New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider is struggling. So much so that the team placed their longtime netminder on waivers Monday.Schneider has performed below average between the pipes in Newark for a few seasons now, but he has played horribly so far in 2019-20 (0-4-1, .852 save percentage in six games). The Devils called up goaltender Louis Domingue to replace Schneider, who will report to AHL Binghamton on Tuesday and attempt to find his game there if another team doesn’t claim him from the waiver wire. The Boston College product’s star has fallen significantly since his peak, in which he led all NHL goalies with at least 100 games played in save percentage (.927) between 2011-12 and 2015-16. Since then, Schneider has produced increasingly mediocre seasons and battled groin and hip injuries along the way.HOCKEY HALL OF FAME: Jarome Iginla, Alexander Mogilny highlight 2020’s potential inducteesSchneider’s NHL journey is not necessarily over, though — the Devils owe him $6 million each year through the 2021-22 season. High-quality play in the minors could see him return to the Devils soon enough; a chance remains that a team takes a chance on him during this waiver period and the eventual reality of the 2021 expansion draft looms over all long-term league transactions.Let’s take a look at the three most likely scenarios surrounding Cory Schneider’s future:He performs well in the AHL and returns to Devils this seasonSchneider is playing the worst hockey of his NHL career. The Devils, circling the toilet as one of the league’s worst teams, have been outscored 19-12 in six games with him in the net at even strength. According to Natural Stat Trick, the team’s goal-scoring stats (-3 goal differential, 46.94% goals for) are slightly better with Mackenzie Blackwood between the pipes — which suggests it’s not all Schneider’s fault.A demotion to the AHL for a veteran — and four-time All-Star — is embarrassing; however, Schneider needs to find his game and should earn plenty of minutes in a lower-pressure environment to adjust whatever technical problems he may face — along with regaining his confidence. That abysmal .852 save percentage should rise against lesser competition, and the 33-year-old will likely find himself returning to Newark at some point this year. After all, it’s hard for New Jersey’s brass to expect better results from an inexpensive, yet inexperienced Blackwood-Domingue tandem.Placing Schneider on waivers is a temporary move — his salary cap hit makes it incredibly unlikely any team claims him. For better or worse, the Devils are stuck with Schneider for a few years more — he hasn’t seen the last of the Prudential Center in red and black.A team desperate for goaltending claims him on waiversWhich teams are allowing the most goals per game? The Detroit Red Wings (3.68), New York Rangers (3.61) and Los Angeles Kings (3.60) struggle most to keep the puck out of their net. Similarly, the San Jose Sharks (87.00 percent), Florida Panthers (88.15) and LA own the lowest team save percentages at even strength, according to Natural Stat Trick.Are any of these clubs desperate enough to give Schneider a chance? Can any team even afford his salary?The answer: yes, but also no.Capfriendly lists six teams with $7 million or more in current cap space — meaning they could fit Schneider’s contract in and still have a little wiggle room. Two of those teams (Detroit, Toronto) have significant contracts placed on long-term injured reserve (see: Marner, Mitch) that would make further navigating the salary cap even more difficult with Schneider’s $6 million added in.Detroit’s future in net is uncertain — both Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier’s contracts expire in the next two seasons. But they’re in full rebuild mode and don’t need to carry dead weight. Many of the teams that need goaltending help the most already employ an aging and overpaid goalie. The Blue Jackets lost theirs (Sergei Bobrovsky) in free agency and instead have trusted an inexperienced Joonas Korpisalo-Elvis Merzlikins tandem. They could give Schneider a new opportunity — but does any GM really want to commit to the rest of Schneider’s contract? He remains in the Devils organization, becomes a likely 2021 NHL Expansion Draft candidateThere is one NHL front office that could use Schneider’s services — but not immediately. Ron Francis and the still-without-a-name Seattle franchise will need a goaltender come summer 2021.The expansion draft is still a ways away, but it’s unlikely Seattle falls into the good fortune that allowed Marc-Andre Fleury to slip away to help kickstart the Vegas Golden Knights franchise. Schneider’s contract expires after the 2021-22 season. Most of the league’s highest-paid netminders will certainly be protected by their team in the coming expansion draft, but Seattle needs help reaching the salary cap floor in its first season of play. Other high-profile, highly-paid and under-performing players such as Jonathan Quick and Martin Jones may end up available for Francis’ selection, but Schneider’s contract expires first and therefore allows the NHL’s 32nd team more financial freedom from the start.This is all conjecture — the Seattle team is scouting the league as we speak, but we’re still more than one year removed from this scenario fully playing out. Perhaps Schneider finds his game and finishes out his contract a hero with the Devils. Perhaps another team decides a change of scenery could help him return to form. Or perhaps we’re looking at a future member of the Seattle [REDACTED].
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WINDSOR (WBNG) — Those who use Old Route 17 Bridge in Windsor will need to find a different route beginning next month. It will be closed for rehabilitation and painting. The Broome County Executive’s Office says the bridge will be closed from March 2 at 7 a.m. to August 29 at 4 p.m.
A detour route will be posted.
If you or a loved one needs help, you can contact the New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314. “People are feeling pretty isolated, and that’s something our organization plays a critical role in the community, helping to address issues like isolation,” said Leahey. MHAST Executive Director Keith Leahey says the line is there for people who need someone to talk to. At the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier (MHAST), they offer a “warm line” where people can call for support. However, since the pandemic has started, MHAST has since an 80 percent increase in calls to their warm line. For organizations like MHAST, there’s a concern that government funding will be reduced due to the coronavirus. If that were to happen, MHAST would not be able to provide their mental health resources. “We know that this is going to be a long term need, and service is going to be at record levels, there’s no question about that. The state is facing some pretty difficult budget-related issues,” said Leahey. Right in the Southern Tier, mental health experts say New Yorkers are feeling the isolation that comes with staying at home. “If you just look at the latest on unemployment numbers, we have 38 million people who are out of work. You have parents who are home, who are trying to not only work and provide and take care of things at home, but many of them are now teachers as well,” said Leahey. With the growing number of phone calls, Leahey says he’s confident this mental health crisis won’t be going away anytime soon. Leahey says a common feeling everyone seems to be sharing is the feeling of being isolated. “We received just over 3,000 calls in the first quarter of 2020,” says Leahey. (WBNG) — According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than one-third of Americans say the pandemic has had an impact on mental health. 
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) — The Old Union Hotel is changing the way it operates temporarily after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant says it will close Aug. 4 but reopen Aug. 5 for takeout only. It will not reopen for dine-in services until Aug. 12. The Old Union Hotel says this gives them adequate time to disinfect and ensure the safety of its customers. The Broome County Health Department did not issue a public health statement about this positive case.
The infected employee last worked on July 29 and wore a mask during their shift, the restaurant says.
SINGAPORE — Stocks in Japan were set to trade higher at the open as investors in Asia-Pacific react to the Democrat Joe Biden’s defeat of incumbent Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, according to NBC projections.Futures pointed to a higher open for Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei futures in Chicago at 24,425 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 24,360. That compared against the Nikkei 225’s last close at 24,325.23.- Advertisement – Shares in Australia edged higher in early trade, with the S&P/ASX 200 up around 0.9%.Former U.S. vice president Biden won following his projected win in the states of Pennsylvania as well as Nevada, according to NBC News projections on Saturday. Still, Trump is refusing to concede the election, claiming it’s “far from over.”On the economic data front, China’s exports surged 11.4% in October as compared to a year earlier, according to official statistics released over the weekend. – Advertisement – – Advertisement –
– Advertisement – Meanwhile, on the coronavirus front, infections continue to surge stateside. The U.S. recently reported more than 126,000 new infections for two day in a row. Globally, the number of coronavirus infections crossed the 50 million mark on Sunday, according to Reuters.CurrenciesThe U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of its peers, was last at 92.184 following a decline in recent days from levels above 93.1.The Japanese yen traded at 103.24 per dollar after strengthening from levels above 104.3 against the greenback last week. The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7288 after last week’s rise from levels below $0.711.
…West Demerara enjoy big win over I’fluenturePARMANAND Gootiprasad narrowly missed out on a century (98) but helped Patentia Secondary register a crushing victory over Endeavour Secondary while West Demerara Secondary walloped La Venture Secondary as the 2016 edition of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National Secondary Schools Cricket League (NSSCL) continued.Playing at Belle Vue ground in a West Bank Demerara zone fixture, Patentia batted first and amassed an imposing 193-7 in just 20 overs.Parmanand Gootiprasad fell two runs short of a century when he was dismissed for 98. Hemraj Persaud was the other main scorer with 30. Bowling for Endeavour, Jairam Parasram took 2-33 and Alex Raul 1-26.Endeavour Secondary could muster only 78 in their reply off 10 overs. Calvin Durgh top scored with 26. Bowling for Patentia, Wazim Rohaman claimed 3-21 and Satesh Basdeo 2-10.In another match at Belle Vue, West Demerara Secondary walloped L’Venture Secondary by 178 runs to book a place in the semi-final of the West Bank Demerara zone. Batting first, West Demerara amassed 223/7 in 30 overs with Mark Wong scoring 37 and Daneshwar Kowlessar chipping in with 33. Bowling for La Venture, Aron Singh and Rajkumar Ramroop had 2-6 and 2-45 respectively.The West Demerara bowlers completed the one-sided match by dismissing La Venture for 45 in 11.3 overs. Souran Moonsammy was the only batter to reach double figures with 11. Aftab Basir claimed 4-9 while Jason Comacho took 2-12 bowling for West Demerara.The NSSCL continues today with matches in Demerara and Berbice. In the East Coast Demerara zone, President’s College will take on Enterprise Secondary at Enterprise ground from 12:00hrs while the New Amsterdam/Canje zone will begin with New Amsterdam Secondary battling Vryman’s Erven Secondary at Rose Hall Canje ground, Canje Secondary taking on Berbice Educational Institute at Cumberland and Berbice High playing hosts to Tutorial Academy at BHS ground.The matches start at 13:00hrs.`
The pressure to bring the much-desired trophy back to Turin for the first time since 1996 was also alleged to be part of the fall-out, and club chairman Andrea Agnelli said the final decision had been his.“This was the most difficult decision I have made during my time at Juventus,” said Agnelli, who sat alongside Allegri in the press conference.“After the defeat against Ajax, I was sincerely thinking of continuing with Max.“It was hard to understand together that it was the right time to bring an end to one of the most extraordinary cycles in Juve’s history.”Agnelli refused to answer questions concerning the next coach, while Allegri remained vague about his future.“I don’t know, we’ll see, maybe a break would be good for me, but maybe as early as July 15, I’d like to go back in,” he said.“It’s going to depend on me, what’s going on. I have to evaluate the things that will be offered to me.”Allegri’s final home match in charge with be Sunday’s Serie A clash against Atalanta.“Tomorrow, we have to celebrate … We have to celebrate because these last five years have been absolutely wonderful.”Share on: WhatsApp Massimiliano Allegri. PHOT via @juventusfcenTurin, Italy | AFP | Massimiliano Allegri fought back tears as he revealed on Saturday that it was Juventus’ decision to end his five-year reign during which he guided the Serie A giants to 11 trophies.“We looked at the future of Juventus and the club decided to move in a different direction next year without me,” the 51-year-old told a press conference at the Allianz Stadium.“But that doesn’t change anything. We have grown together and it is the right moment to leave the club in the best possible way.”Juventus have already wrapped up their record eighth consecutive title, which was Allegri’s fifth in as many years. He also lifted the Coppa Italia on four occasions since replacing Antonio Conte in 2014, and reached two Champions League finals.The former AC Milan and Cagliari boss — who had one year left on his contract — said he accepted the club’s decision as he tried not to cry in front of his team, who were sat in the front rows of the press conference.“In professional life, there are times when we separate,” he said.The split comes after a reported spat with directors including former Juventus legend Pavel Nedved and Fabio Paratici over what direction the club should be taking.– Euro fall-out –Despite signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid last summer the Bianconeri failed to make it past the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second successive season.They were humiliated by modest-spending Ajax despite a star-studded side including Ronaldo, Argentina’s Paulo Dybala and French World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi.