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CBC
26 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Defending champion Panthers advance to 3rd straight Stanley Cup final after eliminating Carolina
Defending champion Florida Panthers advance to third straight Stanley Cup final, beating Carolina 5-3 in Game 5.
CBS News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers beat Hurricanes 5-3 in Eastern final
The Florida Panthers seized their second chance to close out the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, rallying for a 5-3 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Florida entered the night with a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and avoided a return trip to Sunrise by finishing the job on the road in Raleigh. The comeback victory sends the Panthers back to the Stanley Cup Final, marking another major step in their postseason run. This is a developing story and will be updated.
New York Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Mathieu Darche has plenty of Islanders questions to answer — beginning with Patrick Roy
Mathieu Darche's unveiling as general manager of the Islanders will finally take place on Thursday, nearly a week after the 48-year-old was tapped as the successor to Lou Lamoriello, with a news conference at UBS Arena. Now that their monthlong search for someone to head up hockey operations is finally over, the focus turns to what could be an offseason packed with change. Advertisement Darche will have his hands full right from the get-go with key decisions surrounding the coaching and front office staff, the roster, the No. 1 pick in next month's draft and the overall direction of a franchise that's waited so long for change that it might just all come at once. Here are some of the biggest questions he'll need to address on Thursday. Will Patrick Roy be the head coach next season? The biggest question for Darche is the most obvious. If yes, then Darche and Roy will need to build a relationship quickly and Darche will need to navigate everything that comes with Roy's personality. Advertisement If no, then the monthlong GM search that ended Friday becomes a coaching search — with the Islanders showing up late to the carousel. 5 Islanders head coach Patrick Roy's future remains up in air. James Guillory-Imagn Images What, if any, changes will there be to the hockey operations staff aside from Roy? In no particular order, this question is regarding the status of NHL assistant coaches John MacLean, Benoit Desrosiers and Tommy Albelin, AHL Bridgeport coach Rick Kowalsky, assistant GMs Steve Pellegrini and Chris Lamoriello, goalie coach Piero Greco, the scouting staff, the analytics staff and the player development staff. Advertisement If there are changes further down on that list — particularly scouting-wise — now likely isn't the time for them, since the Islanders have just a month before making the No. 1 pick, so it's not really the moment to start firing scouts. Further up the list, though, if there are changes coming, Darche should be making those decisions soon. Will Lou Lamoriello work for the Islanders next season, and if so, in what capacity? Lamoriello and Darche have a relationship dating back to Darche's playing career, and rumors circulated during the GM search that Lamoriello would be kept on as a senior advisor, perhaps to owner Scott Malkin. Advertisement If he's still around, it will be an ongoing question throughout the season whether Lamoriello is influencing hockey decisions. 5 Mathieu Darche will be taking over the Islanders' GM role. Getty Images 5 There have been rumbling around the Islanders that Lou Lamoriello will be kept as a special advisor. Corey Sipkin / New York Post How close does Darche feel the Islanders are to being a Stanley Cup contender? The Islanders were 35-35-12 last season and never looked like a serious contender, but suffered frequent injuries and have the No. 1 pick this summer along with some cap space. Does Darche believe the injection of a couple of young players in Cal Ritchie plus the top pick, along with the right moves in free agency, can fix the Islanders? Or does he think it will require more serious roster reconstruction? What will the Islanders do with the No. 1 pick? 5 Many experts believe Matthew Schaeffer, who played for the Erie Otters last season, will be take by the Islanders with the overall No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. Getty Images We're not expecting Darche to come out and say who he's planning to take — actually it would be a surprise if he was certain about that even in private, though consensus opinion among draft experts is coalescing around defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the top pick. Advertisement Still, it'll be interesting to see how Darche describes his approach to the pick and whether he's open to moving it. How will the Islanders allocate their cap space this summer? The Islanders are projected to have just short of $30 million in space this summer, but if they're planning to more or less keep the roster together, then most of it will go to that end. 5 The Islanders, under Lou Lamoriello, were expected to give Kyle Palmieri an extension, but will that still be the case under the Mathieu Darche' regime. NHLI via Getty Images The two big sub-questions here are Kyle Palmieri and Noah Dobson. Advertisement Lamoriello kept Palmieri at the trade deadline with the intention of signing an extension — does Darche keep things moving along that track or does he view it differently? And with Dobson, a restricted free agent, does Darche view him as a No. 1 defenseman who's worth $10 million-plus annually or is he a little more skeptical, which might mean an openness to trading Dobson's rights or letting him walk via offer sheet? How involved will John Collins be in hockey operations? Collins, a minority owner and operating partner, ran the GM search and will speak alongside Darche at Thursday's presser. Advertisement His expertise is on the business side, and it's a safe bet that he'll have a major say in reshaping that part of the Islanders operation; it's less clear whether he'll be a part of hockey ops. We know from the news release announcing the hire that Darche 'will manage all aspects of the team's hockey operations' but not whether he will have final say.
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Stars vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 5: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
Stars vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 5: Injured players, inactives, latest updates See the injury report for the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5), which currently has three players listed, as the Oilers ready for their Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals against the Dallas Stars (50-26-6) at American Airlines Center on Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET. Stream NHL games and originals all season long on ESPN+! Stars vs. Oilers game info Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!) ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!) Location: Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas Venue: American Airlines Center NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 9:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Favorite: Stars (-130) Stars (-130) Underdog: Oilers (+110) Oilers (+110) Total: 6 Stars injury report May 29 Nils Lundkvist | D (Out For Season) Injury: Upper Body Upper Body Games played: 39 39 Stats: 0 goals, 5 assists, 5 points Oilers injury report May 29 Alec Regula | D (Out) Injury: Knee Knee Games played: 0 0 Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points Zach Hyman | LW (Day-To-Day) Injury: Upper Body Upper Body Games played: 73 73 Stats: 27 goals, 17 assists, 44 points Connor Brown | RW (Day-To-Day) Injury: Undisclosed Undisclosed Games played: 82 82 Stats: 13 goals, 17 assists, 30 points Watch the NHL on Fubo!
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Have some shame': Travis and Jason Kelce spark fan backlash over hosting Wayne Gretzky on New Heights podcast
Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast faces backlash for featuring NHL legend Wayne Gretzky (Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, are no strangers to entertaining fans with their popular 'New Heights' podcast. But their latest guest announcement—NHL icon Wayne Gretzky—has triggered a wave of criticism from longtime listeners, many of whom are questioning the podcast's direction. Fans push back as podcast shifts away from NFL-centered content The Kelce brothers have built a strong following by delivering candid football commentary, player stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from the NFL. However, their decision to feature a sports legend from outside of football has stirred up controversy. The backlash began almost immediately after the guest announcement, with fans taking to social media to vent their frustrations. 'This is a football podcast, not a hockey show,' one disappointed fan wrote. Another added, 'I tune in for football insights, not interviews with hockey players.' Another wrote, 'So Trump went after Taylor and your answer is to invite a big trumpie guy who is friend with him ?!? Have some shame.' While Gretzky's legacy as "The Great One" is undeniable in the hockey world, many listeners believe that his appearance strays too far from what originally made 'New Heights' compelling—its deep NFL focus and the chemistry between the Kelce brothers. The Kelce brothers respond to criticism and defend the decision Despite the criticism, both Travis and Jason Kelce have stood by their decision, defending the value of cross-sport dialogue and the broader vision for their podcast. "Wayne Gretzky is a legend, and there's always something to learn from the greats, no matter the sport," Travis Kelce said, underscoring Gretzky's relevance as a universally respected athlete. Jason added, "It's about broadening perspectives and bringing fresh content to our listeners." Their comments reflect a clear intention to evolve the show beyond its NFL roots and embrace voices from other areas of sports and life. As Travis continues preparations for OTAs with the Chiefs and Jason transitions into his post-playing career, the podcast represents an important outlet for both. But the Gretzky episode has highlighted a key challenge: maintaining authenticity and connection with a loyal football audience while trying to grow creatively. Also Read: The Kansas City Chiefs' jersey number no one dares to wear — and the heartbreaking reason why The Kelces may be betting on the long-term benefits of diversity in content, but this moment shows how quickly fan sentiment can shift when expectations are disrupted. Whether the gamble pays off may depend on how well they balance sports legends like Gretzky with the football stories that built their podcast in the first place. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
