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The Edmonton Oilers fell in the Stanley Cup Finals once again, and after the game, Evander Kane was blasted for his pathetic sportsmanship following the loss as he did not join the handshake line to congratulate his opponents.
After a thrilling series, the Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions, blowing out the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 by a score of 5-1 as they lifted the iconic trophy on home ice once more.
The game was physical, but it was dominated from start to end by the home team, and with two minutes to go, Evander Kane was given a penalty for slashing on Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk.
He departed the ice, and unsurprisingly, he didn't come back, even to shake the hands of his opponent, spitting in the face of the respect that this series and the entire sport is based upon.
Unsurprisingly, he's been called out on social media for his pathetic behaviour, as this is the biggest example of being a sore loser that we've seen in recent memory, with the Oilers veteran once again showing his character in defeat.
There are question marks over whether he would be allowed back out, but with the season over, someone with class would likely want to congratulate his opponents, but unfortunately, that didn't happen in this situation, with many on social media continuing to blast him for his actions.
Ultimately, this was a heartbreaking loss for Kane and the Oilers, and after getting all the way back here once again, the future is now up in the air as this organization look to do it all again next year and take that final step.
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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz
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Cowboys WR George Pickens has telling response to question about contract
George Pickens is having an outstanding first season with the Dallas Cowboys, and the career-best pace has come at a time when he is preparing for potential free agency. Is it possible the star wide receiver could sign an extension before he gets to that point? Pickens says that is up to his boss. Pickens, who was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, is in the final season of his rookie contract. He was asked on Thursday if he would consider signing a new deal with the Cowboys before he becomes a free agent after the season. He had a noteworthy response. "That’s kinda up to what (Jerry Jones) wants to do. All I can do is perform at my best," Pickens said. George Pickens has earned No. 1 wideout money Pickens has 685 receiving yards through the first eight weeks of the season, which ranks third in the NFL. His six touchdown catches are already the most of his four-year career. CeeDee Lamb missed several games this season with an ankle injury, and Pickens showed during that time that he is more than capable of being the featured wideout in a quality offense. That should go a long way toward setting his market, whether he re-signs with the Cowboys or becomes a free agent. With Lamb making an average of $34M per year, the Cowboys probably cannot afford to keep Pickens. For now, the 24-year-old is at least giving off the impression that he is open to the possibility. He also suggested recently that money is not the most important thing to him with his next contract, which could keep Dallas in the running.
Why Browns should get ahead of things and trade Myles Garrett
The NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4) is just four days away, and the rumor mill is hot as teams look to bolster their rosters for a playoff push or stockpile assets for the future. While there’s certainly going to be activity, insiders have suggested not to expect any major moves involving marquee players in the coming days. That’s usually the case when it comes to the trade deadline; however, that doesn’t stop the rumors and speculation around top talent on teams at the bottom of the standings. We’ve seen that in full force over the last week with Cleveland Browns (2-6) superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett. Just eight games into the first season following a massive four-year, $160 million offseason extension, frustration has already boiled over for Garrett. Despite a remarkable five-sack Week 8 performance, his Browns were crushed 32-13 by the Patriots in New England, which led to the sideline helmet slam and emotional outburst that’s become the talk of the football world. As contenders around the NFL fantasize about the possibility of prying one of, if not the best, defensive players in the league out of Cleveland, reports quickly shut down that thought, particularly this one from ESPN’s Adam Schefter: You’d have to think that all but does it for the chances of a trade before Nov. 4, but crazier things have happened, and if the Browns were smart, they’d bite the bullet and get a haul for Garrett sooner rather than later. Why trading Myles Garrett is in Cleveland’s best interest If you’re a Browns fan, of course, you don’t want to see Myles Garrett leave Cleveland. That being said, when you take a step back and evaluate where the franchise stands, dealing away a soon-to-be 30-year-old pass-rusher for a massive haul makes too much sense. The Browns are unlikely to ever be serious contenders again during Garrett’s prime, and it’s pretty clear that even with a year-in, year-out DPOY candidate, this team isn’t close. Trading three first-round picks for Deshaun Watson set everything back in Cleveland, and they need to continue recouping draft capital to speed up this rebuilding process. There is no better way to do that than trading Garrett, who would command three first-round picks at a minimum, which the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly already willing to pay. Knowing that, general manager Andrew Berry can create a bidding war between a handful of contenders to hit a home run of a return, spurring the Browns to turn the corner much quicker than they would if they hold onto Garrett for years to come. His recently signed contract extension often comes up as a rebuttal in these conversations, but Spotrac took a deeper dive, and it is an extremely movable deal if Cleveland is willing to eat some dead cap. It’s not an easy decision for Berry and the front office to make, but given the current state of the Browns and their future outlook with Garrett in the fold, the way to maximize such value is to trade him, either now or this offseason.
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