Jeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after the network suspended him in December for making inappropriate comments about his co-workers.
"I'm very disappointed and angry today. I will not be returning to NBC," Roenick said in a video he posted Wednesday. "Though disappointed, I'm also grateful that I've had the opportunity to share my love, my passion, my knowledge of the game with millions of people, millions of fans, and for that I thank you."
He added, "I will not be gone for long. I'll be back better and more motivated to bring you the best entertainment and the best that I have for the game of hockey. I've seen all the support, I've read all the support, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's overwhelming."
Roenick was suspended from the network Dec. 23 after the release of an episode of the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast. As a guest, he made comments about the appearance of broadcasters Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp, and Anson Carter, including sexual comments about Tappen and Sharp. He later said that he'd gone too far and personally apologized to those involved.
The former NHL star was hired by NBC in 2010 shortly after his retirement and was a hockey panelist until his suspension.
The Winnipeg Jets and head coach Paul Maurice agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Details of the contract have not been revealed.
Maurice joined the Jets during the 2014 season and has recorded a 264-186-53 regular-season record with the club. He's guided Winnipeg to the postseason three times, which included a trip to the Western Conference Final in 2018.
"I love working here," Maurice said Wednesday after the announcement. "There's lots of challenges that come with a young team but that keeps you moving and growing as a coach and getting better.
"Priority (No. 1), is you've got a family and you want them to enjoy their lives as well, and Winnipeg has given us so much more than we've given the city. For my kids, and their friends and family, and my wife as well, this truly is our home now. ... Being able to stay and work for the Winnipeg Jets is perfect."
The 22-year veteran coach has also overseen the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers during his career. He ranks sixth in NHL history in games coached (1587) and seventh in wins (724).
Additionally, Maurice currently has the second-longest tenure of any active NHL head coach (502), trailing only Tampa Bay Lightning bench boss Jon Cooper.
The 23-year-old has registered seven goals and 14 points over 35 games in 2019-20, his first season at the NHL level.
He was a seventh-round pick in 2014 and has appeared in 94 AHL games over the past three seasons with the Toronto Marlies, racking up 30 goals and 56 points.
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Overtime decided our fate on Tuesday, as we settled for a 1-2 record with our bets, though you managed a 2-2 night if you followed our trend of the day.
Despite the small card on Wednesday, we're undoubtedly set to bounce back.
GOATs and scapegoats
Jamie Benn went into Tuesday with just 15 goals through 55 games this season. That had him pace for 23, which would be his lowest output since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign. The Dallas Stars captain put on his cape for us yesterday though, potting a hat trick in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Boy, did we need that.
Benn's performance was especially important after we lost our best bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime. Evgeni Malkin scored the Pens' lone goal in the game, but I still can't believe what I saw from him in overtime. There are forwards playing in the GTHL that would have put forth a better defensive effort on Yanni Gourde's overtime winner.
Wednesday bets
Montreal Canadiens/Boston Bruins under 5.5 (+105)
Canadiens netminder Carey Price is looking like his old self these days, posting a remarkable .947 save percentage since Jan. 11. Price was pulled back on Nov. 26 in his last meeting with the Bruins, so you can expect an inspired performance from one of the league's best goaltenders.
The last six meetings between these teams in Boston have gone under the total, with Montreal scoring just nine goals combined. Don’t expect much offense from the Canadiens tonight, but Price should keep them in the game.
Patrick Kane over 3.5 shots (-110), Bo Horvat over 2.5 shots (-110)
There should be a ton of offense in this matchup with the total set at 6.5 (more on that below with our trend of the night). The Chicago Blackhawks' last seven meetings with the Vancouver Canucks north of the border have produced six overs and a push, with Patrick Kane and Bo Horvat being major factors. Kane has recorded at least four shots in all four meetings with the Canucks over the last two seasons, while Horvat has managed a whopping 23 shots over his last four games against the Blackhawks (5.75 per game), including 14 in the two meetings this season.
Best bet
Los Angeles Kings (+120)
The Kings are in the midst of a miserable 1-9-1 run, but the team - especially stud defenseman Drew Doughty - always seems to get fired up for dates with nemesis Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames. The Kings have won two of three meetings with the Flames this season, including a 4-1 victory in the other game in Los Angeles.
The Flames will be without both of their top defensemen, Mark Giordano and Travis Hamonic, and have endured a busy travel schedule of late, while Los Angeles has been idle since Sunday. The Kings have won five straight home games on two days of rest and seven of their last eight.
L.A. goalie Jonathan Quick is playing some of his best hockey of the season right now, and his home/away splits show just how much better he performs at Staples Center. Quick should have no problem getting up for this game, much like he did in the 4-1 win over the Flames in Los Angeles back in October, his only previous start against Calgary this season.
Trend of the night
The Canucks and Blackhawks have gone over the total in 10 of their last 11 meetings.
There's a high total of 6.5 for Wednesday's game, but if history is any indication, it won't be a problem. The previous two matchups between these sides this season produced 19 total goals.
Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.
With the trade deadline fast approaching, each of the seven Canadian teams finds itself faced with a unique set of circumstances. Some clubs are looking to add, others are looking to sell, and some appear to be caught in between.
Each team will have some difficult decisions to make, regardless of its situation. Here's a look at one potential deadline move for every club north of the border.
Calgary Flames: Trade for Tyler Toffoli
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Deadline cap space: $2.33 million
The Flames were elite offensively during the 2018-19 campaign, but their failure to match that level of production this season has the club in danger of missing the playoffs.
Only two right-shot forwards - Derek Ryan and Elias Lindholm - have played more than eight games this season, so the club should look to balance out its attack by acquiring a scoring winger on the right side. One possible target is Los Angeles Kings forward Toffoli.
It's difficult to determine what the Flames would be willing to concede given Toffoli is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Perhaps a young depth player off their roster, plus a third-round selection could get it done. The Kings could ask for an additional conditional pick should Toffoli re-sign in Calgary.
The 27-year-old Toffoli is on pace to reach the 20-goal mark for the fourth time and has posted positive advanced numbers at five-on-five through nearly every season of his career.
Edmonton Oilers: Acquire Chris Kreider
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Deadline cap space: $3.53 million
It's no secret that the Oilers need to round out their forward group to support franchise talents Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and New York Rangers winger Kreider could be a perfect fit.
The 28-year-old's contract is expiring this summer, and with New York out of the playoff picture, it's hard to imagine the team passing up a strong offer that could help expedite its rebuild.
Kreider plays with incredible pace, and at 6-foot-3, offers the ideal combination of size and skill. The winger would pose a significant threat playing alongside either Draisaitl or McDavid and would improve an already top-ranked power play. Kreider's 77 career playoff games would rank second on the Oilers' roster behind James Neal.
Montreal Canadiens: Sell Ilya Kovalchuk
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Deadline cap space: $17.42 million
It's unclear what the Canadiens plan to do with Kovalchuk now that they're back in the playoff hunt. Even if the Habs stumble over the next 12 days, they could opt to re-sign their regenerated goal-scorer rather than deal him.
But what if they could have it both ways? Should the 36-year-old want to continue playing in Montreal, the Canadiens could dish Kovalchuk for an asset and re-sign him next summer. General manager Marc Bergevin pulled this move when he recouped a pair of prospects and a second-round pick for Tomas Plekanec in 2017-18 before bringing the forward back for the following season.
Kovalchuk has shown the potential to be a valuable rental, and the Habs should look to move him in order to bolster their hefty stash of 11 picks at the 2020 draft.
Ottawa Senators: Add to substantial bag of draft picks
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Deadline cap space: $26.60 million
Ottawa will likely look back on the summer of 2020 as a critical time in its rebuild. The Senators own five draft picks, including two firsts, in the first two rounds of the 2020 Draft, and they should be looking to add to that total.
General manager Pierre Dorion could move a few players on expiring contracts in an effort to continue stockpiling assets. Forwards Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Tyler Ennis, and Vladislav Namestnikov, who are all set to become unrestricted free agents after this season, should be dealt if possible.
The most intriguing of the trio is Pageau, who has a career-high 21 goals through 55 games. The list of impact centers on expiring deals that are likely to be available at the deadline is short, which increases the 27-year-old's value. The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche are two contending teams that could use a boost up the middle.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Take a stab at Damon Severson
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Deadline cap space: $5.83 million
It's time for Toronto to finally tackle its defensive issues by acquiring a rearguard that will make a substantial difference. The Leafs have multiple young players on their current roster, in addition to several talented prospects, that could entice teams looking for scoring help.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Severson is one under-the-radar option. The 25-year-old is a steady, right-shooting rearguard with three years remaining on his current deal beyond this season at an annual cap hit of $4.16 million. With seven goals and 22 points on the campaign, the Saskatchewan native can also chip in offensively.
The Minnesota Wild are reportedly open to listening to offers for Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin, and either would serve as a significant upgrade in Toronto.
Vancouver Canucks: Add winger for Bo Horvat
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Deadline cap space: $0.22 million
The Canucks already own the league's sixth-best offense, but they could become extremely dangerous in a playoff series if they added another top-six winger to play alongside Horvat.
Toffoli is one option, but Devils forward Blake Coleman might be a more practical target considering the club's tight cap situation. Coleman carries a cap hit of $1.8 million next season and has mustered back-to-back 20-goal campaigns. The 28-year-old plays a key roll on New Jersey's penalty kill and is an extremely reliable two-way talent.
The Devils are likely to be sellers at the deadline, and the Canucks should look to take full advantage.
Winnipeg Jets: Acquire a top-pair right defenseman
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Deadline cap space: $21.80 million
The Jets won't return to Stanley Cup contention until they refortify the right side of their blue line. This doesn't necessarily have to be done by the deadline, but if they remain in the hunt for a playoff spot and want to optimize their current window, it would be a good idea for them to get aggressive.
It's no small task to acquire a quality player at such a premium position, but the Jets have a ton of talented forwards and young defensive prospects that would warrant a hefty return should they choose to take that route. There are a couple potential targets for the club that come to mind.
Buffalo Sabres rearguard Rasmus Ristolainen has expressed his discontent in the past and at 6-foot-4, 220 lbs, he could help replace some of the size and grit the club seemingly lost with Dustin Byfuglien's absence.
P.K. Subban is also an interesting player. The former Norris Trophy winner has had a disastrous campaign in New Jersey and could benefit from a fresh start. The Devils would likely need to retain a large chunk of Subban's $9-million cap in order to move him, and the Jets would accept the risk that the 30-year-old blue-liner may not return to elite form.
Bouwmeester collapsed on the Blues' bench with about eight minutes remaining in the first period and was immediately taken to the dressing room on a stretcher, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen.
