mccarthy receives phone call from gretzky

McCarthy receives phone call from Gretzky in middle of interview

J.J. McCarthy met his match in the “State of Hockey.’’ The Minnesota Vikings NFL draft pick got a phone call from Wayne Gretzky during a virtual press conference after he was drafted 10th overall by the team on Thursday. McMarthy apologized to the press as he declined “The Great One’s’’ call. “Oh wow, that’s Wayne Gretzky,” McCarthy said in a video posted by the Vikings. “I’m sorry about that…Hockey guy 101 and I’m going to the hockey state.” The former Michigan quarterback explained that the Hockey Hall of Famer is friends with his off the field marketing agent. Gretzky FaceTimed McCarthy after Michigan’s National Championship win in January. “Just being able to sit there and to be witness to the greatness that is spreading his appreciation to what I was able to do and what I was able to represent meant so much,” McCarthy told reporters. “Growing up, he was one of my G.O.A.T.S. and on my Mount Rushmore. I give so much credit to him because he inspired me so much.” On Friday, Gretzky congratulated McCarthy and referred to him as a “wonderful young man’’ during the NHL on TNT’s pregame show. McCarthy grew up playing hockey in Illinois and said the sport was his first love. He gave up hockey in freshman year of high school to pursue football. “To go to a state that lives, breathes and eats hockey and football, it’s just a perfect fit,” He said.

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NHL Predictions Today: Los Angeles Kings VS Edmonton Oilers Expert Picks

The Edmonton Oilers will return to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California for game four against the Los Angeles Kings. Watch Kings VS Oilers. Use MatchPlug to get the NHL Predictions today for the Kings VS Oilers game. You can trust the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview For Los Angeles Kings VS Edmonton Oilers  Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles. Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024. Time: 03:30. Teams to play: Kings and Oilers. NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.091. Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Los Angeles Kings 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Total: Over 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.065 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20 The Los Angeles Kings enter this game off a massive loss on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers with a final score of 1-6. The Kings’ defence fell apart in that game as they permitted 40 shots on the net against Cam Talbot. Although this hurt their chances of recovering for today’s game, their inability to leverage powerplay opportunities was the final nail in the coffin. Cam Talbot will be the starting goalie against the Oilers today. Talbot this offseason has a record of 1-2-0 with a goals-against average of 5.30 and a save percentage of .861. In his last outing against Edmonton, Cam recorded 34 saves on 40 shots on goal, leading to a save percentage of .850. Betting On The Edmonton Oilers 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Total: Under 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.091 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.69 The Edmonton Oilers are fresh off a decisive win on Friday against the Kings with a final score of 6-1. This victory would put Edmonton in a 2-1 lead in the series. Although Stuart Skinner played well for the Oilers, the defence was more prominent in game three, where he faced just 28 shots on the net. Stuart Skinner will start in the net for Edmonton as he has this entire series against Los Angeles. Skinner this postseason has a record of 2-1-0 with a goals-against average of 3.31 and a save percentage of. .890. In his last game against the Kings, Skinner made 27 saves against 28 shots on goal, resulting in a save percentage of .964.  MatchPlug Prediction On Los Angeles Kings VS Edmonton Oilers  The Oilers will pull out all the stops in this match to end things at home in game five. They should have no issues winning the Kings again if their defence plays like it did on Friday. Final Prediction: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline.

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NHL Predictions Today: Washington Capitals VS New York Rangers Expert Picks

The New York Rangers visit Capital One Arena and the nation’s capital today to face the Washington Capitals in the fourth game of their best-of-seven series. Watch Capitals VS Rangers. MatchPlug has the NHL Predictions today for the Capitals VS Rangers. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Washington Capitals VS New York Rangers  Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington. Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024. Time:  01:00. Teams to play: Capitals and Rangers. NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5. Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Washington Capitals 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Total: Over 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.47 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 5.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.55 The Washington Capitals might be eliminated in Game 4 of this series and even if they win, they will still face elimination in the next three games. The Capitals are last of 16 NHL playoff teams in goals at 1.67 per game. Their power play has been successful only 13.3% of the time in the series. Washington goaltender Charlie Lindgren is 0-3 with a 3.77 goals-against average and a .864 save percentage. Lindgren has stopped 70 of the 81 shots faced in goal. He faces an average of 27 shots per game. Washington is 14th in goals against in the postseason at 3.67. Betting On The New York Rangers 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Total: Under 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.955 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 5.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.53 New York Rangers scored 11 goals through the first three matches of this series, for goals for an average of 3.67. This is a bit higher than their goals for an average of 3.39 during the regular season.  New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin is 3-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage. Shesterkin has stopped 70 of the 75 shots he has faced in goal during the first three games of the series. The Rangers lead the NHL in the playoffs in goals against which is 1.67 per game. MatchPlug Prediction For Washington Capitals VS New York Rangers  The Rangers will win and sweep this quarterfinal against the Capitals today. New York’s blue line and Igor Shesterkin have been too powerful for Washington to penetrate. The Capitals have scored just five goals through three games in the series. Final Prediction: New York Rangers Spread.

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Dortmund loanee Jadon Sancho open to Manchester United return

Borussia Dortmund loanee Jadon Sancho is open to returning to parent team Manchester United. However, that depends on Erik ten Hag leaving Manchester this summer. Rudy Galetti from Tribalfootball.com reports: “After his last experience on loan at BVB, Jadon Sancho could stay at Man UTD next season under a new manager. “As told, Erik Ten Hag’s position is at risk and the winger is open to discussing his role in the squad with the possible next coach.” Sancho’s contract with Manchester United will expire in the summer of 2026. There is also an option to extend the contract by one year.

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Bayern fans petition for Tuchel to stay

Bayern Munich fans started a petition to keep head coach Thomas Tuchel. The former Chelsea boss may seek new employment opportunities, given Bayern informed him of terminating his contract at the end of the season.  However, since he led Bayern into the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid.  Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick and ex-manager Hansi Flick are replacement candidates. “FC Bayern decided to dismiss Thomas Tuchel in the summer after the defeat against VFL Bochum. What an atrocious decision!” The petition reads. “Thomas Tuchel, also known as “Juppel,” never had it easy in Munich. Despite the negative media coverage surrounding him and the personnel situation with the injury-plagued Munich team, the Champions League winner led his team to the semi-finals of the Champions League. “With all due respect to candidates like (Unai) Emery or Rangnick, these coaches can’t hold a candle to “Juppel”.”

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Raul Garcia thanks Atletico Madrid fans for support

Athletic Bilbao striker Raul Garcia thanked Atletico Madrid fans for their support before kickoff yesterday. Garcia has played for both teams and will retire at the end of the season. After Atletico’s victory, he said: “I don’t like being the centre of attention, but it has given me a lot of emotion. I feel lucky to receive that affection from the teams I have played for. “I am grateful for a recognition that I will carry with me forever. We are people and displays of affection are always beautiful. “I try to talk little and demonstrate things with work and effort. Fortunately the three places I have been to have considered it that way,” Raul Garcia added.

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Real Sociedad attacker Kubo angry after Real Madrid defeat

Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo was frustrated after their 1-0 loss to Real Madrid on Friday. Kubo maintained that La Real was the better club in the fixture. He said: “It’s a shame. Anyone who saw the match knows that we deserved to win. Unfortunately, the time change and everything that happened didn’t help us. “They scored a goal, we had two or three chances. They were lucky. In 90 minutes they arrived in the area once or twice. We were superior but what matters is the result. “ On the race for Europe, Kubo added: “We have home games that we can win. This time we lost, these games are costing us in the standings. “

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Tottenham wants West Ham prospect Daniel Rigge

Tottenham are making a move for West Ham prospect Daniel Rigge. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Spurs lead the race for Rigge, who is a midfielder for West Ham. Four clubs want to sign the 18-year old midfielder, who is playing in West Ham’s U18 and U21 teams, in the summer. The Hammers, would want to keep Rigge. However, Rigge is unsure of his first-team propsects at West Ham. Related: Shearer: ‘I understand Salah being upset with Liverpool boss Klopp’

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Shearer: ‘I understand Salah being upset with Liverpool boss Klopp’

Former England captain Alan Shearer has supported Mohamed Salah in his blow-up with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.  Sent to the bench for Saturday’s 2-2 draw at West Ham, Salah exchanged harsh words with Klopp as he was substituted late in the game. Shearer later said: “We don’t know what Klopp has said to him there. He’s said something that’s riled him. “He’s got the right hump with being left out and probably rightly so, even though he hasn’t hit the heights that Mo Salah has done over the years. He’s been an unbelievable player. “He ignores Jurgen, gives the Liverpool fans a little applause and goes straight down the tunnel. “But we’re guessing as to what Jurgen said to him. I understand that if Mo has the right hump because of the amount of times he’s been Liverpool’s superstar and their saviour. “He’s got 17 goals in 25 league starts. Anyone else you’d look at that and think ‘unbelievable’. It’s a shame it’s going to end like that because of what Klopp’s done and what Salah’s done.”

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Football Predictions Today: RB Leipzig VS Dortmund Sure Tips

Gameweek 31 in the Bundesliga places fourth against fifth when RB Leipzig will host Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena for Leipzig VS Dortmund. MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Leipzig VS Dortmund. We are a Hot Prediction Site to rely on for Bundesliga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For RB Leipzig VS Dortmund  Venue: Red Bull Arena. When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Time: 14:30. Teams to play: Leipzig and Dortmund. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.603. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Leipzig 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.603 BetMGM Spread: –  BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.55 RB Leipzig have reason to be hopeful entering this fixture, having scored three consecutive victories in the Bundesliga to extend the club’s unbeaten run in every competition; eight. Leipzig won 6 times and had a fantsatic run at Saxony.  Since they lost consecutive matches to Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0) and Bayer Leverkusen (3-2) in January, Leipzig have secured five clean sheets on home pitch. They won all but one; a goalles game with Mainz on March 30 to tighten their hold on fourth position. It is left to be seen if they can stop a sixth opponent from scoring against them today. Betting On Dortmund 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 5.24 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 5.00 Dortmund advancing to the semi-final in Europe’s top-tier club competition for the first time since 2012-13, has assured Germany of an extra spot, and the possibility of another final has uplifted everyone in North Rhine-Westphalia. Borussia nearly became the first team to defeat Bayer Leverkusen this season, but a 97th-minute Josip Stanistic leveller cancelled Niclas Fullkrug’s goal in the final minutes of the 90. While this point extended their undefeated streak against Leverkusen to four, Dortmund wants to end their recent awful results against Leipzig. They are underscored by five losses in six in all contests. MatchPlug Prediction For RB Leipzig VS Dortmund  Today’s game should be tricky to predict due to Leipzig’s recent remarkable run on home turf and Dortmund losing one on the road all season. Borussia focusing on their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years could mean Leipzig securing maximum points to complete a double over the guests this campaign. Final Prediction: RB Leipzig Moneyline.

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