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Stephen Whyno

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AP Hockey Writer. Cover the NHL, horse racing and other New York area sports. Author of "Odd Man In: Hockey's Emergency Goalies and the Wildest One-Day Job in Sports." Wawa enthusiast.

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Mammoth acquiring Weegar from the Flames, source says; Stars get Myers from the Canucks The Utah Mammoth are acquiring defenseman Mackenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, a person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press.

Mammoth make a splash by getting Mackenzie Weegar, Tyler Myers chimes in on joining the Stars and more of what's up on the NHL trade front: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

05.03.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stars acquire defenseman Tyler Myers in a trade with the Canucks The Dallas Stars answered a division rival’s moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a significant one of their own.

Stars get Tyler Myers, the Sharks keep Kiefer Sherwood, the Leafs scratch 3 trade candidates and the Panthers sign a goalie. Where things stand with the deadline than 48 hours away: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

04.03.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions who have gone to three consecutive trips to the final and made the playoffs six years in a row.

The Panthers and Maple Leafs have been Eastern playoff mainstays. Major absences have derailed their, making them trade deadline sellers: apnews.com/article/mapl...

04.03.2026 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stars acquiring defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks, AP source says The Dallas Stars are acquiring defenseman Tyler Myers in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press.

Stars are acquiring Tyler Myers from the Canucks: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

04.03.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration A joke from Hilary Knight on β€œSaturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on β€œThe Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by ...

How the US hockey victory lap came together - and reset the focus on the golden accomplishments of the men's and women's teams: apnews.com/article/olym...

04.03.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Wild acquire center Michael McCarron in a trade with the Nashville Predators The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.

2-sport, 4-byline Tuesday

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NHL trades: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

Jack Hughes gets back to work: apnews.com/article/olym...

Devils deal Panthers' playoff hopes another big blow: apnews.com/article/pant...

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#NYGiants are cutting Bobby Okereke: apnews.com/article/gian...

04.03.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1 U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by bea...

Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1

apnews.com/article/pant...

04.03.2026 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, AP source says The New York Giants have informed linebacker Bobby Okereke they are releasing him. That's according to a person with knowledge of the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymi...

Some NFL news. The Giants are releasing veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke: apnews.com/article/gian...

04.03.2026 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Wild acquire center Michael McCarron in a trade with the Nashville Predators The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.

Wild fill a depth need at center by acquiring Michael McCarron from Nashville. The latest ahead of the NHL trade deadline: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

04.03.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes was back on the ice in the morning after he and brother Quinn appeared with women's captain Hilary Knight on β€œThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Jack Hughes is ready to put his star turn as the US Olympic golden goal-scorer in the rearview mirror - at least for now - and get back to his day job in the NHL: apnews.com/article/olym...

03.03.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oilers acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defense ahead of the NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs.

The first big trade of NHL deadline week is the Oilers fortifying their defense by acquiring Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks: apnews.com/article/nhl-...

02.03.2026 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thanks, Paul!

02.03.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been wondering the same thing

02.03.2026 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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US gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight reveals she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance that she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees.

Hilary Knight says on @cbsmornings.bsky.social she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL. She and Jack and Quinn Hughes are set to appear on "The Tonight Show Starring @jimmyfallon.bsky.social later: apnews.com/article/olym...

02.03.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying a...

The Washington Commanders are paying $1M to D.C. to settle a 2022 lawsuit about former owner Dan Snyder deceiving fans about the team's investigation into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment: apnews.com/article/wash...

02.03.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980 No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.

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U.S. wins apnews.com/article/usa-...

Quiets roster critics apnews.com/article/usa-...

Inside Hughes’ OT goal apnews.com/article/jack...

Gaudreau kids: apnews.com/article/john...

With @ByTimReynolds this isn’t 1980 apnews.com/article/1980...

Let’s do this again soon apnews.com/article/nhl-...

23.02.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
The first us Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 happens without needing a 'Miracle' Mike Eruzione and Dave Christian from the 1980 β€œMiracle on Ice” team watched live in person in Milan as the U.S. joined them as Olympic gold medalists.

With @apnews.com colleague Tim Reynolds, the U.S. is golden in men’s hockey at the Olympics. And this was very different than 1980: apnews.com/article/1980...

22.02.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Johnny Gaudreau's children join the US Olympic gold medal celebration Some members of Team USA are dedicating the Olympic gold medal win over Canada to the late Johnny Gaudreau and his family.

Johnny Gaudreau's two oldest children join the US gold medal celebration: apnews.com/article/john...

22.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for gold at the Olympics No miracle needed. The United States is atop the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.

US is golden for the first time since 1980: apnews.com/article/usa-...

22.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Binnington makes a huge save on Quinn Hughes 27 seconds in.

22.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US and Canada go to overtime tied 1-1 in the gold medal game at the Olympics The U.S. and Canada are going to overtime tied 1-1 in the men’s Olympic hockey gold medal game. The championship will be settled in sudden-death overtime with three-on-three play.

Overtime for gold: apnews.com/article/usa-...

22.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A reminder, gold-medal overtime at the Olympics is now 3 on 3, not 5 on 5 like in 2010. apnews.com/article/over...

22.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Overtime. Of course it's overtime. It had to be.

22.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One minute left in regulation...

22.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

US kills it off again. Perfect 18 for 18 on the PK at the Olympics.

22.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Sam Bennett 4 minute double minor for high-sticking Jack Hughes. US 4 minute power play with 6:34 left in regulation.

22.02.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

MacKinnon off the post with a wide-open net.

22.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those watching at home who haven't been in the arena in Milan, the under-14, 10 and 6-minute timeouts are announced here as "POWER BREAK!" Gonna miss that.

22.02.2026 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hellebuyck stops Celebrini on breakaway.

22.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

huge stop by Hellebuyck on Toews. looked like a miss. unreal save by Hellebuyck.

22.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0