Brad Treliving backs Mitch Marner in surprise press conference: ‘We’re behind Mitch 1000%’

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving held a surprise press conference on Sunday following the team’s practice in Utah, throwing his support behind franchise forward Mitch Marner. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that Treliving asked Marner to waive his no-movement clause amidst trade talks surrounding superstar Mikko Rantanen, who ended up going to … Read more

Brad Treliving delivered for the Maple Leafs at the deadline when nobody expected him to

Brad Treliving delivered for the Maple Leafs at the deadline when nobody expected him to

It would have been completely fair to assume that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving would keep things relatively quiet at the trade deadline. While there was a need for a third-line centre and some additional defensive depth, he doesn’t exactly have a strong history when it comes to adding much at the deadline, … Read more

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

England could spring a surprise by asking Ben Stokes to take charge of their ailing white-ball side, with managing director Rob Key admitting “it would be stupid” not to consider the Test skipper. Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs captain after his disappointing reign concluded with a dismal Champions Trophy campaign that left his side … Read more

Arsenal going for proven sporting director is what Chelsea should be doing

Stamford Bridge Chelsea V Liverpool Premier League

One of many Chelsea fans biggest issues with the club right now is the sporting directors and their inexperience. They don’t have any top level experience being a director of football, they lack experience building a squad, and they have very little transfer negotiating experience. Yet here they are, now in full power of building … Read more

NCAA D-III West Men’s Hockey Conference Championship Roundup – College Hockey

NCAA D-III West Men's Hockey Conference Championship Roundup - College Hockey

The Green Knights repeat as NCHA champs. (Photo Credit: John Fix/St. Norbert Athletics) St. Norbert has now gone back-to-back as the NCHA champions. The Green Knights completed the repeat Saturday night with a 7-4 win over rival Adrian to claim the Harris Cup. Ranked fourth in the USCHO.com poll, St. Norbert trailed early but scored … Read more

SATURDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Minnesota, Ohio State stay alive while Penn State moves on in B1G tournament; Holy Cross survives in AHA; Bowling Green sweeps in CCHA; No. 1 BC cruises past Merrimack; Denver completes sweep of Colorado College – College Hockey

Minnesota goalie Nathan Airey has his eye on the puck during B1G playoff action on Saturday night (Photo: Minnesota Athletics) B1G TOURNAMENT No. 3 Minnesota 4, Notre Dame 2 Four players found the back of the net to lead No. 3 Minnesota to a 4-2 win over Notre Dame in Game 2 of the B1G … Read more