Similar to the way the year 2020 is going, we are left in suspense with the number one pick in this years upcoming draft. Many believed the top pick would go to a team like the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, or even the New Jersey Devils. However, the lottery had other plans.
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NBA Flashback Friday
On this day twenty four years ago, a handful of basketball legends were selected in the 1996 NBA Draft. This draft class included 4 NBA MVPs, 57 all-star appearances, 19 NBA titles, and 37 All-NBA selections.
The Final Six: NHL Hub Cities
A few days ago the NHL announced Pittsburgh and Dallas have been eliminated from the list of possible NHL hub cities for this years Stanley Cup Playoffs. The league plans to have two hub cities selected, in the near future.
Sabres Send General Manager Jason Botterill Packing
The Buffalo Sabres announced they are relieving Jason Botterill of his duties as General Manager. Kevyn Adams will be promoted from Senior Vice President of Business Administration to General Manager
Lady Antebellum Is No More, Now Lady A
The Nashville country trio announced in a letter to fans, they would be changing their name from “Lady Antebellum” to “Lady A” amidst the Black Lives Matter movements.
Shaq On Loan To Northampton
Former NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal may not be able to travel across the world to cheer on his favorite soccer club Northampton Town FC, but that doesn’t mean his face won’t be in the crowd.
Malkin Mania Is About To Run Wild
With the announcement of Evgeni Malkin being the Penguins nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, all NHL teams should beware of what’s about to come.
Has PNC Given Up On The Pirates?
PNC might be out on the Pirates, what could the future look like for PNC Park?
The NHL Plans To Return
According to Jason Gregor, the NHLPA has voted not to receive their final paychecks of the season, leading us to believe a return is imminent. There have been talks of a 24 team playoff, and we are awaiting the leagues decision on how the playoffs will be formatted. https://twitter.com/JasonGregor/status/1263914077773942788?s=20 The proposed twenty four team playoffContinueContinue reading “The NHL Plans To Return”
The “O” Has A Potential Buyer
Pittsburgh native, Mark Cuban hopes to save the Original Hot Dog Shop in Pittsburgh’s Oakland area.
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