Sean Hartnett - Sportswriter

You're 1000 percent wrong if you think that the LA Kings uniforms and helmets are nice.

Rangers start off the Mike Sullivan Era with a 3-0 loss to the rebuilding Pens. It's going to take time for the Rangers to gel and adapt to his system.

Ivan Demidov of the Habs, Matthew Schaefer of the Isles and Jimmy Snuggerud of the Blues are among top candidates to win the Calder Trophy.

More on them and other promising #NHL rookies here: ⬇️

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It's really odd scheduling to have the Panthers and Blackhawks playing at 5 p.m.

Wrote this earlier in the preseason about Anze Kopitar's last ride.

ICYMI: Overlooked Two-Way Kings’ Star Anze Kopitar Deserves Full Appreciation on Retirement Tour

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Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens is the early favorite to win the 2025-26 Calder Trophy... but which other #NHL rookies could challenge him? More: ⬇️

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Connor McDavid’s new contract puts the Edmonton Oilers on a deadline to win the Stanley Cup before 2028 free agency. More: ⬇️

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Unfortunately, someone who didn't need to pass thru waivers had to go down.

RoonDog update:

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ICYMI: Rangers reward Conor Sheary with a one-year deal, Brett Berard gets sent to Hartford and Noah Laba makes the #NYR opening night roster. More here: ⬇️

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How is everyone doing ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season? I'm looking forward to informing you and tackling some of your favorite topics. If there's anything you'd like to hear about specific teams or players let me know. I'll try to address it in a column.

It seems like a lot of analysts are predicting the Rangers and Devils to be around 3-4 in the Metropolitan Division with the Isles near the bottom.

On Conor Sheary earning a one-year deal from the Rangers, Noah Laba making the #NYR opening night roster and more here: ⬇️

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The Rangers have assigned Brett Berard to the Hartford Wolf Pack.

More on Sheary to follow....

Rangers agree to a one-year contract with Conor Sheary.

The hockey world reacts to Connor McDavid's two-year contract extension with the Oilers. More: ⬇️

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Phillies Need Their Big Bats To Wake Up in Game 2 The Phillies need their big thumpers to show up in Game 2. Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper combined for 1-for-11 with six strikeouts in Game 1.

The Philadelphia Phillies need their slumping big bats to rise to the occasion if they're to even the NLDS. More: ⬇️

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Yankees Need Max Fried To Be Stopper in Crucial ALDS Game 2 The New York Yankees are counting on ace Max Fried to pitch a gem and even the ALDS at 1-1.

Almost time for Yankees-Blue Jays Game 2. Yanks need a dominant performance from Max Fried and he'll opposed by Trey Yesavage, a promising rookie who faces a big test under playoff pressure. Read more here: ⬇️

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Yankees Need Max Fried To Be Stopper in Crucial ALDS Game 2 The New York Yankees are counting on ace Max Fried to pitch a gem and even the ALDS at 1-1.

The Yankees will need Max Fried to be at his very best in Game 2. More: ⬇️

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Oilers Face Critical Deadline To Extend Connor McDavid or Risk Him Walking The Oilers are under pressure to extend Connor McDavid. The longer the situation drags on, the less likely it is that he’ll play in Edmonton beyond 2025-26.

The clock is ticking for the Oilers to extend Connor McDavid before the new season. With every passing day, it's less likely that he'll remain in Edmonton. More: ⬇️

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The Rangers announced that Gabe Perreault and Scott Morrow have been assigned to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.

Both had good preseasons. Their time will come...

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Passes First Postseason Test With Flying Colors Rookie starter Cam Schlittler made postseason history and shut down Boston Red Sox bats to help the New York Yankees advance to the ALDS.

Cam Schlittler delivered under pressure in his postseason debut for the Yankees by making statistical history and eliminating the rival Red Sox. More: ⬇️

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Schlittler vs. Early — Who Has the Edge in Yankees-Red Sox Game 3 Showdown? Win-or-go-home Wild Card Series Game 3 between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rests on the rookie arms of Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early.

ICYMI: Here's a detailed look at how Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early match up ahead of tonight's win-or-go-home Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox.

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Schlittler vs. Early — Who Has the Edge in Yankees-Red Sox Game 3 Showdown? Win-or-go-home Wild Card Series Game 3 between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rests on the rookie arms of Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early.

Who has the edge in the Yankees-Red Sox Game 3 matchup of rookie starters Cam Schlittler and Connelly Early? Read on: ⬇️

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Top 5 Storylines To Watch as the 2025-26 NHL Season Nears Is this Connor McDavid's final year in Edmonton? Could the Pens trade Sidney Crosby? These and more storylines will be answered during the 2025-26 NHL season.

The 2025-26 NHL season could be one of the most consequential seasons in league history. Here are the Top 5 storylines to watch. Read on: ⬇️

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Devils’ Luke Hughes Must Take Next Step After Securing Big Payday Luke Hughes is going to need to justify the New Jersey Devils' massive contract extension by evolving into a franchise cornerstone defenseman.

After signing a $9 million AAV extension, Luke Hughes will need to continue developing into a more complete, all-around defenseman that the Devils can hang their hat on as a No. 1 defenseman. More: ⬇️

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Aaron Boone’s Costly Calls Could End Yankees Playoff Hopes Fast Aaron Boone has been given unlimited chances to prove that he's a top manager. If the Yankees' 2025 playoff run ends with a whimper, it's time for him to go.

Aaron Boone's baffling decisions came back to haunt the Yankees again. His managerial ineptitude could send the Bombers packing in Game 2, and a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox should be the end of his tenure as Yankees manager. More: ⬇️

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