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Growing up: The best movies about coming of age
Some of the most endearing films of all time can be labeled as "coming of age," a story of growing up or young people dealing with some potentially life-changing events. While plenty of these movies deliver memorable comedic moments, plenty of drama is involved. In chronological order, here are 25 of the best.
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Brock Boeser reportedly turns down massive extension offer from Vancouver Canucks
Brock Boeser's future in Vancouver is over, and now it's reported that he turned down a massive contract offer from the Canucks as he's set to hit free agency. The Vancouver Canucks have been trying to extend Brock Boeser for some time now, but this week, the veteran forward all but confirmed his exit from the team in free agency. Now, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has detailed a new twist in the story, revealing the contract that Boeser turned down from Vancouver, and it's not a small chunk of change. According to Friedman, the Canucks' last offer to Boeser was $8 million per season over five years. Whether it's simply because he wanted a change of scenery or because he believes he's worth more on the open market, the veteran forward turned it down. In six of his eight full seasons in Vancouver, Boeser tallied 20 or more goals with his career high of 40 coming in 81 games a season ago, but with the 28-year-old hitting free agency, it appears as though he's looking to play the market and find the best deal he can. A deal of that length comes at risk for teams, however, as Boeser has dealt with plenty of health concerns throughout his career. But after playing 71 or more games in four straight seasons, he's worth a lengthy contract. Whether or not he gets it, now only time will tell, but Boeser has proved himself to be a very consistent goal scorer with 204 in 551 career games. If he's on the way out from Vancouver after turning down five years with an AAV of $8M, expect him to field similar or potentially better offers in the coming months as a free agent.
'You can see what is his level' Carlos Alcaraz reflects on posible Novak Djokovic duel at Roland Garros
Carlos Alcaraz reflected on what a potential showdown against Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros would mean. The World No. 3 recently reached the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he will face Lorenzo Musetti in pursuit of his sixth Masters 1000 title. On Saturday, Alcaraz secured a notable win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 7-6, 6-3. During his post-match press conference, one of the key questions was about the current form of one of his biggest rivals: Novak Djokovic. There have long been doubts surrounding Djokovic’s level. Over the past year, he has suffered several surprise defeats and has found it particularly difficult to claim titles. At this edition of the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic exited earlier than expected, losing his opening match to Alejandro Tabilo. Despite having played Monte Carlo almost every year since 2006 (only missing it once in 2021 due to injury), Djokovic holds two titles, two runner-up finishes, and a 39–16 record at the event. With this win, Tabilo now leads their head-to-head 2–0, having also defeated Djokovic last year in the third round of the Italian Open. Djokovic looked out of sorts, while Tabilo delivered his best tennis once again to overcome the 24-time Grand Slam champion. However, for Djokovic, the Masters 1000 tournaments have never been a major goal in recent seasons. As he himself has admitted, his main focus is on Grand Slam titles. Regardless of previous results, Djokovic will remain one of the top favourites at Roland Garros, where Carlos Alcaraz will be the defending champion. In his press conference after defeating Davidovich Fokina, the 21-year-old was asked what it would mean to face Djokovic at the French Open: It’s always great playing against Djokovic, because it’s always tough against him, you can see what is his level. “Could be great, why not? Super far away until that moment happens, a lot of things can happen during the tournament or during the week before, so let’s see,” the 4-time Grand Slam champion added. So far, Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5–3 (2–1 on clay courts), with a particularly memorable clash in the final of the 2024 Olympic Games. Back then, Alcaraz came into the match on a 12-match winning streak on clay, having just won the French Open a couple of months prior. But Djokovic emerged victorious in a thrilling battle to win his long-awaited Olympic gold medal.
Grading Bleacher Report’s Penguins-Canadiens Erik Karlsson trade
Erik Karlsson and Patrik Laine must be sick of being in trade rumors. The two players seem to always be in the middle of it, which they can take in two ways. On one hand, it could mean opposing fan bases want them on their team. However, on the other hand, it could mean they wear out their welcome quickly. There is no reason to believe the Pittsburgh Penguins or Montreal Canadiens are shopping these players, but Bleacher Report believes a trade between the teams would make sense. Karlsson heads to Montreal in exchange for Laine in a one-for-one swap in their proposed trade. Erik Karlsson is a redundant entity for Canadiens Laine fits perfectly with the Canadiens. He hasn’t been the greatest at five-on-five, but Kent Hughes knew that when he acquired him. It isn’t always pretty for Laine, but he does one thing exceptionally better than almost everyone else (except one particular all-time leading goalscorer). Laine can sit at the top of the left circle on the powerplay, wait for a pass, and easily rip pucks into the net. Laine and Lane Hutson have great chemistry on the powerplay unit. Hutson is quickly becoming one of the top offensive defensemen in the league, and he will likely win the Calder Trophy this season. The possibility of combining Hutson and Laine on the powerplay in the future is too good for the Canadiens to pass up. One weak point of the Canadiens’ powerplay is the right flank, considering they don’t have an elite offensive mind with a left-handed shot. Enter Ivan Demidov. The fifth-overall pick in last year’s draft will make his NHL debut on Monday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks, and the excitement is at an all-time high. Demidov is the left-handed shot that the Canadiens have been missing, and he is also sure to improve Laine’s play at five-on-five if inserted onto the second line with the Finnish sniper. How mad would Canadiens fans be if they passed up the opportunity to have Laine, Hutson, and Demidov around the perimeter of their powerplay for at least another season? Karlsson could come to Montreal and take Laine’s spot, but that eliminates the shot option. He isn’t going to dethrone Hutson as the quarterback of the unit. So, what would his purpose be when his five-on-five defensive play isn’t up to par? Patrik Laine won’t change the Penguins One positive for the Penguins is that Laine’s contract ends sooner than Karlsson’s. Sure, Pittsburgh’s first mistake was acquiring Karlsson, but that doesn’t mean they have to add another overpriced option to make up for it. Laine could stay with the Canadiens or Penguins on a cheaper deal, but he still isn’t the type of player the Penguins need to contend. Pittsburgh already has the seventh-best powerplay unit in the league, operating at a 25 percent clip. It isn’t surprising considering they have players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Karlsson. Good powerplays are crucial to a team’s success, but that doesn’t mean it is the only deciding factor. Pittsburgh has to get better in all facets of their game, and as already mentioned, Laine doesn’t move the needle at five-on-five. It’d be nothing but a lateral move for the Penguins, as they trade one powerplay specialist with defensive deficiencies for a forward version of that. The only real advantage would be shedding $8 million off their cap a year sooner than Karlsson’s $10 million deal expires, but that’s something they can work around in various ways. The Penguins must stop worrying about Crosby and Malkin’s feelings and pick a lane. The team isn’t improving until they rebuild, and Kyle Dubas may as well accept that fate. While they pretend they will try to contend for their veteran core, the team’s future looks bleaker and bleaker. Pittsburgh has tons of salary cap space they can use this offseason to try to plug holes, but it’s likely not sustainable long-term. Can Dubas do enough to give them a chance next season? Maybe, but you may as well do it with Karlsson instead of changing things with Laine. Grades and final thoughts The proposed trade is a good idea, but it doesn’t make sense in theory. It is especially perplexing for the Canadiens, as their surprising playoff push has the team and its fans in their best frame of mind since the rebuild began. It’d be short-sighted to upset the momentum and bring in a personality like Karlsson. Keep Hutson comfortable on the powerplay, let him, Laine, and Demidov cook in 2025-26, and possibly convince Laine to return on a cheaper deal. The deal would make more sense for the Penguins, but not much. Pittsburgh has to stop making lateral moves, and until they do, the team is going nowhere quickly. Montreal Canadiens grade: D- Pittsburgh Penguins grade: D+
Paul Maurice Drops Major Update on Matthew Tkachuk with Playoffs Around the Corner
Matthew Tkachuk has been out since the Four Nations break, but now their Head Coach has revealed a positive update on his potential return. The Florida Panthers haven't been at their best as of late, and that's likely due to an Aaron Ekblad suspension as well as injuries to the likes of Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. The latter has been out for the past six weeks since the Four Nations break, and while he's been on the ice, he hasn't ramped up towards an official return, until now. In his latest interview, Head Coach Paul Maurice has revealed that Tkachuk is expected to return to practice next week, and while he may not be at 100% when the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, all signs are currently pointing towards a Stanley Cup Playoffs return. At the trade deadline, the Panthers loaded up with the additions of Nico Sturm, Seth Jones and Brad Marchand, and with both Bennett and Tkachuk potentially getting healthy for the post-season, optimism is very high. When he was healthy this year, Tkachuk had 57 points in 52 games played, and when he takes a line alongside Bennett and Marchand in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it will be one of the most intriguing lines in the league. That health comes with major question marks though, as Aleksander Barkov has also missed games recently, and while everyone outside of Bennett/Tkachuk appears to be getting healthy, it's still something to be concerned about. Regardless, No. 19 is expected to ramp up next week, and if he's good to go (likely) against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers could be once again considered the favourite in the Eastern Conference.
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