Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What expected goals can tell us about the best lines in fantasy hockey

We compared expected goal models to find the best lines to leverage in fantasy hockey, as well as some with question marks.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Sources: Nats, Candelario agree to 1-year deal

Jeimer Candelario, who had a .217 batting average last season after leading the majors in doubles in 2021, has reached a deal with the Nationals, sources said.

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Rankings update: Why these two Coyotes can keep scoring

Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league.

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Source: Astros land slugger Abreu on 3-year deal

The Astros have reached agreement on a 3-year contract with first baseman Jose Abreu, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 2020 AL MVP, Abreu is second in the majors with 863 RBIs since coming to the majors in 2014.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

MLB free agency and trade grades: Rating Clevinger's deal with the White Sox and more

Whether it's a nine-figure free agent deal that changes your team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts are ready to weigh in.

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Fired employee files complaint against Canucks

Canucks Sports & Entertainment, the parent company for the NHL team, said in response to Rachel Doerrie's complaint: "We acted in good faith and abided by our contractual obligations, both during and after Ms. Doerrie's employment with the organization."

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Barkov will miss beginning of Panthers' road trip

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, who is dealing with a non-COVID-19 illness, will not join the team for the start of its upcoming road trip, coach Paul Maurice said on Sunday after practice.

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Sources: White Sox agree to deal with Clevinger

Free agent pitcher Mike Clevinger, who played for the San Diego Padres last season, is in agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a contract for the 2023 season, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Sunday.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Friday

Your essential guide to the top fantasy hockey player picks and NHL matchups for Friday, November 25.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Leafs end Devils team record-tying 13-game run

The Toronto Maple Leafs snapped New Jersey's 13-game winning streak on Wednesday night, 2-1, leaving the Devils one win shy of a franchise record.

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Rangers trade enforcer Reaves to Wild for pick

The Rangers traded enforcer Ryan Reaves to the Wild on Wednesday for a 2025 fifth-round pick.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Maple Leafs put D Rielly (knee) on injured reserve

The injury-riddled Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Morgan Rielly on long-term injured reserve with a knee injury on Tuesday, a day after the veteran was hurt in a collision with New York forward Kyle Palmieri in an overtime loss to the Islanders.

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Fantasy hockey trade watch: Whose fantasy points are more sustainable?

Fantasy points are fantasy points, but some are more sustainable than others. Sean breaks down which players should sustain their production, and who to worry about.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Bergeron reaches 1,000th point with assist in win

Patrice Bergeron got his 1,000th career point with a second-period assist, becoming the 94th player in NHL history to reach the milestone.

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Devils win 13 in a row to equal franchise record

The Devils defeated the Oilers 5-2 on Monday night for their 13th consecutive win, which tied a franchise record set in 2001.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Venezuelan league slams violence after 2 brawls

The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League is condemning violence and unsportsmanlike conduct on the field after two incidents.

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Penguins star Malkin, 36, plays in 1,000th game

Pittsburgh veteran forward Evgeni Malkin, 36, played in his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday night against the Blackhawks in Chicago, becoming the 11th player to reach the milestone with the Penguins.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Bruins tie NHL mark with 11th straight home win

The Bruins dominated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Saturday night, allowing Boston to tie an NHL record with 11th straight home victories to start the regular season, matching a mark reached by two teams, including the Florida Panthers last season.

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Tkachuk faces Flames for 1st time; Panthers lose

Forward Matthew Tkachuk, who spent six seasons with the Flames before going to Florida in a trade for Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar on July 22, faced Calgary for the first since the deal on Saturday, a shootout loss for the Panthers.

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Devils sink Sens to stretch winning streak to 12

The Devils chased Senators goalie Anton Forsberg in the second period on their way to their 12th straight win, a 5-1 victory over Ottawa.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Beane moves into advisory role for Athletics

Longtime executive Billy Beane is stepping away from the day-to-day operations of the Oakland Athletics to become the senior advisor to owner John Fisher.

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Braves ink injured Matzek to 2-year, $3.1M deal

The Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Matzek to a two-year, $3.1 million deal. The left-hander will miss the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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Rockies claim waived LHP Suter from Brewers

The Rockies have claimed left-hander Brent Suter off waivers from the Brewers. The 33-year-old Suter went 5-3 with a 3.78 ERA in 54 appearances this past season.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Judge caps historic season with AL MVP award

Yankees slugger was crowned AL Most Valuable Player on Thursday night, beating out Shohei Ohtani of the Angels and Yordan Alvarez of the Astros

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Goalie depth chart

Our updated goalie depth chart displays the starting and backup goalie situation for each team.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Blue Jackets' Laine lands on IR with ankle injury

Columbus left wing Patrik Laine, who is expected to miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury suffered on Saturday, has been put on IR.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Bruins retain ex-AG to review vetting of Miller

The Bruins retained a former Attorney General to review their player-vetting process to ensure "our process going forward reflects our core values."

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Cobb bat from rookie season sells for $1.075M

A bat Ty Cobb used in 1905 sold for $1,074,544 on Sunday night.

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Fantasy hockey rankings: How to replace Werenski's, Kane's scoring

Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Bruins establish team record with 9-0 home start

The Bruins' ninth straight home win bettered the team's 8-0 start at the old Boston Garden in 1983-84.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Rays add former Rangers exec Daniels as adviser

The Tampa Bay Rays hired longtime Texas Rangers executive Jon Daniels as a baseball operations senior adviser on Friday.

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RHP Martinez opts out after season with Padres

Nick Martinez turned down a $6.5 million player option with the San Diego Padres after going 4-4 with a 3.47 ERA in his return from Japanese baseball.

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Déjà vu: Diaz deal with Mets not paid off until '42

Edwin Díaz's $102 million, five-year contract with the Mets includes $26.5 million in deferred payments that he won't completely receive until 2042.

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World Cup of Hockey axed for '24 by NHL, NHLPA

The World Cup of Hockey will not be held in 2024, the NHL and its players' association announced, with plans to continue for the event to return in 2025.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Reports: Padres' Suarez back with $46M deal

Reliever Robert Suarez agreed Thursday to remain with the San Diego Padres under a $46 million, five-year contract, according to multiple reports.

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Fantasy hockey: Defensemen updates and pickups

A month into the action, Victoria looks at the fantasy hockey trends and updates across the defenseman position in the NHL.

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Mets exercise options on Carrasco, Curtiss

The New York Mets exercised a $14 million option on right-hander Carlos Carrasco and a $775,000 option on reliever John Curtiss, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Champion Astros decline $10M option on Mancini

Less than a week removed from winning the World Series, the Houston Astros declined a $10 million option on first baseman Trey Mancini in favor of a $250,000 buyout on Wednesday, setting the veteran into free agency after acquiring him in August.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Lace bite to NHL breakout: Inside Mason Marchment's hockey journey

From undrafted free agent, through multiple minor leagues, and finally a breakout 2021-22 season and big free-agent deal, the 27-year-old was certainly no overnight success.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

'Blueland is back': Thrashers to make a one-night comeback

The persona of the since-departed will hit the ice again in December thanks to the ECHL's Atlanta Gladiators, a minor league affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes.

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Nats, A's, Pirates have best odds in draft lottery

As soon as general managers started arriving in Las Vegas for their annual meetings, Major League Baseball set some odds -- for its first amateur draft lottery.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Apologetic Neely: Bruins 'failed' in vetting Miller

Cam Neely said the Bruins "failed" in its vetting of Mitchell Miller, who was released days after he was signed. "We dropped the ball," Neely said.

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Avalanche television analyst P. McNab dies at 70

Peter McNab, the former NHL player and television color analyst for more than 25 years with the Colorado Avalanche, died on Sunday at 70.

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being 'drunk out of her mind,' her lawyers say

The lawyers for a Wimbledon spectator accused by Nick Kyrgios of being 'drunk out of her mind,' have released an apology from the tennis star and say their client's claim has been resolved.

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Judge voted MLB player of the year by his peers

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards.

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Hockey Canada 'at a crossroads,' review says

Hockey Canada finds itself "at a crossroads" that requires reimagined leadership after a scandal-plagued year, according to a governance review.

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Mets' Marte has surgery to repair a core muscle

The Mets announced Thursday that outfielder Starling Marte had surgery on Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury,

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Follow live: Astros, Phillies go head-to-head to see who can take the lead in the World Series

The World Series heads to Philadelphia tied 1-1. Here are the best moments, highlights and takeaways.

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Arenado's 10th win in row highlights Gold Gloves

Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won his 10th straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, but this season saw a record 14 first-time winners, including all but one of the winners in the AL.

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Biden takes playful jab at 'obnoxious' Phillies fans

President Joe Biden took a playful swing at Philadelphia sports fans, including First Lady Jill Biden, calling them "virulent" and "obnoxious."

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Phillies fan Jill Biden to attend World Series G4

First lady Jill Biden is heading to the World Series this week in her hometown of Philadelphia as her team, the Phillies, battles the Houston Astros.

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Rankings update: How to plan for injuries and returns

Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league.

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