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Toronto Maple Leafs

Keefe calls Nylander a possibility for Game 1; Brodie projects as a scratch

Head coach Sheldon Keefe declined to say what kept William Nylander sidelined Friday, calling it a possibility he plays Game 1. He added, however, that Brad Treliving has instructed the team to keep injury news close to the vest.

Top Headlines

Flames want to promote their team as a desirable destination for NHL players

Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames say as they head for the exits.

Utah NHL owner Smith says season ticket deposits now top 20,000

Owner Ryan Smith told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun Friday that Utah's NHL team has received just over 20,000 season-ticket deposits.

Rockies coach Meulens posts video in cockpit, prompting FAA probe

The Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines are investigating an incident involving the Colorado Rockies during a chartered flight from Denver to Toronto.

Blue Jays top prospect Tiedemann on IL

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann has been placed on the seven-day injured list, according to the Buffalo Bisons' transactions page. There has been no official announcement on the nature of Tiedemann's injury.

Staios: Alfredsson not a candidate in Sens' head coaching search

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios told reporters Friday at his season-ending media availabilities that forward Josh Norris will be ready for training camp in the fall as he recovers from yet another left shoulder injury.

Mercer, McCann join Canada at Worlds; Crosby still deciding

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer and Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will join Team Canada at the World Championship in Czechia beginning in May.

NHL

NHL Alumni Association files $1.1 million suit against PointsBet Canada for breach of contract

The NHL Alumni Association is suing the online gaming operator PointsBet Canada for $1.1 million for ending their sponsorship agreement in November 2023 after the Ontario government announced gambling companies could only use active or retired athletes to promote responsible gambling.

- Rick Westhead

NHL

Coaching search set to intensify as Sens shift to off-season

The search for the next head coach of the Ottawa Senators is set to intensify after the team’s regular season wrapped up on Thursday. TSN's Claire Hanna has more.

Claire Hanna

Dubas wants Crosby to retire with Pens, laments too late shakeup

One of the first items on Kyle Dubas' to-do list is locking up Sidney Crosby. The future Hall of Famer is eligible for an extension starting July 1. Dubas has made it clear there are no plans to move on from Crosby, though he declined to get into specifics about what a new deal might look like.

'It's wide open': The race to the Stanley Cup begins

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now.

Series Verdict: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins - Can Toronto exploit Boston's defensive weakness?

The Bruins eliminated the Maple Leafs in all three of their playoff meetings over the last 11 years, will this year be any different after Boston swept the season series against Toronto? Craig Button stops by to share his first round Series Verdict.

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Series Verdict: Canucks vs. Predators - Is Vancouver's depth, skill too much for Nashville?

The Predators enter the series against the Canucks with plenty of playoff experience on their roster but when you dissect each area of the game, Vancouver seems to match up well against Nashville. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his thoughts on this first-round series.

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Series Verdict: Oilers vs. Kings - Will Edmonton continue playoff success vs. Los Angeles?

The Oilers have had the Kings' number the past two seasons in the playoffs but will Edmonton make it three eliminations in a row against Los Angeles? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button examines.

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Series Verdict: Jets vs. Avalanche - Is Winnipeg primed for next step in playoffs?

Outside of their top line and Cale Makar, the Avalanche come into the playoffs with plenty of question marks and they face a balanced Jets team that could be poised for a big postseason. Which team gets the edge in this series? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button discusses.

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Calgary Flames

'The expectation next year is to make the playoffs': Huska clearly states goal for Flames

The balance between player development and having a roster ready to compete can be a tricky one for a coaching and front office staff but even though the Flames are currently somewhere in the middle, Ryan Huska made it clear what his intentions are next season.

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NHL

Bowness: We have nothing but respect for Avs ... but can't give them too much

Jets head coach Rick Bowness explains the importance of not respecting the Avalanche too much despite Colorado winning the Cup in 2022, while Josh Morrissey says his team can't put too much stock in the season series which Winnipeg won 3-0, outscoring the Avs 17-4 in the process.

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NHL

Four chances to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought

After 192 days and 1,312 regular-season games, four Canadian teams have punched their tickets for the Stanley Cup playoffs. With that comes the chance to be the first Canadian team to win an NHL championship in 31 years.

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays hoping for better after so-so start

The evaluation of the start of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays is the same: there have been equal parts good and bad. Steve Phillips has more on the team's up-and-down first three weeks of the year.

- Steve Phillips

WATCH LIVE: RBC Heritage second round on TSN+

The cut line looms as the second round of the RBC Heritage is in full swing at Harbour Town. Watch coverage from Harbour Town with PGA Tour Live on TSN+.

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New York Jets

Jets' QB Wilson not at voluntary workouts amid trade limbo

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, on the trading block since the start of the offseason, is skipping voluntary workouts as he remains in limbo with the NFL draft approaching next week.

- Rich Cimini

Buffalo Bills

Pegula family exploring sale of stake in Bills

The Pegula family is exploring the sale of a stake in ownership of the Buffalo Bills. The team confirmed to The Athletic's Tim Graham that Florida investment bankers Allen & Company have been hired by the team to facilitate a potential transaction.

Edmonton Elks

Receiver Lewis optimistic about Elks' 2024 fortunes

Receiver Eugene Lewis can't wait to start earning quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson's trust. The signing of Bethel-Thompson, a two-time Grey Cup champion, was Edmonton's biggest off-season move. The Elks have finished last in the West Division three consecutive years.

CFL

Hamilton, Winnipeg and B.C. fined by CFL for exceeding 2023 salary cap

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league’s 2023 salary cap.

CHL

CHL Storylines: Spirit, Greyhounds battle in tough Round 2 series

We are halfway through the second round, with six of the 12 series of concluded. With analysis from TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button, here is a look at the second round of the playoffs so far.

- Adam Kirshenblatt

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chasing the Crown: Canadian Basketball GOAT

Jevohn Shepherd takes a closer look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the path he needs to take in order to eventually chase down Steve Nash as the best Canadian in NBA history.

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Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche G Francouz retires after missing season with injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz announced his retirement on Friday ahead of the start of the NHL playoffs.

St. Louis Blues

Armstrong hopes to have Blues coach in place by June

With a busy summer ahead, a coaching search is a top priority for Doug Armstrong, but there are factors that could complicate things for the St. Louis Blues president and general manager.

NHL

Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche

Sean Monahan was walking his dog when a car drove past him, braked, backed up and stopped. A mother and her son hopped out and approached the Winnipeg Jets forward, who was acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 2.

Auto Racing

Chinese GP could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march

The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1, meaning Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Injured Wheeler skates prior to Rangers' practice

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler skated by himself on Friday, prior to the team's practice, according to head coach Peter Laviolette.

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here

The chase for the Stanley Cup is back underway, with the NHL's top 16 teams left to duke it out through four grueling rounds. It's also arguably the most wide open the postseason has been in years, if not decades.

Oilers off until Monday as NHL unveils first-round schedule

The Edmonton Oilers will have until Monday to rest up for their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings as the NHL revealed the full first-round schedule Friday.

'The No Cup Canadian narrative is tired ... these teams are not'

On the eve of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Michael Farber examines the season-long resiliency of the four Canadian teams gunning for a championship.

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'I'm taking the Jets all the way': Button believes Georgiev will be the Avs' Achilles heel

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins SC with Jay Onrait to preview the Jets' series against the Avalanche, and the Canucks' clash with the Predators in the first round of the playoffs.

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The storylines to watch for in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Greg Wyshynski breaks down all you need to know going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The curse of the NHL's Presidents' Trophy

Check out the numbers behind recent Presidents' Trophy winners and how they've fared en route to the Stanley Cup.

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Edmonton Oilers

The Talking Point: Which Canadian team will make deepest playoff run?

With the Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks and Jets kicking off the playoffs this weekend, Craig Button joins the Talking Point to break down which of the four Canadian clubs he thinks will make the deepest run in the postseason.

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NHL

Kucherov claims Art Ross, Matthews runs away with third Rocket as NHL season ends

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov are taking home major awards after the 2023-24 regular season ended on Thursday.

NHL

McAfee: Utah is ready to embrace a hockey team

Pat McAfee is excited for the future of the NHL in the state of Utah with Ryan Smith as owner.

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Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals next WR1? Harrison Jr. is used to big expectations

Marvin Harrison Jr., the son of former Indianapolis Colts Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison, tallied 144 receptions for 2,474 yards and 28 receiving touchdowns between the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

- Josh Weinfuss

NFL

Michigan could break 2022 Georgia record for players drafted

J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team. The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.

Los Angeles Lakers

Could another title help LeBron pass MJ as the GOAT?

Mike Greenberg and Tim Legler discuss whether LeBron James' longevity could propel him past Michael Jordan as the NBA's best player of all time.

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NBA

Stephen A. gleefully makes his prediction for 76ers-Knicks

Stephen A. Smith is confident the Knicks will take down the 76ers in five games.

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Manchester United

Man United's Garnacho apologizes for liking critical posts about Ten Hag

Alejandro Garnacho apologized for liking social media posts criticizing Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United manager said on Friday.

Manchester United

United appoints Wilcox technical director

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's overhaul at Old Trafford continued on Friday with the appointment of Jason Wilcox as Manchester United's technical director.

Soccer

The Summer of Soccer: Argentina won’t be Canada’s only marquee match at Copa 2024

Argentina won't be the only difficult test that Canada will face at the Copa America as Chile's golden generation looks to make one more final run at the tournament. The Summer of Soccer is coming to TSN!

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Bayern Munich

Nagelsmann extends contract with Germany, Bayern left still searching

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract by two years, taking him beyond the upcoming European Championship and through the 2026 World Cup.

NHL

Sharks to have top odds in draft lottery, Blackhawks second

The NHL regular season is complete and the San Jose Sharks will best shot at winning the No. 1 pick in June's NHL Draft - and Boston University centre Macklin Celebrini.

NHL

Oilers to face Kings, Stars get reigning champions as playoff field set

The NHL post-season is now set. The Edmonton Oilers will see the Los Angeles Kings to open the post-season for the third consecutive year.

NHL

Salt Lake City team will have a name starting with Utah

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.

Tennis

Murray back on practice court after confirming no surgery for ankle injury

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has returned to the practice court after confirming that he's not going to have surgery on his injured ankle.

Betting

Setting The Pick – First-round predictions

TSN's Wesley Cheng is back with another editoon of Setting the Pick. Today, join Wes as he gives his thoughts and favourite props for each series on FanDuel.

- Wesley Cheng

Betting

Morning Coffee: FanDuel Best Bets To Consider For The Stanley Cup Playoffs

After locking in my first FanDuel Best Bet for the NHL playoffs on Thursday, it’s time to get back to work with a couple of more recommendations for the playoffs. This is the Morning Coffee for Friday, April 19th, 2024.

- Domenic Padula

Next stop, Salt Lake City

Insider Trading: Governors unanimously vote through 'hybrid' Coyotes sale to Utah

The NHL's Board of Governors approved the establishment of a franchise beginning with the 2024-25 season in Utah. In addition, a plan was approved that renders the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, with a right to reactivate if owner Alex Meruelo has fully constructed a new, state-of-the-art facility appropriate for an NHL team within five years. The TSN Hockey Insiders have more.

Coyotes' Josh Doan finding the positives of the team's move to Salt Lake City

Arizona Coyotes' rookie Josh Doan explains how he has been able to maintain a positive outlook while the team relocates.

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Bettman: Coyotes playing at Mullett Arena for 3-5 more years not fair to players or NHL

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman explains why the league and owners have come to an agreement to relocate the Arizona Coyotes to Utah, saying it wasn't realistic or fair to have the players and league continue to have games at Mullett Arena for another 3-5 years.

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NHL Board of Governors votes to approve sale of Coyotes, relocation to Salt Lake City

The National Hockey League’s 28-year stay in the state of Arizona is officially over. The NHL’s Board of Governors voted on Thursday to approve the sale and relocation of the franchise to Salt Lake City for the start of the 2024-2025 season.

Here's why the NHL will work in Salt Lake City

TSN.ca hockey writer Travis Yost, who lives and works in Salt Lake City, lists four big reasons why the relocated Coyotes franchise will work in Utah.

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Salt Lake City team will have a name starting with Utah

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.

Ottawa Senators

Chychrun unsure on future with Sens, yet to discuss extension

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jakob Chychrun said Thursday he's unsure of his future with the team as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract.

Ottawa Senators

Interim head coach Martin moving to advisor role with Senators

Interim head coach Jacques Martin will move to an advisor role as the Ottawa Senators look for a new head coach, he told reporters on Thursday.

NHL

Strength in Numbers: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins

The Bruins have won six straight playoff matchups against the Maple Leafs. Tekeyah Singh and Meghan Chayka take a deeper dive into the series that begins on Saturday in the latest Strength in Numbers.

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OverDrive

LeBrun: ‘You can’t just let Boston walk on what happened last year’

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun to discuss the Maple Leafs-Bruins first round matchup and why the Bruins have some demons to overcome after their playoff collapse last season.

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NHL

The Talking Point: Is Brad Marchand still a player the Leafs should fear?

The Maple Leafs will open their first round series against the Bruins on Saturday. Toronto lost all four meetings to Boston this year and have some serious scars from previous playoff meetings against them. One reason for some of those scars is Brad Marchand, but should the Leafs still fear the Bruins captain? Martin Biron weighs in during Thursday's Talking Point.

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Around MLB

Struggling Hendricks to start, but Cubs worried

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will make his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, but the team is concerned about the veteran's start to the season.

Jesse Rogers

Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks

Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Thursday night to open a four-game series.

Heim homers, knocks in a pair as Rangers power past Tigers

Leody Taveras scored the winning run on a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Carrasco, Gimenez power Guardians past Red Sox

Carlos Carrasco gave up two runs in 5 2/3 solid innings and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Pepiot pitches six strong innings as Rays beat Angels

Ryan Pepiot allowed one run and three hits in six strong innings, Amed Rosario hit an RBI triple in Tampa Bay's two-run first and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Thursday to split their four-game series.

Mullins' walk-off homer sends Orioles over Twins

Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday and a three-game sweep of the Twins.

NFL Draft - Next Week on TSN

Path to the Draft: How many QBs will be taken in the first round?

With the NFL Draft looming, Davis Sanchez takes a closer look at how many quarterbacks could be taken in the first round.

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Schefter: Pats taking calls for third pick, but it's going to take a lot to pry it away

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots will listen to offers for the third overall pick in the NFL Draft, but they are also determined to come out of the first round with a quarterback they can build around moving forward.

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The annual all-trade NFL Mock Draft

Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping. And given that we're a week out from the 2024 NFL draft, it's time for Bill Barnwell's favourite column of the offseason. Yes, today, it's time for the annual mock draft that consists entirely of trades.

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Bears are on the clock as the 2024 NFL Draft is on TSN

The Chicago Bears are on the clock. All seven rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft will be available on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App and TSN+.

Wolf: Patriots open to trading No. 3 pick but like QBs, too

New England Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said Thursday that the team is "open for business" to trade the No. 3 overall pick in next week's 2024 NFL draft but would be comfortable staying put and selecting a quarterback from what he called a "unique" class.

Mike Reiss

Should the Giants look to draft a QB with pick No. 6?

EJ Manuel and Damien Woody debate whether the Giants should select a quarterback with the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft.

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TSN Columnists

Continued coverage

Charged 2018 World Junior players elect trial by jury

Five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault have elected to have a trial by jury, their lawyers said.

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London Police confirm charges against five former WJC players

Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube and Alex Formenton have each been charged with one count of sexual assault, with McLeod also facing an additional charge, the London Police Service confirmed Monday.

London Police chief apologizes to alleged victim for length of WJC team investigation

Nearly six years after a woman alleged she had been sexually assaulted by five then-members of Canada's World Junior hockey team, the police chief of a southwestern Ontario city offered an apology for how long it had taken for charges to be laid in the case.

With players from 2018 WJC team charged, lawyers say behind-the-scenes legal battles brewing

Every detail of the case involving four current National Hockey League players and one former NHL player charged with sexual assault is likely to attract close attention and legal arguments, Rick Westhead writes.

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McKenzie's Draft Rankings

Celebrini the unanimous No. 1 prospect in McKenzie's mid-season draft ranking

Ten out of 10 NHL team scouts surveyed by TSN have the 17-year-old Boston University freshman centre at No. 1. Almost all of them can’t see anyone other than Celebrini going first overall in June.

Is Celebrini's grip on top spot in rankings now stronger than before season?

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie joins Jay Onrait to discuss if Macklin Celebrini's grip on the top spot in the rankings now stronger than before the season, and the reason for the big jump from centre Cayden Lindstrom in the rankings.

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