Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is eager to build on last season's success after the club ...

Montreal Canadiens captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6457" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6457">Nick Suzuki</a> is eager to build on last season's success after the club made some notable additions this summer.The Habs acquired defenseman star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7911" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7911">Noah Dobson</a> from the New York Islanders at the draft, then added <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10684" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10684">Zachary Bolduc</a> from the St. Louis Blues to bolster their forward corps."It's exciting," Suzuki told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6567899/2025/08/21/canadiens-suzuki-expectations-dobson-demidov-laine/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Arpon Basu</a>. "We've been trading guys away for a long time, so now that we're adding guys – really good NHL players – to the team, it's exciting for everyone. Talking to Dobber and Bolduc coming in, they're really excited to join the group. It's an exciting time for the Canadiens, the players, and the fans can all see that. Now I'm just excited to get the season going."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Canadiens hadn't reached the playoffs in a full campaign since 2017 before qualifying in this past spring. Montreal made it in both COVID-shortened seasons, including a run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, but finished last in the Atlantic Division for three consecutive years afterward.Suzuki was the catalyst for Montreal's late-season charge: He was fourth in league scoring after the 4 Nations Face-Off break in February, and finished the season with a career-high 89 points. The 26-year-old received down-ballot votes for both the Hart Trophy and the Selke Trophy.The Canadiens were ousted in five games by the Washington Capitals in Round 1, and Suzuki has his heights set higher going into next season."(Last year) our expectations for ourselves were higher than the media and the fans had, so I don't think it's any different this year," Suzuki said. “I want to be in the same spot or better."I think we have the team to do that."

MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 14: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens skates the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3.

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about longtime teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a>'s departure from the club, reflecting on both the emotional impact and business realities of the NHL."We'll obviously miss him. He's a great friend, great teammate," Matthews said at a charity event, per <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/that-s-the-business-side-of-it-auston-matthews-breaks-silence-on-mitch-marner-s-departure-from-maple-leafs">David Alter of The Hockey News</a>. "That's kind of the business side of it. That's tough, but obviously I wish him nothing but the best, and yeah, we've just got to keep it moving."Marner was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights in June and quickly signed an eight-year, $96-million contract in Sin City before becoming eligible to test unrestricted free agency. Drafted fourth overall in 2015, Marner played nine seasons with the Maple Leafs and was Matthews' most frequent winger on Toronto's top line.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Marner and Matthews formed one of the league's most productive duos and rank fifth and sixth, respectively, on Toronto's all-time scoring list. Despite the impressive regular-season numbers, the pair drew considerable criticism for winning only two playoff rounds during their tenure together.Matthews, who's under contract through 2028, will look to bounce back come October after scoring a career-low 33 goals in 67 games in 2024-25. The soon-to-be 28-year-old dealt with a nagging injury throughout the season but declined to divulge specifics after the Florida Panthers eliminated the Leafs in the second round.However, Matthews said Wednesday that his health was "good," with training camp set to begin in September, according to Alter.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 10: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs look on during the first period of a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center on March 10, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> is confident his club can find a silver lining in losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers two years in a row. "I think going through it the first time, you go through that experience in the summer and then you realize the things you did well and the things you didn't do well," Skinner said, per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/stuart-skinner-says-edmonton-oilers-will-regroup-from-final-loss-faster">NHL.com's Derek Van Diest</a>. "Going through it a second time, which is obviously devastating, but being able to say you went through this does actually help you get over it quicker, just because you have to go back into training and do it all over again."The Oilers fell to the Panthers in six games in June. Skinner struggled in the final, posting a .861 save percentage along with a 3.80 goals against average to cap a roller-coaster playoff run. The 26-year-old lost the net to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1766">Calvin Pickard</a> in Round 1 before posting a .931 clip and three shutouts across Rounds 2 and 3.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>While Edmonton appears set to ice the same tandem between the pipes in 2025-26, Skinner said he believes his approach this summer has improved compared to what followed after the heartbreak against Florida in 2024."I think I got back on the ice a little too quick last summer, talking about the experience part again," Skinner said. "Going into the season, I want to be as fresh as I can, as strong as I can."Skinner went 26-18-4 in the 2024-25 regular season with a .896 save percentage. Drafted in the third round in 2017, Skinner has spent his entire career in the Oilers organization and enters the final season of his contract in 2025-26.The Oilers primarily made depth moves this offseason, bringing in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4791" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4791">Andrew Mangiapane</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3101" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3101">Curtis Lazar</a>, and prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12722" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12722">Isaac Howard</a>. Edmonton also traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/56" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/56">Evander Kane</a> to the Vancouver Canucks and lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3202" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3202">Connor Brown</a> in free agency.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers and Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers talk at the handshake line after Game Six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers won the Stanley Cup Final series 4-2.

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The Chicago Cubs called up outfielder Owen Caissie on Thursday after placing catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8927" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8927">Miguel Amaya</a> on the 15-day injured list.MLB Pipeline ranks Caissie as Chicago's top prospect and 45th overall in baseball. The Toronto-area native is batting fifth as the designated hitter in his MLB debut against the Blue Jays in Thursday's finale of the three-game series.Caissie takes Amaya's spot on the active roster after the backstop sprained his ankle on a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3324815" href="https://thescore.com/news/3324815">scary play</a> at first base in Wednesday's game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Cubs acquired Caissie from the San Diego Padres as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2901" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2901">Yu Darvish</a> trade in 2020. The Padres drafted Caissie 45th overall that year, making him the highest-drafted Canadian outfielder ever. After debuting in Triple-A Iowa last season, Caissie has put up strong numbers at the level this year. In 92 games with the Cubs' top affiliate in 2025, he's collected 22 home runs and 26 doubles while sporting a .292 batting average and a .966 OPS.The Cubs hold the top wild-card spot in the National League.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 12: Owen Caissie #17 of the Chicago Cubs plays right field in the MLB Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy sees a path for top prospect Zayne Parekh to make the roster out of camp this fall. "Just watching Zayne all year, just seeing what he can do offensively and the way he kind of plays. Even when he came up at the end (of the season), to watch him in practice, he just does things differently than most guys," Conroy said, per <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/video/conroy-parekh-will-have-a-great-opportunity-to-make-flames-roste~3186631">TSN</a>.Conroy added, "I don't want to put too much pressure on him, but he's going to have a great opportunity to make this team next year."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Flames drafted Parekh ninth overall in 2024. He suited up for the OHL's Saginaw Spirit this past season and became only the 10th defenseman in league history to notch 100 points in a single campaign.Parekh joined Calgary for the final game of the 2024-25 regular season and scored in his NHL debut. The 19-year-old is touted for his offensive instincts, but Conroy said he wants to see Parekh grow in other areas before he suits up for the Flames on a full-time basis."Offensively, he can do all that. It's going to be his play away from the puck, how he can defend," Conroy said."I'm just looking for him to come in and just play his game and be more confident. I think he was disappointed when he came in last year - it didn't work quite as well. It wasn't as easy as he thought it was going to be."Calgary defied expectations last season and were in the playoff hunt throughout the campaign before missing the cut in a tiebreak scenario with the St. Louis Blues.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Calgary Flames Defenseman Zayne Parekh (89) takes his "Rookie Lap" before his first NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings versus the Calgary Flames on April 17th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.

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An arbitrator ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers after the NHLPA filed a grievance over the club's termination of Ryan Johansen's contract last August, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1955386136786018802">TSN's Darren Dreger</a>.The Flyers acquired Johansen from the Colorado Avalanche at the 2024 trade deadline, but he never suited up for Philadelphia. The Flyers cited a material breach as the cause for terminating his deal, which had one year and $8 million remaining. Half of that salary was still being covered by the Nashville Predators, who traded him to the Avalanche.The NHLPA publicly questioned the Flyers' move at the time, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3084660" href="https://thescore.com/news/3084660">saying</a> the decision raised "significant concerns." Johansen's agency also noted after his release that he was dealing with a major injury that required extensive surgery.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Flyers general manager Daniel Briere admitted he was unsure if Johansen would be able to play for the organization after acquiring him.Johansen didn't play the 2024-25 season. A fourth overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2010, Johansen amassed 578 points in 905 career games.

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 16: Ryan Johansen #12 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on January 16, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-4.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10721" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10721">Shane McClanahan</a> won't take the mound in 2025 after undergoing surgery Monday in an attempt to fix the nerve issue that's held him out all season. McClanahan was placed on the 60-day injured list in April with the nerve issue, and was also shelved during spring training with a triceps injury. The 28-year-old was hopeful to return at some point this season after missing the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery."(The doctor) is not sitting there saying, 'He's fixed.' That's not the case. It's, 'This is one step, and we'll see how this goes.' And hopefully we get good results," Rays manager Kevin Cash said, per <a href="https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2025/08/11/shane-mcclanahan-surgical-procedure-triceps-nerve-issue/">Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times</a>. "And if we don't, then let doctors decide what else is needed, if anything."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McClanahan established himself as one of the top starters in the majors before injuries derailed his ascent. The lefty is 33-16 in his career with a 3.02 ERA, and finished sixth in American League Cy Young voting in 2022.The Rays enter Monday's tilt with the Athletics at 57-62, 5.5 games back of a wild-card spot.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 30: Shane McClanahan #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10777" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10777">Ryker Evans</a> to a two-year contract worth $2.05 million per season, the team announced Monday.Evans was a restricted free agent and Seattle's final player without a deal for the 2025-26 season. He'll be an RFA when his new contract expires.The 23-year-old just finished his first full NHL campaign, registering 25 points in 73 games while averaging over 19 minutes per contest. Evans was also chosen for Canada's World Championship roster after the Kraken failed to qualify for the playoffs.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Seattle selected Evans in the second round of the 2021 draft. He's played the second-most NHL games (109) among all of the Kraken's draft picks since they entered the league. The Kraken have nearly $4.6 million in cap space left over after signing Evans, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/seattle-kraken">PuckPedia</a>.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - April 15: Ryker Evans #41 of the Seattle Kraken shoots the puck during the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Climate Pledge Arena on April 15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Buffalo Bills wanted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174030" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174030">James Cook</a> to play Saturday's preseason game against the New York Giants, but the star running back chose to stay on the sideline, head coach Sean McDermott said, according to <a href="https://x.com/_billsoutlet/status/1954289683992580548">Bills Outlet</a>.Cook dressed and participated in warmup prior to Buffalo's preseason opener, but he didn't play as his hold-in continues. The two-time Pro Bowler is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has yet to sign an extension with Buffalo."We wanted him to play. I wanted him to play," McDermott said after a 34-25 loss to the Giants. "There's really no change at this point in time from what it was going into this weekend and the game today. ... At this point, due to his situation and the position he's in, he was not willing to play."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McDermott added that he had a "good conversation" with the tailback.While Cook sat out of practices this past week, he took part in walk-throughs and team meetings. The final season of Cook's current deal carries a $5.27-million base salary.Bills general manager Brandon Beane <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3320136" href="https://thescore.com/news/3320136">said</a> Monday that he's disappointed in the situation but added the two sides have been negotiating a new deal throughout the offseason.Cook ran for 1,009 yards last season and led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns. He added three more scores in the playoffs.The Bills drafted Cook in the second round in 2022.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills and AFC on the field during the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

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The Dallas Stars signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9836" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9836">Nathan Bastian</a> to a one-year contract worth $775,000, the team announced Saturday.Bastian was an unrestricted free agent after his deal with the New Jersey Devils expired this summer. A second-round pick of the Devils in 2016, Bastian had spent his entire career in New Jersey, aside from a 12-game stint with the Seattle Kraken after being chosen in the expansion draft."Nathan will add forward depth and a physical presence to our lineup, both of which will be valuable to our organization," said Stars general manager Jim Nill. "We're looking forward to watching him take the next step of his career with the Stars and are excited to welcome him to Dallas."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bastian notched 10 points in 59 games for the Devils last season. The cap-strapped Stars are having a quiet summer after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive year. Signing Bastian put Dallas approximately $464,000 over the league's $95.5 million limit, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/dallas-stars">PuckPedia</a>.

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 16: Nathan Bastian #14 of the New Jersey Devils skates in the first period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center on April 16, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Friday's matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers was all about aces <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a> going toe to toe, and the future Hall of Famers seemed to enjoy it as much as the spectators."I love competing against him," Scherzer said, according to <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/scherzer-kershaw-deliver-another-compelling-duel-as-blue-jays-lose-to-dodgers/">Sportsnet's Shi Davidi</a>. "You knew there weren't going to be many runs scored and you've got to be absolutely nails, go out there and compete as hard as you can. Unfortunately we weren't able to get to him as much as we would like to, but he pitched his butt off."The Dodgers won 5-1, with Kershaw earning his sixth victory of the season. Scherzer wore two earned runs and struck out five batters over six innings, while Kershaw allowed one run and had four punchouts in six frames.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Scherz was throwing the ball great. He was throwing like 96 (mph),” Kershaw said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-blue-jays-score-kershaw-scherzer-betts-b8b2e1123d2b91cef3d1a05c2f94ac3b">The Associated Press</a>. "It doesn't look like he’s aged at all."Scherzer and Kershaw have faced off six times in their storied careers, and were briefly teammates on the Dodgers in 2021. Both hurlers are among the best in MLB history as members of the 3,000-strikeout club with two rings each and three Cy Youngs apiece. Kershaw also has an NL MVP award."(Kershaw)'s had such a great career," Scherzer said. "Getting to be a teammate with him, he's an awesome teammate as well. I've got all the respect in the world for what he does on and off the field."

Los Angeles, CA - August 08: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws to the plate against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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Even after winning two in a row, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3946" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3946">Aaron Ekblad</a> sees a few more championships in the Florida Panthers' future."We have won the Stanley Cup twice, and we still have a long window to win more," Ekblad said Friday on Good Morning America, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/aaron-ekblad-says-florida-panthers-believes-team-can-3-peat-as-stanley-cup-champions-on-gma">NHL.com's George Richards</a>. "Whether it is or isn't next year, it is just as likely the following year. And the year after that, and the year after that. It's really cool to be in this position."Ekblad doesn't believe he's jinxing Florida's chances of a three-peat by speaking openly about it.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We thought about winning it for a second straight year last year, too, so I am not going to think any differently this time around," Ekblad said. "We don't think that thinking or talking about winning the Cup again is jinxing anything. I am preparing for the marathon that is an NHL season and the playoffs. I am preparing for it like another season."No team has won three straight Stanley Cups since the New York Islanders in the early 1980s. The Panthers won their second consecutive title in June, defeating the Edmonton Oilers. They were able to keep most of their championship roster in tact this offseason by re-signing Ekblad, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/100" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/100">Brad Marchand</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a>. Ekblad inked an eight-year contract worth $6.1 million per season to stay in South Florida - a deal significantly cheaper than what he could've gotten on the open market.Florida drafted Ekblad first overall in 2014. The 29-year-old is the all-time franchise leader in games played (732) and points (380) by a defenseman.Ekblad played a vital role in the Panthers' most recent run, contributing 13 points in 19 games while averaging 24 minutes per contest.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers skates with the Stanley Cup following their win over the Edmonton Oilers following Game Six of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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The Colorado Avalanche signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8583" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8583">Joel Kiviranta</a> to a one-year contract on Friday, the team announced. The deal is worth $1.25 million, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/colorado-avalanche">PuckPedia</a>. Colorado has approximately $2.09 million in remaining cap space.Kiviranta has spent the past two seasons with the Avalanche but went unsigned after becoming an unrestricted free agent July 1.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old notched 23 points in 79 games in 2024-25 and was held off the scoresheet in Colorado's first-round loss to the Dallas Stars.

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 02: Joel Kiviranta #94 of the Colorado Avalanche plays the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Ball Arena on February 02, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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Florida Panthers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5591" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5591">Matthew Tkachuk</a> could miss the start of the season due to the lingering injuries he battled throughout the playoffs, <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/podcasts/32-thoughts/the-mid-summer-check-in/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> noted on the "32 Thoughts" podcast.Tkachuk's timeline is unclear at this point, but the winger is expected to return in time for the Olympics, Friedman noted. Tkachuk was named one of the first six players on the Americans' roster earlier this summer.The Milano-Cortina Olympics will take place in February, and NHL players will participate for the first time since 2014.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tkachuk was originally injured representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He was on long-term injured reserve for the final two months of the regular season, and his absence helped the Panthers have a hugely impactful trade deadline - they landed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/100" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/100">Brad Marchand</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3005" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3005">Seth Jones</a> in separate deals.Tkachuk returned for Game 1 of the first round and contributed 23 points in as many games as Florida won its second consecutive Stanley Cup. After the triumph, he revealed he played through a torn adductor and a sports hernia.The 27-year-old was revealed as the EA Sports NHL 26 cover athlete on Monday.

EDMONTON, AB - JUNE 14: Florida Panthers Left Wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) is injured with a shot in the second period of game five of Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Oilers game versus the Florida Panthers on June 14, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

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The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/127038" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/127038">Zach Sieler</a> to a three-year extension worth up to $67.75 million and $44 million guaranteed, his agents confirmed to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1952148711137853612">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Sieler had two years remaining on his contract and is now the highest-paid defensive player on the Dolphins. A seventh-round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2018, Sieler was claimed off waivers in 2019 and became a starter in 2022. He posted 10-sack seasons the past two years.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Dolphins had a top-10 scoring defense last campaign but traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74546" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74546">Jalen Ramsey</a> to the Pittsburgh Steelers and lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161829" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161829">Jevon </a><a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161829" target="_blank">Holland </a>to the New York Giants in free agency.Miami missed the playoffs last season with an 8-9 record. The team hasn't won a postseason contest since 2000.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Zach Sieler #92 of the Miami Dolphins waits for the snap during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5830" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5830">Cameron Young</a> cruised to a six-shot victory at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, scoring a final-round 68 to get to 22-under for the tournament.Young's triumph is the first of his PGA TOUR career after seven runner-up finishes and 22 top-10s.Young jumped into the lead during the second round and never relinquished his position at the top. He birdied five of his opening six holes Sunday to help seal the deal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Here's how the top of the leaderboard ended up.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Score</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Cameron Young</td>
<td>-22</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Mac Meissner</td>
<td>-16</td>
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<td>T-3</td>
<td>Mark Hubbard</td>
<td>-15</td>
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<td>T-3</td>
<td>Alex Noren</td>
<td>-15</td>
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<td>T-5</td>
<td>Jackson Koivun (A)</td>
<td>-14</td>
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<td>T-5</td>
<td>Chris Kirk</td>
<td>-14</td>
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</table></div></figure>The Wyndham Championship was the TOUR's regular-season finale. The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings all qualify for next week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff legs. Young qualified comfortably, and his win Sunday could help his candidacy for a captain's pick on the U.S. Ryder Cup squad in September. The event is being held at Bethpage Black in New York, Young's home state.The top six players in the USA's rankings following the BMW Championship - the second leg of the playoffs - automatically make the team. Captain Keegan Bradley will choose the other six players.

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 03: Cameron Young of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the Wyndham Championship 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club on August 03, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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The Los Angeles Kings signed restricted free-agent forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9276" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9276">Alex Laferriere</a> to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of $4.1 million, the team announced Saturday.Laferriere was the Kings' most prominent player without a contract. His entry-level deal expired at the end of this past season, and he'll remain an RFA when his new pact is up in 2028.The 23-year-old notched 19 goals and 22 assists in 77 games last campaign while averaging 16:32 of ice time. Laferriere added three assists in six playoff contests as Los Angeles lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round for the fourth consecutive year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Kings brought in Ken Holland as general manager after the elimination. His most notable moves in his first summer in charge include signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2858" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2858">Cody Ceci</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2541" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2541">Brian Dumoulin</a>.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 14: Alex Laferriere #14 of the Los Angeles Kings awaits a face-off during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on April 14, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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The Miami Marlins opted to keep ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5647" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5647">Sandy Alcantara</a> despite plenty of buzz about the 2022 Cy Young winner potentially being moved before Thursday's trade deadline.The Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres were reportedly among the teams interested in acquiring Alcantara to bolster their rotations heading into the stretch run. Alcantara is under contract with the Marlins through 2026 and his deal contains a club option for 2027. He's 6-9 this season with a 6.36 ERA after missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old established himself as one of the top pitchers in the majors before the injury. The Marlins are 52-55 on the season, seven games back of a wild-card spot. Miami's only reached the playoffs twice since winning their last World Series in 2003.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins looks on during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at loanDepot park on March 27, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

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The Baltimore Orioles traded veteran right-hander Charlie Morton and cash considerations to the D...

The Baltimore Orioles traded veteran right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a> and cash considerations to the Detroit Tigers for left-hander Micah Ashman, the teams announced Thursday.Morton has struggled this season, posting a 7-8 record with a 5.42 ERA and 4.84 FIP. The 41-year-old joined the Orioles over the winter on a one-year, $15-million contract.However, Morton brings plenty of playoff experience to Detroit, owning a 3.60 ERA over 18 career postseason appearances. He won the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017 and the Atlanta Braves in 2021.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tigers manager A.J. Hinch led the Astros for Morton's two-year tenure in Houston.Ashman heads to Baltimore after recording a 1.60 ERA and 10.5 K/9 in 28 minor-league appearances for High-A West Michigan this season.Detroit has a nine-game cushion atop the American League Central.

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Charlie Morton #50 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is optimistic contract talks with captain Connor McDa...

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is optimistic contract talks with captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> will ramp up in the near future. "(McDavid is) a huge part of everything we do here, and so I don't have a timeline update, but I do expect to have some conversations with them soon and hopefully get that wrapped up," Bowman told <a href="https://x.com/OilersNow/status/1950334064927633478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1950334064927633478%7Ctwgr%5E33b77e424000d4426167784575cbffef059b025b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsnet.ca%2Fnhl%2Farticle%2Foilers-gm-stan-bowman-hopes-to-get-mcdavid-extension-wrapped-up-soon%2F">CHED 880's Bob Stauffer</a> on Tuesday. McDavid became eligible to sign an extension on July 1. After the Oilers lost the Stanley Cup Final, the superstar centre <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3301985" href="https://thescore.com/news/3301985">said</a> he wanted to take time to decompress before engaging in contract discussions.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The three-time Hart Trophy winner also noted that re-signing in Edmonton wouldn't be an issue if the team was committed to icing a contending roster for years to come.Bowman said Tuesday that he's spoken with McDavid's agent but is being mindful of the player's wishes."I've had really good conversations with Judd (Moldaver) since the season ended, and I've tried to give Connor his space, and I think that it's important," Bowman said. "A lot of this is respecting the athlete and their timeline."We haven't had any of those types of detailed discussions yet, but we certainly will, and I think we're very encouraged by all the conversations I've had to date. And when the time comes, the time comes."The 2025-26 campaign will be the final season of McDavid's eight-year, $100-million deal that he signed in 2017. He'll be eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer if he doesn't ink an extension.McDavid is projected to become the league's highest-paid player on his next contract, as the NHL's salary cap is expected to balloon to $104 million in 2026-27. Teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3948" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3948">Leon Draisaitl </a>will own that distinction this coming season with an annual cap hit of $14 million.The Oilers have won the Western Conference title in back-to-back seasons but have come up short against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final each year. Edmonton's notable moves this summer include bringing in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4791" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4791">Andrew Mangiapane</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12722" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12722">Isaac Howard</a>, as well as signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7827">Evan Bouchard</a> to an extension.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 09: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up before playing the Florida Panthers in Game Three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 09, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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