Stamkos Out Six To Eight Weeks

Hello sports fans.

I've got really bad news for Tampa Bay Lightning fans.

NHL

Lightning's Captain, Steven Stamkos is out for six to eight weeks with a core muscle injury.

Steven Stamkos

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Kris Russell off injured reserve.

The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Brandon Hagel.

Meanwhile, Andrew Shaw (concussion) and Zack Smith (back) is out for the rest of the season.

Oiler's Green Out With Knee Injury

Hello sports fans.

Today, all I've got is NHL news.

NHL

Edmonton Oiler's Mike Green is out for three to four weeks with a knee injury.

Mike Green


The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated Alexander Wennberg off injured reserve.

The New York Islanders have reassigned Josh Ho-Sang to the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed William Carrier to a four-year, $5.6 million contract extension.

Another Quiet Day In Sports


Hello sports fans.

It is another quiet day in sports.

NHL

Winnipeg Jet's Josh Morrissey is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Meanwhile, Carl Dahlstrom, Luca Sbisa, and Mathieu Perrault are week-to-week with various injuries.

The Ottawa Senators have recalled Josh Norris.  

Muzzin Out Four Weeks With Hand Injury

Hello sports fans.

Today, I just have NHL news.

NHL

Toronto Maple Leaf's Jake Muzzin is out for four weeks with a broken hand.

Jake Muzzin

As a result, Toronto has recalled newly acquired Calle Rosen.

Montreal Canadien's Victor Mete is out for the rest of the season with a fractured foot.


Busy Trade Deadline


Hello sports fans.

This entry focuses on yesterday's NHL's trade deadline since there was a huge amount of trades.

NHL


The San Jose Sharks have acquired Brandon Davidson from the Calgary Flames for future considerations.

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired Angus Redmond, a conditional 2022 seventh-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks for Joel Persson.

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Martins Dzierkals from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2022 fifth-round pick.

Toronto has acquired Matt Lorito from the New York Islanders for Jordan Schmaltz.

The Flames have acquired Erik Gustafsson from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2020 third-round pick.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired Nathan Noel from the Blackhawks for T.J. Brennan.

The Arizona Coyotes have acquired Markus Hannikainen from the Columbus Blue Jackets for conditional 2020 seventh-round pick.

Vegas acquired Nick Cousins from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2021 fourth-round pick.

The Ducks acquired Christian Djoos from the Washington Capitals for Derek Sprong.

The Nashville Predators have acquired Korbinian Holtzer from the Ducks for Matt Irwin and a 2022 sixth-round pick.

The Tampa Bay Lightning has acquired Barclay Goodrow, a 2020 third-round pick from the Sharks for a 2020 first-round pick and Anthony Greco.

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Louis Dominique from the New Jersey Devils for Zane McIntyre.

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Brady Skjei from the New York Rangers for a 2020 first-round pick.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Devin Shore from the Ducks for Sonny Milano.

Vegas acquired Robin Lehner from the Blackhawks for for Malcom Subban, Slava Demin, and a 2020 second-round pick.

The Hurricanes have acquired Sami Vatanen from New Jersey for Janne Koukkanen, Fredrik Clasesson, and a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick.

The Florida Panthers have acquired Emil Djuse from the Dallas Stars for a 2020 sixth-round pick.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Conor Sheary, Evan Rodrigues from the Buffalo Sabres for Dominik Kahun.

The Flames have acquired Derek Forbort from the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional 2021 fourth-round pick.

The Oilers acquired Andreas Athanaslou, Ryan Kuffner from Detroit for Sam Gagne, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.

The Canadiens have acquired Aaron Luchuk, a seventh-round pick from the Ottawa Senators for Matthew Peca.

The Boston Bruins have acquired Nick Ritchie from the Ducks for Danton Hienen.

The Sabres have acquired Wayne Simmonds from New Jersey for a conditional 2021 fifth-round pick.

The Flyers have acquired Derek Grant from the Ducks for Kyle Criscuole and a 202fourth-round pick.Chase

Toronto has acquired Calle Rosen From the Colorado Avalanche for Michael Hutchinson.

Pittsburgh has acquired Patrick Marleau from the Sharks for a 2021 third-round pick.

The Flyers have acquired Nate Thompson from Montreal for a 2021 fifth-round pick.

The Hurricanes have acquired Vincent Trocheck from the Panthers for Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Eetu Luostarinen, and Chase Priskle.

The Islanders have acquired Jean-Gabriel Pageau from the Senators for a 2020 conditional first-round pick, 2020 second-round pick, and a 2022 conditional third-round pick.

The Avalanche has acquired Vladislav Namesstnikov from Ottawa for a 2021 fourth-round pick.

Finally the Oilers have acquired Mike Green from Detroit for Kyle Brodziak and a conditional fourth-round pick.  

Two Days before NHL Trade Deadline

Hello sports fans.

Well, we are two days away from the NHL's trade deadline.

I have two trades to report today.

NHL

Trade Wire

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired Cody Eakin from the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2021 conditional fourth-round pick.

The Boston Bruins have acquired Ondrej Kase from the Anaheim Ducks for David Backes, Axel Andersson, and a 2020 first-round pick.

David Backes goes to Anaheim.

Other NHL News

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled Gabriel Carlsson.

Also, Jacket's Oliver Bjorkstrand is out for the rest of the season with a fractured ankle.

The Arizona Coyotes have assigned Darcy Kuemper to the American Hockey League's Tucson Roadrunners.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed Martin Frk to a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension.

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled Karl Alzer.

The Colorado Avalanche has signed Pavel Francouz to a two-year contract extension.

NFL

The Chicago Bears have placed Prince Amukamara and Taylor Gabriel on waivers.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have picked up options on Chris Conley and Jarrod Wilson.

Irving Out For The Season

Hello sports fans.

Today, I have another update on Kyrie Irving.

NBA

Irving is now out for the rest of the season because of his shoulder injury.

Kyrie Irving out for the season.

Golden State Warrior's Klay Thompson is out for the regular season with a torn knee ligament.

NHL

Trade Wire

The Florida Panthers have acquired Danick Martel from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Anthony Greco.

Other NHL News

The Buffalo Sabres have placed Zach Bogosian on waivers.

NFL

The Washington Redskins have released Jordan Reed.

MLB

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Hector Neris to a one-year, $4.6 million contract.

Pittsburgh Pirate's Pablo Reyes has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Busy Day In The NHL

Hello sports fans.

I have quite a bit of news today.

Here we go.

NHL


Trade Wire

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Jake Lucchini, Joseph Blandisi from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Phil Varone and Riley Barber.

The New York Rangers have acquired Max Veronneau from the Ottawa Senators for Aaron Luchuk and a conditional sixth-round pick in 2021.

The Vegas Golden Knight's have acquired Alec Martinez from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Denis Malgin from the Florida Panthers for Mason Marchment.

Other NHL News

The New Jersey Devils have placed Louis Domingue on waivers.

The Devils also have recalled Cory Schneider.

The Ottawa Senators have placed Cody Goloubef on waivers.

The Kings have recalled Gabriel Vilardi

Toronto's Andreas Johnsson is out for approximately six months with a knee injury.

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Evan Bouchard.

The Oilers have also placed Oscar Klefbom on injured reserve and assigned Markus Granlund to Bakersfield.

The Canadiens have recalled Christian Folin.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled Zach Trotman and placed John Marino on injured reserve.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned Joonas Korpisalo and Kole Sherwood to the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters.

The Golden Knights have recalled Nicolas Roy, Zach Whitecloud, and Jimmy Schuldt.

NFL

After 14 seasons, Vernon Davis has announced his retirement.

The Detroit Lions have signed Josh Garnett.  Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The Washington Redskins have picked up Adrian Peterson's option for 2020.

MLB

Finally, the Milwaukee Brewers have signed Brock Holt to a one-year contract.

Irving Out Indefinitely

Hello sports fans.

I have news about Kyrie Irving, but first NHL Trade Wire.

NHL

Trade Wire

The St. Louis Blues have acquired Marco Scandella from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 conditional fourth-round pick.

The Washington Capitals have acquired Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks for a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 conditional third-round pick.

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired Dylan DeMelo from the Ottawa Senators for a 2020 third-round pick.

NBA

Brooklyn Net's Kyrie Irving is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury.

Kyrie Irving

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly signed Reggie Jackson.

NFL

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly released Nigel Bradham.


Trade Deadline Looms

Hello sports fans.

As the NHL's trade deadline approaches, teams are starting to make some transactions.

NHL

Trade Wire

The New York Rangers have acquired Julien Gauthier from the Carolina Hurricanes for Joe Keane.

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings for Tim Schaller, Tyler Madden, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2022 conditional fourth-round pick.

Tyler Toffoli


The Tampa Bay Lightning has acquired Blake Coleman from the New Jersey Devils for a 2020 first-round pick and Nolan Foote.

Other NHL News

Canuck's Brock Boeser is out for three weeks with a rib cartilage fracture.

Also, Michael Ferland is out for the rest of the season with a concussion.

Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Ratanen is out for weeks with an upper-body injury.

The Calgary Flames have recalled Glenn Gawdin.

The New York Islanders have placed Cole Bordeau on waivers.

The Buffalo Sabres have placed Tyler Leier on waivers.

The Montreal Canadiens have assigned Jake Evans and Christian Folin to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

The Ottawa Senators have claimed Jayce Hawryluk off waivers.

NFL

The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed D.J. Humphries to a three-year contract.

MLB

Finally, Houston Astro's Francis Martes is suspended for the entire 2020 season for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Former Jay's Shortstop Dies

Hello sports fans.

I have some really sad news for long time Toronto Blue Jays fans.

MLB

Former Jay's shortstop, Tony Fernandez, has died from kidney problems.  He was 57.



I'll have full tribute in my Sportswire blog tomorrow.

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed Brent Suter to a two-year, $2.5 million contract.

The New York Yankees have signed Chad Bettis to a minor league contract.

NHL

The New York Islanders have acquired Andy Greene from the New Jersey Devils foe David Quenneville and a second-round pick in 2021.

Vegas Golden Knight's Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his 60th career shut out last night in a 1-0 win over the Islanders.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Egor Korshkov and Mason Marchment.

The Ottawa Senators have recalled Andreas Englund.

San Jose Shark's Erik Karlsson is out for the rest of the season with a broken thumb.

Winnipeg Jet's Bryan Little is out for the rest of the season with ear problems.

Finally, the Anaheim Ducks have signed Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year contract extension.

Kassian Gets Seven Games

Hello sports fans.

I have a suspension to report from the NHL.

NHL

Edmonton Oiler's Zack Kassian has been suspended seven games for kicking Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cemak on Thursday.
Zack Kassian gets a seven game suspension for kicking an opponent.

The Minnesota wild has fired head coach, Bruce Boudreau.  Dean Evason was named interim coach.

Bruce Boudreau fired.


The Winnipeg Jets have reassigned Andre Chibisov to the American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose.

The Buffalo Sabres have placed Zach Bogosian on waivers.

The New York Rangers have recalled Joey Keane.

The Colorado Avalanche has recalled T..J. Tynan.

The Boston Bruins have signed Jeremy Lauzon to a two-year contract extension.

NFL

The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly released Tony Jefferson.

The New York Jets have signed Daniel Brown to a one-year contract extension.

Maurice Signs Multi-Year Contract

Hello sports fans

Today, I have quite a bit of NHL and MLB news.

NHL

The big news in the NHL is the Winnipeg Jets signing head coach, Paul Maurice, to a multi-year contract.

Paul Maurice signs a news multi-year deal with Jets


The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed Michael Hutchinson on waivers.

Thank god.

The Dallas Stars have placed Alexander Radulov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and called up Jason Robertson.

Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber is out four to six weeks with an ankle sprain.

Shea Weber

MLB

The Miami Marlins have signed Brad Boxberger and Sean Rodriguez to minor league contract.

The San Diego Padres have claimed Breyvic Valera off waivers.

The Seattle Mariners have signed Taijuan Walker to a one-year, $2 million contract.

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Brad Miller to a one-year, $2 million contract.

The Detroit Tigers have signed Cameron Maybin to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

Ron Roenicke

Finally, the Boston Red Sox has named Ron Roenicke as interim manager.



More Signings In Baseball

Hello sports fans.

Now that spring training has begun, teams are signing all the free agents that are available.

MLB

The San Francisco Giants have signed Trevor Cahill to a minor league contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly signed Jarrod Dyson to a one-year contract.

The Atlanta Braves have signed Josh Tomlin to a minor league contract.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly signed Juan Lagares and Gordon Beckham to minor league contracts.

The Seattle Mariners have signed Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

NHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Pierre Engvall to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Joakim Nygard to a one-year contract extension.


Bad News For Edmonton

Hello sports fans.

I have some really bad news for Edmonton Oilers fans.

NHL

Oiler's Captain, Connor McDavid, is out for two to three weeks with a quad injury.

Connor McDavid out for two to three weeks.

Colorado Avalanche's Nazem Kadri is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.

Washington Capital's Evgeny Kuznetsov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

The Minnesota Wild has traded Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Alex Galchenyk, a conditional 2020 first-round pick, and prospect Calen Addison.

MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Nick Ahmed to a four-year, #32.5 million contract.


Nurse Signs New Contract With Oilers

Hello sports fans.

Today, I have some NHL news.

NHL

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a new two-year contract extension.

Darnell Nurse


The Calgary Flames have recalled Alexander Yelesin an assigned Buddy Robinson to Stockton.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled Liam Foudy.

Also, Jacket's Seth Jones is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.

Seth Jones out indefinitely with an ankle injury.

NFL

The Baltimore Ravens have signed Chuck Clark to a three-year contract extension.

Benintendi Signed, NBA Waiver Wire Buzzing

Hello sports fans.

The NBA's waiver wire is buzzing now that the trade deadline has passed.

First, I have a big signing in baseball to share.

MLB

The Boston Red Sox has signed Andrew Benintendi to a two-year, $10 million contract.

Andrew Benintendi


The San Diego Padres have acquired Emilo Pagan from the Tampa Bay Rays for Manual Margot and a minor leaguer.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Rafael Dolisto a one-year, $1 million contract.

NBA

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly placed Isaiah Thomas on waivers.

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly placed Dion Waiters on waivers.

The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly placed Dragan Bender on waivers.

The Charlotte Hornets have placed Michael Kid-Gilchrist and Marvin Williams on waivers.

NHL

Finally, Boston Bruin's Jeremy Lauzon is suspended for two game for an illegal check on Arizona Coyote's Derek Stepan.

Poehling Back To The Minors

Hello sports fans.

It is a quiet day in sports.

NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have sent Ryan Poehling to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

Ryan Poehling


Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan McDonagh is out for approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury.

MLB

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly have signed Hunter Pence to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Morales Calls It Quits After 13 Seasons In The Majors

Hello sports fans.

Today, I've got a retirement announcement in MLB and some sad news in hockey.

MLB

Kendrys Morales has announced his retirement after 13 seasons.

Kendrys Morales


The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Brian Moran and Jake Patricia to minor league contracts.

NHL

Brian Glennie

I have some sad news.

Former Toronto Maple Leaf player, Brian Glennie has passed away at age 73.

Toronto has called up Timothy Liljegren.

NBA

It was somewhat quiet on trade deadline day yesterday.

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Marcus Morris from the New York Knicks for Maurice Harkless.

Isiah Thomas

The Clippers also acquired Isiah Thomas from the Washington Wizards for Jerome Robinson.




Trade Deadline Day In NBA, Leafs Make A Trade

Hello sports fans.

Today is trade deadline day in the NBA.

As a result, I have quite a bit of basketball news.

First, though, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a big trade.

NHL

The Leafs have acquired Jack Campbell, Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings for Trevor Moore, a third-round pick in 2020, and a conditional third-round pick in 2021.


(Top), Jack Campbell, (above), Kyle Clifford.

The Montreal Canadiens have called up Xavier Oulette.

The Canadiens also placed Shea Webber on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

The New York Islanders have called up Sebastian Aho.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled Matiss Kivlenieke.

NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly acquired D'Angelo Russell from the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins.

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly acquired Glenn Robinson, Alec Burk from the Warriors for a 2020 second-round pick, a 2021 second-round pick, and a 2022 second-round pick.

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly signed Dillon Brooks to a three-year, $35 million contract extension.

NFL

After 13 seasons, six-time Pro Bowler, Eric Weddie has retired.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager, Kevin Colbert to a one-year, extension.




Two Blockbuster Trades In NBA And MLB

Hello sports fans.

It has been a busy 24 hours in sports with two huge trades in the NBA and MLB.

Also, a NHL veteran reached a huge milestone last night.

Here we go.

NBA

There was a 12 player trade in the NBA.

The Houston Rockets acquired Robert Covinton and Jordon Bell.

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Clint Capela.

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez, Evan Turner, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a first-round pick from the Brooklyn Nets that was transferred to the Hawks.

The Denver Nuggets acquired Gerald Green, Noah Vaniek, Keiter Bates-Diop, Shabazz Napier, and a first-round pick from the Rockets.


MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Mookie Betts, David Price, cash from the Boston Red Sox for Alex Verdigo and Brusdar Graterol from the Minnesota Twins.

Mookie Betts

David Price

Thew Dodgers also traded Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling To the Los Angeles Angels for Luis Rengifo.

The Texas Rangers have signed Greg Bird to a minor league contract.

NHL

San Jose Shark's Joe Thornton reached the 1,500th point plateau last night in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

Joe Thornton reaches 1,500.


The Montreal Canadiens have sent Cayden Primeau to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

Finally, the Winnipeg Jets have recalled Andrei Chilisov.

Andersen Day-To-Day

Hello sports fans.

I have really bad news for Toronto Maple Leafs fans.

NHL

Leaf's starting goalie, Frederik Andersen, is day-to-day with a neck injury.

Toronto has recalled Kasimir Kaskisuo.

Frederik Andersen


The Winnipeg Jet's have activated Nathan Beaulieu and placed Mathieu Perrault on injured reserve with an upper body injury.

Detroit Red Wing's goalie Brian Elliott recorded his 40th career shut out in a 3-0 against the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

Brian Elliott Gets 40th career shut out.

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled Cayden Primeau.

MLB

The Houston Astros have hired James Click as their new general manager.

James Click

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Jon Jay, Edwin Jackson, John Hicks, and Trayce Thompson to minor league contracts.

The Miami Marlins have signed Matt Joyce to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

The Seattle Mariners have signed Marco Gonzales to a four-year, $30 million contract.

NFL

The Detroit Lions have signed Josh Garnett.  Terms of the contract were not disclosed. 



Slow News Day

Hello sports fans.

All I've got today is a few NHL stories.

NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled Christian Folin.

The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed Nick Seeler off waivers.

The New Jersey Devils have called up Kieffer Bellows

Kieffer is the son of former NHLer, Brian Bellows. 

Grandson Retires

Hello sports fans.

Well, we all know what today is.

It is Superbowl Sunday.

I've got MLB, NFL, and NHL news today.

MLB

After 16 seasons. Curtis Granderson announced his retirement.

Curtis Granderson



The Chicago Cubs have signed Jeremy Jeffress to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

NFL

Baltimore Raven's quarterback, Lamar Jackson is this year's league Most Valuable Player.

Lamar Jackson, 2019-20 NFL MVP.

The Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly signed head coach, Anthony Lynn to a new contract extension.

NHL

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Nathan Gerbe to two-year, two-way contract extension.

Winnipeg Jet's Mathieu Perreault is out for a minimum of two weeks with an upper-body injury.

Vasilevskiy Gets 150th Win

Hello sports fans.

Today, I got quite a bit of NHL news.

NHL

Nikita Vasilevskiy Gets 150.

Tampa Bay Lightning's goalie, Nikita Vasilevskiy got his 150th career win last night against the Anaheim Ducks.

Vancouver Canuck's Tyler Motte is out for four to six weeks with a shoulder injury.

The Montreal Canadiens have assigned Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled Andrew Peeke.

Edmonton Oiler's James Neal is day-to-day with a foot injury.

NBA

Nomar Powell out indefinitely.

Toronto Raptor's Norman Powell is out indefinitely with a broken finger.