Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 12:05 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. That was one interesting first round of the NHL draft …
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Aiyuk would love Daniels reunion on Commanders if 49ers talks fail originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk loves playing for the 49ers. But as contract negotiations between the star wide receiver and the NFL team that drafted him continue, Aiyuk wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to play elsewhere with one of his close friends should talks with …
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Jun 28, 2024, 09:46 PM ET The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran center Alexandre Texier from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. After the deal, the Blues immediately signed Texier to a two-year contract extension worth $4.2 million. The deal for Texier — originally drafted by Columbus, No. 45 overall, in …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 28, 2024, 09:09 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — The Utah Hockey Club went with legendary offspring for its first-ever selection in the NHL draft Friday, selecting forward Tij Iginla, the son of former Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla, at No. 6 overall. Iginla is coming off …
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Aiyuk explains why he made 49ers ‘don’t want me back’ comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On June 16, star 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a TikTok video with the caption, “I’m laughing but I’m crying [for real].” In the video, Aiyuk told close friend and Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, “They said they don’t want …
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49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s push for a new contract recently led to a meeting with the team that reportedly ended with an understanding that the team was not looking to trade him, but without any certainty about a new deal. During an appearance on The Pivot, Aiyuk was asked if he feels like they are close to an agreement …
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Ex-NFL GM predicts what Aiyuk’s future 49ers contract could be originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ contract negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk understandably are tricky, as the franchise wants to inexpensively operate while the All-Pro wide receiver desires top dollar. However, former NFL general manager Randy Mueller believes that San Francisco should be able to decide on a …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 28, 2024, 07:05 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — Macklin Celebrini was the No. 1 overall choice at the NHL draft on Friday, going swiftly off the board to the San Jose Sharks. The 18-year-old center projected to be the draft’s No. 1 selection following a celebrated …
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Aiyuk predicts which team he’ll play for next season amid 49ers talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers appear to be far apart in contract negotiations. However, the All-Pro wide receiver shared a massive clue as to what his future in San Francisco, and the NFL for that matter, might look like. Aiyuk surprisingly …
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The 2024 NHL draft is taking place on Friday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN+) and Saturday (11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN+) at Sphere in Las Vegas. From the first round all the way to pick No. 225 in Round 7, this page is your home for every selection, including scouting notes from Rachel Doerrie, and team fit analysis for the …
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At long last, Bo Jackson is getting his due. Jackson, the only American professional athlete to be named an all-star in two major sports, is finally getting a Hall of Fame induction recognizing his one-of-a-kind professional career 30 years after playing in his final game. Jackson, 61, will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame during an on-field ceremony …
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Jun 28, 2024, 07:08 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — – The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million. The 32-year-old Pickard was 12-7-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 23 games last season, including 20 starts. He made three playoff appearances, including two …
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Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker sat down with Keyshawn Johnson on the latest edition of “All Facts No Breaks” to discuss the upcoming NFL season, and to share his thoughts on the team’s culture and what to expect this fall. Hooker even revealed who he thinks the team should prioritize paying before the start of training camp on July 23 …
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One of the biggest takeaways from Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s recent interview on “The Herd” was the fact that Aaron Rodgers is back on U.S. soil after the veteran quarterback was allegedly in the Middle East when he skipped the Jets’ voluntary minicamp. But there was another interesting nugget from the interview that has been somewhat overlooked. During the interview, Valdes-Scantling, who …
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Brandon Aiyuk is still a member of the 49ers, but the veteran wideout recently admitted that he has thought about joining forces with the Washington Commanders and their rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels. He’s also listed the Pittsburgh Steelers as another possible option. “If not a Niners uniform probably a Washington Commanders uniform,” Aiyuk said on “The Pivot” podcast. “If not …
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