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         The Atlanta Braves have acquired shortstop Orlando Arcia from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHPs Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel.  There is probably going to be a person out there that sees Arcia\’s 1-for-11 start to 2021 and draws a conclusion that the Brewers had given up on the playerContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Braves acquire Arcia”

         The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Vinnie Hinostroza from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Brad Morrison.  A Chicago native, Hinostroza was drafted by the Blackhawks in the 6th round back in 2012. His first three NHL seasons came with them, until he was traded to unload Marian Hossa\’s salary.Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Blackhawks bring back Hinostroza”

         The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Michael Amadio from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Christian Wolanin.  This is merely a swap of depth players between the two NHL teams closest to the salary cap floor. This is not a big NHL trade, but both players have a goodContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators and Kings make a swap”

         The Los Angeles Kings have acquired forward Brendan Lemieux from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2021 4th round draft pick. The son of former instigator Claude Lemieux, the younger Lemieux plays like his father did. While Claude scored 41 goals in one season, Brendan is not a goalContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Kings acquire Lemieux”

         The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2021 third round draft pick and a 2021 5th round pick. The Sabres also retained $1.625 million, or 50% of Staal\’s salary. This is act one of the everything must go sale for another SabresContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Habs acquire Staal”