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Cam Reddish Scores 20 Points In Loss
Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish finished with 20 points, five rebounds, one steal and three turnovers on eight of 13 shooting from the field and four of five from three-point range in Friday's 116-92 loss to the Jazz. The 21-year-old recorded his third 20-plus-point performance of the season and second in the past three games... Read More
Philipp Grubauer Posts Shutout Against Blues
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped all 21 shots on goal to post his first shutout of the season in Friday's 8-0 victory against the Blues. The 29-year-old had a relatively quiet night in the crease as the team cruised to a dominant win in the second game of the 2021 campaign. Grubauer is entering... Read More
Gabriel Landeskog Scores Two Goals In Victory
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog found the back of the net twice in Friday's 8-0 victory against the Blues. Landeskog was left wide open on his first goal of the game, and the forward's second goal of the contest beat goaltender Jordan Binnington for the 200th career goal of his NHL career. Avalanche forwards... Read More
Nathan MacKinnon Totals Three Points Against Blues
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored his first goal of the season and added two assists in Friday's 8-0 victory against the Blues. The 25-year-old did not register a point in the season opener on Wednesday night, but the two-time all-star made his presence felt in the blowout victory. MacKinnon's three-point effort was matched by... Read More
Patrick Kane Scores First Goal In Loss
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane scored his first goal of the 2021 NHL season in Friday's 5-2 loss against the Lightning. Kane was held off of the scoresheet in the season opener, but he managed to avoid going scoreless for the second consecutive game by scoring a nice backhand goal over goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy... Read More
Steven Stamkos Records Two Points In Victory
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 victory against the Blackhawks. Stamkos produced his second consecutive multi-effort performance to begin the NHL season, and the 30-year-old has now totaled five points through the first two games. With Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov expected to be sidelined... Read More
Padres Acquire Blake Snell
The San Diego Padres have acquired starting pitcher Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Luis Patino, catcher Francisco Mejia, infielder Blake Hunt and pitcher Cole Wilcox. Snell, the 2018 AL Cy Young award winner and all-star left hander, will join the projected Padres rotation consisting of right-handed starters Dinelson Lamet,... Read More
Hunter Renfroe Signs With Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have signed outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year, $3.1 million contract on Monday. Renfroe joined the Rays ahead of the shortened 2020 season but struggled to repeat the form he displayed throughout the 2019 season, when he launched a career-best 33 home runs to go along with 64 RBI, five stolen... Read More
Tyler Seguin's Offseason Surgery Delayed
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is still awaiting his scheduled surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Stars general manager Jim Nill previously stated that the 28-year-old forward would be sidelined for approximately four months to recover from the procedure, meaning that Seguin is set to miss at least the first few months... Read More
Golden Knights Sign Alex Pietrangelo
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a seven-year, $61.6 million contract on Monday, with an average annual value of $8.8 million. Pietrangelo joins the Golden Knights after spending the first 12 seasons of his NHL career with the Blues, while serving as the captain of the franchise for the past four... Read More
Sabres Sign Taylor Hall
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Taylor Hall to a one-year, $8 million contract on Sunday. Hall, the former first overall draft selection by the Oilers in 2010 and Hart Trophy winner with the Devils three seasons ago, recorded 52 points through 65 games this past season, including a trade from the Devils to the... Read More
Flames Sign Jacob Markstrom
The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year, $36 million contract on Friday, with the deal carrying an average annual value of $6 million. Markstrom joins the Flames shortly after goaltender Braden Holtby agreed to a two-year deal with the Canucks earlier in the day, ending Markstrom's seven year stretch with the... Read More
Canucks Sign Braden Holtby
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Braden Holtby to a two-year, $8.6 million contract on Friday, with the deal carrying an average annual value of $4.3 million. Holtby's move to the Canucks comes as a surprise due to the fact that the team had shown interest in re-signing pending unrestricted free agent Jacob Markstrom leading... Read More
Senators Acquire Matt Murray
The Ottawa Senators have acquired goaltender Matt Murray in exchange for prospect Jonathan Gruden and a second-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Murray's name was rumored in potential trades after Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford stated that one of their goalies would likely be traded this offseason. Murray, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with... Read More
FanDuel Tennis DFS Picks (10/7/20): Daily Fantasy Tennis Advice
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our FanDuel Tennis DFS continued coverage of the 2020 French Open! In this article, you will find my DFS picks for the FanDuel slate at 6:00 AM on 10/7/2020. These picks will target four players who are recommended options for cash games or GPPs in their respective matchups for Wednesday's... Read More
Alexis Lafreniere Selected First Overall By Rangers
The New York Rangers have drafted Rimouski Oceanic left winger Alexis Lafreniere with the first overall selection of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old was expected to be selected by the Rangers after they won the second phase of the draft lottery in August, marking the second time that the organization has drafted a... Read More
Bam Adebayo Likely To Return In Game 4
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (neck) is planning to make his return for Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Lakers on Tuesday night, according to sources. Adebayo missed the previous two games of the series due to a neck strain that he suffered in Game 1, forcing the 23-year-old to exit during... Read More
Blue Jackets Acquire Max Domi
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Max Domi and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft in exchange for forward Josh Anderson. Domi failed to replicate his success from the 2018-19 season — his first year with the Canadiens, as the 25-year-old produced 17 goals, 27 assists and 44 points through 71 games.... Read More
FanDuel Tennis DFS Picks (10/6/20): Daily Fantasy Tennis Advice
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our FanDuel Tennis DFS continued coverage of the 2020 French Open! In this article, you will find my DFS picks for the FanDuel slate at 5:00 AM on 10/6/2020. These picks will target four players who are recommended options for cash games or GPPs in their respective matchups for Tuesday's quarterfinal... Read More
Frederik Andersen Will Remain With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will remain with the team for the upcoming season despite trade rumors suggesting that the 31-year-old may have been on his way out, as the Maple Leafs suffered an exit from the Stanley Cup qualifiers against the Blue Jackets in August. "As of this moment, yes, I expect him... Read More
Jack Eichel Will Remain With Sabres
Despite trade rumors and speculation about Sabres forward Jack Eichel and his future in Buffalo, general manager Kevyn Adams has stated that the franchise center will remain with the team. "I have zero concern on Jack wanting to be here," Adams said. "I've had great conversations with him, his representatives." Adams added that there is... Read More
Sharks Acquire Devan Dubnyk
The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Devan Dubnyk and a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2022. The trade was the second transaction of the day between the two teams, as the Wild sent forward Ryan Donato to the Sharks in exchange for a third-round pick... Read More
Mike Clevinger, Dinelson Lamet Will Be Last-Minute Decisions
San Diego Padres starting pitchers Mike Clevinger (elbow) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) will likely be last-minute decisions in regard to their availability for the upcoming National League Division Series against the Dodgers, according to manager Jayce Tingler. “They’re playing catch,” Tingler said. “They’re building up. They will do bullpens if the catch play goes well.”... Read More
Starling Marte's Status For NLDS Uncertain
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is uncertain on his availability for the National League Division Series against the Braves this week. Marte fractured his pinky after getting hit by a pitch in Game 1 against the Cubs, and the team has "no determination" on the status of the 31-year-old, according to manager Don Mattingly.... Read More
Kings Acquire Olli Maatta
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired defenseman Olli Maatta in exchange for prospect Brad Morrison. Maatta, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins, totaled 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) through 65 games played with the Blackhawks this past season. Maatta will join the Kings defensive unit headlined by Drew Doughty and Matt Roy,... Read More
FanDuel Tennis DFS Picks (10/5/20): Daily Fantasy Tennis Advice
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our FanDuel Tennis DFS continued coverage of the 2020 French Open! In this article, you will find my DFS picks for the FanDuel slate at 5:00 AM on 10/5/2020. These picks will target five players who are recommended options for cash games or GPPs in their respective matchups for Sunday's fourth-round... Read More
FanDuel Tennis DFS Picks (10/4/20): Daily Fantasy Tennis Advice
Hello, RotoBallers and welcome to our FanDuel Tennis DFS continued coverage of the 2020 French Open! In this article you will find my DFS picks for the FanDuel slate at 5:00 AM on 10/4/2020. These picks will target six players who are recommended options for cash games or GPPs in their respective matchups for Sunday's fourth... Read More
Tristan Jarry Signs Three-Year Deal With Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the team on Saturday, carrying an average annual value of $3.5 million. The 25-year-old could have become a restricted free agent this offseason after posting productive numbers in the crease during the regular season. Jarry produced a record of 20-12-1 to go... Read More
Robin Lehner Signs Five-Year Extension With Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner has come to an agreement on a five-year, $25 million extension to stay with the team, according to reports. Lehner was acquired by the Golden Knights at the trade deadline in February and went on to post a 3-0-0 record, 1.67 goals against average, .940 save percentage and one... Read More
Patrik Laine's Future With Jets Uncertain
Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine could be traded this offseason as the team attempts to reshape their roster with an outlook on the future, according to Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. "So we're looking at all our options, including potentially trading different players," Cheveldayoff said on Friday. Laine, selected second overall by the Jets in... Read More
