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BREAKING: NHL players will participate in 2022 Winter Olympics

BREAKING: NHL players will participate in 2022 Winter Olympics

Tab Bamford

The NHL and NHLPA announced the news on Friday.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Friday morning brought great news for hockey fans. The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement for players to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. https://twitter.com/IIHFHockey/status/1433810905368760323 The news was posted on the official Olympics website on Friday morning. The preliminary games … Continued

Captain Cooperstown: Jeter goes down, the Yankees drive on

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees had to begin the 2003 season without Derek Jeter. Luckily, his leadership had them prepared for it. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees seemed immortal after winning their third straight World Series in 2000. Even after closing the season on such a sour note, the Bronx Bombers … Continued

The Devils’ youth movement impressing analysts

Tab Bamford

The future looks strong for the Devils. And it’s coming soon. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Earlier this week, Corey Pronman at The Athletic released the completion of his rankings of organizational depth of players under age-23. The future of the New Jersey Devils appear to be in good hands. Pronman ranked the Devils’ crop of under-23 … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: September 3 Update

Tab Bamford

We have entered the final month of the 2021 season.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Welcome to September, where dreams are realized and dashed just as quickly. The Mets continue to be a debacle and the Yankees are rolling toward a playoff berth. Baseball is always interesting in New York! But the question remains: who is our … Continued

DraftKings’ Hammer the Over Promo Reaches Single Digits

Bob Wankel

Earlier this week, we wrote about the Hammer the Over promo from DraftKings Sportsbook targeted at this Saturday night’s Clemson vs. Georgia game. For every 2,500 bettors who jump on the over of that matchup, DraftKings lowers the total by 0.5 points. Well, with two days to go until kickoff, that number has now sunk … Continued

Mets add bullpen depth, sign Brad Hand

Leen Amin

Mets make a big addition to the bullpen by signing a formerly elite reliever. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] Don’t count the New York Mets out just yet. On Thursday afternoon, it was revealed that they had signed relief pitcher Brad Hand just two days after the Toronto Blue Jays designated him for assignment. Mets agree to … Continued

The Athletic loves the Rangers’ young players, prospects

Tab Bamford

The future at MSG looks bright.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday morning, Corey Pronman at The Athletic released the completion of his rankings of organizational depth of players under age-23. And he really likes the future of the New York Rangers. Pronman ranks the Rangers fourth overall. The three teams ahead of the Rangers: Buffalo, … Continued

Captain Cooperstown: A Hall of Fame legacy cemented

Josh Benjamin

In the 2000 Subway Series against the crosstown rival New York Mets, Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame future became an absolute certainty. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] It’s been 23 years since the 1998 World Series, and the New York Yankees have not dominated to that level since. The following year, their win total dropped from 114 … Continued

A-Rod’s SPAC backs out of merger with Panini

Tab Bamford

Fanatics crushes another big-money deal in the sports card industry.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Alex Rodriguez’s Slam Corp. was in talks with sports card and memorabilia company Panini about a potential merger. However, according to Bloomberg, any potential deal is deal is now off the table. Panini was allegedly weighing the possibility of selling until A-Rod’s … Continued

Islanders have, in fact, signed Zach Parise

Tab Bamford

They just haven’t made it official yet.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Earlier this summer reports indicated the New York Islanders had agreed to terms with former New Jersey Devils forward Zach Parise, who was bought out by the Minnesota Wild. On Wednesday, the Islanders announced four important contracts. Parise was not among them. However, Michael Russo … Continued

Mets GM Zack Scott facing alleged DUI charges (Report)

Danny Small

New York Mets GM Zack Scott is in hot water. He is reportedly facing alleged DUI charges following a charity night at Steve Cohen’s house. It’s not a good time for the New York Mets right now. Following some on-field issues between the players and the fans, they are currently dealing with an off-field issue … Continued

Islanders announce multi-year deals with Ilya Sorokin, Kyle Palmieri

Tab Bamford

Four deals officially announced on Wednesday morning. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The radio silence from the New York Islanders has ended. On Wednesday morning, the club officially announced multi-year deals with Ilya Sorokin, Kyle Palmieri, Casey Cizikas and Anthony Beauvillier. #Isles Transactions: Anthony Beauvillier, Casey Cizikas, Kyle Palmieri and Ilya Sorokin have all agreed to multi-year … Continued

Islanders sign Anthony Beauvillier to three-year extension (Report)

Tab Bamford

The Islanders are getting busy spending money. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] After getting a six-year deal done with Casey Cizikas on Tuesday, the Islanders continue locking up their core pieces into the future. Arthur Staples of The Athletic is reporting on Wednesday morning that the Isles have agreed to a three-year extension with forward Anthony Beauvillier. … Continued

Captain Cooperstown: The start of the Jeter Dynasty

Josh Benjamin

How great was Derek Jeter in 1998? Well, the rest of the New York Yankees were also playing so well that it was hard to notice him. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] One year after winning his first World Series, Derek Jeter experienced his first World Series hangover. The New York Yankees struggled to maintain consistency in … Continued

9 free agents the Devils should consider

Leen Amin

A look at some of the best remaining free agents who would fit this Devils team. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] After finishing as one of the worst teams in the NHL in 2021, the New Jersey Devils improved their team dramatically by making some solid trades and signings. They traded for two defenseman: top-four blueliner Ryan … Continued

Casey Cizikas signs six-year deal to stay with Islanders

Leen Amin

[sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The fan-favorite will hold down the team’s elite fourth line for years to come. The New York Islanders have been suspiciously quiet this offseason, but finally made an announcement on Tuesday. They signed center Casey Cizikas to a six-year deal carrying an AAV of around $2.5 million. Heard that Casey Cizikas' deal … Continued

Jesús Aguilar chirps Mets bench, Taijuan Walker

Tab Bamford

Marlins first baseman happily engaging the Mets during Tuesday’s first game.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] It didn’t take long for the Mets and Marlins to start chirping at each other in the first game of Tuesday’s double-header. And it was Miami first baseman Jesús Aguilar who was ready and willing to do the talking. During the … Continued

Which New York rookie card is on your hit list?

Tab Bamford

The sports memorabilia market is smoking hot. Are you buying current (or future) NY stars?  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] From the big news that Fanatics is jumping into the market with exclusive, licensed deals with Major League Baseball and the NBA to the record prices vintage cards are getting at auction, sports cards are all over … Continued

Captain Cooperstown: How Derek Jeter owned the 1996 season

Josh Benjamin

Derek Jeter became the New York Yankees’ full-time shortstop in 1996, and the young rookie played like he ran the league. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Derek Jeter’s brief stint in the majors in 1995 was modest, but didn’t take away from the upside. He hit .250 with seven RBI in 15 games, and even traveled with … Continued