TUA TAGOVAILOA PRAISES TYREEK HILL AFTER ELECTRIC WIN – “HE TURNS EVERY TOUCH INTO MAGIC”
Hard Rock Stadium was buzzing on Sunday afternoon as the Miami Dolphins lit up the scoreboard once again — a dazzling display of speed, precision, and pure entertainment. And at the center of the spectacle was, as always,
From his first touch of the game, Hill had the crowd on its feet. His blistering pace shredded coverages, his footwork left defenders guessing, and his connection with
After the game, Tua couldn’t hold back his admiration for his superstar receiver:
“Every time Tyreek touches the ball, you hold your breath.
It’s not just his speed — it’s his instincts, his timing, his understanding of the game.
He turns every touch into magic, and that energy lifts the whole team.”
That energy was evident from start to finish. Hill racked up over 150 yards and two touchdowns, including a jaw-dropping 65-yard burst that flipped the game’s momentum in Miami’s favor. But beyond the stats, it was his intensity — the way he celebrated, encouraged teammates, and demanded more — that set the tone.
Head coach Mike McDaniel summed it up perfectly: “Tyreek changes everything. Defenses have to account for him every second. His impact goes beyond numbers — it’s confidence, it’s belief.”
Since Hill joined the Dolphins, he’s turned the offense into one of the most dynamic in the league. His chemistry with Tagovailoa has evolved into a rhythm that feels almost effortless — built on trust, timing, and mutual respect. When Tua looks deep, the crowd already knows where the ball is going — and they know what’s coming next.
For Miami, every game with Hill is a reminder of just how special their offensive identity has become: fast, fearless, and full of fireworks.
As the final whistle blew and the stadium roared in approval, one truth was undeniable —
And as Tua said with a grin afterward, “He turns every touch into magic.”
Canucks reassign Braeden Cootes, will recall Max Sasson
According to head coach Adam Foote, the Vancouver Canucks will reassign forward Braeden Cootes to the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, per Sportsnet’s Brendan Batchelor. Vancouver will recall forward Max Sasson from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks in a corresponding roster move. The Canucks
So ends Cootes’ improbable run to the Canucks roster to start the 2025-26 campaign. Vancouver selected Cootes with the 15th overall pick of this past summer’s draft, and he cracked the team’s opening night roster after an impressive training camp and preseason. On Oct. 9, Cootes became the first 18-year-old to play for the Canucks since fellow first-round selection, Petr Nedvěd in 1990.
His debut will end after three games. The Sherwood Park, Alberta native went scoreless, earning a -2 rating while averaging 10:47 of ice time in a largely sheltered role. Further, his 28.1% CorsiFor% at even strength and -1.8 Expected +/- indicates that Cootes may not have been as ready for the show as previously believed. Ahead of an upcoming five-game road trip, it has become the right time to move Cootes into a more comfortable environment.
He won’t have to travel very far to rejoin his old team. Located approximately 140 miles south of Vancouver, Cootes will continue his season with the Thunderbirds, where he scored 26 goals and 63 points in 60 games as the team’s captain. He was even more impressive on Team Canada for the U18 World Junior Championships, scoring six goals and 12 points in seven games, and capturing the gold medal against Team Sweden.
Replacing Cootes in the lineup will be a familiar face from last season. Sasson played in 29 games for the Canucks last year, scoring three goals and seven points while averaging 10:20 of ice time per game. Although he didn’t offer much on offense, he was an exceptional defensive forward, managing a 92.1% on-ice save percentage at even strength. Still, he may have another offensive gear to his game, considering he finished last year with 13 goals and 32 points in 41 games with AHL Abbotsford.
