Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Nick Bjugstad Traded To Devils

     The St. Louis Blues have dealt center Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils. He joined the Blues prior to the 2025-26 campaign and had seven points in 35 contest this season. 
     Bjugstad was once with the Florida Panthers for seven seasons from 2012-13 to 2018-19. He finished with 87 goals and 104 assists for 191 points in 394 games with the Panthers. 

Kyle Keller Off To Red Sox

     Former Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Keller has agreed to a one-year minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He will be invited to their spring training camp. 
     Keller was with the Marlins in 2019 and had a 3.38 earned run average in 10 games. He was with the Los Angeles Angels in 2020 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021. 
     He spent the past four seasons in Japan. Keller pitched for the Hanshin Tigers from 2022 to 2023 and the Yomiuri Giants from 2024 to 2025. 

Randy McMichael Appears On Midday Show List

     One-time Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael showed up in the Barrett Media 2025 top 20 midday sports radio shows. His show was in 16th place during 2025. It did finish in 17th place in 2024. 
     McMichael joined 92.9 The Game WZGC-FM in Atlanta back in 2015 hosting a Saturday morning college football program. He was promoted to midday co-host in May 2019. 

Panthers xxxx Bruins

     The Florida Panthers xxxx the Boston Bruins xxx-xxx on Wednesday night at Amerant Bank Arena. It was the Panthers final home game in Sunrise before the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Panthers entered the contest nine points behind the Bruins for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot. 
     In the first period, 


     Florida(28-24-3)
     Boston(32-20-4) 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Panthers Releasing Ryan McAllister

     The Florida Panthers are placing forward Ryan McAllister on unconditional waivers. It means that his contract will be terminated by the team.
     McAllister signed a three-year contract with Florida in April 2023. It was to last until the end of the 2025-26 campaign. He mainly played with the Panthers AHL affiliate the Charlotte Checkers for the past three seasons and was never called to participate in an NHL game. 

Norman Powell Makes NBA All-Star Game

     Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has been named to the Eastern Conference squad for the upcoming 2026 NBA All-Star Game. It will be Powell's first appearance.
     Powell was acquired by the Heat during the offseason from the Los Angeles Clippers. He has averaged 23 points per game in 43 contests this season. 

LeBron James In NBA All-Star Game

     Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been selected for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve player. It was his NBA-record 22nd selection to the NBA All-Star Game. James had been voted as a starter for 21 consecutive seasons until this year.
     James was with the Miami Heat for four seasons from 2010-11 until 2013-14. He helped the team capture two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013 along with four Eastern Conference titles.