Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is finally opening up about the tense contract standoff with Jonathan Kuminga that consumed much of the team's offseason, and he's not holding back. “People had to do the best they could in the negotiations – and they did,” Lacob said on The TK Show. “It's like social media;…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer Winning the Calder Cup changes a person. Even experienced people Manny Malhotra. Malhotra, 45, enters his second season as head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks and already has his name on the Calder Trophy. Last year, his team achieved a total of 60 wins, 32 draws, 2 draws and 2 losses…
Iowa Wild have signed forward Gerry Mayhew Signed a one-year contract with the American Hockey League. Mayhew returned to Iowa State where he became the Wild's all-time leader in goals with 97 and ranked third with 178 points. He scored 39 goals and 61 points in 49 games and won the 2019-20 AHL Most Valuable…
Photo: Andrea Cardani Minnesota Wild acquire forward Oscar Olausen Acquired from San Jose Sharks for linebacker Kyle Masters. Olausson, 22, has played 163 games with the Colorado Eagles over the past three seasons, scoring 33 goals and 33 assists for 66 points. He was originally the Avalanche's first-round selection (28th overall) in the 2021 NHL…
An NHL team's issues, problems and problems often end up being problems that its AHL affiliate needs to solve. The Rochester Americans are well aware of this trickle-down effect and its reality less than a week into the AHL season. As the Buffalo Sabers try to address a number of issues, including their goaltending image,…
Stephen Curry has always been about bucking the trend. And he might just be a lurker for MVP this season, as some key new rule changes will benefit him greatly. One of these rules is the high five rule. It prohibits defenders from striking the shooter's hand, wrist or arm during or after the shot….
The NBA preseason is coming to an end, but just days before the 2025-26 season is set to begin, several teams are already dealing with significant injuries to key players, including LeBron James, Paul George, Jaden Ivey and Jeremy Souch. LeBron James is out with sciatica and is aiming to return in mid-November, according to…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer A lot happened between wins for the Abbotsford Canucks. Time goes back to June 23, when the Canucks lifted the Calder Cup for the first time, completing a two-month, five-round journey, and finally advanced to the Calder Cup finals with six hard-fought games. That hot, humid night at Charlotte's Bojangles Arena…
In today's sports world, athletes are increasingly recognized not only for their achievements on the ice, but also for the impact they make off the ice. Hockey stars, in particular, have a unique opportunity to enhance their personal brand while contributing to a worthy cause, and one effective way to do this is through donating…
LeBron James won't be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers when the 2025-26 NBA season ends, and some believe he may be out for much longer than fans expect. The 40-year-old superstar has been battling sciatica on his right side since late July, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. ESPN reporters originally revealed on October 10…