Corey Perry will miss six to eight weeks after knee surgery, a setback for the Los Angeles Kings as training camp opens and the season against Colorado looms. The 40-year-old winger signed this summer for a 21st NHL season, after a career that included 14 seasons with Anaheim, a 2007 Cup, and five Final appearances. He sits 121st on the all-time scoring list heading into 2025-26, having posted 19 goals and 11 assists for Edmonton last season and 10 goals with four assists in the playoffs. The injury opens opportunites for younger Kings to grab minutes and for the special teams to adjust without Perry early on.

The absence tests the team’s depth and could accelerate line tinkering and increased roles for other veterans as the club navigates the opening stretch until Perry’s return, with Kopitar and the top combinations tasked with steadying the offense while the winger rehabs.

The Leafs’ Core Four debate persists as Mitch Marner’s future exits cast doubt, yet Matthews, Nylander and Tavares remain central scorers, with Matt Knies potentially joining to maintain balance and depth. The Blue Jays’ depth approach surfaces as a cross-sport benchmark for teams relying on multiple contributors rather than star power alone.

Ken Dryden’s passing sparks a look at goalie-size history, from the era’s tall, athletic netminders to today’s cap-driven mix. The piece threads in Marner’s market image, the nickname Chief for Craig Berube, and Leafs’ signing moves—Joshua, Roy, Maccelli—painting a long-haul blueprint that blends talent, depth and smart acquisitions for sustained success.

New York extended its 33-season winning streak with an 82nd win, powered by six near-no-hit innings from Luis Gil and a milestone homer from Aaron Judge. Judge moved to fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, passing Joe DiMaggio, as New York sits 1.5 games up for the top wild-card spot and 15 games left in a tight AL East race. The win keeps the franchise’s historic run alive and sharpens the playoff focus for fantasy managers tracking Yankees hitters and pitchers down the stretch.

The club’s pace and the long-running streak are framed by a divisional and historical backdrop: 1992 was the last losing season; the 33-season run is second only to a 39-season mark by the Yankees (1926-1964) in major North American pro sports, with the Dodgers and Orioles offering nearby benchmarks. The immediate takeaway for fantasy: secure Yankees exposure, monitor Judge’s hot streak, and watch Gil’s rotation status as the calendar folds toward October.