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Blackhawks May Avoid Putting Louis Crevier On Waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks still have decisions to make with their defensemen. Alex Vlasic is currently injured, but the expectation is that he’ll be ready for opening night. After him, Sam Rinzel, Connor Murphy, Wyatt Kaiser, and Artyom Levshunov are locks to make the team. 

That leaves two spots (6th and 7th defenseman) for four players (Louis Crevier, Ethan Del Mastro, Nolan Allan, and Matt Grzelcyk). Kevin Korchinski was sent to the Rockford IceHogs camp earlier in the week. 

The thing about Matt Grzelcyk is that he's on a PTO. The Blackhawks will either sign him after the preseason or release him, allowing him to try and join another team. 

Korchinski, Del Mastro, and Allan are all waiver-exempt. Louis Crevier is not. The Blackhawks may be wise to consider him the 7th defenseman for that reason alone. 

Crevier would likely get claimed at this point in the season. We are seeing players getting taken on waivers every day. Teams are trying their best to add depth in any way they can. 

NHL Waivers: Three Players Claimed As Leafs' Kampf And More Hit The Wire On Oct. 3NHL Waivers: Three Players Claimed As Leafs' Kampf And More Hit The Wire On Oct. 3The Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Minnesota Wild claimed players off NHL waivers on Friday. The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) on XThe Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) on XThe Avalanche claimed Ilya Solovyov from the Calgary Flames, Florida brought back former prospect Cole Schwindt from the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota claimed Daemon Hunt from the Columbus Blue Jackets: https://t.co/6X2ARspEwL

Crevier has shown that he can come in and play well after a handful of days as a healthy scratch. Losing him would take away from the depth that the team has on the blue line. In the event of another injury, they may need a guy like Crevier. 

If they keep him, they will decide who rounds out the group. It isn't an easy decision to make. The rest of camp and preseason will be the deciding factor. 

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Sabres Part Ways With Executive, Former NHLer Mair

Adam Mair (Lou Capozzola, USA TODAY Images)

Approximately one month after he was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated outside of Rochester, N.Y., Buffalo Sabres director of player development and former NHL player Adam Mair was no longer working for the team, the Sabres said Friday.

Mair had been on administrative leave from the Sabres after he was arrested Sept. 4. Mair was charged with violating "Leandra’s Law" -- a New York state initiative that toughens penalties for driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a passenger 15 years old or younger -- for having three juvenile passengers in his vehicle during the arrest.

Mair had been serving as Buffalo's director of player development since the 2021-22 season. Prior to that, he 46-year-old Canadian native was a development coach for the Sabres from 2015-20. He was also an assistant coach for the American League’s Rochester Americans in 2020-21.

In his playing days, Mair spent the majority of his NHL time with the Sabres. He also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils.

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Colorado Claims Solovyov, Flames Clear Path for Young Blueliners

Ilya Solovyov was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

While it closed the book on the young defender’s time with the Calgary Flames, it feels like a move that could benefit both sides.

For Solovyov, the appeal is obvious: a clearer NHL path. In Calgary, he’d fallen down the depth chart behind younger prospects like Yan Kuznetsov and Hunter Brzustewicz, both of whom carry higher ceilings and are trending up. Cracking the Flames’ blue line was only getting tougher. In Colorado, he projects as a depth or third-pairing option — a role that seemed out of reach here.

The 24-year-old spent four seasons in Calgary’s system, putting up 69 points (18g, 51a) over 229 games with the Wranglers in the AHL, while also appearing in 15 NHL contests and notching four assists. His steady play at the minor-league level showed he could be a reliable piece, but breaking through to a full-time NHL role never quite materialized.

From the Flames’ perspective, losing a prospect stings, but the timing actually makes sense. Solovyov’s departure clears room in the AHL for Calgary’s next wave of blueliners to take on heavy minutes. Kuznetsov, Artem Grushnikov, and Etienne Morin now have the chance to log top-pairing minutes with the Wranglers, which is critical for their development.

So while Calgary loses a prospect they spent many years developing, both sides gain something valuable. Solovyov gets a legitimate chance to stick in the NHL, and the Flames free up space for their next generation of defencemen to grow.

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Yankees ALDS Notes: Latest on Cody Bellinger, Aaron Boone dismisses Buck Martinez's criticism of defense

Ahead of Saturday's Game 1 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Blue Jays, manager Aaron Boone spoke about a number of topics...

Latest on Cody Bellinger

One development from last night's Game 3 win in the Wild Card series was the health of Bellinger. The Yankees outfielder was visibly limping coming out of the box in his final at-bat Thursday, and although he finished the game in the outfield, there was some concern.Bellinger said after the game that he expects to be readyfor Saturday's Game 1, but Boone was asked about his player in his media availability on Friday."He should be okay," Boone said of Bellinger's ailment. "He bruised his heel. Yeah, we think he should be good to go."Boone said that Bellinger reaggravated his bruised heel when he ran for home and scored the first run in the fourth inning of Game 3.

"Just kind of jammed his heel a little bit when he was rounding third," Boone explained. "He should be all right. He should be good to go."

Bellinger has been great for the Yankees in his first season in pinstripes. He batted. 272 with 29 home runs and drove in 98 runs while playing plus-defense in left field. In the three-game series with the Red Sox, Bellinger went 3-for-12 with a double, a walk and two runs.

Improved infield defense

The last time the Yankees were in Toronto, they were swept in their four-game series, allowing the Blue Jays to overtake them in the AL East. In seven games in Toronto this season, the Yankees made 11 errors that led to eight unearned runs. Those gaffes led some in the Toronto market to criticize how the Yankees play. 
Boone was asked how much better he feels his infield defense is since they were last in Toronto and the Yankees skipper was confident it would be different this time around.
"Obviously, Anthony [Volpe] is playing really well over the last couple months there. Obviously, what [Ryan McMahon] has brought, Jazz [Chisholm Jr.] being full-time at second base now. We got a good club. We got a good defense, impactful defenders. Still got to go play well," Boone said. "The times when we were here in the summer, a couple times wasn't at our best, certainly, and still working through some things. I feel like, obviously the last couple of months we've really started to play really well. Contrary to some thoughts up here, we're a really good team."Boone was referencing comments made by Blue Jays color commentator Buck Martinez in early September. 

"I know Buck had some thoughts. That's all I was responding to," Boone said. "He's wrong. But it doesn't matter. We've got to go play, and we've got to go perform, as everyone does this time of year. We feel really good about our team. We're playing well. All that's in the past now. We've got to play well moving forward. We have the challenge of a new series against another really good team and a really good opponent that has earned the opportunity to wait out this first series.

"We're excited, looking forward to it, and it should be a great series."

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Former Flyers Tough Guy Traded To Big Rival

Zack MacEwen ( © Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

A former Philadelphia Flyers forward is on the move, and he is heading to one of the team's division rivals. 

The New Jersey Devils have acquired former Flyer Zack MacEwen from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Kurtis MacDermid.

MacEwen spent each of the last two seasons with the Senators organization before this trade. In 51 games with the Senators from 2023-24 to 2024-25, the 6-foot-4 forward recorded four goals, two assists, 78 penalty minutes, 104 hits, and a minus-4 rating. 

MacEwen played in 21 games with Ottawa in 2024-25, recording two goals, three points, and 49 hits. He also recorded seven goals, nine assists, and a minus-3 rating in 23 games with Ottawa's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators. 

MacEwen joined the Flyers ahead of the 2021-22 season after the Metropolitan Division club claimed him off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. Following this, the 29-year-old posted seven goals, 11 assists, 18 points, 164 penalty minutes, and 289 hits in 121 games over two seasons with the Flyers. 

MacEwen's time with the Flyers ended ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline, as he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Brendan Lemieux and a 2024 fifth-round pick. 

Now, after being traded to the Devils, MacEwen will be looking to earn a spot on their NHL roster. It will be interesting to see what happens on that front from here. 

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Senators Land A True NHL Heavyweight In A Deal With The Devils

After a lopsided 5–0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night — a game that featured some one-sided brawls — Senators general manager Steve Staios wasted little time making a move this week.

On Friday, the club announced it had acquired rugged forward Kurtis MacDermid from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for winger Zack MacEwen. 

At 6-foot-5 and 233 pounds, MacDermid is considered one of the NHL’s best fighters. One of his most memorable moments came in April 2024, when he squared off with New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe during a notorious line brawl that broke out before the opening faceoff between the Devils and Rangers.

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Rempe had been running around in the previous game against New Jersey, and the Devils head coach at the time wasn't happy about it.

That coach was Travis Green.

"None of this would have happened, though we all know why it did happen tonight," Green said after that game. "None of it would have happened if something had happened in the game before."

Green was referencing the previous game, where Rempe refused MacDermid’s offer to fight. In that game, Rempe knocked Devils defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler out of the game with a high elbow and was subsequently suspended for four games.

So now Green has MacDermid at his disposal again as his Senators prep for a rematch in Montreal on Saturday night. 

McDermid appeared in 23 games for New Jersey last season, getting in just four fights. Part of that modest total is, we're guessing, because so few players have much interest in tangling with him. Not many are in his weight class.

Previously, while MacEwen was always willing to answer the bell, Ottawa's best option to counter someone like Montreal’s Arber Xhekaj was probably Brady Tkachuk. That was a problem, because when they both suited up, the two alphas inevitably found each other, smacked each other around for a bit and then got sent off, which was a horrible trade-off for the Sens.

MacDermid now gives the Senators a fighter capable of standing toe-to-toe with the league’s most imposing enforcers. He can play when he's needed and eat popcorn in the press box when he's not.

There's no question that views about true enforcers vary. Some people think that having a nuclear deterrent on your side can send a wave of confidence through a room. Others contend that it's a waste of a roster spot.

Here's the tale of the tape from the Sens press release:

MacDermid, 31, has played in 288 NHL games in his career. The 6’5’’, 233 lbs skater has scored 11 goals, collected 20 assists and 391 penalty minutes. Undrafted, he made his debut with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2017-18 season. He joined the Colorado Avalanche at the start of the 2021-22 season before ending up in New Jersey in March 2024.

MacEwen, 29, spent the last two seasons with the Senators organization. He played 51 games with Ottawa and 33 games with Belleville.

The Senators and Canadiens meet again Saturday night in Montreal in their preseason finale — and after the vibe from Tuesday's game, it's hard to believe MacDermid won't be in uniform for the Senators... just in case.

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How report out of players-only meeting changed vibes of last season's 76ers

By all accounts, the vibes are good heading into this season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Sure, there are questions — Joel Embiid and Paul George remain out with uncertain timelines after offseason surgeries, and Jered McCain is out for a few more weeks with a torn thumb ligament — but the feeling around a team without high external expectations is good.

That's very different than last season.

In a story discussing how the vibes went south so fast in Philly last season, Yaron Weitzman of The Ringer says that there were frustrations with Joel Embiid and his vague injury timetables — players and coaches were unsure whether the star would play night-to-night, and he only played 19 games — but things got much worse after details of a player's only meeting in November went public.

"The organization was built around one guy who doesn't trust anyone and mostly keeps to himself," one former Sixers staffer said. When Embiid appeared in just 19 games last season, that isolation created organizational chaos ...

Tension escalated after a November players-only meeting was leaked to ESPN's Shams Charania, with grievances directed at Embiid becoming public. The breach damaged locker room trust and appeared to affect Embiid most significantly.

"People left that night feeling like they had turned a corner. Everyone promised to keep the details in-house. And then they wake up and all the details are out," a person close to a player said.

"It all created an environment of dysfunction," said an associate of a Sixers player.

Maybe a player talked to Charania. Maybe a player detailed the meeting to his agent, who spoke to Charania. However it happened, nobody seems to be disputing the details of the report, but rather that it got out. It led to even more distrust with Embiid and his camp.

Philadelphia is looking to put that behind them, get the vibes right and their stars on the court with a young and promising backcourt — Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, McCain and Quentin Grimes — and make a playoff push in a down Eastern Conference. It's training camp, but so far the vibes are still good.

We'll see how those vibes hold up when the inevitable struggles that come to every team hit the Sixers this season. Hopefully it goes better than last season.

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Givani Smith Earns Two-Way Contract With Hurricanes After Entering Camp On PTO

Givani Smith's hard work paid off as he's turned a professional tryout into an NHL contract.

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that they have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Smith that will pay him $775,000 at the NHL level and $140,000 at the AHL level, with a guarantee of $250,000.

“Givani came to camp as a PTO and proved that he deserved a role in the organization,” said Carolina GM Eric Tulsky in a press release. “His size and physicality make him a good fit to add depth to our forward group.”

Smith had a strong preseason, appearing in four games and scoring two goals, three points while also being a strong physical presence with 17 hits and two fights.

"In the four games he's played, he's done a pretty good job," said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour before the signing. "So no reason to not keep him around and give him another look."

Smith brings another look to a Hurricanes lineup that has missed that physical presence and even if he doesn't played too much, having that depth option is still valuable for the Canes.

The 27-year-old Toronto native has appeared in 168 NHL games across four organizations. He has nine goals and 22 points in that span along with 268 penalty minutes.

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The Wraparound: Previewing The NHL's Metropolitan Division In 2025-26

The Wraparound is here to preview the NHL's Metropolitan Division teams ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jonathan Bailey discussed in this episode:

0:00: With Luke Hughes extended, is the New Jersey Devils’ defensive core good enough to contend?

5:28: Can Zach Werenski carry the Columbus Blue Jackets to the playoffs?

9:10: Did the Carolina Hurricanes make too many changes in the off-season?

13:11: Can Mike Sullivan unlock a new level of offense for the New York Rangers?

17:43: Will Mathieu Darche push the New York Islanders towards the playoffs or sell off the team’s core pieces?

21:47: Which stars will be left on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster by the end of the season?

25:40: Will the Washington Capitals prove that last season’s success wasn’t just a one-off?

29:04: Will Rick Tocchet rely on the Philadelphia Flyers youngsters to play big roles this season?

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Yankees' Luis Gil to start Game 1 of ALDS vs. Blue Jays

The Yankees will send Luis Gil to the mound to start Saturday's ALDS Game 1 against the Blue Jays.

“Just feel like he’s ready for this. He’s in line for it," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Friday. "For now, want to keep [Will] Warren an option in the pen and Luis is ready to go.”

"It means a lot, especially an important game for us in the series," Gil said via an interpreter about starting. "But I think we've just got to keep doing what we've been doing, stay locked in, and go out and compete and ask God to help us out."

SNY's Andy Martino reported after the Yankees' Wild Card series-clinching win over the Red Sox on Thursday night that Aaron Boone and the organization were torn between Gil and Warren for Saturday's game, with the "slight lean" going toward Gil.

Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, had a delayed start to his sophomore year after suffering a right lat strain in the offseason. He made his 2025 debut in early August and made 11 starts, pitching to a 3.32 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP. 

"I feel really good. I finally feel that I'm 100 percent," Gil said of his health. "Like I mentioned a moment ago, right now you just have to go and battle. But as far as maturing and where I'm at today throughout my career, I think experience plays a big part of that. Growing and maturing as a pitcher, I think has allowed me."

The 27-year-old does have postseason experience, making two starts in last year's playoffs, but did not have much success. He allowed two runs in four innings against the Guardians and then four runs in four innings against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, an 11-4 win for the Yankees.

Gil has faced the Blue Jays once this season, allowing one run in six innings at home against Toronto on Sept. 6.

Boone confirmed that Max Fried will start Game 2 on Sunday but did not name his Game 3 starter, which is set for Tuesday at home.

 


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Knicks Notes: Miles McBride's future as bench option, Mitchell Robinson's potential as starter

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley dissects the latest Knicks news ahead of their 2025-26 season opener and answers a reader's question on the team...

 

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Miles McBride looks like he’s ready for the regular season. He scored a team-high 12 points on seven shots in 21 minutes during the Knicks' preseason win over the Sixers in Abu Dhabi. He was active on both ends of the floor, finishing with three steals and five rebounds (two offensive).

McBride hit two of his four three-point attempts and looked comfortable and confident with the ball in his hands. Obviously, you shouldn’t make too much of what you see in preseason. But his play is worth watching because of the roster decisions ahead for the Knicks.
If the Knicks want to keep both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon on the roster, they would have to trade a player. The trade is necessary because they need to create enough room under the second apron to keep both players.

Trades involving McBride, Pacome Dadiet or Tyler Kolek are the most direct paths to shedding that salary (though if the Knicks traded Kolek, kept both veterans and made no other trades, they would not be able to sign another veteran during the season).

I’d still expect the Knicks to let things play out during camp/preseason before they make a move to keep both Brogdon and Shamet. But if I’m placing a bet at the start of the preseason, I’m still betting that both Brodgon and Shamet – if healthy- are on the regular season roster. This Knicks team has a great opportunity to be playing into June. That’s why I think they’ll ultimately go with veteran depth, in Brogdon and Shamet.

So, who would they trade to make room for the vets? Moving McBride would get the job done, but I’d be surprised if New York chose to move him amid the roster crunch. The Knicks really value McBride and key stakeholders believe that they need the fifth-year guard on the roster in order to reach their goals.

Opposing teams are actually hoping that the Knicks make McBride available. The 25-year-old is in the second year of a three-year, $13 million extension. He’s valued highly by multiple teams around the league. His production, age and contract situation are all attractive. The Knicks also value him highly and have not been entertaining offers to trade at this point, per people familiar with the matter.

Starting Mitch

Knicks head coach Mike Brown started Robinson at center in the preseason opener and he looked good. He disrupted things on defense and finished with five offensive rebounds in 18 minutes. He had 16 rebounds overall (though it should be noted that the Sixers shot below 34 percent from the field in the first half).

Still, it had to be encouraging for the Knicks to see Robinson on the floor and productive in the preseason. He missed most of the regular season last year while recovering from offseason surgery. When healthy, Robinson has a clear impact on the game. If the Knicks start Robinson alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in the regular season, it will be a significant change from last season.

Last year, the Knicks stuck with a starting five of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Towns for most of the season. They inserted Robinson into the starting lineup midway through their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Pacers.

Robinson is also in the final year of his current contract. If healthy, he will get significant offers in free agency next summer. The Knicks can sign him to an extension during the season. The last time he was extension eligible, Robinson entered free agency and was ultimately re-signed by the Knicks.

I don’t think the lack of an extension indicates that the Knicks don’t value Robinson. The club sent at least one member of their coaching staff to work with Robinson on-site in the offseason.

Do u have concerns Brown may be trying to a put a square peg in a round hole. They may not be athletic enough to succeed w/that tempo. Don Nelson tried something similar in 97 & it ended quickly & badly. Remember? Got to have the right personnel for that style? - @JeffGlotzer

This is an interesting point and it’s something that an opposing front office brought up recently. They wondered if the Knicks had the personnel to play fast. Obviously, Brown wants to push the pace. It will be interesting to see if this team is actually equipped to play fast or if Brown needs to adjust his expectations on pace of play.

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Kings 2025-26 Preseason Recap

With the Regular season less than a week away, some Kings players are fighting for a roster spot during the preseason. 

So far, the Kings have played 6 preseason games, and they have a record of 4-2, which is the second-best in the Pacific Division. While many may think that the preseason is for players to shake off the rust and get ready for the regular season, for some, that is true. However, for others, it is a chance to prove why they belong on the Kings' roster. Here are some players who are performing well and some who are underperforming, as well as a recap of the Kings' preseason news. 

 Jeff Malott

The young forward played in 12 games with the Kings last season, registering 1 point. However, Malott has been electric for the Kings so far this preseason, scoring 2 goals and adding 3 assists for 5 points in 4 games. According to PuckPedia, Malott is on the 4th line alongside Turcotte and Armia. Malott has proven himself to be a player who can provide depth value with the Kings. With his stellar play in the preseason, he is only making himself look better and better with each game. 

Liam Greentree

After being drafted by the Kings 26th overall in the 2024 NHL draft, many fans thought Greentree could crack the opening roster, and his preseason play helped make a case for why he should. In the four preseason games Greentree played, he registered four assists for four points. While many wanted to see Greentree play in a Kings jersey, he was sent back down to the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL. The Kings' decision to send Greentree back down was the smart move, as the Kings' organization did not want to rush his development.  

Preseason News

While there were not many players who were disappointing during this preseason, the Kings have had moments that have set them back heading into the regular season. The first is the Corey Perry injury which has him sidelined 6-8 weeks. Perry is a new siging from this past offseason and the Kings will be without him for the first month of the season. The Kings alos lost Phoenix Copley to waivers after they decided to use the goaltending tandem of Darcy Kempur and Anton Forsberg. Lastly, another top prospect for the Kings , Henry Brzustewicz , was sent back to the London Knights, drafted 31st overall in the 2025 draft. Kings fans are excited to see what the young defenseman can do. But simular to Liam Greentree the Kings elected that it would be better for Brzustewiczs development if he were to return to the London Knights. 

The preseason has been busy for the Kings, but the moves they have made have benefited both the 2025-26 season and their future with their top prospects. 

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Henry Arundell leads Bath to nervy win against Sale as Borthwick takes note

  • Bath 28-16 Sale

  • Hosts made to work for win by stubborn Sharks side

Almost everything is going swimmingly for Bath. At long last their long-awaited stadium redevelopment looks likely to happen and, on the field, the champions are two from two after the first couple of weekends. With Finn Russell due back in action next week to pick up the fly-half baton, it is going to take a seriously good side to steal their crown.

On a wet and windy night in Somerset, even so, they were made to work extremely hard for it by a stubborn Sale team who stuck in the fight and refused to go away. It was only with three minutes left that Max Ojomoh slid in to score his side’s bonus-point try and maintain his squad’s perfect start to the campaign.

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