Barkley’s appreciation isn't new. In May 2022, NHL head coach Rick Tocchet carried the trophy into the NBA on TNT stage, and Barkley was amazed by its presence while already claiming it's "the ...

It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the club last made the playoffs. The absence was felt not just at the ...