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Avalanche sign F Jaden Schwartz to 3-year contract
Apr 5, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche signed veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to a three-year contract through 2028-29 on Thursday.
Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value of the deal at $9.75 million ($3.25 million per season).
Schwartz, 34, won a Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2018-19 and spent the past five seasons with Seattle.
He tallied 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 50 games with the Kraken in 2025-26, missing 32 games with multiple lower-body, upper-body and facial injuries.
Schwartz has amassed 553 points (233 goals, 320 assists) in 861 career games with the Blues (2011-21) and Kraken. He has 64 points (31 goals, 33 assists) in 102 playoff games.
–Field Level Media
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Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon's departure
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) prepares to make his run Sunday, May 17, 2026, during qualifying for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 24 years.
CGR confirmed the 45-year-old New Zealander would exit one day after ESPN reported Dixon and Sweden’s Felix Rosenqvist are signing with Arrow McLaren for the 2027 season.
Dixon joined Chip Ganassi Racing in 2002 and won at least one race in every IndyCar season from 2005-25, including the 2008 Indianapolis 500. He has 32 poles, 58 wins and 143 podium finishes in his series career.
A statement from team owner Chip Ganassi said Dixon recently informed him of his decision to part ways. Ganassi said the team offered him a multi-year contract to finish his career at CGR.
“We respect that he’s chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success,” Ganassi said. “Scott will always be a special part of this team’s history, and we’re grateful for everything we’ve accomplished together.
“Our focus now is on finishing this season strong with the No. 9 PNC team while also preparing for the future at Chip Ganassi Racing.”
Dixon won the IndyCar Series titles in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2020.
He currently sits 10th in the drivers’ standings with 211 points, trailing leader Alex Palou (374) of Spain by 163 points. He has one top-five finish and five top-10 finishes but no victories in 10 starts.
–Field Level Media
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St. John's F Donnie Freeman (Achilles) to miss 2026-27
Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images St. John’s forward Donnie Freeman will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a workout.
Red Storm coach Rick Pitino announced Wednesday on social media that the Syracuse transfer already underwent surgery to repair the non-contact injury.
“Donnie is an awesome young man, we will get him back better than ever!” Pitino posted.
Freeman was a key transfer portal addition after averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in 2025-26, both team highs for Syracuse. He was limited to 23 games (21 starts), missing nine contests with a lower-body injury.
Across 37 games (34 starts) in two seasons with the Orange, the 6-foot-9 Freeman averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
–Field Level Media
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Transfer F J.P. Estrella says he's sticking with Michigan
Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella (13) signals a close shot during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026. Michigan transfer J.P. Estrella will remain with the Wolverines following head coach Dusty May’s departure to the NBA, the big man told ESPN on Thursday.
Estrella said he quickly has bonded with interim coach Mike Boynton and his new teammates since arriving on campus about two weeks ago.
May guided Michigan to the national championship last season and recruited a top transfer class including Estrella, center Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati) and forward Jalen Reed (LSU). On June 23, May was named the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
The transfers will have a 15-day window to re-enter the transfer portal starting on July 24, 31 days after Boynton was appointed as interim coach. Thiam confirmed his intention to stay in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, per multiple reports.
The 6-foot-11 Estrella averaged 10.0 points on 59.6% shooting with 5.4 rebounds in 33 games (13 starts) last season at Tennessee. He averaged 6.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 12.4 minutes in 61 games (13 starts) over parts of three campaigns with the Volunteers. He played only three games in 2024-25 due to a foot injury and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
–Field Level Media
Chip Ganassi Racing confirms Scott Dixon's departure
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