NHL Trade Review: Canadiens get Edmundson

         The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2020 5th round pick.         The Canadiens need help on the left side of their defense, with Ben Chiarot, Victor Mete and Brett Kulak being their most prominent players on that side lastContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Canadiens get Edmundson”

NHL Trade Review: Wild acquire Bjugstad

         The Minnesota Wild have acquired F Nick Bjugstad from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a conditional 2021 7th round pick.        The Penguins had just under $6.95 million in projected cap space prior to this trade, with Justin Schultz and Conor Sheary pending UFAs, and Matt Murray, TristanContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Wild acquire Bjugstad”

NHL Trade Review: Canadiens acquire Allen

         The Montreal Canadiens have acquired G Jake Allen and a 2022 7th round pick from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2020 third round pick and a 2020 7th round pick.         The Canadiens really need a backup goalie, as Carey Price started 58 of the 71Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Canadiens acquire Allen”

MLB Trade Review: Reds acquire Bradley

         The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RHP Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for IF Josh VanMeter and OF Stuart Fairchild.         Bradley has been a good late inning reliever over the years for the Diamondbacks. The 7th overall pick in 2011 became their closer when Greg HollandContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Reds acquire Bradley”

MLB Trade Review: Blue Jays acquire Villar

         The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired UT Jonathan Villar from the Miami Marlins in exchange for OF Griffin Conine.        Villar is very, very fast, and he can play multiple positions. He has appeared at second base, shortstop and center field for the Marlins this season. After acquiring StarlingContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Blue Jays acquire Villar”