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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin Badgers legend wins notable celebrity golf tournament
Wisconsin hockey legend Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament on Sunday afternoon. His eagle on the final hole clinched a nine-point victory over second-place finisher, Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz. Pavelski shot 70 (-2), 72 (E), 68 (-4) to clinch the victory. The event uses a modified Stableford scoring system, with 10 points awarded to an Albatross, eight to a hole-in-one, six to an eagle, three to a birdie, one to a par, zero to a bogey and minus-two to a double bogey or worse. Pavelski recorded one eagle, 12 birdies and 35 pars during the three-day event, plus carded only four bogeys and two double-bogeys. He finished the event with 73 total points, earning first-place finish that is worth $150,000 (20% of the total $750,000 purse). The former Badger and 18-year NHL veteran hung up his skates last summer after the 2024 season. Along with Sunday's triumph, Pavelski also won the celebrity division of an LPGA golf tournament back in February. It's safe to say he's beginning an impressive second act of his athletic career. Pavelski entered the Wisconsin record books nearly 20 years ago, when he led the Badgers to the 2006 national title as their top point-scorer. His two-year Wisconsin career included 84 games and 101 total points (39 goals, 62 assists). He was also a Second-Team All-American in 2006, following that national title run. The forward went on to play 18 NHL seasons, 13 for the San Jose Sharks and five for the Dallas Stars. Those seasons included 1,332 career games and 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists). He concluded his career as the league's all-time leader in postseason games (201) without a Stanley Cup title. While his team could never cross the finish line in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Pavelski is already doing so on the golf course. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Which one of these Edmonton Oilers top prospects will make the biggest impact first: 9 Things
Article content One of the underlying themes of the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season will be 'a tale of two prospects'. Article content With the Oilers squarely in their Stanley Cup Window, which one of these young, fast forwards will make the biggest impact…and by when? Article content That and more in this edition of… Article content 9 Things Article content 9. The Oilers' 2025 Seventh Round pick Aidan Park has been invited to the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase for USA Hockey. It will go July 25-August 2 in Minneapolis. Article content Article content 8. Some jersey number changes to take note of: Trent Frederic will wear #10 this upcoming season. Andrew Mangiapane will don #88. Curtis Lazar will pull on #20. And Issac Howard will suite up in Jeff Skinner's old #53. Article content Article content 7. The UFA Skinner has signed in San Jose for 1 year at $3m. I liked Skinner and thought his time spent in Edmonton was a classic case of a General Manager (a Jeff Jackson hire, Stan Bowman was not yet on the scene) and Head Coach seeing a player in a very different way. Article content 6. Oilers goaltender Collin Delia has signed a contract with Brynas IF in Sweden. The 31-year-old was also a UFA. Delia was an o.k. depth guy, fifty-some games of NHL experience and posted a .906 SV% for the Condors last year. But the cold, hard facts are that guys like him are almost always available. Article content 5. There is surely little surprise that no one in the NHL scores more goals from the right-hand side of the net (between the faceoff circle and the goal line) than Leon Draisaitl. It is confirmed in a brand, new vicinity chart produced by NHL Edge. The player with the same advantage on the opposite size of the zone is Tampa Bay's Brayden Point. Article content Article content 4. PuckPedia recently did a fascinating calculation of how the newly minted Playoff Cap Hit would have worked in the final game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers' cap hit would have been $80.6m. The Panthers would have been at $93m. And hey: Florida played by the rules, such as they were. But it will be interesting to see if this changes anything going forward Article content 3. I have written before how having their farm team located in Bakersfield presented the Oilers with certain challenges. It was magnified as clubs in the same division like Vancouver and Calgary had their AHL teams in Canada. Now, the new CBA all but eliminates 'paper transactions' and forcing demotions to play at least a game before being recalled. If Edmonton's farm team was instead in Red Deer, Saskatoon or right in Edmonton it would level that particular playing field.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jeff Skinner signs one-year, $3,000,000 deal with San Jose Sharks
Matt Krohn/AP Veteran forward Jeff Skinner is heading to California after signing a one-year contract worth $3,000,000 with the San Jose Sharks. The move marks the latest chapter in Skinner's 15-season NHL career and comes shortly after his playoff debut with the Edmonton Oilers. With this signing, the Sharks gain a proven scorer and experienced presence as they continue their rebuild. San Jose Sharks add scoring depth with veteran forward Jeff Skinner The San Jose Sharks announced Friday that they've signed 33-year-old Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal. The Toronto-born forward brings a wealth of experience to San Jose's roster and is expected to bolster the team's offensive depth. Skinner most recently played for the Edmonton Oilers, where he recorded 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) across 72 games during the 2024–25 regular season. While his offensive production dipped compared to previous years, Skinner made a significant personal milestone by appearing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in his career. He appeared in five postseason games, scoring one goal and adding one assist as Edmonton advanced to the Final. A new chapter begins in San Jose after a well-traveled NHL career Skinner was originally drafted seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL Draft. He made an immediate impact, winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year with 63 points (31 goals, 32 assists) in the 2010–11 season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mange seniorer vælger at flytte til mini-præfabrikerede huse! Tag et kig! Smartfinancetips Lær mere Undo After eight seasons in Carolina, he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres ahead of the 2018–19 campaign, where he notched a career-high 40 goals in his debut season with the team. In 2022–23, Skinner posted a career-best 82 points, including 35 goals and 47 assists. However, after inconsistent production and a hefty contract, the Sabres bought out the remainder of his deal in the summer of 2024. He then joined the Oilers on a one-year deal before testing free agency again this offseason. To date, Skinner has tallied 699 points (373 goals, 326 assists) in 1,078 career NHL games. Jeff Skinner's move to the San Jose Sharks provides both the player and team with a fresh opportunity. For San Jose, it's a low-risk addition of a seasoned scorer. For Skinner, it's a chance to keep contributing at the NHL level while helping guide a younger roster through a critical phase of transition. Also Read: Florida Panthers complete roster by re-signing Mackie Samoskevich For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Matt Dumba and draft pick from Dallas Stars in bold roster shake-up
Photo byThe Pittsburgh Penguins are adding experience to their blue line—and bolstering their future draft capital. In a move announced today, President of Hockey Operations and GM Kyle Dubas confirmed the Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round draft pick from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. Dumba, 30, arrives in Pittsburgh with over 700 NHL games to his name, ready to bring grit, shot-blocking, and leadership to a team eager to stay competitive while amassing draft assets for the years ahead. Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba brings experience and toughness as Pittsburgh Penguins build for the future The trade, finalized today by Kyle Dubas, signals Pittsburgh's twin goals of shoring up its defensive corps in the short term while keeping an eye on long-term roster building. Matt Dumba signed through the 2025–26 season at an average annual value of $3.75 million. Last season in Dallas, Dumba put up 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 63 games, while ranking fifth on the team in blocked shots (60) and sixth in hits (70). The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defender has built a reputation over 12 NHL seasons for his physical style and timely offense, logging 84 goals and 174 assists in 737 regular-season games. Beyond the raw numbers, Dumba brings valuable playoff experience, having played 54 postseason games with Minnesota and Tampa Bay. During the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he suited up for the Lightning, making his debut on April 21 in a tight 3–2 loss to the Florida Panthers. In those playoffs, he finished second on the Lightning in blocked shots, demonstrating his trademark defensive commitment. Pittsburgh's front office also highlighted the future-facing benefit of the deal. By acquiring Dallas' 2028 second-round pick, the Penguins now hold 10 selections in that draft—among them San Jose's third- and fifth-rounders. Dubas noted the club's broader planning strategy: 'We now have 29 picks over the next three drafts, including 17 in the first three rounds, ' he said today in Pittsburgh. Dumba himself is no stranger to significant NHL moments. Drafted seventh overall in 2012 by Minnesota, he posted his best offensive season in 2017–18 with 14 goals and 50 points. Off the ice, he's earned recognition for leadership and community involvement, serving on the inaugural executive board of the Hockey Diversity Alliance and receiving the NHL's King Clancy Award in 2020. Building toward a new era: What the Pittsburgh Penguins' bold move means With this deal, the Penguins not only add a seasoned, hard-hitting defenseman capable of logging big minutes but also continue to stockpile draft capital for future roster building. As the organization balances veteran leadership with long-term planning, the acquisition of Matt Dumba and a valuable second-round pick underlines Pittsburgh's commitment to both competing now and shaping its next generation of talent. Also Read: Philadelphia Flyers' 18-year-old prospect Jett Luchanko battles through brutal season to chase NHL roster spot For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kings ink former 74-point scorer to $4.3 million deal
The post Kings ink former 74-point scorer to $4.3 million deal appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Kings have announced they will continue to benefit from Andrei Kuzmenko's talents. The 29-year-old left-winger signed a one-year contract extension worth $4.3 million for the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Kuzmenko was acquired in a trade with the Flyers and stepped in to contribute immediately. After being a little inconsistent at first, Kuzmenko tallied 17 points in 22 games, with 15 points being scored at Arena, which made him arguably the best home player at that rink during that period. Kuzmenko also made his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, scoring six points in six games, including a three-point performance in Game 1, only the second such performance in franchise history by a player in their playoffs debut. Kuzmenko started his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks in 2022, registering an impressive 74 points in his rookie year. As he regressed in 2023-24, the undrafted Russian forward has recorded 157 points in 219 NHL games, playing for four teams in three years. Kuzmenko scored 72 total goals, of which 26 were powerplay goals, and 12 were game-winning. Before entering the NHL, Kuzmenko spent eight years in the Kontinental Hockey League and had 85 goals and 200 points in 315 games. Kuzmenko received KHL Forward of the Month in December 2021 and was named to the KHL First All-Star Team for the same season. Kings general manager Ken Holland mentioned Kuzmenko's better chemistry with teammates and coaching staff was a significant reason behind the extension. Holland highlighted that Kuzmenko is a player who can recover from a slow start by mentioning that he put up 17 points in the last 15 regular-season games following the trade deadline. He indicated the consistency and commitment to the team's structure as reasons to finalize the deal. Advertisement The Kings have about $19 million in salary cap space and are in a strong position to improve their roster while also being flexible. Resigning Kuzmenko, who can be a powerplay facilitator or a solid depth scorer, provides the Kings with a reliable asset while the team prepares for another run at the playoffs. Related: Senators pull off trade for Kings defenseman
