After nearly two decades of searching the Philadelphia Flyers finally have a top line goaltender. The Flyers have signed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a 9-year $51 million contract. The deal is slightly longer than expected but keeps Bryzgalov’s cap hit […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Flyers trade Mike Richards to L.A. Kings
The Philadelphia Flyers blowout has continued. The team has traded captain Mike Richards to the L.A. Kings for forwards Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds, as well as a second-round draft pick. The Richards trade coincides with the club’s decision to […]
Nationals Jim Riggleman resigns
Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has resigned. Riggleman said the team was not committed to him over the long term. The Nationals had not given him an answer on his optionn for the 2012 season. The Nationals are currently one […]
Flyers trade Jeff Carter to Columbus
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded center Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Anthony SanFilippo was the first to report the move. According to reports the Flyers will receive right winger Jakub Voracek, the #8 overall pick in Friday’s draft, […]
Timberwolves to fire Kurt Rambis
The Minnesota Timberwolves will fire head coach Kurt Rambis. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports was the first to report the impending move. The Timberwolves will not officially announce the firing until after Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Rambis went 32-132 as […]
Details on new NFL CBA leaked
As the NFL owners continue their day long informational meeting regarding the on-going labor negotiations, details of a potential new collective bargaining agreement have started to leak. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, commisioner Roger Goddell has informed owners of […]
Hanley Ramirez benched
80-year old Jack McKeon is making his presence felt immediately in the Marlins clubhouse. Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was benched for the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Ramirez was originally in the starting lineup […]
MLB rejects Dodgers TV deal
Major League Baseball has rejected a proposed television contract for the Los Angeles Dodgers that was a key element of the divorce settlement between owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife Jamie. The television deal has been reported to be worth […]
Jonas Valanciunas won’t play in NBA next season
NBA draft prospect Jonas Valanciunas will not be eligible to play during the 2011-2012 season. According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, Valanciunas is close to a buy out agreement with his Lithuanian club Lietvus Rykos that would prevent him from […]
Phoenix Suns expected to buy out Vince Carter
The Phoenix Suns are expected to buy out the contract of veteran guard Vince Carter. According to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic the Suns are expected to be active leading up to Thursday night’s draft. That includes buying out the […]