The Mets kids are alright, the rest of them not so much in a so-far sleepy September | The Mets Pod

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

Kevin Mandolese (© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)

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). 

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. 

Check out our Morning Cuppa Hockey, Monday through Thursday, from 9-10 am, on YouTube. 

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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. 

Tyler Motte (Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images)

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.

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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Nikita Chibrikov vs Jimmy Snuggerud

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

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.

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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  • 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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REPORT: Blues' Justin Carbonneau Could Receive ELC, Hoping To Earn Roster Spot

According to Marco D'Amico of RG Media, St. Louis Blues top prospect Justin Carbonneau could sign his entry-level contract very soon, and has been informed that he will have the opportunity to make the roster out of training camp and pre-season.

Carbonneau was selected with the 19th overall pick in the most recent NHL Draft after he recorded an outstanding 46 goals and 89 points in 62 QMJHL games with Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. With the new CHL-NCAA agreement, Carbonneau could have committed to a college team, but has chosen to remain in the QMJHL and compete for a roster spot.

“After the World Junior Summer Showcase, I went back to St. Louis where I met with Jim Montgomery and the rest of the coaching staff,” Carbonneau told RG Media. “We discussed team strategies and expectations for me, and we also spoke about possible opportunities to crack the roster.”

The message the 18-year-old received was versatility. Carbonneau needs to prove that he is more than just a point producer, someone they can trust in their own end and in high-leverage situations.

“I want to show that I can be played in all situations and that’s a necessity to be ready to crack an NHL roster,” said Carbonneau. “ I need to work to show I can be trusted and bring value to my teammates.”

Justin Carbonneau (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Because Carbonneau's offensive game has obtained plenty of praise during the NHL Draft process, his ability to throw his weight around and engage himself in the forecheck has flown under the radar. Standing 6-foot-1, 191 pounds, the right-handed shooter can more than stand his ground against bigger players, welcoming and initiating it when needed.

The Blues' top prospects will be competing in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase starting on Sept. 12. The roster features Dalibor Dvorsky, Otto Stenberg, Theo Lindstein, Adam Jiricek and Carbonneau. The practices begin on Sept. 11, and this weekend is an excellent opportunity for Carbonneau to showcase why he should make the team.

“I have nothing to lose, I’m showing up to win a spot at camp,” said Carbonneau. “And, if not, I’ll be going back to an excellent situation with the Armada, where we get to compete for a President’s Cup.”

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Clippers Investigation Could Hinge on CBA Language, Sponsor Actions

The NBA’s investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers could invite interpretative questions about collectively bargained language and when teams ought to be punished for the actions of a sponsor.

The controversy, which concerns an endorsement deal Kawhi Leonard signed with Clippers’ sponsor Aspiration, has been discussed extensively. In 2022, Aspiration signed the superstar forward (through Leonard’s KL2 Aspire LLC), to a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal. On the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, journalist Pablo Torre reported that Leonard wasn’t obligated to perform services to Aspiration, that the deal would end if the Clippers traded Leonard and that the payments were understood as circumventing the cap. 

Aspiration has significant ties to the Clippers. The company signed a sponsorship with the team, while owner Steve Ballmer reportedly invested $50 million into the firm. Aspiration filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and court records indicate the company owes the Clippers and KL2 Aspire $30.1 million and $7 million, respectively. The company’s co-founder Joseph Sandberg also agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud last month. Federal prosecutors accused him of deceiving investors and lenders. 

The key question for the NBA is whether Aspiration’s deal with Leonard was made to enable the Clippers to circumvent the salary cap. 

Leonard signed a max contract with the Clippers in 2021 around the time it partnered with Aspiration. Some basketball insiders were surprised Leonard signed a four-year deal with the Clippers instead of positioning himself for what could have been a longer, more lucrative deal the following year. Regardless, the team could have arranged for Leonard to earn more by arranging for a sponsor to sign him.

The NBA has retained the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, which the league used in its investigation into then-Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver, to investigate the Clippers. Under Article XIII of the CBA, the Clippers could be found at fault with circumstantial evidence, meaning indirect proof that is reliable enough to draw inferences. The Clippers deny the allegations and maintain they’re innocent.

If the Clippers schemed with Aspiration to pay Leonard, then the NBA would issue severe punishments. The league could void the Clippers-Leonard contract and order the forfeiture of first-round picks, a penalty experienced by the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were found to have circumvented the cap to sign Joe Smith. Other punishments could include lengthy suspensions and fines imposed on Ballmer, the Clippers and team officials.

The Clippers would have the chance to appeal to an NBA appeals panel. They could also, at least theoretically, challenge the NBA in court, but any litigation would face severe headwinds. Owners and teams contractually assent to the league and commissioner having final, binding and conclusive authority, meaning courts would give the league sizable deference. 

A murkier scenario is if the NBA doesn’t find sufficient evidence the Clippers directed Aspiration to pay Leonard but concludes Aspiration signed Leonard to a no-show contract as part of an illicit arrangement with Leonard’s representatives. The Toronto Star on Tuesday reported that representatives for Leonard demanded no-show sponsorship income when Leonard, who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors, sought a new contract in 2019. 

Would the Clippers be at fault if a sponsor decides to pay a player, but there isn’t sufficient evidence the team directed that payment? 

This is where interpretation of the CBA would become crucial.

The CBA doesn’t contain a rule that specifically contemplates punishment of a team for the actions of a sponsor. That makes sense since a sponsor is a separate entity. Article XIII references a team running afoul of its language by entering into an agreement or understanding with a sponsor or business, but a sponsor acting on its own doesn’t fit squarely within that definition. Likewise, while Article XIII expansively prohibits “any agreements” of “any kind” that are “express or implied, oral or written” or “understandings of any kind,” that language still implies the team’s involvement.

The CBA also makes clear that teams have discretion in sponsorships. Article XXVIII states that “nothing” in the CBA “shall limit the rights” of “NBA teams to provide, and authorize others to provide, advertising and promotional opportunities within NBA games or NBA or Team events and NBA-related or Team- related content.” 

At the same time, the league could rightfully ask why Aspiration, a sustainability services company, would agree to pay Leonard millions of dollars but not (allegedly) expect anything in return. The NBA could surmise that Aspiration either had a handshake arrangement with the Clippers or, if not, sought to curry favor with the Clippers in hopes of gaining an edge in future business dealings with the team. 

The definition of the word “understanding” is imprecise, and that could become significant in determining what counts as team wrongdoing in the context of a sponsor. Merriam-Webster defines understanding as a “a mutual agreement not formally entered into but in some degree binding on each side” or a “friendly or harmonious relationship.” In court filings, judges and prosecutors have defined understanding as “the comprehension or awareness of the parties” and “at least a universal perception or belief.” The NBA could place a low bar for “understanding” to find the Clippers at fault.

To that point, the NBA might not find the Clippers schemed with Aspiration but nonetheless determine that they deserve punishment for failing to adequately scrutinize Aspiration’s relationship with Leonard. Imagine the Clippers argue they did not direct Aspiration and didn’t know what Aspiration was doing. The league might be skeptical that the Clippers were merely ignorant of the Aspiration-Leonard relationship and question why the team didn’t undertake more diligence. In that same vein, the NBA could view any defense along the lines of “hear no evil, see no evil,” sometimes called purposeful ignorance, as suspicious. 

Article 35A of the league constitution, which is a contract between the league, teams and owners, accords commissioner Adam Silver with wide latitude in suspending and fining team officials when they’re “guilty conduct prejudicial or detrimental to the Association.” Such a misdeed might not warrant the forfeiture of multiple first round picks but could carry a meaningful penalty.

There are other ramifications in a scenario where the Clippers are punished not for plotting to circumvent the salary cap but for what amounts to negligence: unreasonably failing to find out more information about a sponsor when that sponsor is compensating a player in an endorsement deal. Other teams would need to monitor their sponsors more aggressively and thoroughly. Given that private equity groups can now buy stakes in NBA teams, the number of persons connected to a team’s ownership could lead to a long list of conflict checks for teams. It stands to reason that players and the NBPA might argue new guidelines for sponsor-player endorsement deals need to be bargained. 

While the attention on the allegations against the Clippers is understandably focused on Leonard’s dealings, the impact of the league’s investigation could pose consequences for all teams and sponsors in how they negotiate with players.

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Mets 2025 MLB Wild Card Watch: Playoff odds, standings, matchups, and more for Sept. 10

With 17 games remaining in the regular season, the Mets are looking to hold off a handful of teams for the final Wild Card spot in the National League.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of play on Sept. 10...


Mets: 76-69, 2.0 games up on Giants for third Wild Card

Next up: @ Phillies, Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. on SNY (Clay Holmes vs. Cristopher Sanchez)
Latest result: 9-3 loss to Phillies on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 2 @ PHI, 3 vs. TEX, 3 vs. SD, 3 vs. WSH, 3 @ CHC, 3 @ MIA
Odds to make playoffs: 87.8 percent
*Mets hold tiebreaker over Giants by virtue of winning the season series

Giants: 74-71, 2.0 games back of Mets 

Next up: vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. (Carson Seymour vs. Eduardo Rodriguez)
Latest result: 5-3 win over D-backs on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 vs. ARI, 3 vs. LAD, 3 @ ARI, 4 @ LAD, 3 vs. STL, 3 vs. COL
Odds to make playoffs: 7.7 percent

Reds: 73-72, 3.0 games back of Mets 

Next up: @ Padres, Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. (Andrew Abbott vs. Nick Pivetta)
Latest result: 4-2 win over Padres on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 @ SD, 3 @ ATH, 3 @ STL, 4 vs. CHC, 3 vs. PIT, 3 @ MIL
Odds to make playoffs: 5.2 percent

Diamondbacks: 72-74, 4.5 games back of Mets

Next up: @ Giants, Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. (Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Carson Seymour)
Latest result: 5-3 loss to Giants on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 @ SF, 3 @ MIN, 3 vs. SF, 3 vs. PHI, 3 vs. LAD, 3 @ SD
Odds to make playoffs: 0.8 percent

Cardinals: 72-74, 4.5 games back of Mets

Next up: @ SEA, Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. (Michael McGreevy vs. Logan Gilbert)
Latest result: 5-3 loss to Mariners on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 @ SEA, 3 @ MIL, 3 vs. CIN, 3 vs. MIL, 3 @ SF, 3 @ CHC
Odds to make playoffs: 0.6 percent

33 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #33

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 33 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #33. 

Let's take a look.

Petteri Nummelin - 2001 - Nummelin was drafted by Columbus in the 5th round of the 2000 NHL Draft.

After playing just 61 games for Columbus during its inaugural season, Nummelin bolted back to Europe to play for HC Lugano of the Swiss National League. He would return to the NHL in 2006 to play for the Minnesota Wild for two seasons but would again leave for Europe. 

During his career, he played in Switzerland, Finland, Norway, and even Japan before retiring in 2019. Nummelin was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2024 and is currently an assistant coach for HC Ajoie of the Swiss National League. 

Jamie Allison - 2002-2003 - Drafted in 1993 by the Calgary Flames

Allison played 55 games for Columbus from 2001 to 2003 and had one point. After leaving Columbus in 2003, he went to play for the Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers. 

Before retiring in 2006, Allison had a wild thing happen. On December 13, 2005, goalie Chris Mason got hurt during the pre-game, resulting in the Predators having no backup goalie. As he was scheduled to be a healthy scratch that game, Allison was dressed as the backup goaltender instead.  

Jeremy Reich - 2004 - Drafted in 1997 by the Chicago Blackhawks

Reich played 9 games for the Jackets during the 2003-04 season and had one point. He spent most of his time playing for the Syracuse Crunch, where he had 118 points over five seasons.

He would go on to play in 90 games for the Boston Bruins, and played a season in the DEL. He played semi-pro hockey off and on until 2024 and was a coach for several years in minor hockey. 

Fredrik Modin - 2007-2010 - Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 3rd round of the 1994 NHL Draft.

On June 30, 2006, Modin was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Marc Denis. Modin played in 176 games for Columbus and had 85 points. After playing four seasons with the CBJ, he was traded to the LA Kings on March 3, 2010. 

On May 11, 2011, he announced his retirement due to back issues. He came back to the Columbus organization in 2015 and worked as a Hockey Operations Advisor until 2018. 

Tomáš Kubalík - 2011-2012 - Drafted by Columbus in 2008

Kubalík played in 12 games over two seasons from 2010 to 2012. He spent most of his time playing for the Springfield Falcons of the AHL. 

He left for Europe in 2013 and played there until he retired in 2024. He's played in Czechia, Finland, Poland, France, and Germany. For the last couple of seasons, he was an asst. coach for ERV Schweinfurt of Germany's fourth division. 

Adrian Aucoin - 2013 - Drafted by Vancouver in 1992.

Aucoin signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 1, 2012. He played 36 games for the Jackets and had four points. Following his one season with the CBJ, he would retire on November 19, 2013. 

Aucoin has been coaching various age groups of youth hockey since his retirement. 

Markus Hännikäinen - 2016-2017 - Hännikäinen was undrafted out of Helsinki, Finland.

Hännikäinen had signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 20, 2015. Over parts of four seasons, he played in 91 games for Columbus and had 15 points, which included 8 goals. He spent most of his time playing for the Lake Erie/Cleveland Monsters.

In February of 2020, Hännikäinen was traded by the Blue Jackets to the Arizona Coyotes, ending his time with Columbus. 

Hännikäinen left for his native Finland when the COVID pandemic hit and never returned. He's played in the KHL(Finland), DEL, SHL, and is signed with HC Litvínov in Czechia for 2025-26. 

With 33 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena, the anticipation for the season is in full swing. Take a look at the schedule of events below.

Blue Jackets Participate in 2025 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo

The Blue Jackets will take part in the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo from Thursday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 14. They’ll play three games and have one day off.

The schedule looks like this:

Thursday, Sept. 11 7 p.m. vs. New Jersey Devils

Friday, Sept. 12 `No Game Scheduled

Saturday, Sept. 13 7 p.m. at Buffalo Sabres

Sunday, Sept. 14 3:30 p.m. at Pittsburgh Penguins

This will be the second year Columbus has participated in the Prospects Challenge. Before that, they played in the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City. As for the roster, it won’t be released until closer to the tournament.

Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 Training Camp and Pre-Season

Next up is training camp, which kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Camp will run until the pre-season begins and then transition directly into the full pre-season schedule. Here’s what the Blue Jackets have lined up so far.

After the first few days of camp, most rookies who received an invite will be cut and sent back to their junior teams. From there, the cuts will come more often as pre-season play gets underway.

The pre-season schedule is as follows:

Sunday, Sept. 21 vs. St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m. ET

Monday, Sept. 22 vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. ET

Wednesday, Sept. 24 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. ET

Saturday, Sept. 27 at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Sept. 30 vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET

Saturday, Oct. 4 at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET

* Games in bold are home games * 

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Mets at Phillies: How to watch on SNY on Sept. 10, 2025

The Mets continue a four-game series against the Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...


Mets Notes

  • Juan Soto is hitting .306/.461/.667 with 12 home runs, 30 RBI, 31 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases over his last 30 games
  • Francisco Lindor had a strong month of August, but he's gone 0-for-12 over his last three games  and is hitting .185/.395/.333 with no homers and one RBI during eight games in September
  • Clay Holmes is coming off a start in which he allowed just two earned runs (three runs overall) in 4.2 innings against the Detroit Tigers

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How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

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For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here.

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