Friday · September 4, 2026 Vol. I · No. 246
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Russia is shutting down the Goethe-Institut. For many Russians, it was their gateway to Germany. An activity-based probe library for identifying protein function Brainless sea sponges use sunset to prepare for metamorphosis—and attach in 30 minutes Kazakhstan stabilizes oil output following CPC pipeline disruptions, minister says Kiev panics, fearing imminent defeat — Russian SVR chief ‘It Still Causes Severe Stress’: Fear of Expulsion Upends Life for Some Russian Asylum Seekers in E… Israel not to withdraw troops from Lebanon until Hezbollah fully disarmed — minister Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers Russia is shutting down the Goethe-Institut. For many Russians, it was their gateway to Germany. An activity-based probe library for identifying protein function Brainless sea sponges use sunset to prepare for metamorphosis—and attach in 30 minutes Kazakhstan stabilizes oil output following CPC pipeline disruptions, minister says Kiev panics, fearing imminent defeat — Russian SVR chief ‘It Still Causes Severe Stress’: Fear of Expulsion Upends Life for Some Russian Asylum Seekers in E… Israel not to withdraw troops from Lebanon until Hezbollah fully disarmed — minister Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers

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Oilers’ Milestones to Watch in 2026-27

The Edmonton Oilers have a roster full of stars with a lot of points and accolades, as well as some veterans and young players who are looking to make their…

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Rick Tocchet Attempting to Break Flyers’ Second-Year Coaching Woes

The NHL is full of coaching one-hit wonders. Spencer Carbery won the award with the Washington Capitals in 2024-25 only to see his team miss the playoffs the following season.…

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Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More

We have officially reached the latter portion of the offseason, everyone. The Anaheim Ducks play preseason hockey this month– cue the confetti! The team has announced some changes…

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Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Mikhail Sergachev

The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…

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Maple Leafs Sign Brendan Brisson To One-Year Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract, the team announced. Brisson finished the 2025-26 season playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack, sco…

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Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry

When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it…

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Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27

If the Canadiens are serious about contending for in 2026-27, making these assets available on the trade market could make sense.

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Rangers News & Rumors: Tolvanen, Iorio, Fox & More

The New York Rangers are hoping to have a much stronger season after a rough 2025-26 campaign. They made a lot of changes this offseason, bringing in Pavel Dorofeyev and…

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Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Devils Land Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck

The Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation has been running wild since his surprise trade request became public recently, with fans wondering which contending team will end up landin…

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The player who needs to deliver for the Penguins

According to Sportsnet: Pittsburgh Penguins: Arturs Silovs It’s something of a similar story in Pittsburgh. After finishing second in the Metro last season, after a string of camp…

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Prospect Tier shows how much Penguins prospect pool has improved in just two years

On Thursday we dove into the Pittsburgh Penguins roster and how it stacked up with the rest of the league on The Athletic’s player tier ranking, and how it showed the team is lack…

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Friday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul

Florida Panthers prospect Vilho Vanhatalo lit the lamp in Tappara’s 6-3 win over HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in opening day action from the 2026-27 Champions Hockey League. The game was…

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Snapshots: Laine, Flyers, Laylin

Notes from around the NHL including the Sens ruling out signing Patrik Laine, the Flyers aren't expected to pursue PTO candidates, and more.

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Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal

The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium w…

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Salary Cap Deep Dive: Tampa Bay Lightning

A closer look at the salary cap situation for the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2026-27 season.

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Atlantic Notes: Der-Arguchintsev, Letowski, Tournas

Notes from the Atlantic including an update on a former Toronto forward, one of Montreal's coaches has a new role, and more.

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Submit Your Questions For The #PHRMailbag

Submit your questions for our upcoming mailbag which will run this weekend.

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Kawhi Leonard was most expensive free agent in NBA history

Some NBA players have made more money than Leonard, but no player has cost their team as much.

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Zdeno Chara Eager To Continue Role In Bruins Front Office

Legendary Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara has stayed busy since his retirement in 2022. He has competed in triathlons and marathons while exploring hobbies in his native Slov…

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Four NHL Training Camp Battles To Follow In 2026-27

As with every NHL season, training camps will have numerous battles for players to either earn jobs, or earn spots on specific lines. Which four training camp battles are likely t…

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Frost Lock Up Leadership in Captain Kendall Coyne-Schofield

The PWHL offseason has been a fairly quiet one since the entry draft ended and the sporadic signings that have happened since. However, the Minnesota Frost made some big news…

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NBA world shocked over reported Kawhi Leonard punishment

A year-long investigation found that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted the NBA's salary-cap rules to pay Leonard more money than they were allowed to do ove…

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The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL?

Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discuss the Luke Evangelista trade between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils, Robert Thomas being named captain of…