# first round (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first round.

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## [Surprise ownership change for the Lakers leaves many questions](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/surprise-ownership-change-for-the)

_2026-08-13 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The Lakers, owned by the Buss family for more than 40 years, were sold for the second time in just over a year. Josh Kushner and former Disney boss Bob Iger paid Mark Walter a record $12.5 billion.

## [Money talked, and nobody walked](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/money-talked-and-nobody-walked)

_2026-07-30 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The salary cap's rise is allowing the NHL's top young players to reach unprecedented salary averages. San Jose's Macklin Celebrini has followed Ducks center Leo Carlsson to the bank.

## [The reign in Spain](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/the-rein-in-spain)

_2026-07-20 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 Sunday to win the World Cup, ending a tournament that was a success in many ways--often despite the heavy hand and ceaseless commercialism of FIFA.

## [It's a kick in the grass](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/its-a-kick-in-the-grass)

_2026-07-07 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The U.S. men exited the World Cup with a whimper, committing some baffling defensive errors in a 4-1 loss to vastly superior Belgium. No appeal to the corrupt folks at FIFA can change that.

## [It's senior discounts and early-bird dinners for the Kings](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/its-senior-discounts-and-early-bird)

_2026-07-02 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

General manager Ken Holland's moves on the first day of NHL free agency added a bunch of thirty-somethings and 41-year-old winger Corey Perry. The Kings got older, just what they didn't need to do.

## [It's all about potential](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/its-all-about-potential)

_2026-06-28 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The NHL draft ended Saturday with rounds 2-7, giving teams a chance to replenish their talent pipeline while giving a moment in the sun to long-shot picks who might never be heard from again.

## [Day 1 of NHL draft: Ducks make noise, Kings try to replenish their talent pipeline](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/day-1-of-nhl-draft-ducks-make-noise)

_2026-06-27 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The on-the-rise Ducks made two trades, acquiring two first-round picks and a second-rounder. The Kings, who lack top-notch prospects, chose skilled right wing Elton Hermansson of Sweden at No. 19.

## [Time to play "Brass Bonanza" for the Hurricanes/Whalers](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/time-to-play-brass-bonanza-for-the)

_2026-06-15 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

The Carolina Hurricanes, descendants of the Hartford Whalers, won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006, ending a dominant postseason performance by stifling Vegas in six games.

## [Thanks, New York Knicks, for bringing back sweet memories of my husband](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/thanks-new-york-knicks-for-bringing)

_2026-06-14 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

My husband, Dennis D'Agostino, worked for the Knicks for 36 years in public relations and as the team historian. I'm sad he didn't get to see this championship. I think he would have loved this team.

## [Laviolette wants the Kings to go into attack mode. Sounds good, but....](https://heleneelliott.substack.com/p/laviolette-wants-the-kings-to-go)

_2026-06-11 · Helene Elliott · Helene’s Substack_

In his introductory news conference, Peter Laviolette said his plans include a strong focus on offense. That's music to fans' ears. But it will take some roster upgrades to make that work.

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## [The Omniscience Expectation and the Mardenfeld](https://kellanem.com/notes/omniscence-and-the-mardenfeld)

_2025-03-03 · Kellan Elliott-McCrea_

For many leaders the hardest job they have is getting comfortable with not knowing. It is natural to feel like you have to understand everything about the area that you lead. And that’s a feeling that often cascades down through hierarchies. My boss expects me to be able to answer an arbitrary question on the spot, in order to accomplish that I need to be an expert on an increasingly large number…