Mar 30, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Avery Hayes (85) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with centers Ben Kindel (81) and Tommy Novak (18) and defensemen Connor Clifton (75) and Ryan Shea (5) during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images There are conflicting reports now from more reputable sources that poured ice-cold water all over the exploding NHL trade chatter surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The tangled web is below. Also, it seems Cutter Gauthier wants a lot more money from the Anaheim Ducks, who are now stuck in an unfortunate game of chicken. And we unloaded some simmering opinions and analysis regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason moves.
A thought crossed my mind Sunday. The landscape of everything is chaos, isn’t it?. But closer to home, a simple Sunday afternoon in which I wanted to watch the Brickyard 400 was not possible because
I cut the cord. I realized I had no access to TNT or TruTV, and to add it to any package would be another $18 per month. But I also found I was still paying for Paramount+ and HBO Max, which I haven’t watched at all in months, and I got whacked for $25 for another month of Apple TV, on which I only watch F1, literally as I was going through the cancellation process.
It’s all so inefficient. Every media entity has a stream, and they’re all spending big money on rights and shows to lure subscribers but can’t deliver with any consistency. I mean, 18 months between show seasons?!
My gut says we’re about to see a lot of mergers and acquisitions. Or bankruptcies. ), and the long-awaited fifth season of Loudermilk.
To the hockey… Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Some of the comments were beauties, but I very much appreciated a reader who simply thanked me for giving a voice to Nailers fans. That was humbling, and you’re welcome.
We connected the Penguins’ offseason acquisitions and changes to the NHL trade market, and a not-so-kind examination of dumping the Wheeling Nailers. It’s in the Penguins offseason unload. Pittsburgh Baseball Now: The series didn’t go so well despite lines across the Clemente Bridge to get into PNC Park (Seriously, only a Gen Z social media person would brag about being in a line.
Yinz love being in line). However, the bullpen finally held, and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bats awoke. Steelers Now: Derrick Bell did a great job on this piece.
Here is his ballot for the Steelers Hall of Honor. NHL Trade Talk, News, & NHN TSN: Another disputed report for one outlet was a sigh of relief for a lot of Blue Jackets fans. A day after exploding social media reports that a deal was down to two teams, Sunday, multiple reports emerged (which usually means the team is pushing back) indicating there are NO trade talks surrounding Kirill Marchenko.
TSN 1060: I’m glad TSN is still talking hockey. New York Islanders coach Pete DeBoer joined the radio hosts and discussed the Islanders’ improvements and what he expects this season. I suppose that directly affects the Penguins, too, and so here’s some insight from Long Island.
NHLtraderumors.me: I had some perceptions after seeing this report. Not only did Cutter Gauthier force his way out of Philadelphia, but he has jacked up his contract demands in light of Leo Carlsson’s whopper of a contract. Gauthier was talking around $10 million, but now he wants $15 million?
I feel for Anaheim. GM Pat Verbeek played hardball with the youngsters, but they’re being ripped apart before they even get going. That’s not how it is supposed to work.
It’s also a lesson to GMs. before someone else does. Philly Hockey Now: Here’s how the other PA team is living.
Will James has begun the Top 10 countdown of Philadelphia Flyers prospects. New Jersey Hockey Now: Was new New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta a little frightened by Anthony Mantha’s history, especially his injury past? Nope, Mehta told James Nichols.
Here’s more on why New Jersey signed Mantha. The guy we saw last season bore no resemblance to the years of criticism and perceptions, until the very end. Boston Hockey Now: A goalie who has more than paid his dues, waiting in the wings.