Alex Ovechkin Gets Five Years From Washington

As expected, veteran winger Alex Ovechkin has officially signed on the dotted line to extended his stay with the Washington Capitals. The 35-year-old unrestricted free agent will receive $47.5 million over the next five seasons, which comes with a $9.5 million cap hit. Ovechkin is one of the best goal scorers to ever lace up […...

Marc-Andre Fleury Traded To Chicago

The Vegas Golden Knights unceremoniously sent the reigning Vezina Trophy winner to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Marc-Andre Fleury and his $7-million cap hit were swapped for prospect Mikael Hakkarainen, a Finnish center who played just 12 games last season and scored one point. The move frees up significant cap space for the cash-strapped organization […...

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […...

Cale Makar Inks $54-Million Extension With Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche locked up a core piece of the club on Saturday by signing young star Cale Makar to a six-year, $54 million contract. With a $9 million AAV, the 22-year-old defenseman is now the fifth-highest paid defender tied with P.K. Subban and behind Erik Karlsson, Drew Doughty, and Roman Josi. Last season during […...

Sam Reinhart Acquired By Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres traded a center but it wasn't Jack Eichel. The club moved young forward Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2022 first-round draft pick and goaltending prospect Devon Levi. Interestingly, the return for Reinhart was lighter than the assets the club received for divisive defender Rasmus Ristolainen — who […...

Sabres Draft Owen Power First Overall

The Buffalo Sabres were a busy team on Friday by orchestrating multiple trades and selecting University of Michigan player Owen Power with the first overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-6 defenseman is coming off of a solid freshman season that saw him recorded 16 points in 26 games. The native of […...

Taylor Hall Inks Contract Extension With Bruins

Veteran forward Taylor Hall is sticking around in Boston. The 29-year-old winger secured a four-year, $24 million extension with the Bruins on Friday. Hall takes a pay cut from his previous deal but he still carries a $6 million annual cap hit and is coming off a disappointing season that saw him score just 10 […...

Seth Jones Flipped To Chicago, Signs New Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets flipped long-time defenseman Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. The eight-year NHL veteran has long been one of the better players in the league but he's coming off of a brutal season that saw him post a -18 +/- with ugly possession numbers and a habit of turning over […...

Coyotes Snag Three Veterans, Including Antoine Roussel

The Arizona Coyotes freed themselves of a long-term contract anchor on Friday when they parted ways with veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson along with young forward Conor Garland in exchange for three veteran players, as well as first-round, second-round and seventh-round draft picks. The veterans heading to Arizona are Antoine Roussel, Jay Beagle and Loui Eriksson. […...

Conor Garland Headed To Vancouver In Deal

Forward Conor Garland is on the way from the Arizona Coyotes to the Vancouver Canucks as part of a multi-player deal announced on Friday. The deal also saw defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson head north of the border. Garland, 25, is a breakout candidate as he moves to a team with a little more offensive power. In […...

Canucks Snag Oliver Ekman-Larsson In Trade

The Vancouver Canucks acquired veteran Oliver Ekman-Larsson in a multi-player trade on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran has played 11 years in the NHL — all with the Phoenix/Arizona organization up until now. Known for having some offensive abilities, Ekman-Larsson has surpassed the 40-point mark five times in his career. Last season, he scored three goals […...

Mike Smith Signs For Two More Years In Edmonton

Veteran goaltender Mike Smith signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The length of the deal is somewhat surprising considering that he'll turn 40 years old during the 2021-22 season and may only be good for 40 games this season. Still, he had a strong showing in 2020-21 with a .923 save […...

Alex Nedeljkovic Traded To Red Wings

In a surprise move, the Carolina Hurricanes gave up on their presumed goaltender of the future by trading Alex Nedeljkovic to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The 25-year-old netminder saw a lot of action in the second half of the 2020-21 season for the Hurricanes and also started nine games in the playoffs where […...

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 17

It’s hard to believe but the second half of the season is officially here. With the diminished schedule ahead, the Top 50 list has transitioned to ranking the Top 25 redraft prospects for the remainder of 2021. Last week’s list lost some key names as a number of clubs called up top prospects for a […...

Calle Jarnkrok In Line For Expanded Role With Kraken

The Seattle Kraken selected forward Calle Jarnkrok from the Nashville Predators during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday. The versatile forward was chosen over the likes of Ryan Johansen, 28, and Matt Duchene, 30. Those two veteran players have shown scoring touches in the past but are both signed to lengthy contracts with $8 […...

Kraken Snag Carson Soucy In Expansion Draft

The Seattle Kraken secured a strong group of defensemen on Wednesday during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft and snagged an underrated defender from the Minnesota Wild in Carson Soucy. The 26-year-old scored just one goal last season but he added 16 assists in 50 games while averaging just over 15 minutes of playing time per […...

Adam Larsson Signs Four-Year contract With Kraken

The Edmonton Oilers suffered a big loss on Wednesday when the Seattle Kraken nabbed veteran defenseman Adam Larsson during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. The new club then signed the pending unrestricted free agent to a four-year, $16 million contract. The 28-year-old is a reliable, stay-at-home defender who doled out 166 hits and blocked 128 […...

Kraken Take Injured Yanni Gourde In Expansion Draft

The Stanley Cup-winning Tampa Bay Lightning knew that they stood to lose a good player in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft and the club watched the Seattle Kraken nab Yanni Gourde on Wednesday. The versatile forward could settle in as the club's first-line center. Last season, he scored 17 goals and recorded 36 points while […...

Jamie Oleksiak Inks Five-Year Deal With Kraken

Dallas Stars player Jamie Oleksiak was selected by the Seattle Kraken during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday. He then inked a five-year contract with a $4.6 million AAV to stick with the new club on a long-term basis. The 28-year-old defenseman had a solid season last year with six goals and 14 points […...

Ryan Ellis Acquired By Flyers In Three-Team Swap

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired some defensive help on Saturday when the organization landed Ryan Ellis is a three-team swap with the Vegas Golden Knights and Nashville Predators. The club parted ways with center Nolan Patrick, the former second-overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, and defenseman Philippe Myers. The veteran defender comes with a […...

Vegas Acquires Nolan Patrick For Cody Glass

Prior to the roster freeze on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nolan Patrick in a three-team deal involving the Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers. In return, Vegas sent former first-round draft pick Cody Glass to the Predators. Patrick was the second overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft but his career has […...

Sharks Snag Adin Hill In Trade With Coyotes

The San Jose Sharks increased their goaltending depth on Saturday by acquiring Adin Hill and a seventh-round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes for goaltending prospect Josef Korenar and a second-round draft pick. With Arizona expected to protect veteran goalie Darcy Kuemper in the upcoming expansion draft, Hill would have been left unprotected and quite […...

Leafs Land Jared McCann In Pre-Expansion Draft Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a surprise deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The club acquired forward Jared McCann in exchange for prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round draft pick. The decision to trade the breakout center is somewhat surprising but so too is the light return for his services. Last season, the […...

Miro Heiskanen Inks Eight-Year Deal With Dallas

The Dallas Stars locked up one of their cornerstone players on Saturday. The club signed Miro Heiskanen to an eight-year contract with an annual average value of $8.45 million. That makes him the sixth-highest paid defenseman in the NHL. The 21-year-old player averaged close to 25 minutes a game in 2020-21 and is already considered […...

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 16

Wow, what a busy last few days for prospects around Major League Baseball. On Sunday, we were treated to both the MLB Futures Game — a showcase of the sport’s best prospects — and the first round of the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft. The remainder of the 20-round draft will take place today and tomorrow. […...

Ben Bishop Waives No-Movement Clause

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (knee) has agreed to waive the no-movement clause in his contract. That move will allow the club to expose him in the upcoming expansion draft. The veteran goalie missed the entire 2020-21 season while recovering from injuries, including knee surgery. When healthy, Bishop is one of the best goaltenders in […...

Anthony Duclair Re-Signs With Panthers For Three Years

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair inked a three-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday. It carries an average annual value of $3 million. The 25-year-old struggled to find a contract last offseason and settled for a one-year contract with the Panthers. He was coming off a season that saw him score 23 goals and […...

Gustav Forsling Signs Three-Year Contract With Panthers

The Florida Panthers re-signed defenseman Gustav Forsling to a three-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.66 million. This is the first time that the 25-year-old has been rewarded with a one-way contact. Prior to joining the Panthers for the 2020-21 season, the native of Sweden spent parts of three seasons with the Chicago […...

Keith Yandle Bought Out By Panthers

Veteran Keith Yandle had his remaining contract bought out by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The 34-year-old defenseman has spent 15 years in the NHL, including the past five seasons with the Panthers. Originally a fourth-round pick of the Phoenix Coyotes, Yandle has played in 1,032 NHL games and recorded 600 points. He was on […...

Marco Luciano Has Three Hits at Low-A

San Francisco Giants prospect Marco Luciano went 3-for-4 on Wednesday at the Low-A level. The 19-year-old shortstop is now hitting .271 with 14 home runs and a 136 wRC+ Along with his plus power output, Luciano is showing a strong on-base presence with 30 walks in 56 games, which is good for a 12% walk […...