NHL Trade Review: Senators acquire Anisimov

Photo from Getty Images      The Ottawa Senators have acquired F Artem Anisimov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for F Zack Smith.      The Blackhawks need cap space. Both Anisimov and Smith have two more years left on their contract, but Smith has a lower cap hit. Smith is more of aContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators acquire Anisimov”

MLB Trade Review: A\’s acquire Bailey

Photo from NBC          The Oakland Athletics have acquired RHP Homer Bailey from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for IF Kevin Merrell.           Bailey is not a very serviceable starting pitcher, but he is having his best season since 2014. Also, he is hot as of late, with a 2.48 ERA in his lastContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: A\’s acquire Bailey”

MLB Trade Review: Red Sox acquire Cashner

Photo from NBC           The Boston Red Sox have acquired RHP Andrew Cashner and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for INF Noelberth Romero and OF Elio Prado.           The Red Sox need a fifth starter, as when Nathan Eovaldi returns from the IL, they plan to use him as their closer, asContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Red Sox acquire Cashner”

NHL Trade review: Sabres acquire Jokijarju

      The Buffalo Sabres have acquired D Henri Jokijarju from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for F Alex Nylander.       I love this trade for the Sabres. Nylander has been a bust since being drafted 8th overall in 2016. Jokijarju got some NHL experience this past season, and is a buddingContinue reading “NHL Trade review: Sabres acquire Jokijarju”

NHL Trade Review: Leafs acquire Barrie

         The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired D Tyson Barrie, F Alex Kerfoot and a 2020 6th round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for F Nazem Kadri, D Calle Rosen and a 2020 3rd round pick. The Avalanche have also retained 50% of Barrie\’s $5.5 million cap hit.          I absolutely love thisContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Leafs acquire Barrie”