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     Former Chicago Blackhawks backup goalie Scott Darling has a new home. After his rights were traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 3rd round pick, the Canes had until July 1st to sign Darling, or he could go some where else as a UFA. But the Canes needed a goalie, and they badly wanted DarlingContinue reading “NHL news: Canes ink Darling to 4 year deal”

     For the 2017 season and beyond, the MLB changed a rule that has lasted for as long as baseball has existed. That is the intentional walk rule. If a team wants, they can pitch 4 balls WAY outside the zone, letting the batter take first base. That\’s the way the rule has always been.Continue reading “Was changing the intentional walk rule a mistake?”

    . Have you ever heard the saying \”don\’t give a pitcher a lot of money\”? That\’s because pitchers can get hurt easily, then return with horrible numbers. The Arizona Diamondbacks traded a lot for Shelby Miller, and guess where he is now. The DL. It always hurts for your ace to go on the DL. WellContinue reading “MLB news: pair of aces land on DL”

   The Hart trophy and the Ted Lindsay trophy are awarded for the same reason. They are both MVP trophies. There is one difference between the Hart and the Ted Lindsay. That is that the Hart, like every other trophy, is decided by the PHWA (Professional Hockey Writers Association). The Ted Lindsay award is decidedContinue reading “2017 Ted Lindsay trophy preview”

    Every league has a Hart trophy, but the NHL is the only league that calls it the Hart trophy. The other leagues call it MVP. The Hart trophy is awarded to the best NHL player. This year\’s Hart finalists are Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and SergeiContinue reading “2017 Hart trophy preview”