The Anaheim Ducks offseason is underway. Part 1 of this to-do list focuses on signing RFAs, free agent targets, and building team identity. Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 1 – RFAs, Free Agents, and Identity The Anaheim Ducks offseason is officially underway, and the pressure is on. After another year of hitting the golf course early, General Manager Pat Verbeek faces … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 1 of 2
Why The Flames Season Was a Success Despite Missing The Playoffs
Calgary’s season ended earlier than they hoped, but the Flames season was still a success. They tied the St. Louis Blues with 96 points but missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker. While missing the postseason stings, there’s a lot to be optimistic about. Calgary took a major step in its rebuild, with several young players showing growth, a winning culture taking root, and key … [Read more...] about Why The Flames Season Was a Success Despite Missing The Playoffs
The New York Rangers Make a Very Interesting Off-Ice Move
The New York Rangers are in the news today and it is a good news story. The Rangers on-ice situation could be described as a mess today in terms of a player personnel perspective and also, the fact that as a contender, they didn’t even make the playoffs. That is never a good sign. On the contrary, this contract extension to GM Chris Drury is a bode of confidence for him as a … [Read more...] about The New York Rangers Make a Very Interesting Off-Ice Move
Tim Mayza Shut Down For Six Weeks
The Pirates are shutting down lefty reliever Tim Mayza for six weeks, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk informs reporters (including Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Alex Stumpf of MLB.com). The southpaw went on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a lat strain. Stumpf notes that he’s also dealing with a teres major injury. A six-week shutdown … [Read more...] about Tim Mayza Shut Down For Six Weeks
Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot
With Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez on the IL for the next few weeks with a lacerated index finger, former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis has earned his chance to make a difference for the Pirates. Two Pitt News sports desk writers have differing ideas about the importance of this stretch for Davis, if he plays well. Point: The Pirates need Davis to play well in this stretch … [Read more...] about Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot