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Oilers Insider Warns Of Regret Over Franchise Blueline Trade
The trade that brought Mattias Ekholm to Edmonton has been one of the most lopsided wins of the Ken Holland era. According to Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples , that's about to get complicated. Staples argues the Oilers are set to feel real blowback from the February 2023 deal, not because Ekholm hasn't lived up to his end, but because the prospect Edmonton gave up, Reid Schaefer, has finally started to look like the player Nashville hoped for. A Trade That's Aged Perfectly For E...
Bruins Coach Reveals How Long They Wanted Their Big Offseason Addition
The Boston Bruins ' blockbuster trade for JJ Peterka wasn't a sudden decision. According to head coach Marco Sturm, it was years in the making. Per Jim McBride of the Boston Globe , Sturm confirmed the Bruins had been eyeing Peterka for a long time before finally landing him this summer. "I think the biggest reason for that trade was us, as an organization, they've been having an eye on him for a long, long time, even before he got drafted," Sturm said. "So even last year, every year it ...
Raptors Officially Retiring Kyle Lowry’s No.7 Jersey in the Rafters
Kyle Lowry is getting the send-off he always wanted. The Toronto Raptors announced they will retire Lowry’s No. 7 jersey on January 10 following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, making him just the second player in franchise history to receive the honour after Vince Carter. For Lowry, it’s the perfect ending. “I’ve been looking […] The post Raptors Officially Retiring Kyle Lowry’s No.7 Jersey in the Rafters appeared first on Basketball Forever .
John Schneider drops blunt take on Blue Jays fans booing brutal loss to Royals
The Toronto Blue Jays were beaten black and, well, blue, Thursday night by the Kansas City Royals, adding to the frustration of manager John Schneider. The reigning American League champions were demolished by the visiting Royals to the tune of a 13-2 score at Rogers Centre in Toronto, as the Blue Jays couldn’t get much […] The post John Schneider drops blunt take on Blue Jays fans booing brutal loss to Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jays could get pivotal Josh Smith boost soon
It’s a testament to the Toronto Blue Jays’ resiliency that despite being a bit of a selling ballclub at the trade deadline, they remain in the periphery of the AL Wild Card race. Even after suffering a 13-2 beatdown against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, they stand just 3.5 games back of the third […] The post Blue Jays could get pivotal Josh Smith boost soon appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Royals hammer Blue Jays, win fourth straight series
The Royals pounced on the Blue Jays Thursday evening, beginning the game with a home from Carter Jensen and finishing it with a 13-2 victory. One day after the nine-game winning streak ended, the Royals looked no worse for wear. Noah Cameron started the game and looked like his second-half self. He pitched six innings, […]
That Was Awful, Jays Lose Badly
Royals A Lot Blue Jays Not Much That was bad right from the start. Spencer Arrighetti gave up two runs in the first (one in a game opening home run) and two runs in the second. He ended up going four innings, with four runs (three earned, Arrighetti made the error), five hits, two walks […]
Blazers’ injury misfortune could open the Raptors’ path to solving pressing dilemma
Following Shaedon Sharpe's injury for the Blazers, the Raptors could leverage their uncertainty with RJ Barrett to help facilitate a move for Jrue Holiday.
Immanuel Quickley deal continues to hit Raptors hard amid surprise free agency shifts
Immanuel Quickley's deal looks worse for the Raptors as similar free agent contracts highlight the overpay, making the setback feel sharper each summer.
Royals’ Nine-Game Streak Ends, But the Bigger Picture Still Looks Good
The Kansas City Royals’ nine-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Toronto, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco frame it as a strong stretch rather than any kind of collapse. Bobby Witt Jr. stays in the AL MVP conversation, though the offensive edge right now still points toward Yordan Alvarez. […]
Royals vs Blue Jays, August 27th game discussion
Chins up, everyone. Unless the Royals winning streak had hit 25 games, they weren’t going to make the playoffs. And so they fell 16 games short of it. So what? That was quite the enjoyable stretch of baseball, and despite losing last night, I’m looking forward to tonight’s game. Noah Cameron is back on the […]
Jays Roster Moves: Michael Lorenzen Signed
I knew, when Chad Dallas was so good last night, that he would be on his way back to Buffalo today. Thanks for the 2.2 scoreless innings, here is a bus ticket back to Buffalo. That is is fifth option of the year, so if he’s back, he’s back to stay. The Jays signed Michael […]
Blue Jays Sign Michael Lorenzen
4:25pm: The Jays have now officially announced Lorenzen’s signing. Right-hander Chad Dallas has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to open an active roster spot. In a corresponding 40-man move, outfielder Jonatan Clase has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Clase was placed on the 10-day IL July 21 due to plantar fasciitis. He’s now […]
76ers get booked for Kyle Lowry tribute thanks to ties that run deep
The Raptors just announced a pretty poetic plan for Kyle Lowry's jersey retirement, which includes the 76ers.
Blue Jays Sign Former All-Star, Recent DFA To Bolster Injury-Riddled Rotation
The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pitching depth, signing veteran right-hander and former All-Star Michael Lorenzen to a […]
3 Potential Connor Hellebuyck Trade Destinations
Vezina trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck is ready for his next chapter, as the star goaltender has gone public with his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck released a statement on Thursday to clear the air and make things public, he has indeed asked for a trade, and it's rumored to have been originally submitted during his exit interview at the end of last season. So the question becomes - where does Hellebuyck land? Here's three teams to keep an eye on in the sweepstakes: Pittsburg...
Blue Jays agree to contract with former All-Star pitcher amid playoff push
The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching experience has been a roller coaster of a ride this season. After making it to Game 7 of the World Series, the team added Dylan Cease to their starting rotation. The ex-San Diego Padres star is one of the best starters in baseball. Cease was joined by Kevin Gausman, Trey […] The post Blue Jays agree to contract with former All-Star pitcher amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Top 20 Canadiens Prospects: Elite Hage Reigns Supreme
The Montreal Canadiens moved quickly when they saw an opportunity to climb the draft board and select Michael Hage at […]
A Lot to Unpack with the Erik Karlsson Trade to Toronto Rumor
Another big name is being linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this time, the conversation around Erik Karlsson joining the team’s blue line this season is sparking serious debate.…
Dodgers face tough luck Chris Sale in Atlanta
One is the number. What number, you may ask? One win that the Dodgers look for before leaving Atlanta? One-run losses as the theme of this series against the Braves? One unequivocally poor performance in a season’s worth of games for Chris Sale, who in all but one of his 23 starts this season has […]
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blueline Age, Forward Depth & Toronto’s Biggest Upgrade
There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has…
Kyle Lowry to have number retired when Sixers visit Toronto in January
It will be a special night in Toronto when the Sixers visit the Raptors on Sunday, January 10. The Raptors […]
Thursday Jays Notes
Happy Thursday; we’ve almost made it to the end of another week. I’ve been trying to hold off on posting this until the expected roster move to send Chad Dallas back down to Buffalo. A question I have: I’m not sure how you would go about studying this, but teams are surprisingly successful on ‘bullpen […]
Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?
Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…
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