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                  Today, the Minnesota Twins decided not to pick up the option for 2018 on LHP and former closer Glen Perkins. If the option was exercised, Perkins would earn $6.5 million. This makes him a free agent.                    From his age 30 season to age 32 season (2013-15), Perkins was an all-star, and had overContinue reading “MLB news: Perkins not extended by Twins”

                   The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled C Vadim Shipachyov from the Chicago Wolves (AHL).                     Due to the fact that he\’s exempt for waivers, Shipachyov was sent to the minors before the season started. Then, he was held out of the first two AHL games. But he\’s still probably one of the best playersContinue reading “NHL news: Shipachyov recalled by Vegas, Haula to IR”

                The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goalie Dustin Tokarski from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations. Also, Leland Irving, another goalie, was traded from the Phantoms (Flyers AHL) to the Gulls (Ducks AHL) for future considerations.                 The Flyers have Brian Elliott and Michal Neuvirth as their goalies, and Anthony Stolarz and AlexContinue reading “NHL trade review: Tokarski to Flyers”

                   The New York Rangers have claimed forward Adam Cracknell off waivers from the Dallas Stars.                   After claiming Cracknell, the Rangers have 24 men on their roster, one more than the league maximum. Something I\’m thinking is that so they don\’t burn a year on his entry level deal, Filip Chytil, an 18 yearContinue reading “NHL news: Cracknell claimed off waivers”

                   The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goalie Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Tobias Lindberg and a 6th round draft pick.                   Behind starter Freddy Andersen, the Leafs\’ backup is Curtis McElhinney, who\’s 2.85 GAA with Toronto last year wasn\’t very impressive. Pickard struggled last year in Colorado sinceContinue reading “NHL trade review: Pickard acquired by Leafs”