Could it help with parity if the small-market clubs got even more competitive balance picks and if all picks could be traded? This question explores mechanisms for improving competitive balance in baseball by potentially increasing draft resources for smaller-market franchises and allowing greater flexibility in pick trading.
The JT Miller injury is annoying because of everything else that happened this season. We watched the "captain" toil around and barely care, giving the worst postgame quotes and coming dangerously close to blaming fans for booing the Rangers during the Columbus game. To be fair, I don't think he actually blamed fans, but it came off that way and-when coupled with everything else he's done this season-it's hard to give him the benefit of the doubt.
The Kings enter Sunday in fifth place in the Pacific Division and three points back of the Seattle Kraken for both fourth place in the division and the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
On Monday, news emerged that the San Jose Sharks had placed veteran forward Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The move was mildly surprising considering that Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract this season. As such, terminating his contract would mean leaving a fair chunk of those $3 million on the table. At the same time, it makes sense that Skinner would take this route. The Sharks will likely be looking to move him at the NHL trade deadline.
Through 49 games this season, the 6-foot-4 Laval, Quebec native has averaged 17:20 of ice-time a night, he's yet to score a goal, meanwhile has chipped in with three assists. Benoit plays a depth penalty killer role for the Maple Leafs, and isn't shy to sacrifice his body, blocking 79 shots, while landing an impressive 129 hits. Benoit doesn't have trade protection on his contract, and can be moved at will.
