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Fernando Mendoza will take over as Raiders starting QB. (via @AdamSchefter, @RapSheet)
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Raiders RB Dylan Laube is the first player in the NFL this season to return a kickoff for a touchdown.
Big Deal - The Brothers are going to be a problem... #NHL
The Panthers are acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Senators in exchange for three first-round picks and a second-round pick, per @FriedgeHNIC 🔄
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Former Missouri State QB Jacob Clark is signing with the Raiders, per source.
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#Raiders have signed former Indiana RB Roman Hemby as a UDFA, per his agents @EquitySports.
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#Raiders are signing Indiana WR EJ Williams, per source. He will join teammates Fernando Mendoza and Roman Hemby in Las Vegas.
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RECAP: Where an NHL return to Atlanta stands now...
With team USA winning Gold on Sunday, I wanted to recap the current standing of an NHL return to Atlanta.
1. Krause Sports & Entertainment:
The framework for an arena is completed and is essentially ready for a green light from the NHL. My understanding is the group is in contact with the league but has not met recently, likely due to a lack of new developments.
2. Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment:
Redevelopment efforts of North Point Mall are finally off the ground as the city has established a new Tax Allocation District to financially support an NHL-sized arena and surrounding development.
On February 10, Mayor Jim Gilvin hinted at big news in the near future for the mall, saying he is eager to learn which direction New York Life may take the mall. The Life Insurance company had previously stated intentions to build an NHL-sized arena but has not released details since.
3. Where does the NHL stand in this?
When it comes to the league, expansion seems to still be an afterthought. The NHL has not yet publicly stated any intentions to expand or shown favor to one group over another.
This leaves the question of why... is it because the league is content with 32 teams? Are there other plans the league is prioritizing? Or is it something else?
The only thing that is clear right now is the drive of ownership trying to bring a team here. Atlanta hockey fans have never had a team owner this driven to have a team and succeed here. That is worth noting and should not be taken for granted.
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Artemi Panarin has been traded to the @LAKings and has also signed a two-year contract with his new team! 👑
Read more about the trade and signing ⤵️
nhl.com/news/artemi-panarin-…
This is big ice - tourney - No physicality- A different Competition - If played in NHL rinks - he’s in - can’t hide from Physical play in small rinks. Sam on NHL cup run - all in 109%. IOC - Speed & Distance..
"No Sam Bennett, it's a mistake. It's somewhat shocking [...] That guy, I honestly thought was going to be a lock on this team."
@odognine2 on Sam Bennett not making Team Canada.
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Oh, he beat him like a rented mule! A true Legend… RIP
youtu.be/R60p5EgLP30?si=XXQ1…
The NHL is saddened by the passing of long-time @penguins play-by-play broadcaster Mike Lange, recipient of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Foster Hewitt Award in 2001 for outstanding contributions to his profession. Our thoughts are with his family and his many friends in the game.
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At that value w consistent speed depth, should’ve been 3 years. Cost more later if u can’t find speed / tenacity in the 3rd year… Chemistry w group - key!
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Drew O’Connor on a two-year contract extension worth $2.5M AAV.
DETAILS | vancanucks.co/4hFh9La
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Called It!
Someone at the NHL saw the opposition to the arena in Phoenix coming from a mile away 👀
On today's show, we discussed the fallout of Alex Meruelo's departure: youtube.com/live/pQp44l8nRl4
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#Yotes can’t play in a 4600 seat arena in a revenue sharing league. NHLPA had problems with the loss of income. No Qs abt it. Bettman wants 34 teams and this is a step closer. SLC deal, does it have enough additional capital to buy the land 4 the Ent District in AZ & 1B for team?
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