Breaking: Chiarelli out as Oilers GM

Jeremy Guerin | January 23rd, 2019

2017 NHL Awards - Arrivals : News Photo

Following last night’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings, the Edmonton Oilers have fired GM Peter Chiarelli.

Chiarelli has been Edmonton’s GM since April 2015 but now follows coach Todd McLellan out the door. Chiarelli and McLellan were supposed to usher in a new era for the Oilers combined with Connor McDavid, but both tenures are over after just three-plus years. Chiarelli was hired after being fired as the GM of the Boston Bruins following a nine-year stint.

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2019 Outfield Preview: Top 25

Matt Bishop | January 23rd, 2019

The Outfield position has always been deep and 2019 is no different.  With five players being drafted in the 1st round, there is elite upside available with the first 15 outfielders off the board.  This is one of the only positions that will not penalize you by reaching for an early pick because you have 2-5 more chances to get your starting lineup straight. No matter how you spin it, it’s deep. Continue reading →

Senior Bowl Media Day Highlights

Andrew Harbaugh | January 23rd, 2019

Yesterday was media day down in Mobile for the Senior Bowl players and media. We were able to hear from all the players and coaches that are down here and even the director of the event Jim Nagy. I personally got to talk to a handful of players and asked all sorts of questions and got a wide range of answers back.

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The Hall of Fame – Who Got In and Who’s Up for Next Year

John Lepore | January 22nd, 2019

The Scorecrow would like to congratulate the four players who were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame tonight. Although there is always debate on who should be in and who shouldn’t, these four have proven worthy to 75% of the voters and deserve to be celebrated. See you in July at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown gentlemen.

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Melo Traded to the Bulls, What’s Next?

Mike Fanelli | January 22nd, 2019

Yesterday, the Carmelo Anthony drama finally came to an end (for now) as the Houston Rockets traded Anthony and cash to the Chicago Bulls. Anthony hasn’t played a game since November 11th and the Rockets have been trying to trade him for months.

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NHL DFS DraftKings Ice Picks January 22, 2019

Joel Dorcas | January 22, 2019

Edmonton Oilers v Vancouver Canucks : News Photo

For a change, this particular Tuesday has a lighter offering of games on the schedule. Carolina Hurricanes and Calgary Flames are primed for high scoring as well as the San Jose Sharks at the slumping Washington Capitals. Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers round out my top three of the night. The Blackhawks can score in bunches but they are matched up against the number one ranked team in goals-against average, the New York Islanders.

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