Preseason
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, considered by many NHL insiders as the best player in the world, adopted a more relaxed approach to his offseason training. Teammate Leon Draisaitl purchased a summer home near McDavid so the friends could coordinate workouts. Meanwhile, Nathan MacKinnon took his training to new heights. Colorado Avalanche’s slick-skating cornerstone joined […]
The Carolina Panthers’ “retooling” process continued Friday. Working at the start of Labor Day holiday weekend, general manager Dan Morgan took time to tinker with the 16-man practice squad, adding skill and roster competition. Morgan reiterated Thursday the front office will remain aggressive with claims off the waiver wire. As the lowest-ranked team last season, […]
Dave Canales saw just about everything he wanted to see from his offensive starters during Saturday’s 31-26 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday. The personable Carolina Panthers coach also heard the halftime news he anticipated: “Cooper John Corbett,” Canales shouted during his post-game press conference, via Panthers.com. “Ten pounds, four ounces […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales will not show his starting hand. Through two preseason outings, Canales has yet to field any of the rebuilding team’s established starters. The Panthers (0-2) have looked offensively challenged, combing for 15 points in losses to the New England Patriots and New York Jets. Still, Canales […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers attempted to raise the stakes in their final bid to land coveted cornerback Stephon Gilmore. But the Minnesota Vikings went all-in by offering the former five-time Pro Bowler a one-year, $10 million deal, with $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Sunday morning. The Panthers needed Gilmore. With projected CB2 Dane […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Following Monday’s NFL training camp session, the Carolina Panthers’ offensive unit ran gassers after struggling against the defense. For their part, the defenders celebrated the dominating performance with sideline dances and cross-field trash-talk. Bryce Young, endured multiple interception-prone practices the past week. The quarterback could be seen leading the wind sprints, […]
