The Wells Fargo Center, known for hosting various sports events, concerts, and political conventions, will soon be undergoing a major change. The banking giant Wells Fargo has announced that it will not be renewing its naming rights deal with the arena in South Philadelphia. This decision marks the end of an era for the arena,
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The recent hiring of Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations by the Edmonton Oilers has caused quite a stir in the hockey community. Bowman, a former executive with the Chicago Blackhawks, was involved in a sexual assault case that rocked the NHL a few years ago. Despite his resignation
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the hiring of Dean Evason as their new head coach, filling the final coaching vacancy in the NHL. At 59 years old, Evason will be leading the Blue Jackets into the upcoming season as the third coach in as many years for the team. This announcement comes after the
The Vancouver Canucks recently announced that they have reached an agreement with forward Daniel Sprong on a one-year contract. This contract comes after Sprong’s successful season with the Detroit Red Wings, where he managed to score 18 goals and 43 points in 76 games. The one-year deal seems to be a trend for Sprong, as
The Carolina Hurricanes made a bold move by placing Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov, who was in the final season of a lucrative seven-year deal, was set to be paid $6 million of his $8 million salary before this decision was made. General manager Eric Tulsky
Steven Stamkos recently bid an emotional farewell to the Tampa Bay community in a heartfelt article published on The Players’ Tribune. In this article, Stamkos recounted his journey from being the No. 1 draft pick to becoming the team captain and winning two Stanley Cup championships during his 16-year tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Dallas Stars have made a bold move by breaking away from traditional television networks like Bally Sports and venturing into the world of streaming. By partnering with A Parent Media Co. Inc., the Stars have paved the way for a new era in sports broadcasting. This shift to a direct-to-consumer platform called Victory+ marks
Chris Patrick, 48 years old, has been appointed as the general manager of the Washington Capitals, bringing with him a wealth of experience and dedication. Despite his relatively young age, Patrick has been working for the Capitals in various roles since 2009. He has served as an assistant GM under Brian MacLellan for the past
The San Jose Sharks made a significant move by signing Macklin Celebrini to his entry-level contract, just eight days after selecting him with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. Celebrini, an 18-year-old center, had the option to either return to Boston University for his sophomore season or join the Sharks. Choosing the NHL,
The Carolina Hurricanes have made a significant move by signing forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $2.8 million contract. This announcement was made by general manager Eric Tulsky, marking Roslovic’s arrival after a season split between the Blue Jackets and Rangers. Despite facing injuries at times in Columbus, Roslovic has proven himself as a consistent
The Seattle Kraken recently made headlines by hiring Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, making her the first woman in NHL history to hold such a position. This is not the first time Campbell has broken barriers in the hockey world. Previously, in 2022, she made history as the first woman behind the bench in
In a surprising move, Jeff Skinner has signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers after being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres. This signing comes as a strategic decision for both Skinner and the Oilers, as they aim to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season. Skinner, known for his scoring prowess, joins the