With all the promise of the young defensemen in the system, and with Tony DeAngelo in line for a big payday before reaching restricted free agency this summer, the Rangers decided to see what they could get for Brady Skjei. And the club was able to trade the 25-year-old blueliner to the Hurricanes just moments … Continue reading New York Rangers Trade Brady Skjei For Carolina Hurricanes First-Round Pick →

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving has played a grand total of 20 games this season. The high-priced free-agent signing will miss the remainder of the season following shoulder surgery, ending an injury-plagued year. That’s the backdrop for Brooklyn coming out of the All-Star Break. It’s also going to lead to some major questions as … Continue reading Brooklyn Nets Play Better Without Kyrie Irving? →

The Mets have been around since 1962, but they had only retired two players’ numbers. That changed Tuesday. Jerry Koosman’s No. 36 will join Tom Seaver’s 41 and Mike Piazza’s 31 to never be worn again in Queens, team COO Jeff Wilpon said during a press conference at Citi Field. Wilpon said there’s a good … Continue reading NY Mets To Retire Jerry Koosman’s Number →