Golden Knights left wing David Perron (57) and Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) in a composite photo. Las Vegas Review-Journal The drawback of the Golden Knights’ historic run to the Stanley Cup Final is an abbreviated offseason. The NHL Draft takes place June 22 and 23, and unrestricted free agents can begin negotiations with teams that do not hold their signing rights starting June 24. The deadline for clubs to make qualifying offers to restricted free agents is June 25, and clubs can sign RFAs to an offer sheet beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time June 26. Free agency officially starts at noon Eastern time July 1. In addition, rookie development camp runs June 26 to 30. The Knights have a long to-do list this summer, starting with the futures of unrestricted free agents James Neal and David Perron. Center William Karlsson, who scored 43 goals, is one of a handful of restricted free agents. With plenty of room under the salary cap ($26.475 million, according to … [Read more...] about Golden Knights face tough free agent, contract decisions ahead
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Aaron Rodgers contract: Packers wasting time with what should be simple deal
Jeff Diamond Contributor @jeffdiamondNFL Updated at 12:53 p.m. ET Updated at 12:53 p.m. ET Watch NFLNFL with fuboTV Aaron Rodgers is next up to become No. 1 on the list of the NFL's highest-paid players. But so far, the negotiating process between the quarterback and the Packers has been interesting and occasionally combative, even as Rodgers' ideal contract value has come into focus. As a former NFL general manager who signed plenty of quarterback deals in my career, I would strongly advise new Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst to finish the Rodgers negotiation as quickly as possible, certainly before the start of training camp. And I'd recommend the Packers pay him what it takes to satisfy one of the league’s best players. The team does not want this to be an ongoing story. I've always said the easiest contracts to agree upon are those negotiated when the market is well … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers contract: Packers wasting time with what should be simple deal
Klay Thompson’s dad says Warriors star likely won’t sign extension with team this summer
Thompson, who will be a free agent in 2019, would cost himself north of $80M if he signs an extension this offseason by Jack Maloney @jackmaloneycbs 3m ago • 2 min read Klay Thompson has been a vital part of the recent dominance of the Golden State Warriors, who are just two victories away from winning their third title in four seasons. Not only is Thompson one of the best shooters the league has ever seen, but he's also a stout defender -- capable of guarding multiple positions -- and incredibly durable. So, understandably, the Warriors are eager to keep him in town for the foreseeable future. And with his contract set to expire next summer, that means it's time to head to the negotiation table. The Warriors would prefer to sign Thompson to an extension this summer, as it would not only give them long-term stability, but save them tens of millions of dollars. According to Thompson's dad, however, the Warriors likely won't get what … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson’s dad says Warriors star likely won’t sign extension with team this summer
NBA Playoffs 2018: Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 6 score, series schedule, TV channel, online stream
LeBron James and the Cavaliers forced a Game 7 by Kevin Skiver @skiverK9 12m ago • 2 min read We're going to Game 7. LeBron James put on an incredible show, finishing with 46 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-99 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. It continued the trend in the series of homecourt dominance, as the home team has won every game. Will that trend continue in Game 7, with the Celtics clinching their first trip to the Finals since 2010? Or will LeBron and the Cavs go into Boston and earn their fourth straight Finals berth? Cleveland dealt with chaos throughout the regular season -- including unloading half of its roster at the trade deadline -- while Boston had injuries to the two players expected to lead them through the East. Where LeBron James is still playing like LeBron James, the Celtics have found heroics from unexpected places throughout these playoffs, specifically … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2018: Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 6 score, series schedule, TV channel, online stream
My view from up North: Don’t write off non-league signing yet
0 Have your say The News have this week welcomed Fratton Park season-ticket-holder and work-placement student Dan Statham onto the sports desk. Our temporary new arrival sits in the North Stand and is not short of an opinion or two with regards his hometown club.Today he looks at the debate around non-league signing Louie Dennis among fans after he joined from Bromley on Wednesday. Here's what he had to say...After Kenny Jackett was hired last summer, the Pompey boss explained his interest in looking below the Football League's basement tier for talent. Paul Cook did exactly this, when he plundered Hampton & Richmond for their top two talents Jamal Lowe and Nicke Kabamba, during the 2016-2017 season. The policy of dipping out of the Football League to discover gems has been widely debated online. Many Pompey fans have stated they would rather be in the market for proven League One talents - something I agreed with. The Blues have dipped into non-league on a few occasions … [Read more...] about My view from up North: Don’t write off non-league signing yet