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ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

A big college hoops night on deck Tuesday. The day after the Super Bowl should be a federal holiday. Nobody wants to work… but many professional athletes were on the clock last night. That list included the Knicks and Nets, who had mixed results last night. There were also some controversial comments about Ben Simmons … Continued

Jesper Boqvist no longer flying under the radar

Leen Amin

Boqvist continues to make a case for himself to remain a mainstay in New Jersey’s lineup. The New Jersey Devils were extremely busy in their first week back from break. They played four games in Week 17 and actually looked much better than they had in some time, going 2-2-0 and even putting up a … Continued

ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche remain unbeatable

Leen Amin

Our first NHL power rankings of the second half of the 2021-22 season.  With the 2021-22 All-Star Game in the books, the second half of the season is officially underway. A handful of teams have yet to play post-break, but most of the league is back and many of these guys are hungry. Playoff races … Continued

Nico Hischier’s hot streak earns NHL honor

Tab Bamford

New Jersey’s captain named the league’s No. 3 Star of the Week. On Monday, the NHL announced New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier has been named the league’s No. 3 Star of the Week for the week ending Feb. 13. Hischier, 23, has scored 13 goals with 17 assists in 43 games for the Devils … Continued

Can we talk about Rutgers as a tournament team?

Tab Bamford

Three huge wins have Rutgers thinking tournament. With Major League Baseball locked out and the NFL season now in the books, sports fans are thinking about March Madness. We’re nearing the end of the regular season and teams are climbing into bubble status. So… can we talk about what’s going on with Rutger’s hoops? Last … Continued

ESNY’s Valentine’s Day Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

It’s a lovely Monday to get over a Super Bowl. What a night! We had an all-time halftime performance in the middle of a great football game. The Super Bowl cemented the legendary status of Aaron Donald, put a significant addition on the Hall of Fame resume of Matthew Stafford and confirmed that Cooper Kupp … Continued

Zach Parise earns second Islanders Player of the Week honors

Leen Amin

Parise continues to be one of the few bright spots on an underperforming Islanders team. The New York Islanders resumed play post-All-Star break with an incredibly impressive five-goal first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The remainder of the week after that period then went downhill. They almost blew the lead to the Canucks … Continued

Can Julius Randle carry the New York Knicks now?

Josh Benjamin

The Julius Randle of old has returned to the New York Knicks. For the last week or so, Julius Randle has looked a new man for the New York Knicks. Forget the moody lumbering up and down the court or getting chippy with assistant coaches. His route of either trying too hard or putting in … Continued

ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

Talk to me about the NBA trade deadline. The NBA trade deadline took center stage on Thursday afternoon, but only one of the local teams made a move. The Brooklyn Nets shook the Richter scale when they traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package centering around Ben Simmons. But more on the … Continued

The Knicks are keeping the trade powder dry

Danny Small

The Knicks didn’t make any big moves on NBA trade deadline day. The New York Knicks were one of the teams whose name was floating around trade talks all week. Unlike their crosstown rivals, the Knicks didn’t make any big deals on Thursday. In fact, they didn’t make any deals at all. Despite a logjam … Continued

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in ASG draft

Danny Small

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden in the All-Star Game draft. Kevin Durant was put into an awkward situation and he handled it in the only way he knows how. It came down to James Harden and Rudy Gobert as the last two players in the All-Star Game draft. Guess who Durant picked? … Continued

James Harden to Philly: DONE DEAL

Tab Bamford

The long-rumored deal is apparently happening — finally. With the NBA trade deadline coming quickly, the worst kept secret in the league was James Harden wanting out of Brooklyn. He got his wish. According to the usual reporters (Woj, Shams), the Sixers and Nets agreed to terms on a stunning blockbuster deal. Brooklyn is sending … Continued

Rob Manfred isn’t helping baseball — at all

Tab Bamford

Rob Manfred needs to lead baseball out of its current gridlock. On Thursday morning, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met with the media in Orlando to share updates regarding the current lockout. The plan is for MLB to bring a new proposal to the players on Saturday. The owners — read: Manfred — locked … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

It’s trade deadline day in the NBA. Tonight, the NFL will distribute their individual awards for the 2021 season. This afternoon, the NBA’s trade deadline arrives. And somewhere in between, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is going to update us on the state of their lockout. Quiet Thursday, right? Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NBA: Nets … Continued

15 quarterbacks invited to NFL Draft Combine

Tab Bamford

Here’s the complete list of quarterbacks headed to the NFL Combine. The NFL will host its annual Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis once again this year. The Combine will take place March 1-7 with the top college prospects showing NFL scouts what they can do on the field. On Wednesday, the league … Continued

Gerald Williams: The legacy of a quietly great teammate

Josh Benjamin

Former Yankees outfielder Gerald Williams passed away at age 55. Unless you grew up watching the New York Yankees in the 1990s, you’ve probably never heard of Gerald Williams. To be fair, not many non-New Yorkers have. Williams played for six teams in 14 MLB seasons, including two stints with the Yankees and one with … Continued

ESNY’s Wednesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

The Knicks will be represented in the dunk contest. Tuesday night was bad on the hardwood but good on the ice for our teams. The Devils got back in the win column but both the Knicks and Nets suffered ugly losses. Now, we sit back and watch the chaos leading up to the NBA trade … Continued

Does Freddie Freeman fit the New York Yankees?

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have interest in first baseman Freddie Freeman, but is he the right free agent target? Freddie Freeman would be great on the New York Yankees. There’s a whole laundry list of reasons as to why. Phenomenal teammate. Former MVP. Smooth lefty power swing that’s perfect for Yankee Stadium. Not to mention, … Continued

Rangers prospects intrigue ahead of NHL trade deadline

Tab Bamford

The New York Rangers have some interesting pieces coming to help their NHL roster. Under the guidance of the Jeff Gorton regime, the Rangers invested heavily in recent drafts on the blue line. However, when Scott Wheeler at The Athletic discussed the organizational depth, it was a forward who jumped to the top of the … Continued

Mets finally bringing back Old Timers’ Day

Tab Bamford

But… guys form the 90s are now “old timers”? On Tuesday morning, the New York Mets announced they’re bringing back a fan favorite to their 2021 schedule. Old Timers’ Day is back, baby! The game will take place before the Mets host the Rockies on Saturday, August 27. That is, of course, assuming there are … Continued

ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Olympic hockey was the show in the middle of the night. Will Tuesday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics be the last stand for James Harden with the Nets? And will the Knicks figure something out in Denver? We’ve got a couple NBA games to watch tonight. Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NHL: Devils … Continued

The Athletic hates the Islanders’ prospect pipeline

Tab Bamford

There isn’t much talent coming to help the New York Islanders — or for them to use in a trade. Scott Wheeler at The Athletic is breaking down his rankings of all 32 NHL organizations’ prospect depth. He isn’t very high on the Islanders’ collection of young players. In fact, he ranked them 31st out … Continued