1:10pm: McDermott confirmed after practice (via Buscaglia and colleague Janya Bardahl) today’s developments did not come with an assurance from Cook that his stance has permanently shifted. The Georgia product declined to speak to the media, so questions remain with respect to how he will proceed moving forward. 8:59am: After a brief hold-in period, James Cook is set to return … [Read more...] about Bills RB James Cook Returns To Practice
NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contention – 2025-26 Preseason Edition
When the Rebuild Rankings first began, a project following the 2023 Trade Deadline that has become one of the biggest pieces here at The Hockey Writers, there were two burning… … [Read more...] about NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contention – 2025-26 Preseason Edition
Defenseman Ryker Evans agrees to 2-year extension with Seattle Kraken
Evans, 23, recorded 25 points on five goals and 20 assists in 73 games during his first full season with the Kraken. … [Read more...] about Defenseman Ryker Evans agrees to 2-year extension with Seattle Kraken
Chad Ruhwedel Announces Retirement
Longtime NHL defenseman Chad Ruhwedel has decided to hang up his skates. In an announcement from the NHLPA, Ruhwedel has officially retired after a 13-year NHL career. Ruhwedel’s NHL career began in the 2012-13 NHL season, signing as an undrafted collegiate free agent after a successful tenure with the University of Massachusetts – Lowell. He signed a two-year entry-level … [Read more...] about Chad Ruhwedel Announces Retirement
James Cook returns to practice after weeklong ‘hold-in’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills running back James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday following a weeklong 'hold-in' as he seeks a contract extension. He began declining to participate in practice on Aug. 3. Coach Sean McDermott said the change was made based on conversations he had with the player. “Things have changed and yes, I’ve had a conversation with James, and … [Read more...] about James Cook returns to practice after weeklong ‘hold-in’