Mark Scheifele Signs Seven-Year Extension With Jets

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele has inked a seven-year, $59.5 million extension with the club. Scheifele got his long-term future sorted right before starting the final season of his current contract. After producing his first 40-goal campaign in 2022-23, Scheifele has set the bar high for himself ahead of the new campaign, but the security […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/9/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Today, we have a two-game slate focused on the two National League division series, as the AL will get the day off. Both underdogs dominated game one on the road. On these small playoff slates, a lot of game theory is involved when making […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Only the National League is in action today with Game 2 for both NLDS between the Braves/Phillies and Dodgers/Diamondbacks. We get started early in Atlanta with the L.A. series as the nightcap. This article contains my picks for the two-game main slate on Monday, October 9, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at […]

Jarrett Allen Will Miss At Least Two Weeks With Ankle Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) suffered a left ankle bone bruise at practice on Saturday. The team has confirmed the injury with an MRI and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 25-year-old has experienced his fair share of minor injuries over the last few seasons that have forced him to miss a […]

Sam Lafferty Traded To Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Sam Lafferty from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick. Lafferty moved on from Toronto after playing in just 19 games for the team over the final stretch of 2022-23. He started last season with the Chicago Blackhawks and enjoyed a career year with 12 […]

Jack Eichel Caps Off Preseason With Monster Five-Point Effort

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel wrapped up the preseason with a very impressive performance, totaling five points in a 7-4 victory over the Kings. He had two goals and three assists after L.A. grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the contest. Eichel took the ice four times during preseason and had eight points (two […]

Shane Wright Assigned To AHL

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright won't be with the team to start the season after being assigned to the AHL. The 19-year-old has been granted a special exception to play in the AHL this season instead of the OHL. Wright's game hasn't translated well to the NHL level, and he couldn't impress during this year's […]

Colin White Earns Deal With Penguins

Forward Colin White has inked a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's a two-way deal that comes with a $775,000 cap hit at the NHL level. Pittsburgh snapped him up after White spent the preseason with the team on a professional tryout agreement. With close to 300 NHL games under his belt, White has […]

Josh Norris Expected To Miss Start Of Season

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) looks set to miss the start of the season, with the 24-year-old having suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery. Norris missed the entire preseason despite head coach D.J. Smith expecting him to be available. "We all thought Josh would go through a little bit of practice, […]

Joel Embiid Resting For Preseason Opener

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) won't suit up in Sunday's preseason opener against Boston. As expected, the Sixers will play safe with the reigning MVP, considering the team will need him healthy through the regular season and into the playoffs. Philly has three exhibition games left before beginning the 2023-24 campaign with a Thursday […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/8/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Sam Bennett Could Be Out For Couple Of Weeks

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (lower body) looks set to miss the start of the season, with Panthers head coach Paul Maurice saying that he could be unavailable for a couple of weeks. Bennett has been seen wearing a walking boot after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's preseason game against Tampa Bay. It's a […]

Filip Chytil Practices In Non-Contact Jersey

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey on Saturday. The Czech forward suffered an upper-body injury in practice last week, and it's put a serious dent in his preparations for the new campaign. Returning to practice is a positive sign, but it's still unclear if Chytil can get himself […]

Colin Blackwell Returns To Ice

Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Blackwell (sports hernia) skated after practice on Saturday. The 30-year-old had sports hernia surgery all the way back in March and was supposed to recover in three months. However, Blackwell still wasn't fully healthy when training camp kicked off. He has now taken a step towards a potential return, although it's […]

Ryan Hartman Signs Three-Year Extension With Wild

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has inked a three-year, $12 million extension. The contract will have a cap hit of $4 million and runs through the 2026-27 season. Hartman's current deal, which is set to expire next summer, counts $1.7 million against the salary cap. This is a nice raise for the American forward and […]

John Schneider Will Return As The Blue Jays Manager In 2024

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return in 2024, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Schneider was widely criticized for his decision to remove starting pitcher Jose Berrios after 47 pitches in an elimination game against the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series. Schneider and the Blue Jays have now had back-to-back […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/7/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Leo Carlsson Injured In Practice

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was injured in Friday's practice. Carlsson reportedly couldn't put pressure on his right foot after losing an edge during a one-on-one rush drill and colliding with the boards. The 18-year-old Swedish talent needed help to get off the ice. The incident occurred only a day after Ducks general manager Pat […]

Precious Achiuwa Not Available Against Kings

Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (groin) won't play in Sunday's preseason affair against the Sacramento Kings. Fortunately, head coach Darko Rajakovic described the left groin strain as "minor," although Achiuwa will be re-evaluated sometime next week. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in 55 […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Dynasty Baseball (AFL Week 1)? Carson Williams, Colson Montgomery, Jackson Jobe, more

The regular season and postseason for Minor League Baseball are now complete, with the Norfolk Tides' 7-6 victory over the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Saturday, Sep. 30 in Las Vegas the final game of the year. During that time, we've highlighted 342 players in this space! This week, the Arizona Fall League begins. We will […]

Mikko Rantanen Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Rantanen's injury isn't much of a concern, and he should be ready to go for opening night. Last year, the big-bodied Finn put up his first-ever 100-point season, notching 55 goals and 50 assists. He is being drafted […]

Gabriel Moreno Will Return For NLDS Game 1

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) will be back behind the plate for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Moreno took a backswing to the head while catching in the second inning on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series and […]

Wyatt Johnston Working His Way Back From A Non-Surgical Procedure

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (upper body) recently underwent a non-surgical procedure, according to Saad Yousuf of The Athletic. The 20-year-old has been on the shelf with an upper-body injury, but Johnston is expected to start skating again at the weekend. Johnson was one of the most productive rookies in the league last season with […]

Radek Faksa Avoids Concussion

Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (upper body) is not in the concussion protocol, per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic. Faksa was injured and needed stitches after being boarded by Colorado's Nate Clurman in Tuesday's preseason game. However, the Czech forward managed to avoid a concussion and will now hope to heal in time for the […]

Josh Norris Suffers Another Setback

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery eight months ago and has suffered another rehabilitation setback. As a result, he will not be participating in the Senators' second-to-last exhibition game against the Winnipeg Jets on October 5th. The centerman was limited to eight games last season, registering two goals and one assist. Should […]

Logan Couture Status Questionable For Sharks First Contest

San Sharks forward Logan Couture (lower body) sustained an injury during offseason training and was initially labeled as week-to-week. However, per head coach David Quinn, Couture is making strides in his recovery, but his availability for the beginning of the regular season appears to be in serious doubt. Last year, the 34-year-old played in all […]

Naz Reid Has Impressive Showing On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid had a productive showing in Thursday's preseason victory over the Mavericks. The 24-year-old, who underwent wrist surgery in March, showed no signs of residual rust, scoring 16 points off 6-for-14 shooting from the field while adding seven boards. It's obvious the Timberwolves have big plans for Reid, considering the team […]

Rudy Gobert Records Three Blocks Against Dallas

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert played well in Thursday's preseason win over the Mavs in Abu Dhabi. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year fell short of a double-double, amassing nine points and eight rebounds. However, he made up for it by accumulating three blocks. With Karl-Anthony Towns, who had a team-high 20 points in […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Leads 'Wolves To Preseason Win

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to a preseason win over the Mavs on Thursday. The 27-year-old logged 17 minutes, amassing a team-high 20 points and adding two blocks. KAT is coming off a down year, averaging 20.8 points, the lowest mark since his rookie year. Even worse, he was limited to 29 […]

Billy Eppler Resigns As Mets General Manager

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler resigned from his position on Thursday, according to the team. It comes after David Stearns took over as the team's new president of baseball operations this week. "I wanted David to have a clean slate and that meant me stepping down," Eppler said in a statement. "I hope […]