As we approach August, one can safely make the assumption that the Ottawa Senators’ business when it comes to signing and retaining free agents is done. They’ve acquired a couple of unrestricted free agents in Lars Eller and Arthur Kaliyev and have re-signed most of the free agents they made a priority in keeping. This … Read more
The Marner saga is wrapped up for now (as soon as the schedule is released I suspect there will at least be a little gas poured on the fire again) and while the tampering allegations and the inclusion of Nic Roy in the deal (which seemed to negate the Leafs pursuing the tampering allegations, but … Read more
Free agency could be quite the spectacle this summer since the salary cap ceiling is rising to $95.5 million, even though this year’s UFA class isn’t particularly impressive. Starting with right wings, let’s look at the top five players in each position group heading into July 1. 5. Evgenii Dadonov Maybe Evgenii Dadonov being in … Read more
Julian Alvarez’s agent has fuelled speculation of a move away from Atletico Madrid by admitting “there aren’t many Argentines who don’t have a feeling for Barcelona”. Alvarez enjoyed a productive first season at Atletico after joining from Manchester City, scoring 29 goals in all competitions as Diego Simeone’s men finished third in La Liga. The … Read more
After the Royals came away with a much-needed day game win in Kansas City against the Cardinals to end the I-70 series, they made a surprising move to add some pitching depth. Kansas City purchased the contract of former Twins starting pitcher John Gant from the independent Atlantic League where he was pitching for the … Read more
Newcastle may reignite their interest in a few long-term targets this summer. Our pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi may be rekindled and Burnley stopper James Trafford remains a target after our £16m bid was turned down almost 12 months ago. However, it seems a forgotten Spaniard who was tipped to sign two summers … Read more
With the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror and the playoffs just over a month away, it is a good time to take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ pending free agents. There are two types of free agents: unrestricted free agents (UFA), who can hit the open market as of July 1, … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dipped into the NCAA free agent market once again, signing Dartmouth College centre Luke Haymes to a two-year entry level contract. Haymes, 21, is currently in his junior season with Dartmouth and has 12 goals and 18 points in 22 games this season. He has 41 goals and 70 points … Read more
In the wake of his brilliant season at Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski has once again become a hot topic in Saudi Arabia. Clubs such as Al Hilal and Al Ahly are reportedly keen on prizing him out of Barcelona and making him the next big attraction of the Saudi Pro League. Pini Zahavi denies Saudi links … Read more
Two weeks into spring training and most free agents are in camp. But a few veterans remain unsigned, including outfielder Adam Duvall. According to a report by Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Royals made an offer to the 11-year veteran, only to have him reject it and hold firm on what he … Read more