LOS ANGELES -- Mason West has role models for his journey toward making the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, who selected him in the first round (No. 29) of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Friday.New York Islanders captain Anders Lee and Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson have navigated parts of the journey West hopes to make.

Penn State's delayed recruitment approach and the presence of another four-star quarterback commit may have contributed to Falzone's decision. This loss highlights Penn State's struggles with in-state recruiting in the 2026 cycle.

In a shocking move, the Auburn football team has officially added a quarterback to its recruiting class of 2026. On Thursday, On3 Recruits' Hayes Fawcett broke the news on X, announcing that 4-star quarterback Peyton Falzone had flipped from Penn State to Auburn football.