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         Consistency has been pretty big for the Boston Bruins in the 2010s. They\’ve eclipsed 90 points every year. They\’ve won a Presidents trophy (2013-14), They\’ve appeared in two Stanley Cup finals in 2011 and 2013, and they won it all in 2011. Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, Zdeno Chara and Tuuka Rask are still there,Continue reading “Boston Bruins 2018-19 season preview”

       After not winning a regulation game in the first 21 games of 2017-18, the Arizona Coyotes ended up finishing 29th overall, and failing to eclipse 80 points for the 4th straight season. They haven\’t made the playoffs since 2011-12, and have only made it past round one once, when they reached the Conference finalsContinue reading “Arizona Coyotes 2018-19 season preview”

                 The Anaheim Ducks have made the playoffs in six straight seasons, winning the Pacific division five of those times, and have made the Western Conference finals twice in the last four seasons, despite not making a Stanley Cup final appearance since winning it all in 2007. With their forward core aging, a young defenseContinue reading “Anaheim Ducks 2018-19 season preview”

            Vegas Golden Knights D Nate Schmidt has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Both the Golden Knights and Schmidt released statements denying it.             In his statement, Schmidt said that he was \”Extremely disappointed\” by the news, and \”Utterly Shocked\”. He also said that \”TheContinue reading “NHL news: Schmidt suspended”

            The New York Yankees have acquired SS Adeiny Hechavarria and cash considerations from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.             For the Yankees, Hechavarria is just fielding depth for late innings. He is one of the best defensive infielders in the league, and is one of those \”defensive replacement\” guys.             Hechavarria,Continue reading “MLB trade review: Yankees acquire Hechavarria”