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Barry Trotz headed to the 2022 Winter Olympics (maybe?)

Tab Bamford

Trotz will serve as an assistant on Jon Cooper’s coaching staff — assuming the NHL sends players to the Olympics.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China… if the NHL and the NHLPA agree to participate. New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz will … Continued

New York Yankees place Gleyber Torres on IL with sprained thumb

Josh Benjamin

Gleyber Torres will miss at least ten days after spraining his thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Mariners. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees announced Monday that shortstop Gleyber Torres was placed on the injured list with a sprained left thumb. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:•Placed INF … Continued

Rangers sign Igor Shesterkin to 4-year extension

Tab Bamford

The young Russian netminder signs landmark contract.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon, the New York Rangers announced the club has agreed to a record-setting deal with netminder Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin, 25, was originally drafted by the Rangers in the fourth round (No. 118 overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft. NYET SZN pic.twitter.com/wThmqJyDdK — New … Continued

Devils sign Janne Kuokkanen to 2-year extension

Tab Bamford

New Jersey agrees to a new deal with the young forward.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced the club has re-signed forward Janne Kuokkanen. The two-year deal has a $1.825 million AAV. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1424806760137871366 According to the team release, the financial breakdown of the contract is as follows: 2021-22, $1,600,000 and … Continued

DraftKings Sportsbook Football Promo: Bet $1, Win $200 Guaranteed

Danny Small

Football season is right around the corner and DraftKings Sportsbook is the go-to destination for football bettors. NFL preseason action is already underway and college football action is set to kick off later this month. New users who sign up and grab the new DraftKings Sportsbook football promo can automatically qualify for $200 in bonus … Continued

Timing is everything (wrong) for the Mets

Tab Bamford

The Mets’ slide has been bad — and others have warmed up while they went cold. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We wake up on Monday morning with the New York Mets in third place in the National League East, 2.5 games back of the Philadelphia Phillies. Their slide has been brutal to watch. But the timing … Continued

Javier Báez leaves game hurt, Mets’ tailspin beyond repair?

Tab Bamford

Hopes for a playoff appearance are slipping away from the Mets.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New York Mets came into Sunday’s game in Philadelphia in desperate need of a win. Unfortunately, their former teammate — Zack Wheeler — didn’t seem to care. The Phillies retired the number of the late Roy Halladay on before Sunday’s … Continued

Anthony Rizzo tests positive for COVID-19, placed on IL

Josh Benjamin

Anthony Rizzo tested positive for COVID-19 and is the latest of the New York Yankees to hit the IL because of it. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have placed new popular first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the COVID-19 injured list, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1424381578751401986 Speaking to manager Aaron Boone, … Continued

Kevin Durant signs 4-year extension with Brooklyn Nets

Josh Benjamin

Kevin Durant will sign a four-year, $184 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets that carries through 2026. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant isn’t letting participating in the Olympics get in the way of business back home. Per Boardroom, and later ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the controversial star will sign a four-year, $184 … Continued

Quiet Lou still working on Islanders roster

Leen Amin

What is Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello up to? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The New York Islanders have been talked about since free agency began, but none of their rumored moves have been officially announced. Sportsnet and NHL Network’s Elliotte Friedman discussed the situation on the most recent episode of his podcast, “31 Thoughts”. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1422186077016702976 Friedman’s theory … Continued

Who’s the best bet to win the National League MVP?

Tab Bamford

Injuries have dealt a blow to many of the contenders for the NL MVP. So who might win it? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We’re now into August and the pennant races are heating up. As are the battles for some individual awards. In the American League, it appears the Most Valuable Player Award is Shohei Ohtani’s … Continued

Islanders lock-up Adam Pelech with eight-year extension

Tab Bamford

The Islanders have made a major commitment to one of their best players.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday morning, the New York Islanders announced their most significant deal of the offseason. Defenseman Adam Pelech avoided arbitration, agreeing to an eight-year extension with the club. The deal reportedly has a $5.75 million AAV. #Isles News: The … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: August 6 Update

Tab Bamford

Our first power rankings since the trade deadline. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] It’s been almost a full month since we updated our MLB Power Rankings. With the All-Star Game, the draft and then a couple crazy weeks leading up to the most insane trade deadline in history, a lot of teams have either improved or waived … Continued

New York Yankees C Gary Sanchez tests positive for COVID-19

Josh Benjamin

Gary Sanchez is just the latest member of the New York Yankees to test positive for coronavirus. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have been hit with another positive COVID test, this time for catcher Gary Sanchez. Manager Aaron Boone announced the unfortunate news during his pregame press conference on Thursday. Bryan Hoch of … Continued

ESPN leaves Jasson Dominguez off top 50 prospects list

Tab Bamford

The Yankees’ farm system didn’t get much respect from ESPN’s analyst.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN published an updated top 50 prospects across baseball. The New York Yankees are well represented. The Yankees paid a premium to add left-handed bats Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo to the major league lineup before … Continued

Devils sign youngster Yegor Sharangovich to two-year deal

Leen Amin

[sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The Devils lock up the RFA for two more years after promising rookie season. One of the New Jersey Devils’ top youngsters has been locked up. On Thursday morning, the Devils re-signed RFA forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year deal with an AAV of $2 million. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1423297752587509761 Sharangovich is heading into his … Continued