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         A big conversation around the Buffalo Sabres is that the team is wasting Jack Eichel\’s prime. But, the same could be said about the guy drafted before Eichel, Connor McDavid. McDavid will be 24 on the day the season starts, and he\’s won one playoff series. The Oilers looked like theyContinue reading “Edmonton Oilers 2020-21 Season Preview”

         The San Diego Padres have acquired LHP Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for RHPs Luis Patino and Cole Wilcox, plus catchers Francisco Mejia and Blake Hunt. Wow. This is supposed to be the part where I explain the trade but I\’m still a little bit surprised, soContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Padres get Snell”

         The Ottawa Senators have acquired F Cedric Paquette, D Braydon Coburn and a 2022 second round pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for G Anders Nilsson and F Marian Gaborik. Both Nilsson and Gaborik were immediately placed on LTIR by Tampa Bay.         I like thisContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators and Lightning make a cap deal”

         The Red Wings embarrassed themselves in 2019-20, finishing last place with a 17-49-5 record. Everyone, except for the rival Canadiens, destroyed Detroit. It got worse when they did not win the first, second or third overall pick in the draft lottery. Steve Yzerman is back in Detroit, and his presence wasContinue reading “Detroit Red Wings 2020-21 Season Preview”

         The Ottawa Senators have acquired F Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2021 second round pick. Ottawa previously acquired the second rounder from Columbus when they traded away Ryan Dzingel.          Off the bat, this trade really doesn\’t make much sense for Ottawa. WhileContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators acquire Stepan”