MLB Trade Review: Reds Improve Their Pen

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RHP Luis Cessa and LHP Justin Wilson from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later. The Yankees being cheap in 2021 has been a weird theme. This trade is glaring evidence that things are not like they used to be. With this trade, theContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Reds Improve Their Pen”

NHL Trade Review: Lightning Dump Johnson

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Tyler Johnson and a 2023 2nd round pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Brent Seabrook. The Lightning have found a way to get out of their cap troubles again. They unload Johnson and his high cap hit without having to give up a first-round pickContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Lightning Dump Johnson”

NHL Trade Review: Jets Get Schmidt

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2022 3rd round draft pick. After a rough season in Vancouver, Schmidt departs for the same exact price that he was traded for a year ago — a third-round pick. This time, he got worse over that year. TheContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Jets Get Schmidt”

MLB Trade Review: Astros Pick up Some Arms

The Houston Astros have acquired RHPs Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero from the Houston Astros in exchange for RHP Joe Smith and IF Abraham Toro. This is a perplexing trade for the Mariners. Montero was recently designated for assignment, so it is not a surprise to see him go. But Graveman? He has been theContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Astros Pick up Some Arms”

NHL Trade Review: Golden Knights Donate Fleury

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Mikael Hakkarainen. This is a “trade” that will stir up a ton of drama for the next year. Fleury was beloved in Vegas, and you could say the same thing back. After winning the Vezina Trophy in 2020-21,Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Golden Knights Donate Fleury”