Manager Dave Roberts has baseball's most envious job: Filling out a lineup that can blitz opposing pitchers with Ohtani ($700 million deal) in the leadoff spot, Mookie Betts ($365 million pact) hitting second, likely followed by Tucker and then Freddie Freeman ($162 million).

Draisaitl will take a leave of absence for the next week & will be unavailable to face the Canucks while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins takes his place as second-line centre on Saturday for his 999th NHL game

Jeremy Swayman, Boston’s number one goalie, will be with McAvoy on Team USA in Milan. He is a big reason the Bruins are having a bounce-back season. Joonas Korpisalo, his backup, will get the start, though. Korpisalo is a competent goalie as well, meaning the Blackhawks must be on their game if they want to break out of their offensive slump.

In the wake of reports that Kyle Tucker has agreed to a mammoth four-year contract with the defending champs, you don’t need us to tell you this 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers lineup is nuts. But we’re here to tell you it could be historically nuts

On the blue line, Shayne Gostisbehere, who missed Thursday's skate due to "not feeling great," is doubtful to play against Florida, leaving the door open for Mike Reilly to potentially remain in the lineup after filling in for Jaccob Slavin on Tuesday.

There's an Alex Bregman-sized hole in the middle of the Boston Red Sox lineup now. On Saturday night, news broke that Bregman was in agreement with the Chicago

As the game approaches, several status updates are noteworthy. For the Red Wings, forward Sheldon Dries has been recalled from the AHL, indicating a strategic move to bolster their lineup. Meanwhile, the Canadiens welcome back Kaiden Guhle, who has recovered from surgery, adding strength to their defense.

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to take on the Calgary Flames at the United Center. Despite losing to the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, the Blackhawks come in with some recent success. At 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, they have found a way to stay afloat in the Western Conference.