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      The Vegas Golden Knights have an AHL affiliate. It was announced by the Golden Knights themselves that the Chicago Wolves would be their first affiliate in franchise history.        \”American Hockey League affiliates play significant roles in the success of all NHL clubs and we are proud to have the Chicago Wolves as our firstContinue reading “NHL news: Golden Knights name Wolves AHL affiliate”

     New York Islanders prospect and Seattle Thunderbirds center Mathew Barzal has been named MVP of the WHL playoffs. Barzal scored 25 points (7 goals and 18 assists) in 16 playoff games.         Barzal, 19, was drafted 16th overall (first round) in the 2015 NHL draft by the Islanders, after the pick was acquired fromContinue reading “NHL news: Barzal named WHL playoff MVP as Thunderbirds win title”

       The New York Yankees have placed LHP Aroldis Chapman on the 10 day DL with left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation.         \”He\’s going to be shut down for two weeks and then we\’ll re-assess. You\’re probably looking at a minimum of a month if everything goes right,\” Yankees GM Brian Cashman told MLB.com.         Continue reading “MLB news: Yanks place Chapman on DL”

       The Washington Nationals and RF Bryce Harper have agreed to a one year deal to avoid arbitration. He is still eligible for free agency after the 2018 season.         In 2018, Harper will earn $21.625 million, $8 million more than the $13.625 million he earns for 2017. If Harper wins MVP, he\’ll get a millionContinue reading “MLB news: Nats, Harper avoid arbitration”

           The beasts of the east are here. It\’s the Eastern conference finals, featuring Sidney Crosby\’s Pittsburgh Penguins, and Erik Karlsson\’s Ottawa Senators. To start off the preview, let\’s look at the teams.             Ottawa Senators             Second round: vs New York Rangers in 6 games The Sens surprised many (not me) by beating the NewContinue reading “NHL playoff preview: Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins”