting to some loose pucks that were laying around, and they maintained that control. Their D got moving up top, and we needed to get in a few of those shot lanes.”
VERHAEGHE HEATING UP
One of the big positives to take from the past several games for Florida is the play of Carter Verhaeghe.
He has logged three multi-point outings over his past five games after having none all season, and he’s scored in consecutive games for the first time since Games 3 and 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of last year’s playoffs.
If Verhaeghe can resume producing the way he has during the majority of his time with the Panthers, it will go a long way toward helping the team keep pace in the playoff race while Florida’s injured players continue healing and working their way back to the lineup.
“I thought the three games prior to him scoring, he was moving pretty darn good, and it wasn't going for him,” Maurice said. “But he is now moving, and he's getting the puck off his stick, and he's faster with it, and he's faster…that line's been very good for us.”
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Photo caption: Nov 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) moves the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)