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     A trip to the Western Conference finals in 2016-17 added more playoff experience for the Anaheim Ducks\’ big two stars, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. The Ducks, with head coach Randy Carlyle back behind the bench for the first time since 2011, the Ducks had a 105 point season, winning the Pacific division.Continue reading “Anaheim Ducks 2017-18 season preview”

         With the actual trade deadline looming on August 31st, teams are scrambling to acquire helpful players down the stretch and in the playoffs. Today, the Boston Red Sox made one of those last minute waiver trades, acquiring speedy OF Rajai Davis from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for OF prospect Rafael Rincones          DavisContinue reading “MLB trade review: Davis to Red Sox”

         On July 1st, a lot of NHL players sign with new teams. Most of the signings are widely recognized. But, one signing that was overshadowed by the other ones was the Calgary Flames signing winger Spencer Foo. Foo went undrafted and played at Union College, where he scored 26 goals and 36 assists forContinue reading “My InterFoo with Flames winger Spencer Foo”

              Defenseman Francois Beauchemin and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a one year, one million dollar deal, with a $500K performance bonus.               After losing Clayton Stoner and Shea Theodore in the expansion draft, the Ducks could use a 7th defenseman to use if Brandon Montour, Kevin Bieksa, Sami Vatanen, Cam Fowler, Hampus LindholmContinue reading “NHL news: Ducks sign Beauchemin to one year deal”

         The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Tom Koehler and cash from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP prospect Osman Gutierrez.           The Blue Jays are in need of a starter. Koehler has been a solid 5th starter over the course of his career, but is having a terrible 2017. If he succeedsContinue reading “MLB news: Blue Jays acquire Koehler”