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There has been much speculation as to who is a candidate for the position of general manager of the New Jersey Devils. There was some talk that Jamie Langenbrunner could be among the candidates, and New Jersey Hockey Now confirmed that is indeed the case.

In the link, why pairing the rumored president with a hot GM candidate is the right move for the Devils, another player being locked up in New Jersey, and much more.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: We know the Devils are ready to talk to Sunny Mehta for their vacant general manager position. Rumblings suggest Brendan Shanahan could be president of hockey operations. That’s why Pat Pickens says it’s a good pairing.

More news on the injury front tomorrow. The Devils have locked up Jacob Markstrom. Nico Dodge will start tonight against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Forever Blueshirts: Could the Devils have more competition for Mehta than they think? That’s why the Forever Blueshirts say the New York Rangers should hire Florida Panthers AGM to work with Chris Drury.

Pittsburgh hockey now: The Pittsburgh Penguins added one of the NCAA’s premier blueline free agents yesterday.

Montreal hockey now: If Michael Hayes decides to turn professional, what is the ideal spot for him in the Montreal Canadiens lineup?

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen enjoying a New York Yankees game in a luxury suite at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, while thousands of federal workers remained without pay for a sixth week due to the prolonged government shutdown.

How bad is this? even tmz sports This has been described as a “swing and miss”.

However, fans sure as heck don’t care.

The Bronx Democrat was in the second week of her paid congressional vacation while attending a rain-delayed game against the Miami Marlins. Fans spotted them and took some selfies.

“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looked gorgeous at the Yankees game tonight,” one fan wrote on X.

BREAKING: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was spotted looking gorgeous at the Yankees game tonight. pic.twitter.com/y4txEZejoN

— ً (@am4rrt) 6 April 2026

Yankees are living large in luxury suite during government shutdown

sources told New York Post That AOC watched the game from a private suite rather than from the bleachers with the fans. The Knockouts former bartender was seen wearing a Yankees cap and a dark navy and white striped sweater as she posed for selfies with clearly excited fans.

I still can’t believe it in me and @stantonispookie Met AOC today pic.twitter.com/QFcqxY4DQW

– me (@jj_jov) 6 April 2026

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The optics have drawn sharp criticism amid the Democrat-led shutdown, which has left nearly 35,000 federal employees — including DHS employees, FEMA employees, U.S. Coast Guard members and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency employees — unpaid in some cases for up to 48 days.

While the AOC was resting comfortably during the long rain delays, many of its employees are trying to cope with mounting bills and financial hardship at home.

TMZ noted the widespread context of lawmakers joining Congress on a paid vacation, while others were vacationing in places like Las Vegas, Scotland, the Caribbean and Disney World.

“Buy him some peanuts and Cracker Jack,” he quipped, while thousands of federal employees are still unpaid.

Oops.

The contest itself was a scrappy affair, delayed for more than three and a half hours due to heavy rain, before the Yankees ultimately lost to the Marlins 7–6 after blowing a three-run lead.

AOC has not commented publicly on their presence in the game or responded to inquiries regarding the impact of the shutdown on their components.

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Frustration is a good word to describe today’s game for the Senators. Against a stingy Minnesota Wild team, the Sens struggled to generate offense throughout the game. The only goal they scored came late in the third when Drake Batherson scored his 31st goal of the season. Meanwhile, the Wild scored two goals in the first, one in the second and another in the third to win the game 4–1. Let’s get into the details.

Cousins ​​and Greg the Standouts

There wasn’t much good in it for the senators. Although not as disappointing as their 6-3 loss to the Panthers a few days earlier, the Sens were unable to create many quality chances. The Wild played heavily and were able to control the game on the boards. The two most notable Sens were Cousins ​​and Gregg. This makes sense as they both have tenacious styles and refuse to back down, getting under their opponents’ skin again and again. Gregg finished the night with six shots and three hits, while Cousins ​​had five hits and two with Foligno yelling at him throughout the game.

Wild Goalkeeper – What Could Have Been

The Wild gave up 2.84 goals per game today, fourth best in the NHL. His save percentage is the best in the NHL at .906. He has the second most shutouts with eight. The disappointing thing about all this from the senators’ perspective is how this senatorial pairing could have happened.

Of course, that pair is Philipp Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstadt was solid today, saving 33 of the Senators’ 34 shots while allowing very few second chances. In 2021, the Senators had the 10th overall pick. Wallstead should have been selected in that category. The Sens opted to draft Tyler Boucher, who has not yet played in the NHL. Volstad was selected 20th overall by the Wild.

As for Gustavsson, his senator connection is a little more obvious. He virtually spent a few years in the Sens organization, including 27 NHL games with Ottawa. Before the start of the 2022–23 season, he was traded to the Wild for Cam Talbot. Talbot played a total of 36 games as a Senator, while Gustavsson is closing in on 200 games with the Wild.

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Good news? The Red Wings lost to the weak Rangers today. And the good news? Jake Sanderson played just under 25 minutes today returning from injury. Tim Stützle picked up a late assist, but that was as quiet a game as you’ll see from him. I wonder if Travis Green can get him and Brady Tkachuk back together soon. Senators will have no time to rest. They will take the field again tomorrow at 5pm to take on a great Carolina Hurricanes team. This could absolutely be James Reamer’s game.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has not played since the Milwaukee Bucks’ 134-123 win over the Indiana Pacers on March 15. The 13-year veteran suffered a chronic knee injury and bone bruise in that competition and has since been sidelined. On Tuesday, the NBPA released a statement criticizing Milwaukee for wanting to lock Antetokounmpo despite his desire to play.

The NBPA called out the Bucks for allegedly tanking, despite the fact that Milwaukee does not have a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite this, the union claims they are doing their part to hold franchises accountable, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

“The player participation policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy and ready to play, he can be on the court,” the NBPA said. “Unfortunately, anti-tanking policies are only as effective as their enforcement; as long as ownership remains unchecked, fans, broadcast partners, and the integrity of the game will continue to be harmed. We look forward to collaborating with the NBA on meaningful new proposals that will directly address and discourage tanking.”

Maybe the NBPA’s statement will force the Bucks to change their mind about playing Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, considering the ranking in the Eastern Conference, it might actually be better to keep the 31-year-old forward out of the lineup to prevent further injury.

With 11 games remaining on the schedule, the Bucks are eight games behind the No. 10-ranked Charlotte Hornets. Milwaukee will need to go on a serious win streak, while Charlotte essentially loses in the final stretch of the regular season to make the play-in tournament.