It’s no secret that the coach of Alabama has concerns about how college football is changing, whether it’s NIL or the transfer site. Nevertheless, Saban guided his team to a second SEC title, a spot in the CFP, and the end of Georgia’s 29-game winning streak, the two-time defending national champion.
“Look, I ask ‘Are you going to be here for four years?’ to everybody who asks me that question,” he declared. “A few athletes inquire about my planned retirement date. “Can you promise me that you’re going to be here for four years?” I ask them as I glance at them. “Hell, no,” is how they look at me.
“It seems like the current state of the world to me.”
Lalonde granted Kane the all-clear to take against the Sharks because he was pleased with the 35-year-old winger’s physical response.
Since the New York Rangers’ Game 7 loss to the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on May 1, Kane has not participated in an NHL game. Kane had hip resurfacing surgery six months ago. On November 28, he inked a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Red Wings.
Ever since he signed, his new colleagues have been looking forward to his Detroit debut.
He has spent about a week and a half with our crew. That dude is a superstar, man. He is indeed ‘Showtime.’ Defenseman Jake Walman stated this week on ESPN’s “The Drop” podcast, “He carries that presence with him.” It has been great to simply be able to pick his brain over the past few days. He never fails to mention something encouraging. Both he and we will find it to be a good fit.”
After spending the first 16 years of his NHL career with the Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, where he won three Stanley Cups, Kane finished the season with 57 points in 73 games.
This week, the Boston Bruins have knocked out the New York Rangers, resuming the battle atop the Power Rankings.
This week, we have found a cause for optimism for each of the 32 NHL fan communities, regardless of the rankings: it might be a present player or group, or it could be a rescuer selected in the 2024 draft.
Our master list is produced here by a panel of ESPN hockey pundits, analysts, writers, and editors who each submit a 1-32 vote based on the games played through Wednesday.
