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Fifteen years ago today, Alex Anthopoulos managed to trade Vernon Wells, something that I figured was pretty much impossible. The Angels took Vernon and his rather large contract in exchange for Juan Rivera and Mike Napoli. We were: At the time of the trade, Vernon was owed about $86 million over the next four years. […]
I hope you enjoyed some respite from Cody Bellinger Purgatory yesterday, with the Hall of Fame results released last night. Both Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, a couple of former Yankees, made it in, and notably, Andy Pettitte made some gains as he nears the end of his tenure on the BBWAA ballot. Congrats to […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Internal competition helps make everyone better, says Jake Evans. [ Montreal Gazette ] Phillip Danault hasn’t lost his touch in the faceoff circle. [ Montreal Gazette ] Initial rosters have been announced for the Habs’ and Winnipeg Jets’ alumni teams for the 2026 Heritage Classic. [ Montreal Canadiens ] The Habs are reportedly one of the teams interested in Nazem Kadri. [ The Score ] Three other potential targets for the Canadiens. [...
In back-to-back games, the Lakers have rallied in the second half to pull out wins. On Sunday against the Raptors, they trailed by three entering the fourth before coming out on top. Then, on Tuesday in Denver, they were down by 14 entering the third quarter and shut down the Nuggets’ offense, holding them to […]
Three-point shooting has been a major need for the Toronto Raptors this season, who are shooting the worst percentage in the league. But that was not nearly the case tonight. The Raptors’s offense erupted in Chase Center Tuesday night, fuelled by a red-hot 21/34 shooting night from beyond the arc and crisp ball movement that […]
With six games on the NHL schedule Wednesday, you have plenty of chances to place an anytime goal-scorer bet. See below for the odds on players from each matchup. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -120 to score Avalanche vs. Ducks Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21 MacKinnon’s stats: 38 goals in 47 games Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs) +100 to score Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Janu...
Are you looking for an edge on the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs-Detroit Red Wings matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 21? Best bets tips are available in this article, so take advantage before the 7 p.m. ET start. Best Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs +100 25 G in 43 GP Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings +160 26 G in 50 GP Dylan Larkin, Red Wings +195 24 G in 50 GP John...
After Tuesday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed his goaltending situation with Joseph Woll’s shaky past two starts and Anthony Stolarz’s conditioning stint with the Marlies, Jake McCabe’s rough patch, and the status of his other injured players. What have you learned about Joseph Woll’s ability to navigate stretches when the puck is going in more than […] The post Craig Berube on the message to Jake McCabe amid his struggles: “Every player goes through tough stretches… Get back to your str...
“If we want to become the elite team that we think we can be with the group that we have, we just can’t play that way. We have to learn from it, sooner rather than later. A lot of credit to our guys to be able to come back like that and get four important […] The post Borya Valis scores twice, Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep in Iowa appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
José Berríos came to the Jays in a trade with the Twins at the deadline in 2021. Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson went to Minnesota. The Jays signed Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract after the 2021 season. There is an opt-out after the 2026 season, and there are $5 million incentive bonuses […]
The Golden State Warriors (25-19) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Toronto Raptors (25-19) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Chase Center as 3.5-point favorites. The game airs at 10 p.m. ET on NBCS-BA and SportsNet. The over/under for the matchup is set at 225.5. Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, take a look at the best bets available for Tuesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Warriors vs. Raptors Pick the Warrior...
Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated rebound and a deflection off the ref that set up Steven Lorentz, who could easily have three or four goals […] The post Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The gravitational pull of the NBA’s play-in tournament is calling out to the Toronto Raptors. And it may be too late to escape its reach if the Raptors can’t salvage the four games that remain in their west coast road trip. The Raptors (25-19) are currently one game ahead of the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic and […]
David Eckstein turns 51 today. Eckstein had a ten-year MLB career. One of those seasons was with the Blue Jays. Well, 2/3s of one. After the 2007 season, with the Jays finishing, once again, in third place, J.P. Ricciardi figured the way to make up the 13-game difference between our Jays and the Red Sox […]
The Leafs weren't wild about the game either.
At the age of 34 in the NHL, there's not many firsts left for most players. But veteran winger Marcus Foligno managed to score his first career hat trick against the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night as the Minnesota Wild topped them by a score of 6-3. It wasn't necessarily the most beautiful co...
As AFCON 2025 unfolds, football fans in Africa and across the globe are assessing the strategies and decisions of their teams’ coaches. One controversial figure is Nigeria’s Eric Chelle, whose unconventional squad selections have sparked debates among pundits and fans. The pre-tournament hype among fans and pundits ran high, as all sorts of stories unfolded: […] The post Was There Any Logic to Eric Chelle’s Odd Squad Decisions for Nigeria at AFCON 2025? appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 24-17-8. On the team’s biggest issue in the game: We didn’t play well enough. That’s it. Mistakes. We made too many mistakes. Line change goal. Two PK goals against. We just weren’t detailed enough […] The post Craig Berube on whether the Leafs’ intense schedule contributed to the blowout loss to Minnesota: “Possibly, but that’s why you have to be smarter” appeared fir...
Two similar teams battle it out (on Prime).
Can the Maple Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Minnesota Wild? (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Wild head coach Jon Hynes on the challenge against the Leafs: I think they are playing really strong hockey. They look like they’re playing a […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #49 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Eight Years Ago The Blue Jays traded pitchers Conner Greene and Dominic Leone to the Cardinals for Randal Grichuk. Greene had been a good prospect. He was #100 on Baseball Prospectus’ Top 100 Prospect List in 2016. Then, in 2017, Conner played in New Hampshire and had a 5.29 ERA in 132.2 innings. He had […]
I’m going to be so real here — I hate the NBA trade deadline! It’s weeks of baseless rumours, being on edge, waiting for the shoe to drop… even though it might never drop. It has me on edge every year, and I sit here every February just counting down the seconds until it’s over. […]
Ahead of Monday’s game against Minnesota, Craig Berube discussed Matthew Knies’ injury, Scott Laughton’s ability to elevate in the lineup, William Nylander and Anthony Stolarz’s status, and the upcoming five-game homestand. What has been the biggest change or shift for your team in the last 10-15 games? Berube: I think we’re just really coming together […] The post Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ injury situation: “It’s bothered him a lot for quite some time, and it hasn’t really gotten much ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are moving on with one of their best players, and from the sounds of it, it could be awhile before William Nylander is available. Leafs' head coach Craig Berube spoke to the media on Monday ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Wild and shed some light on the status of Nylander this week, in what's the Leafs toughest week of competition of the season. “I don’t know how long the timeline will be for him,” Berube said. “When he feels good enough to get on the ice, ...
The Winnipeg Jets let a 5 game winning streak slip through their hands on Saturday when they let the Toronto Maple Leafs storm back from a 2 goal deficit to snag an overtime victory. That has unfortunately become a common theme for the True North franchise in the NHL’s 2025-26 campaign, leading to our hockey team sitting in the 2nd last place in the league. As a result of that, some of the Jets’ fanbase have started to turn an eye to the upcoming draft with the hope that Winnipeg can sele...