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Rangers trade forward Pavel Buchnevich to St. Louis

Rangers trade forward Pavel Buchnevich to St. Louis

Tab Bamford

The trades are starting to fly before the start of the 2021 NHL Draft. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New York Rangers have been busy, and made another big move before the 2021 NHL Draft begins on Friday evening. The Rangers have traded forward Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues for forward Sammy Blais and … Continued

Rangers getting rid of Tony DeAngelo — finally

Tab Bamford

The team is finally parting ways with the unpopular defenseman. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New York Rangers have had an ugly situation on their hands for the past few months. Now, it appears they’re finally reaching a finish line with defenseman Tony DeAngelo. The Rangers have placed DeAngelo on waivers for purposes of buying out … Continued

Really? Cleveland Indians set to change name to Guardians

Josh Benjamin

The Cleveland Indians have settled on a name change and will soon be known as the Cleveland Guardians. ESNY isn’t impressed. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] My morning coffee is ruined and it’s all Cleveland’s fault. You see, the Cleveland Indians finally made a decision regarding their upcoming name change. After going through several new options and … Continued

The Nelson Cruz trade ups the pressure on Brian Cashman

Josh Benjamin

Nelson Cruz being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays means the New York Yankees need to be just as aggressive at the trade deadline. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Forget the New York Yankees and their hot streak, folks. We’ve got a big problem and Brian Cashman needs to start working the phones fast. Forget about riding this … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 NHL Mock Draft

Tab Bamford

The 2021 NHL Draft begins Friday.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] This is a busy week for hockey fans. The Seattle Expansion Draft is Wednesday night (8 pm ET on ESPN2) and then the 2021 NHL Draft begins on Friday. University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power has been a lock for the top pick for months and … Continued

Rangers games to watch on the 2021-22 schedule

Leen Amin

The best and biggest Rangers games to watch in 2021-22. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The schedules for the 2021-22 season for all 32 NHL teams were released on Thursday evening. Let’s take a look at some of the key stretches in the New York Rangers‘ schedule next season. 8⃣2⃣ games. You just love to see it. … Continued

Schedule highlights for the Islanders’ inaugural season at Belmont

Leen Amin

Which games will the Islanders play at their new home in Belmont? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The New York Islanders made it to the Eastern Conference Final for the second-straight year and although their season did end in heartbreak, there’s much to look forward to. Bidding Nassau Coliseum farewell wasn’t easy, but the Islanders will spend … Continued

Which games are must-watch on the Devils’ 2021-22 schedule?

Leen Amin

Which Devils games are you most excited for this season? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The schedules for the 2021-22 season for all 32 NHL teams were released on Thursday evening. Let’s take a look at some key dates for the New Jersey Devils: https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1418342071841210371 The Devils will open with five games at home, beginning with opening … Continued

Massachusetts Sports Betting Takes Huge Step with House Approval

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] Sports betting took a giant step forward today in the state, as bill H.3977 to legalize Massachusetts sports betting was approved by House representatives. Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved the bill by a vote of 156-3-1. It will now be sent to the Massachusetts Senate for discussion. The sports … Continued

Rangers sign Barclay Goodrow to six-year deal

Tab Bamford

Goodrow’s Stanley Cup celebration capped with long-term deal in New York.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday, the New York Rangers agreed to a six-year, $21.85 million ($3.642 million AAV) deal with forward Barclay Goodrow. Goodrow, 28, was acquired last week from Tampa Bay for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Full details: https://t.co/idxpOcwB9c … Continued

Texas and Oklahoma want to join the SEC? Let em!

Tab Bamford

The Big 12 is slowly dying — and it’s Texas’ fault. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle dropped a bomb on the college sports landscape. According to their report, the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have reached out to the SEC about joining the conference — and there’s interest from the … Continued

NHL Expansion Draft: Seattle Kraken select Devils forward Nathan Bastian

Leen Amin

The Devils lose the young winger Nathan Bastian, but this is a good outcome for New Jersey. The Seattle Kraken have selected RW Nathan Bastian from the New Jersey Devils. Let's go @14Nbast! Show Nathan some #SeattleLove! pic.twitter.com/mlv97rnEQF — Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 22, 2021 The 23-year-old is promising and although he scored just three … Continued

Marcus Stroman dominates in Mets win over Reds

Leen Amin

This was a much-needed elite outing for the Mets hurler. Heading into Wednesday’s matinee against the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Mets needed a win. They especially needed Marcus Stroman to have a strong outing, and he delivered. Stroman has had a very strong season overall, but came into Wednesday’s game with an ERA of … Continued

Legalization of Maine Sports Betting Won’t Happen in 2021

Robert Linnehan

Discussions on the legalization of Maine sports betting will have to wait until at least January of 2022 to begin again. The Maine Senate wrapped up its 2021 legislative session this week without taking action on House approved sports betting bill, LD 1352, which would have legalized statewide in-person and online sports betting. The next … Continued

2021 NBA Draft: 5 centers the Knicks should target

Josh Benjamin

Mitchell Robinson’s ongoing injury problems mean the New York Knicks should look at drafting a center next week. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Knicks might be smart to draft a center in next week’s 2021 NBA Draft. Don’t get me wrong. Mitchell Robinson played well in extended minutes last year and has loads of … Continued

RHP Darren O’Day undergoes season-ending hamstring surgery

Josh Benjamin

The veteran submariner posted a 3.38 ERA in limited action out of the New York Yankees bullpen. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] New York Yankees right-handed relief pitcher Darren O’Day will miss the rest of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery. Several sources, including Greg Joyce of the New York Post, reported the unfortunate news. Darren O'Day … Continued

Devils trying to trade PK Subban (Report)

Tab Bamford

The former Norris Trophy winner has one year left on his contract.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] With the NHL’s Expansion Draft coming on Wednesday night, rosters have been frozen since the weekend. But that doesn’t mean teams have stopped talking trade. The New Jersey Devils could be a busy team with multiple picks in the first … Continued

New Jersey native Anthony Solomento signs with the Pirates

Tab Bamford

Blackwood’s own signs over-slot deal with Pittsburgh.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Last weekend there were a lot of people around the Bishop Eustace Prep School baseball program and Blackwood area watching the 2021 MLB Draft. Pitcher Anthony Solomento had a chance to be a first-round pick. Solomento, a left-handed pitcher, didn’t go in the first round. … Continued

Massachusetts Sports Betting in 2021 May Be a Long Shot

Robert Linnehan

The legalization of Massachusetts sports betting seems to be gaining momentum in the state as a new sports betting bill will be discussed this week by the Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill, HB 3974, is sponsored by the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and is a summation of … Continued