It has been 5 years since Brandon Saad gained his 2nd Stanley Cup, and a 3rd wasn’t more likely to come anytime quickly with the Blackhawks. With the Avalanche, alternatively, Saad’s window so as to add to his {hardware} assortment is extra huge open than ever. In his introductory Zoom press convention as a member of the Avs on Monday, Saad stated he’d leave out the Hawks however was once involved in his industry over the weekend. “[I] definitely have memories there, and I had a lot of success. But at the end of the day, it’s all part of the business,” he stated. “Having gone through it before, it makes it easier the second time around, especially when I’m
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Shot at all-city collection has Anthony Rizzo excited
An all-Chicago World Series for handiest the second one time in historical past? Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo can be mendacity if he stated the considered dealing with the crosstown White Sox at the sport’s largest level hadn’t crossed his thoughts. ‘‘It’s a ways away to getting there, however that might be one thing that might be very particular to town, evidently,’’ Rizzo stated prior to serving because the Cubs’ leadoff hitter Friday towards the Twins at Wrigley Field. Rizzo used to be 19 and scuffling with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008, the final time the Sox certified for the postseason. While he admittedly tries to ‘‘check out’’ when he’s clear of the ballpark, he has taken notice of the upward push
Celtics’ Kyrie Irving Excited To Have ‘Consistent Lob Threat’ In Robert Williams
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving has been a big fan of playing with Robert Williams when given the chance this season. And Irving, for one, is pretty excited to share the court more with the 21-year-old. “I’ve played with quite a few bigs. I had Timofey Mozgov, I had Tristan (Thompson) in Cleveland. When I was in college I had Mason and Miles Plumlee,” Irving said. “So, you know, having a consistent lob threat at the rim, where you can throw it around the rim and he can go get it, you can see how easy it is for me and Rob. You know going in and people are stepping up on me and he’s always a threat at the
Europa League matchday three: what to get excited about!
Continental heavyweights Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan are among ten teams who have maximum points going into matchday two, but Zürich, Dinamo Zagreb and Krasnodar are matching them so far in the UEFA Europa League. Join us as the 48 teams continue their quest for the heaviest of the UEFA club competition trophies on matchday three.
NFL Rumors: Patriots’ Tom Brady ‘Excited As Ever’ For Upcoming Season
Tom Brady reported to training camp Sunday, and it sounds like he’s pretty hyped for the season to begin. The New England Patriots quarterback kept a pretty low profile this offseason, staying away from any football activities that weren’t mandatory so he could spend more time with his family. And despite reports that his drive isn’t where it used to be, it doesn’t sound like that’s impacting him as the start of the season draws near. ESPN’s Mike Reiss had an update on Brady and his disposition Sunday, and it sounds like the Pats signal-caller is geared up to chase his sixth Super Bowl ring. “While the official reporting date for ve... NESN.com
Bruins Rookies Excited For First Regular Season Game Against Canadiens
The Boston Bruins are set to take on the Montreal Canadiens in the first regular season matchup between the two Original Six teams this campaign. And that means for Boston’s rookies, like Charlie McAvoy and Jake DeBrusk, it will be their first opportunity to experience one of the NHL’s most storied rivalries. For more on the rivalry and the Bruins’ prep for Saturday, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Alex Cora, Aaron Boone Excited To Again Be Part Of Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone are in their first years as managers, but they certainly are familiar with the rivalry they now are involved in. Both of their respective teams are hoping to make some major moves during the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, with the Red Sox looking to add an impact bat, especially after the Yankees’ acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton. To hear more from both skippers, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com