a The Latest: 3 players on Brazilian soccer team test positive By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:05:26 GMT British Columbia Premier John Horgan has offered the NHL a place to play if the league can find a way to resume the season. Speaking at a COVID-19 media briefing Wednesday, Horgan said he has written a letter to both NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association head Donald Fehr to let them know B.C. is “a place to potentially restart the NHL assuming the games would be played without audiences, but instead played for television.” The NHL suspended its season March 12 with 189 regular-season games left. Full Article article Sports
a PHT Morning Skate: Reopening questions; Kapanen’s value By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:30:51 GMT Wednesday's collection of links. Full Article article Sports
a These #HockeyAtHome videos are ridiculously fun and creative By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:37:24 GMT NHL fans have to stay busy somehow, right? Their HockeyAtHome videos are almost too good to be true. By Brooke Destra Full Article article Sports
a How to watch Tom Wilson's best games with the Washington Capitals By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:59:37 GMT How to tune in to Tom Wilson's best games on Sunday. Full Article article Sports
a How late Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz helped Michael Jordan become an NHL owner By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:53:40 GMT Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals, told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about the time Jordan had a lengthy interview with the board of governors executive committee, in which late Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz was a member of, to become the newest owner of an NHL franchise at a Palm Beach resort in December of 2000. Full Article article Sports
a This Date in Bruins History: B's get revenge vs. Flyers with 2011 sweep By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT The Boston Bruins didn't take long to put the painful memory of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind them. Full Article article Sports
a 2020 NHL draft profile: William Wallinder looks a lot like Flyers prospect Egor Zamula By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:27:47 GMT The next Egor Zamula? A package of size and skill could be there for the Flyers in the 2020 NHL draft with William Wallinder. By Jordan Hall Full Article article Sports
a The best Capitals player to wear each jersey number: 61-80 By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:31:58 GMT Alex Ovechkin can lay claim as the best Capitals player to wear No. 8, but what about the rest of the jersey numbers? Who are the best Caps for every number? Full Article article News
a NBCSN’s Hockey Happy Hour: Hecht, Briere lead Sabres in most recent playoff win By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:30:30 GMT Led by Hecht’s two goals and Briere’s three assists, the Sabres emerged with a 5-4 victory to claim what remains their most recent playoff series win. Full Article article Sports
a Ranking the Top 10 worst playoff heartbreaks in Bruins history By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:07:09 GMT Is the Bruins' most recent exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs also their most heartbreaking? Joe Haggerty counts down the biggest playoff disappointments, including way too many losses against the B's archrivals, the Montreal Canadiens. Full Article article Sports
a Wayne Gretzky’s advice to top NHL prospects: ‘Embrace every moment of it’ By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:30:17 GMT Five of the top NHL prospects took part in a video call with Gretzky and were given advice as they prepare to take the next step in their careers. Full Article article Sports
a Anaheim Ducks re-sign Djoos, Hakanpää to 1-year contracts By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:10:45 GMT The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year contracts. The Ducks announced the deals Wednesday. Djoos had one goal and two assists in nine games with the Ducks after they acquired him from the Washington Capitals on Feb. 24 in a trade for forward Daniel Sprong. Full Article article Sports
a Ducks sign Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year, one-way deals By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:12:55 GMT Ducks defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa will stay with the team through the 2020-21 season after each signed a one-year, one-way contract extension. Full Article article Sports
a Sharks' Marcus Sorensen still skating, keeping routine while in Sweden By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:03:51 GMT Marcus Sorensen is using his connections in Sweden to stay ready in case the NHL season resumes. Full Article article Sports
a The Latest: China's football association to cut pay By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:32:17 GMT In a video posted along with the schedule, the Seahawks gave season tickets to 12 workers who had been nominated for consideration. The 12 were told of receiving season tickets in video calls with Seahawks players Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Will Dissly and coach Pete Carroll. The Royal St. John’s Regatta in Canada has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article article Sports
a Bundesliga soccer to resume on May 16 in empty stadiums By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:56:32 GMT The Bundesliga soccer season will resume on May 16 in empty stadiums, picking up right where it left off two months ago amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thursday’s announcement comes one day after clubs were told the season could restart following a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the country’s 16 state governors. Germany has had a high number of COVID-19 infections — nearly 170,000 by Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University — with about 7,000 deaths, a lower number compared to elsewhere. Full Article article Sports
a PHT Morning Skate: Jordan the NHL owner; Laraque opens up By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:30:39 GMT Thursday's collection of links. Full Article article Sports
a NHL offered place to play in British Columbia By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:36:22 GMT The NHL suspended its season March 12 with 189 regular-season games left. Full Article article Sports
a 2020 NHL draft profile: Braden Schneider has quite a high ceiling for a 2-way defenseman By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:32:18 GMT The Flyers have had quite a bit of luck when drafting players from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Could they keep their streak alive with Braden Schneider in the first round of the 2020 NHL draft? By Brooke Destra Full Article article News
a Caps Stanley Cup run lookback: Re-living Kuzy's OT goal against the Penguins By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:41:37 GMT It's been two years since Kuzy sent the Caps to the Eastern Conference Final with a legendary goal in overtime. Full Article article Sports
a Chris Pronger denies involvement in robbery of 2010 Stanley Cup-winning puck By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:44:14 GMT We may have eliminated a suspect from the mystery of the missing puck from Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final. Full Article article Sports
a Longtime Bruins goalie Gerry Cheevers fires jabs at Canadiens' Carey Price By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:03:43 GMT Old habits die hard, and for Hall of Fame goalie Gerry Cheevers, the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry manifested when Cheesy took a shot a Montreal's Carey Price during a Zoom town hall with B's season-ticket holders on Thursday. Full Article article Sports
a The best Capitals player to wear each jersey number: 81-99 By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:15:09 GMT Alex Ovechkin can lay claim as the best Capitals player to wear No. 8, but what about the rest of the jersey numbers? Who are the best Caps for every number? Full Article article Sports
a A 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs? Latest NHL buzz and a hypothetical Flyers matchup By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:15:48 GMT A 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs? Here's a look at the latest NHL buzz and a hypothetical Flyers matchup. By Jordan Hall Full Article article Sports
a NBCSN’s Hockey Happy Hour: Gagne starts Flyers’ historic comeback By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:30:24 GMT The win was the first of four straight for the Flyers, culminating in a historic comeback over the Bruins. Full Article article Sports
a Evgeny Kuznestov doesn’t consider his 2018 series-winning goal against Pittsburgh the biggest of his life By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:13:28 GMT Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov doesn't consider his series-winning goal against the Penguins in 2018 is the biggest goal of his life. Full Article article News
a Reports: NHL may skip rest of regular season, jump to 24-team playoff format By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:38:48 GMT One of many possible plans if the league can resume play. Full Article article Sports
a Column: More normality from NFL. Will it happen on time? By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:28:59 GMT Spanking new stadiums in Los Angeles and Las Vegas unveiled in prime time. Business as usual, and you really can't blame the NFL for that. “The release of the NFL schedule is something our fans eagerly anticipate every year, as they look forward with hope and optimism to the season ahead,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said. Full Article article Sports
a The Latest: Reno Rodeo canceled because of coronavirus By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:16:39 GMT The century-old Reno Rodeo has canceled the 10-day event in June because of the coronavirus pandemic. Reno Rodeo President Craig Downie said in a letter to the rodeo’s board of directors that canceling the event scheduled for June 18-27 was necessary to ensure the safety of participants, fans, vendors, sponsors and volunteers. General Manager George Combs said it was a difficult decision, made in consultation with health experts as well as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Full Article article Sports
a NHL postpones 2020 international schedule By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:55 GMT The Bruins, Predators, Avalanche, and Blue Jackets were set to play games in Mannheim, Bern, Prague, and Helsinki. Full Article article Sports
a PHT Morning Skate: Pietrangelo’s future; underrated Bjorkstrand By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:30:44 GMT Friday's collection of links. Full Article article Sports
a 2020 NHL season: Bruins-Predators season-opener in Prague postponed By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:46:12 GMT The Boston Bruins had planned on opening up their 2020-21 NHL regular season overseas against the Nashville Predators in Prague as part of the NHL Global Series, but that plan to visit the Czech Republic has now been postponed. Full Article article Sports
a Roundtable: What is your favorite hockey photo of all-time? By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:00:23 GMT There have been so many great hockey images taken by photographers. We choose our top three shots ranging from Stanley Cup celebations to iconic moments. Full Article article Sports
a NHL calls off 2020-21 season games in Helsinki, Prague By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:27:54 GMT National Hockey League regular-season games that were scheduled for early in the 2020-21 campaign in Helsinki and Prague have been called off in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With concern about when or if the halted 2019-20 campaign might resume due to the deadly virus outbreak, the NHL and the NHL Players Association announced the decision to scrap the matchups with an eye to a 2021 return. "The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence," a joint statement said. Full Article article Sports
a 2020 NHL draft profile: Ridly Greig, son of Flyers scout Mark Greig, is a center with 200-foot bite By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:56:48 GMT Ridly Greig, son of Flyers scout Mark Greig, is a center with 200-foot bite and should be available for the club in the first round of the 2020 NHL draft. By Jordan Hall Full Article article Sports
a Capitals cut ties with Leipsic after disparaging comments By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:13:43 GMT The Washington Capitals on Friday placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after he made disparaging comments about women and teammates in a private social media chat. In a conversation involving his brother and Florida Panthers minor leaguer Jack Rodewald, Leipsic commented on the physical appearances of Vancouver forward Tanner Pearson's wife and Edmonton captain Connor McDavid's girlfriend. The NHL called it ''inexcusable conduct'' and said it would address the matter with the Capitals and Panthers. Full Article article Sports
a This Date in Bruins History: B's earn thrilling OT wins vs. Leafs, Canadiens By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:55:04 GMT Few things in sports are better than overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and May 8 has seen the Boston Bruins play in a couple memorable games that required bonus hockey. Full Article article Sports
a 'Slap Shot' still iconic in hockey despite sport's changes By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:32:06 GMT A few nights after one of their players was injured by a dirty hit, the Johnstown Jets plotted to exact some revenge on Buffalo's Greg Neeld. An all-out brawl broke out during warmups and the North American Hockey League game was postponed, much to the dismay of ownership and presumably the fans at a sold-out War Memorial Arena. It just so happened that director George Roy Hill was in the arena that night, cameras rolling. Full Article article Sports
a Brendan Leipsic's Capitals contract terminated after offensive remarks revealed By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:16:34 GMT The Washington Capitals have placed former Winterhawks wing Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers with the intention of his contract being terminated after private messages revealed misogynistic comments. > The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers for purposes of terminating his contract.https://t.co/UnADibu2yQ Full Article article Sports
a NHL postpones international games planned for 2020-21 season By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:31 GMT The NHL announces it is postponing the Global Series games that were scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic and Finland in the 2020-21 season. Full Article article Sports
a Capitals dump Leipsic after vulgar comments By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:53:30 GMT The Washington Capitals decided to part ways with forward Brendan Leipsic on Friday after he made vulgar and disparaging comments on an social media chat group. The 25-year old Canadian was placed on waivers by the NHL club after his Instagram group chat messages were leaked earlier this week. The chat included inappropriate remarks about Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid's girlfriend and the wife of Vancouver Canucks player Tanner Pearson. Full Article article Sports
a Capitals' Greatest Hits: How to watch Troy Brouwer's game-winning goal in 2015 Winter Classic By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:05:30 GMT Troy Brouwer scored the game-winning goal as the Capitals beat the Blackhawks at Nationals Park on Jan. 1, 2015. Relive the excitement with Monday night's replay. Full Article article News
a Revisiting biggest NHL trades from the 2019 offseason By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:54:50 GMT Kerfoot discussing his first Maple Leafs season spurred a larger discussion. Full Article article Sports
a Former Flyer Mark Howe knows NHL is trying to stay 'open-minded' about 2019-20 season By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:08:08 GMT Former Flyer and current Red Wings scout Mark Howe said the "open-minded" NHL is determined to finish the 2019-20 season. By Joe Fordyce Full Article article News
a Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:04:17 GMT The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in June with the season in an indefinite suspension. Unlike the NFL, which held its draft as usual in the middle of its offseason, the NHL would face several wrinkles going forward with a draft held before the season is complete: Teams would not be able to trade players, there would be a lack of clarity over next year's salary cap and the draft order could be determined before all games are played. Full Article article Sports
a Capitals cutting Leipsic after 'offensive' comments By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:44:36 GMT Washington announced it is terminating the contract of forward Brendan Leipsic after his mysogynistic comments on Instagram were leaked. Full Article article Sports
a Missouri Governor Struggles to Oust State Education Chief By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Margie Vandeven, the state education chief, is appointed by an appointed board, which is still split on whether to fire Vandeven. Full Article Missouri
a To Show That Elections Matter, This Teacher Is Running for Office By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In a civics lesson come to life, this Missouri high school government teacher is running for state legislature. Full Article Missouri
a Missouri Chief's Ouster Sparks Political, Legal Aftershocks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The state's Republican governor is in a pitched battle with the state's educators over the process he used to fire Missouri's commissioner of education. Full Article Missouri
a Missouri's State Board Hasn't Met Since January. With Governor Gone, What Now? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Gov. Erik Greitens has resigned and the board doesn't have enough governor-appointed members to form a quorum. Important tasks have been piling up. Full Article Missouri