When James Wood came to the big leagues last year, it was pretty obvious his bat was ready. He destroyed the Minor Leagues and after a brief adjustment period, he was having a lot of success against big league pitching too. However, it was clear that James Wood needed to find his feet on the … Read more
Ernes and ATPs on the PPA tour were usually winners not long ago. Now, those shots are frequently returned comfortably, continuing the rallies. How skilled are the PPA pros at defending Ernes and ATPs and keeping the ball in play? Let’s look at the stats from all the championship doubles matches during the first nine … Read more
Now that we’ve watched the Toronto Maple Leafs for over half of the 2024-25 season, it’s pretty clear that current head coach Craig Berube and former head coach Sheldon Keefe have two distinct approaches to their teams’ defensive systems. No surprise, these reflect their different coaching philosophies and team compositions. Differences Between Berube’s and Keefe’s … Read more
The Washington Capitals’ have eight prospects playing at the collegiate level for the 2024-25 season. They include Ryan Chesley, Chase Clark, David Gucciardi, Cole Hutson, Brent Johnson, Nick Kempf, Joaquim Lemay, and Ryan Leonard. Here is how each prospect did in the month of January. Ryan Chesley — RH Defenseman — Minnesota Golden Gophers – JuniorDrafted … Read more
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