Will Oilers bounce back vs. Panthers? | Dan Hurley rejects Lakers' offer to stay with UConn

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DAN HURLEY REJECTS LAKERS' OFFER, WILL REMAIN AT UCONN

The Los Angeles Lakers swung for the fences and attempted to lure one of college basketball's top head coaches to the West Coast. However, UConn head coach Dan Hurley has rejected the Lakers' head-coaching offer, and will remain with the Huskies, reports our Matt Norlander. Hurley was offered a $70 million contract offer to make the jump to the NBA. On Friday, Hurley traveled to Los Angeles for an interview with Lakers brass before returning to Storrs to think it over. Norlander has more on what Hurley deciding to stay means for the basketball world.

• Norlander: "Hurley's decision is a quake to pro and college hoops. On the college side, this keeps UConn highly ranked heading into the 2024-25 season, reigniting the Huskies' hopes and dreams of a three-peat -- something last achieved in men's college basketball in the early 1970s by UCLA. The NBA fallout: Hurley's pass on the Lakers brings more speculation and recalibration regarding the timeline and new leading candidate for a legacy franchise looking to capitalize in the winter years of LeBron James' career. Previously, in the days before Hurley's name was attached to the vacancy, ESPN broadcaster/commentator JJ Redick had reportedly been the Lakers' top choice."
  

Stanley Cup Final -- Game 2: Oilers at Panthers, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC

• The Pick: Oilers (+117)
• Key trend: The Oilers are 5-1 following a loss in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman is 19-6 in his last 25 NHL picks.

• Hochman: "The Florida Panthers have won all three meetings [this season] after taking Game 1 by a 3-0 score. Edmonton outshot Florida 32-18 and missed some easy shots that they normally convert. This team is well-coached and should make the necessary adjustments to bounce back. The Oilers are 5-1 after scoring one goal or less since January 1, and no team has won four straight against this Oilers roster in quite some time."

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Blue Jays at Brewers, 8:10 p.m. | TV: MLB.TV

• The Projection: Brewers (-113)| Grade: B -- Moderate

SportsLine's Projection Model has a "B" grade on the moneyline and spread with a "C" grade for the total for the contest. The Brewers are 6-1 in their last seven home games, so we'll back that trend to continue in this spot.

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