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         The Calgary Flames have acquired forward Kerby Rychel from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Hunter Shinkaruk.          Since this is a minor trade, I\’ll do one paragraph for both teams. Both Rychel and Shinkaruk were once decent prospects who haven\’t found a place to play. Both now get a change of scenery,Continue reading “NHL trade review: Canadiens, Flames swap Rychel, Shinkaruk”

             Well, it\’s currently August 18th. It\’s been almost 50 days since NHL UFAs could sign with other teams. But, there is still some players who haven\’t signed with other teams. The most notable are ex 40 goal scorer Rick Nash, goalies Kari Lehtonen and Steve Mason, forwards Mike Cammalieri and Troy Brouwer, plus defensemanContinue reading “My prediction for the remaining NHL free agents”

             So, as you all should know, there is a very big MLB free agent class coming up. This includes superstars Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, Josh Donaldson, Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel and Andrew Miller. Chris Sale, Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Kershaw could also be free agents, if they opt out of their contract (Bumgarner\’s isContinue reading “Every team\’s case for signing Manny Machado”

                The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired RHP Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.                   For the Brewers, Thompson is your starter/reliever that is always bouncing from the majors and AAA. This year, Thompson has only been a reliever, and has struggled. But, he can be a decent 5th starter whenContinue reading “NHL trade review: Thompson to Brewers”

               The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Ryan Ellis to an eight year, $50 million extension.                 Ellis is a number one defenseman on some teams. On Nashville, he\’s their third best d-man (arguably 4th), but still plays a huge role, and is a great shot-blocker and leader. Since he would have been a UFAContinue reading “NHL news: Preds sign Ellis to extension”