DitD & Open Post - 8/10/26: Making Bets Edition

TRENDINGDon Nelson dies at 86IFL championship matchupOhtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesFantasy Football Draft KitStory by NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 21: New Jersey Devils introduce General Manager Sunny Mehta at Prudential Center on April 21, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Maclean/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI vis Getty Images Nate PillingMon, August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDevils Daily: Quinn Hughes Update; Jack & Tate Dramatic SplitJack Hughes and Tatae McRae made headlines yesterday in what sounds like a dramatic split, and the New Jersey Devils […]Sportsnaut‘I Don’t Have Any Panic About It Yet’ — Elliotte Friedman Feeds More Fuel Into Quinn Hughes Rumors With NJ Devils Lurking AroundQuinn Hughes’ contract situation with the Minnesota Wild continues to attract attention around the NHL. With no extension in place yet, the longer the talks go on, the more questions are being raised about his future.Pro Football NetworkDan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins DoubtThe contrast was a bit humorous. As the Pittsburgh Penguins universe is digesting the eight-year contract for Ville Koivunen and […] The post Dan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins Doubt appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementDan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade DebateThe Pittsburgh Penguins certainly set the market while trying to adhere to new market values. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas […] The post Dan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade Debate appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowDaily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on HughesThe NHL offseason slowly churns out news, and the Boston Bruins have been no part of it. The market is […] The post Daily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on Hughes appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowDaily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM SearchThe NHL offseason has slowly been churning out news, but as we approach the end of an August weekend, it […] The post Daily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM Search appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowDeen’s Daily: Flyers Sign Winger; Rangers Captaincy; What Was Dubas Thinking?The Colorado Avalanche have had a quiet week, but several things are coming down the news pipeline around the league. […] The post Deen’s Daily: Flyers Sign Winger; Rangers Captaincy; What Was Dubas Thinking? appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowDeen’s Daily: Lehkonen Needs An Extension, Too; Red Wings GM Search Update; Alumni Game ParticipantsThe Colorado Avalanche need to sign Cale Makar to an extension before next July. But also, Artturi Lehkonen. Will the […] The post Deen’s Daily: Lehkonen Needs An Extension, Too; Red Wings GM Search Update; Alumni Game Participants appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowRumors Starting to Swirl Around Wild + Quinn Hughes Contract TalksWe"ve been told to wait patiently for the Minnesota Wild to extend Quinn Hughes... but NHL insiders are starting to get impatient.Minnesota Sports FanHellebuyck Trade Still Possible, But Destinations Other Than Buffalo Are Just As PlausibleVezina and Hart Trophy winner has five years left at an $8.5 million AAVThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresIslanders News: Eklund’s bid, Schaefer’s ranking, Alexei’s turtle(neck)Is just me, or has this summer been slower than last? Am I just getting old, tied up by work, distracted by Neuenschwanders? Or maybe last summer was more exciting because of the turnover in management and the anticipation of the unknown. (Plus, the Dobson Wars…{shudder}…but those have not subsided and are as intense and […]SB NationCaution for Another NHL ExpansionGary just hasn’t had enough yet, it seems.SB NationConcerns Grow Over Quinn Hughes' Future with Minnesota Wild Amid Stalled Contract TalksQuinn Hughes’ contract talks with the Minnesota Wild may no longer be a matter of "when," but "if" an extension happens at all.Athlon Sports‘That’s The Point’ — Minnesota Insider Doesn’t Rule Out Eventual Quinn Hughes Exit, But Pumps The Brakes on Devils ReunionThe Minnesota Wild still have a path to keep Quinn Hughes beyond the final year of his contract, but uncertainty persists around the length of a potential extension. The defenseman has reportedly expressed a desire to stay, while the Wild want a much longer commitment than his camp currently appears willing to consider.Pro Football NetworkThe Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue JacketsDid you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsDid Rangers really have best offseason in Metropolitan Division?Winning the offseason isn’t the goal for the New York Rangers. Winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since […]Forever BlueshirtsHow The Rangers Must Avoid Being A Mushy Middle NHL Team In 2026-27The New York Rangers have been one of the NHL's biggest disappointments the past two seasons, missing the playoffs both years. After a relatively busy off-season, what must the Rangers do to avoid being a 'mushy middle' team and get back into the Stanley Cup playoffs?The Hockey NewsPhillies Land Stunning $126 Million Offseason PredictionThe Philadelphia Phillies have never been shy to make aggressive moves in free agency or on the trade market. Dave Dombrowski is also focused on powering the franchise back to being a true World Series contender.While the 2026 MLB season is still ongoing and the Phillies are still very much in the mix as a […] The post Phillies Land Stunning $126 Million Offseason Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNew Maple Leafs Forward Teddy Blueger Ready To Turn The PageIt’s going to be a completely new slate for first-year Toronto Maple Leafs forward Teddy Blueger, who was one of many free agent additions by general manager John Chayka since he took over from the fired Brad Treliving. Blueger joins several new faces for the Maple Leafs in the upcoming season, which include the likes […] The post New Maple Leafs Forward Teddy Blueger Ready To Turn The Page appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNets may need to make decision on Michael Porter Jr. by TuesdayBrooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. will again be regarded as a trade candidate next season and the Nets may have until Tuesday to do something.Nets Wire