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Everything you need to know about the 2025 PWHL draft

The PWHL stays busy, with the entry draft set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET in Ottawa. Not to be confused with the expansion draft, where PWHL Vancouver and Seattle started filling out their rosters with current PWHL players earlier this month, the entry draft is a chance for all eight teams to add to their roster. Here’s what you need to know before the first pick is in.

June 23, 2025

Florida Panthers surge to 3-2 series lead in Stanley Cup Final

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The Florida Panthers (up 3-2) are just one victory away from clinching back-to-back Stanley Cups after Saturday’s 5–2 Game 5 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Before Game 6 begins in Florida tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET, here’s the standout storyline fueling each team, including why this best-of-seven series could still go the distance.

June 16, 2025

Everything you need to know before the PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft

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The PWHL’s first-ever expansion draft is tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, when the league’s two new squads — Seattle and Vancouver — will continue to fill out their rosters ahead of their upcoming debuts. Spring truly is the season of change.

June 09, 2025

NHL and NBA championship series both even at 1-1

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After a four-and-a-half period NHL hockey game on Saturday, men’s playoff sports gave our heart rates a break with yesterday’s lopsided NBA action. It’s all about balance as we discuss the championship details.

June 09, 2025

Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City

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With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NHL’s Stanley Cup continues. Let’s dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets.

June 06, 2025

Edmonton Oilers take on Florida Panthers in rematch of 2024 Stanley Cup Final

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At long last, the puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at 8 p.m. ET, with the defending champ Florida Panthers taking on the impressive Edmonton Oilers. And if you think you’ve seen this film before, you’re right — here’s two questions ahead of this best-of-seven series rematch.

June 04, 2025

Stanley Cup Final set as postseason action continues

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The Stanley Cup Final is officially set, while the quest for the NBA’s Larry O'Brien Trophy is still a three-horse race. Only the strong survive in the postseason.

May 30, 2025

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Minnesota Frost clinch second-straight Walter Cup, defeat Ottawa Charge 2–1 in Game 4

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May 28, 2025

The Minnesota Frost remain the only team to hoist the Walter Cup after defeating the Ottawa Charge 2–1 in overtime (OT) during Monday’s PWHL Finals Game 4, clinching the title for the second straight year. Ice cold. With another successful campaign in the books, here’s a look at the PWHL’s sophomore season by the numbers, featuring everything from postseason highlights to future-looking fun.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #471

An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart

June 26, 2025

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An extra-caffeinated convo with Breanna Stewart

She’s baaack.

Friend of The GIST Breanna Stewart is back on the pod and busier than ever. On this episode of The GIST of It, Stewie sits down with The GIST’s Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for an extra-fun, super caffeinated conversation about the NY Liberty's recent injury struggles, finding inner zen on the road, and what the six-time All-Star is most looking forward to at the upcoming All-Star Weekend.

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