# laviolette — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover laviolette. Page: Feed: --- ## [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. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iF799dT5foJV) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [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.