With the second NHL Draft Lottery complete, the order has been set with a top five featuring four teams looking to make selections that will immediately impact their teams for the upcoming 2020-21 season. With an original 3.5% chance of obtaining the pick, the New York Rangers were given the first overall selection followed by the Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red … [Read more...] about Who Should Be The Top Five Picks in the NHL Draft?
Archives for August 2020
Raiders thrust ahead into cornerback youth movement
Jon Gruden loves his veterans. Right? That’s the reputation he’s got anyway. So, when the team signed 31-year-old cornerback Prince Amukamara this offseason, he seemed to fit that ideal. The acquisition was widely met with approval from Raider Nation. Certainly more so than the early attempts to sign Eli Apple — a deal that fell through. Today, the Raiders released Amukamara … [Read more...] about Raiders thrust ahead into cornerback youth movement
Around the AFC West: Derwin James injury season-ending, Chiefs extend Andy Reid, GM Brett Veach
It’s been a busy day in the AFC West. Too busy to ignore, so let’s round it up, starting with the division champs. Chiefs The rich get richer, I guess. Today the Chiefs reportedly re-upped Head Coach Any Reid and General Manager Brett Veach. The #Chiefs are finalizing new six-year contracts with coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach, tying both to the reigning Super Bowl champs … [Read more...] about Around the AFC West: Derwin James injury season-ending, Chiefs extend Andy Reid, GM Brett Veach
San Jose Sharks Announce Several Loans
The San Jose Sharks have announced several loans for young players that will be headed to Europe for the next few months. Josef Korenar, Fredrik Handemark, Timur Ibragimov, Jonathan Dahlen, Evan Weinger and Krystof Hrabik have all been loaned overseas. Several of these loans had been reported previously, including Korenar who will join HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Announce Several Loans
Jimmy Garoppolo projected to go over 4,000 yards in 2020
Jimmy Garoppolo fell short of the 4,000 passing yard threshold last season. That won’t be the case this year according to the fantasy football projections at The Huddle. They have Garoppolo projected for 4,100 passing yards – which would be the third-highest total in 49ers history. Last season was Garoppolo’s first time starting 16 games, and he was coming off a torn ACL. A … [Read more...] about Jimmy Garoppolo projected to go over 4,000 yards in 2020
Giants acquire LHP Banda from Rays
Dubs Weekly: The Starting Five
Take note of some select headlines that every Dubs fan should access to stay up to date on the squad, both on and off the court. … [Read more...] about Dubs Weekly: The Starting Five
Super Bowl Aspirations Played a Key Role in Jordan Reed's Fresh Start in SF
San Francisco's new tight end discussed his history with Kyle Shanahan, the team's culture and how the 49ers defense have all aided in his transition to the field after missing the 2019 campaign. … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Aspirations Played a Key Role in Jordan Reed's Fresh Start in SF
Sharks re-sign Joel Kellman to 2-year deal
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images The 26-year-old had seven points in 31 games last season. The San Jose Sharks re-signed centerman Joel Kellman to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million. Kellman signed with the Sharks in April of 2019, after racking up 116 points in 196 SHL games. He started the season with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda, before being called up the … [Read more...] about Sharks re-sign Joel Kellman to 2-year deal