The Kremlin says it will write off almost $95,000 worth of personal debt for new military recruits willing to fight on the front line in Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, now approaching its third bloody yet inconclusive year. … [Read more...] about Russia offering to forgive past debts in scramble for recruits willing to fight in Ukraine: Report
Archives for December 2024
Avalanche acquire Juuso Parssinen from Predators for Ondrej Pavel
Parssinen had two goals and three assists in 15 games with the Predators this season. The 23-year-old has totaled 16 goals and 26 assists over 104 career NHL games. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Juuso Parssinen from Predators for Ondrej Pavel
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Jonas Valanciunas Focused On Helping Wizards, Not Trade Rumors
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas knows his name is in trade rumors. Valanciunas has also been around long enough that he's not worried about those rumors. The veteran center is staying focused on helping the young Wizards improve. "What can happen in the future, maybe tomorrow, maybe even today, I don't know," Valanciunas said about the possibility of being dealt. … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas Focused On Helping Wizards, Not Trade Rumors
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists