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Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is reportedly willing to accept a trade to the Edmonton Oilers, who need an upgrade at the goaltending position after their latest faltering in the Stanley Cup Final.
Questions began to arise once again about the state of the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending after their second consecutive loss in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers.
While the Oilers once again qualified for the Stanley Cup Final, they were unable to get the job done and used both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard throughout the postseason.
Oilers general manager Brad Treliving is going to again have his work cut out for him this summer, and it looks as though he could have the chance to pick up an upgrade at the goaltending position.
Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Oilers could have a chance to land Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson, who would reportedly be willing to accept a trade to Edmonton.
During a recent edition of his 'The Sheet' podcast, NHL analyst Jeff Marek noted that the Ducks and GM Pat Verbeek are going to be asking for a high price in return for any potential acquisition of Gibson, which could include a pair of first round draft picks.
This year with the Ducks, his 11th full year with the team, Gibson went 11-11-2 with a 2.77 GAA and .912 SV%.
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These Two Canadiens Players Are Developing A Ton of Chemistry
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been numerous players who have skated at the Complex Bell in Brossard. Among the most frequent guys are Patrik Laine and Ivan Demidov, who have developed a great amount of chemistry skating with each other every day. Fans and reporters have posted videos of the two working on one-timers and skating around at the practice rink. While it may only be a summer time skate but the fact that the two are putting in the work together is a great sign for how they should start the season if they have the right guy to be able to win faceoffs and get the duo the puck as the centre. Alex Newhook’s struggles in the circle may be one of the main reasons why the line struggled during the playoffs. Therefore, the plan needs to identify who the guy is in the organization who can complete this line. I have mentioned options for this in a previous article. A good sign of seeing Laine on the ice with Demidov is that he’s showing he does care about being a star hockey player, and his time in Columbus affected his love for the game. Expect Laine to have one of his best seasons in years if he stays healthy and continues to be among the guys who are putting in extra work. Previously, I had questioned Laine’s dedication to the game of hockey, but over the past few weeks, since I wrote about Laine’s spot within the team, he has proven me wrong. Which fits with a video I recently saw where you hear Laine say that no one should ever bet against him. Watching him this summer, I think he will be a much better 5-on-5 player this year as opposed to last year. Now he won’t ever be the best defensive player, but I think he can be decent enough to not hurt his team too much. At 3-on-3, a healthy Laine can be a true superstar like he was in last week’s LSHL game (summer pro league run in Montreal by former Habs prospect Zachary Fucale). In his only appearance to date in that league, Laine scored a hat-trick, which included breaking David Perron’s ankles for a beautiful goal. Now, about Demidov, similarly to Lane Hutson, who showed he can’t ever take a day off, he seems to see the game the same way. It seems like there isn’t a single morning when he’s not out on the ice in Brossard. It’s crazy how a workhorse like this fell to the Canadiens at pick 5 in 2024. For so long, there was a stigma against Russians not wanting to put in the work, and Demidov is putting that narrative to bed with how hard he works every day. His goal seems to be the very best player in the NHL. Like Laine, Demidov also played in the LSHL game last Tuesday, where he scored a nice breakaway goal that got the whole arena giving him a standing ovation. The team that both Laine and Demidov played on was filled with only Habs or Rocket players. For the entire game, the only 2 players who consistently played together were Laine and Demidov. The duo had a mix of Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans as the third guy throughout the game. The fact that they played together the whole time shows that even their teammates see how they have developed chemistry every day with those early morning skates, and nobody wants to break them up. Now, hopefully, this summer time chemistry transitions to chemistry when the games matter, starting in October.
Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out with new contracts on line
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field on Thursday afternoon with what turned out to be a significant injury. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the two-time Pro Bowler suffered a season-ending knee injury. It's a massive blow to the team's offensive line and offense as a whole. It also serves as a harsh reminder as to why players will always — and should always — act on the side of caution when it comes to participating in training camp when they are seeking a new contract. In Slater's case, he's a lucky one because he just agreed to a new four-year, $114 million contract extension with $92 million in guarantees days before the injury happened. That contract was signed after he did not participate in some of the team's early training-camp practice sessions. If Slater had participated early on and had this injury happen before he was able to get his new deal signed, it would have been a devastating blow in his quest to get that pay day. Not only would the Chargers have had no incentive to pay him this season, but there is no guarantee he would have ever received that sort of contract in the future. Fans might not like the idea of a hold-out or hold-in, but you have to look at it from the perspective of the player. They have a very limited time to earn top dollar in the NFL, and there are never any guarantees. The hold-out/hold-in approach is not only a way to put pressure on the team to pay them, but it's also a matter of self-preservation. Football is a violent game. It's a physical game. It's a collision game. Injuries are always going to be a part of that. But injuries happen with much greater frequency early in the season, and especially in training camp, due to the fact that players are still working their way back into game shape and going through more intense and physical practices than they do at any point during the season. It's a dangerous time for them in terms of injuries, and that should not be overlooked when it comes to contract talks. Players have short careers and even less time to set themselves up financially. They should not be willing to take unnecessary risks when it comes to their earning power. The Slater situation shows just how delicate all of it is.
Dream Dealt Unfortunate News on Brittney Griner on Thursday
Neck pain isn’t usually headline news, unless it belongs to Brittney Griner. Atlanta Dream fans hoping for another dominant night on Thursday just had their mood checked. Griner is officially out again, and suddenly that winning streak feels a little more fragile. The Dream hit the road to face the struggling Chicago Sky, a team sitting at 8-21 and already missing rookie standout Angel Reese. But while the Sky limp into Wintrust Arena, the Dream aren’t walking in at full strength either. On Wednesday, the team ruled out Griner for a third straight game due to her lingering neck injury. According to the WNBA’s official injury report, she’s still not ready for game action. Griner’s absence is a blow. The nine-time All-Star has been averaging 10.6 points and 5.6 boards while shooting over 51 percent from the field this season. She signed with Atlanta as a free agent this offseason, helping turn the Dream into a serious contender after last year’s playoff sneak-in. But with their star center on the bench again, the Dream will have to get creative, and gritty. Brionna Jones, Naz Hillmon Set to Step Up With Griner out, Atlanta is expected to lean on Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon to carry the frontcourt load. Jones, another offseason addition, has already started taking on a bigger role. The team will need her presence inside to stretch the Sky’s defense and crash the boards. It’s not all gloom, though. Griner’s "doubtful" tag before last week’s Mercury game was the same story, and she’s reportedly getting closer to a return. But Atlanta’s not taking risks with their veteran star, and they shouldn't. Still, with Rhyne Howard also sidelined due to a knee issue, the Dream are down two primary weapons. That makes Thursday’s game less about comfort and more about character.
Winners and losers from Eagles’ impressive preseason opening win over Bengals
The Philadelphia Eagles got off to a monster start to their Super Bowl-defending season as they took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 in the first preseason game of the 2025 season. Philly finished with 435 yards of total offense, and that was with most of the starters resting and not playing. The Eagles controlled the time of possession, holding the ball for over 31 minutes. The Eagles improve to 1-0 on the preseason thanks to multiple potential stars shining. There were some tough performances on the team, but plenty of good to be excited about for the rest of the preseason. Here are the winners and losers of the Eagles' win over the Bengals: Winner: QB Tanner McKee What a beautiful sight to see McKee dominate the Bengals' defense and never slow down with two and a half quarters played. He finished with 20 of 25 passes completed for 252 yards and two passing touchdowns, as well as one rushing touchdown. Outside of one almost interesting pass, he played a near-perfect game with Howie Roseman about to get his phone blown up with trade offers for him. Losers: CBs Adoree' Jackson and Kelee Ringo There's an understanding that the Eagles had their second-team defense against the Bengals' starters, but Jackson and Ringo looked out of place against Ja'Marr Chase. Jackson had some nice open-field tackles, but he and Ringo played real soft coverage on Chase, and he made them pay. Ringo had a nasty whiff on Chase's 36-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. Jackson and Ringo must play better if they want to be starters on this team. Winner: OC Kevin Patullo Patullo was not afraid to throw the football early and often with McKee, but he called as good a first half as a first-time play caller could have. Nice balance between run and pass, and calling great plays to set his receivers up. The real question is how different the play calling will be when Jalen Hurts and the starters are on the field. Losers: Eagles' Lack of Pass Rush Outside of one Ty Robinson sack, the Eagles did not have much of a pass rush. The edge rushers did not play as well as fans would have liked to see, with only two quarterback hits. That will be something that needs to be monitored in the next two preseason games. Winners: WRs Ainias Smith, Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper All four of these players are competing for the final few spots on the roster, and their decisions have made it difficult for Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman. Undrafted rookie Cooper led the way with six catches for 82 yards and one touchdown. After a rough training camp, Wilson exploded with two contested catches and a back-shoulder catch that wowed fans as he finished with 73 yards. Smith caught a touchdown and had a 46-yard punt return, so good luck to the Eagles on making their final roster decisions.
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