Athletics at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Athletics (26-43) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (32-34). JP Sears is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.

Today, the Athletics look to avoid the sweep after losing in a pitching duel last night.

Yesterday, the pitchers were the stars of the show. Mitch Spence went 5.0 innings with just three hits and didn't give up a run.

Jose Soriano was even more dominant. He had 12 strikeouts in 7.0 innings and gave up just one run on two hits.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Angels

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 4:07PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, NBCSCA

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Odds for the Athletics at the Angels

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Athletics (+109), Angels (-129)
  • Spread:  Angels -1.5
  • Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: JP Sears vs. Kyle Hendricks
    • Athletics: JP Sears, (5-5, 5.21 ERA)
      Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (3-6, 5.40 ERA)
      Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 6/6): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Athletics at Angels

  • The Angels have won 4 of their last 5 games at home
  • The Over is 38-27-4 in Athletics' games this season
  • The Angels have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.65 units

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Athletics and the Angels

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Athletics and the Angels:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Angels on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Athletics at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 10.0.

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Dodgers at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Dodgers (40-28) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (38-28). Ben Casparius is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Randy Vásquez for San Diego.

The Padres leveled the series last night with an 11-1 win. Dyland Cease was dominant on the mound yesterday. He pitched 7.0 shutout innings with 11 strikeouts on just three hits.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Padres

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 4:10PM EST
  • Site: Petco Park
  • City: San Diego, CA
  • Network/Streaming: Padres Television Network, SportsNet LA

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Padres

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-143), Padres (+120)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Padres

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Ben Casparius vs. Randy Vásquez
    • Dodgers: Ben Casparius, (4-1, 2.93 ERA)
      Last outing (St. Louis Cardinals, 6/7): 1.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts
    • Padres: Randy Vásquez, (3-4, 3.70 ERA)
      Last outing (Milwaukee Brewers, 6/6): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Padres

  • On the road the Dodgers have won 9 of the last 14 games they have played following a defeat
  • 5 of the Dodgers' last 6 road trips to the Padres have gone over the Total
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 9 of their last 10 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Dodgers and the Padres

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Dodgers and the Padres:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Diego Padres at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Florida Fade: Why Bettors Should Rethink Backing McDavid on the Road in Cup Final

Connor McDavid’s struggles on the road in Florida are frustrating fans and costing bettors big.

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The Edmonton Oilers captain garners a lot of the attention from opposing defences yet most of the time, McDavid finds a way to get the puck in the back of the net. This has pushed sportsbooks to list the Newmarket native's betting props at absurd heights with McDavid being listed at over/under 1.5 points before every game. 

Across five road playoff games in Florida between this season's finals and last, he has managed two goals and three assists but what’s more revealing is that at even strength, he’s contributed three of the five total points. McDavid has been held off the scoresheet entirely in three of those five contests, marking an unexpectedly quiet stripe for a player of his caliber.

More NHL: Ducks Nearing Big Splash, Landing Rangers' Chris Krieder in Potential Trade for Top Prospect

This postseason, McDavid continues to dial up the production on the whole. He leads the NHL playoffs with 31 points, built from six goals and 25 assists in 19 games. In the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, he was sensational with three assists, including one that was a highlight reel play, where he deked past Florida's Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov before dishing the puck to a wide open Leon Draisaitl. 

The stark contrast between McDavid’s overall dominance and his Florida road performances is palpable and carries real weight for betting angles. His road output in Sunrise underperforms in terms of what his betting odds are: just five points in five games, and invisible in three of them. 

If you’re weighing bets like Anytime Goalscorer or point props for McDavid in Florida, the numbers suggest that those wagers are far from lock-ins. He has multiple points in five of his ten career playoff games against Florida, meaning even at home his odds to land his listed over 1.5 points we can't bank on. When making a parlay for Game 4 on Thursday, I would consider looking to a different player.

More NHL: 2026 Stanley Cup Odds: Oilers, Panthers Lead Early Contenders But One Unexpected Favourite Emerges

Mariners at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11, and the Mariners (33-33) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (33-34). Bryan Woo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona.

The Diamondback won big yesterday to the tune of 10-3. Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. both had big nights. Carroll went 2-5, with two runs and two RBI. Gurriel Jr. went 2-4 with two runs and one RBI.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 3:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: Dbacks.TV, ROOTNW

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Odds for the Mariners at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-114), Diamondbacks (-105)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Bryan Woo vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
    • Mariners: Bryan Woo, (5-3, 3.07 ERA)
      Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/5): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (1-3, 6.71 ERA)
      Last outing (Cincinnati Reds, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at Diamondbacks

  • The Diamondbacks have won 3 games straight at home, while the Mariners have lost on 7 of their last 9 road trips
  • 6 of the Diamondbacks' last 7 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight matchups against the Diamondbacks

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mariners and the Diamondbacks

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Mariners and the Diamondbacks:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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2025 NHL Draft: Full list of Bruins picks in all seven rounds

2025 NHL Draft: Full list of Bruins picks in all seven rounds originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Bruins are loaded with valuable picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, giving them a great opportunity to bolster one of the league’s worst prospect pools with some high-end talent.

After finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this past season, the Bruins landed the No. 7 overall pick in the draft lottery. It’s the first top-10 pick for the Bruins since 2011 when they selected No. 9 overall (Dougie Hamilton) to complete the Phil Kessel trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins traded their 2025 second-round pick two years ago when they acquired Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. But after making a bunch of moves at the 2025 trade deadline, Boston acquired two second-rounders for this draft. The B’s also own one pick in each of the remaining five rounds for a total of eight selections overall.

It remains to be seen whether the Bruins will keep all of these 2025 picks or trade any of them.

The last time the Bruins made a first-round pick in back-to-back years was 2016 and 2017. The last time they picked in the first and second rounds of the same draft was 2017. Boston has not made multiple second-round picks in the same draft since 2015.

It’ll be fascinating to see how Bruins general manager Don Sweeney manages his team’s draft capital.

“It’s always going to be what’s best for the organization. We’re in a unique position this year drafting in the top 10,” Sweeney said at a press conference Tuesday when asked about his team’s draft picks. “We haven’t been there for a significant amount of time. We’re excited about that. We have two second-round picks. Two first-round picks the following year. We’ve been an aggressive organization. Whether you want to point out fault in regards to trying to win and accomplish the ultimate goal, that’s what we’re here for.

“We will use the draft capital and try to improve our hockey club this year and moving forward in every capacity possible. It might be making the selection, but it won’t mean that we aren’t having conversations that say, ‘How do we improve our hockey club today and moving forward?’” 

Here’s a list of all the Bruins’ picks in the 2025 draft (updated as of June 11, via Tankathon).

  • First round: No. 7 overall
  • Second round: No. 51 (via Blues)
  • Second round: No. 61 (via Hurricanes)
  • Third round: No. 69
  • Fourth round: No. 100 (via Flyers)
  • Fifth round: No. 133
  • Sixth round: No. 165
  • Seventh round: No. 197

Mock Drafts List Two Top Prospects on Red Wings' Radar Ahead of NHL Draft

Early mock drafts present two exciting talents that the Red Wings are expected to select with their first-round pick. 

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The 2025 NHL Draft is fast approaching, set to begin in just over two weeks at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The first round will take place on June 27, with rounds two through seven scheduled for the following day, June 28.

Holding the 13th overall selection, the Detroit Red Wings are once again in position to add a key piece to their rebuild. Speculation around their potential pick is already heating up, with draft analysts offering early projections. NHL.com’s deputy managing editor Adam Kimelman and senior draft writer Mike G. Morreale have each made their predictions, listing off two highly sought-after prospects as likely targets for Detroit. Both players are considered top-tier talent and would bring significant upside to a Red Wings team still building toward long-term contention.

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Victor Eklund - Djurgårdens IF 

Eklund, 18, is a Swedish winger, who is coming off a great season for Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden’s second-tier professional hockey league. He managed 19 goals and 12 assists for 31 points over 42 regular-season games in one of the most competitive leagues in all of Europe. He added to his success with another seven points in 16 playoff games.

In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who has Eklund listed as the fourth-best player available. 

His development has been closely followed due to his consistent performance at Sweden's national teams, including runs where he proved he can be a difference maker like when he recorded four goals and two assists in seven games, helping Sweden earn a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship. He followed up the performance with a strong showing the following year with a pair of goals and four assists across 7 games. 

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NHL Central Scouting ranks him first among European skaters, and The Hockey Writers and TSN analyst Bob McKenzie have both placed him in the top 10 overall, between sixth and ninth picks. Hockey runs in Eklund’s blood as his father, Christian Eklund, played professionally for Djurgårdens IF, and his older brother William Eklund is a highly regarded prospect who was drafted in the seventh overall back in 2021 by the San Jose Sharks.

Carter Bear - Everett Silvertips

Bear, 18, showed a lot of promise with the Silvertips this past season, recording 40 goals and 42 assists for an astonishing 82 points in just 56 games. The Winnipeg native's season was derailed however, as he suffered a brutal Achilles injury in early March that ended his season. Insiders have noted Bear is ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be fully healthy for NHL training camps. 

In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who have Bear listed as the seventh-best player available. 

Bear hasn't yet had the chance to represent his country on the international stage like Eklund, but he's found success everywhere he's played, racking up 139 points in 123 games with Everett over the past two seasons. 

The young forward has been elevated to an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, alluding to the fact that Bear should be a first-round round. Analysts like Steven Ellis have highlighted Bear as the biggest riser in recent rankings, noting his high compete level and well-rounded game.

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How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025

How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

With the Boston Red Sox struggling just to get back to .500, it’s a good time to check in on their exs. Are there any recent breakups they should regret?

Given the Red Sox rotation’s struggles this season, they probably wish they still had someone like Nick Pivetta, Nathan Eovaldi, or Michael Wacha. All three veteran pitchers have been outstanding with their new teams and would likely be the No. 2 starter on Boston’s current staff.

Who else has made a positive impact on their new club? Here’s a roundup of ex-Red Sox and their performances so far in 2025:

Nick Pivetta, San Diego Padres, RHP

For the most part, Pivetta has thrived with his new club out west. The 32-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 21 walks over 13 starts (72.1 innings) with the Padres.

Pivetta entered June with a sub-3.00 ERA but has struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine runs in 10 innings of work against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. Still, the struggling Red Sox rotation certainly could use Pivetta’s production right about now.

Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Rangers, RHP

Eovaldi remains “the one that got away” for the Red Sox. The 2018 World Series champion has been among the best pitchers in the league so far this season with Texas, amassing a 1.56 ERA and MLB-best 0.81 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 10 walks through 12 outings (69.1 IP).

Unfortunately for the Rangers, Eovaldi was placed on the injured list with posterior elbow inflammation after leaving his May 27 start with tricep tightness. The 35-year-old is scheduled to throw a bullpen this weekend, but his return timetable is uncertain.

Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals, RHP

Wacha has been Mr. Consistency since 2022, his lone season in Boston. The 33-year-old veteran shined with the Padres in 2023 and has been rock-solid with the Royals the last two years.

Through 13 starts this season, Wacha has posted a 3.01 ERA and 1.165 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 19 walks in 74.2 innings. Another arm the 2025 Red Sox wouldn’t mind having in its inconsistent rotation.

Quinn Priester, Milwaukee Brewers, RHP

The Red Sox sent their 2024 trade deadline addition to the Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder Yophery Rodriguez in April. A former top prospect, Priester appears to have unlocked something in Milwaukee.

Priester has a 3.65 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 26 walks in 12 appearances (61.2 innings) this season. The command has been inconsistent, but the 24-year-old’s last four starts have been impressive. He has allowed only five runs through 23 innings in that span.

Chris Martin, Texas Rangers, RHP

Martin was lights-out for most of his tenure in Boston, and he hasn’t missed a beat in Texas. The 39-year-old has a 1.74 ERA and 0.87 WHIP through 23 appearances out of the Rangers’ bullpen.

Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels, RHP

Jansen took care of business in his two appearances against Boston earlier this month, but it has been a somewhat rocky season for the likely Hall of Famer. In 25 appearances with the Angels, the 37-year-old has compiled a 4.37 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He seems to have found his groove so far in June, however, with only one earned run over six appearances.

Tyler O’Neill, Baltimore Orioles, OF

O’Neill put up big power numbers for the Red Sox last season, but it’s been a struggle for him in Baltimore. The 29-year-old is hitting .188 with only two homers and a .605 OPS through 24 games with the O’s. He hasn’t played since May 15 due to a shoulder issue.

Cam Booser, Chicago White Sox, LHP

Booser’s call-up was one of the highlights of an otherwise bleak 2024 Red Sox season. He was traded to Chicago in the offseason for minor-league right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo.

Through 27 appearances out of the White Sox bullpen, Booser has amassed a 4.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He has allowed only one earned run since May 20.

Brad Keller, Chicago Cubs, RHP

Keller’s stint in Boston was forgettable. He posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 11 appearances, contributing to a 2024 Red Sox bullpen that was among the team’s most glaring weaknesses all season.

With the Cubs, Keller has been a revelation. The 29-year-old has a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and eight walks over 29 appearances (31.2 innings). He hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 22.

Lucas Sims, Philadelphia Phillies, RHP

The Red Sox’ 2024 trade deadline acquisition posted a 13.86 ERA in 18 appearances with the Washington Nationals before being released on May 9. He signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies later in the month.

Luis Garcia, Los Angeles Dodgers, RHP

Another letdown 2024 Red Sox trade deadline addition, Garcia has a 4.50 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 26 appearances out of the Dodgers ‘pen.

Enmanuel Valdez, Pittsburgh Pirates, INF

Primarily a second baseman in Boston, Valdez has spent most of his time at first base this year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old is hitting .209 with two homers and a .657 OPS in 31 games.

The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs

The 2024-25 NHL season is quickly coming to a close.

July 1, officially the first day of a new season, is fast approaching and that means that contracts will be ending too.

There's two different kinds of statuses for players at the conclusion of a contract: unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and restricted free agents (RFAs).

UFAs are free to negotiate with any team once that July 1 date rolls in, but RFAs are restricted to the team that holds their rights. There's a little more nuance to it all, but that's pretty much the jist of it.

The Carolina Hurricanes don't have any main roster RFAs this season, but there are a handful of prospects who are finishing out their ELCs or extensions.

Here are a list of those players under team control who will either be in need of new deals or will be let go:


Ryan Suzuki

24, C
12g, 59pts, 69gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible - QO $814,000)

The 2019 first-round pick finally got to make his NHL debut this season, appearing in two games for the Canes.

Suzuki was an AHL All-Star as well this season for the Chicago Wolves and managed another very successful season not marred by injuries. 

Carolina Hurricanes Rookie Nearly Missed Out On NHL DebutCarolina Hurricanes Rookie Nearly Missed Out On NHL DebutRyan Suzuki made it to Lenovo Center with barely any time to spare Thursday night.

Skyler Brind'Amour

25, C
16g, 24pts, 68gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible)

The son of Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, Skyler signed a one-year, two-way deal with Carolina last season after mutually terminating a deal with the Florida Panthers/Charlotte Checkers. He was drafted in 2017 by the Edmonton Oilers.

Brind'Amour made his NHL debut at the end of the regular season and even scored his first career goal.

Skyler Brind'Amour Scores First NHL Goal With Dad, Rod, Behind The BenchSkyler Brind'Amour Scores First NHL Goal With Dad, Rod, Behind The BenchIt was another loss for the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, as they fell 7-5 to the Ottawa Senators in their regular season finale, but yet again, the special moments from the game outshined the outcome.

Noel Gunler

23, RW
13g, 26pts, 58gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 3 years, $863,000 AAV 

The 2020 second-round pick returned to the AHL this season now that Carolina finally had some stability on that front.

The Swedish winger improved on his numbers from previous seasons.


Ty Smith

25, LHD
5g, 28pts, 36gp (AHL) / 1g, 2pts, 8gp (NHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible)

After being acquired by the Hurricanes as part of the Jake Guentzel deal, Smith signed a one-year extension with Carolina and was a solid depth piece for the team.

He was good at the AHL level and filled in for a few games at the NHL level when needed.

Hurricanes Trying Out New Blueliner On Top Power PlayHurricanes Trying Out New Blueliner On Top Power PlayTy Smith made his Hurricanes debut on Sunday and will be running the top power play in Shayne Gostisbehere's absence.

Domenick Fensore

23, LHD
9g, 32pts, 67gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 2 years, $925,000 (Arbitration Eligible)

The 2019 third-round defenseman had a good sophomore season in the American League, putting up career numbers, all while being a key piece for the Wolves in all situations.

Fensore earned an NHL callup at the end of the regular season and looked comfortable in the minutes he was awarded.

Pair Of Carolina Hurricanes Rookies Make NHL DebutsPair Of Carolina Hurricanes Rookies Make NHL DebutsThe Carolina Hurricanes had a memorable night Wednesday even despite a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens as the team had a pair of rookies making their NHL debuts.

Ronan Seeley

22, LHD
3g, 10pts, 69gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 3 years, $810,000 

The 2020 seventh-round pick took a bit of a step back offensively this season, but continues to be a strong defensive piece at the American League level.


Anttoni Honka

24, RHD
8g, 21pts, 42gp (NL - Swiss League)
Last Contract: 3 years, $836,667 (Arbitration Eligible)

The offensive defenseman has not played in the American Hockey League for two seasons now, having been loaned out to Europe in each of the past two years.

He was drafted in the third-round of the 2019 draft.


Yaniv Perets

25, G
0.921 Sv%, 27gp (ECHL) / 0.846 Sv%, 4gp (AHL) / 0.857 Sv%, 1gp (NHL)
Last Contract: 2 years, $805,000 (Arbitration Eligible)

Perets signed with the Hurricanes following his NCAA title-winning season in 2023.

He's struggled to keep up at the AHL level, but found success in the ECHL this season.


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Penguins Have Big Competition To Land Top Trade Target

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to improve the left side of their defense this off-season. Because of this, they have been connected to Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague. However, the Penguins are reportedly not the only team in the mix for the big blueliner.

According to The Fourth Period, the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit Red Wings are also among the teams with interest in Hague. 

With Hague being a 6-foot-6, 25-year-old defenseman, it is understandable that multiple teams would love to bring him in from Vegas. NHL clubs will forever value big, stay-at-home defenseman, so it is easy to see why he is a very hot commodity on the trade market right now.

When looking at the Penguins' roster, it is no secret that they could use a defenseman like Hague on their left side. He would provide them with a steady shutdown defenseman for their top four, which is undoubtedly a major need. In addition, he would be a clear choice for their penalty kill as well.

It will be interesting to see if the Penguins end up winning the Hague sweepstakes this off-season, but there is no question that they have some competition to do so. 

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Watch Jonathan Kuminga put in work ahead of restricted NBA free agency

Watch Jonathan Kuminga put in work ahead of restricted NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The NBA offseason is underway for most players, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking days off.

Warriors forward — and pending restricted free agent — Jonathan Kuminga is staying in the lab, as evidenced by a video posted to X.

Kuminga followed his breakout 2023-24 NBA season with another solid campaign in 2024-25 as he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes per game.

The season wasn’t always so smooth, however, as Kuminga dealt with an ankle injury that kept him out of games from early January until the middle of March; he played just 47 games during the regular season.

Kuminga also had to deal with a separate battle: falling out of coach Steve Kerr’s rotation.

The Congolese athlete played in just three games in the Warriors’ seven-game first-round NBA playoff series against the Houston Rockets — two games were by coach’s decision while the other two were due to illness.

In the second round, however, Kuminga sprang into action after injuries to Warriors stars Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry.

A banged-up Butler played the entire series, while Curry missed all but one game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Kuminga made the most out of the playing time as he went from 16 minutes per game in the first round to 27 minutes in the second.

The 22-year-old averaged 24.3 points per game in the final four games of that series, proving he still can produce when given the opportunity. 

With NBA free agency around the corner — June 30 is the date where teams can begin negotiating with all players — Kuminga’s future with the Warriors is uncertain, but he’s in the gym and that’s a good sign for whatever team he ends up playing for.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown undergoes meniscus surgery, expected to be ready for start of season

Jaylen Brown played through the postseason with a partially torn meniscus. This week, he underwent surgery to clean it up, and he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp, the Celtics announced.

While Brown's playoff counting stats were close to the previous season when he was Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals MVP — 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists a game — his efficiency was down, and he lacked the same explosiveness. Injury or no, Brown gutted it out and stepped up with 26 points and 12 assists in Boston's Game 5 win against New York, and he played well in the Game 6 elimination as well.

Brown had been dealing with the injury since March, when he missed six games over a 13-game span due to a "right knee posterior impingement." In early April, he told NBC Sports Boston he was playing through pain.

"I've had to come to grips that every night I'm not gonna feel my normal self," Brown said at the time, "but that doesn't mean I still can't make plays and things like that. So, it's just something that we are working through."

Brown's name has come up in trade speculation, if Boston's new ownership and management want to make a dramatic move to reduce costs (and there would be plenty of interest in his services, the surgery would not change that). However, it's far more likely that Brown and his cleaned-up knee will be in the Boston Celtics training camp this fall.

Chris Kreider and Rangers Management Have Reportedly Been In Constant Communication Throughout Trade Discussions

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It came out late on Tuesday night that the New York Rangers are in advanced discussions with the Anaheim Ducks regarding a trade involving Chris Kreider. 

How does Kreider’s 15-team no-trade list impact these negotiations? 

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Kreider needs to waive his no-trade clause as Anaheim is on the list of no teams.

The Rangers And Ducks Are Reportedly In Advanced Discussions On A Trade Involving Chris Kreider The Rangers And Ducks Are Reportedly In Advanced Discussions On A Trade Involving Chris Kreider A Chris Kreider trade is reportedly in the works. 

LeBrun also notes that discussions are continuing today in this potential deal. 

Larry Brooks of The New York Post is under the impression that this no-move clause won’t be an issue in trade negotiations due to one simple reason.

“I have been told that Drury and Kreider's camp have been in constant communication through the off-season so I would be surprised if a no-trade list becomes an issue,” Brooks wrote via X.

Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today is reporting that the framework is a prospect and a pick coming back to the Rangers with the Ducks taking Kreider’s full $6.5M AAV.

The Rangers were successfully able to move off of Barclay Goodrow’s contract after waiving him last offseason and being claimed by the San Jose Sharks and did not retain any of Jacob Trouba’s contract as the Ducks took on his entire salary. 

Now, it seems as if the Rangers are on track to trade Kreider without retaining any of his salary, which would be a big financial victory for the team. 

Kreider could be the first domino to fall in what should be a busy offseason for the Blueshirts. 

NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Mitch Marner, Nicolas Hague And Marco Rossi

The Athletic's James Mirtle generated some buzz earlier this week, reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights discussed a three-team blockbuster with the Carolina Hurricanes that would've sent Mitch Marner to Vegas before the March trade deadline.  

Following the deadline, it was reported that the Leafs and Hurricanes talked about a swap of Marner for Mikko Rantanen, but Marner declined to waive his no-movement clause. The Hurricanes instead shipped Rantanen to the Dallas Stars at the deadline.

The Hockey News' Nick Barden wrote that Marner returning to the Leafs is possible, but it feels unlikely. That means many clubs could be getting ready to try to sign him.

Mirtle cited reports claiming the Golden Knights have been interested in Marner for a while, including trade talks last summer. They lack the cap space to sign the 28-year-old right winger if he goes to market on July 1, with a projected $9.6 million available with 18 active roster players under contract. 

Mirtle suggested they could free up room by trading William Karlsson, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported sources around the league believe he's not available. Meanwhile, Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sunreported there are some around the league who believe defenseman Alex Pietrangelo ($8.8-million cap hit) could end up on long-term injured reserve for the remaining two years of his contract.

If Pietrangelo goes on LTIR, it would give Vegas over $18 million in wiggle room to pursue Marner. However, there's no confirmation that the veteran blueliner's playing days are over.

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Meanwhile, Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Starclaimed Nicolas Hague could become a cost-cutting candidate for the Golden Knights. He's an RFA with arbitration rights this summer and is a year from UFA eligibility. The 26-year-old defenseman completed a three-year deal with an average annual value of $2.294 million. 

Kypreos claimed the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins were “hot on the trail” for the 6-foot-6, 240-pound Hague. However, Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now doesn't think he moves the needle for the Canadiens.

The Golden Knights could move Hague if unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. However, if Pietrangelo's career could be over, they might want to hang onto him rather than further deplete their blueline depth. 

Meanwhile, the Marco Rossi trade speculation keeps rolling along. Contract talks between the 23-year-old RFA center and the Minnesota Wild are reportedly stalled, raising the possibility he'll become an offer-sheet target if the Wild don't sign or trade him before July 1. 

NESN's Jay Pritchard thinks the Boston Bruins should consider acquiring Rossi, who is coming off a 60-point season. He believes his youth, skill and upside would make him a good fit with the Bruins. 

Bruins GM Don Sweeney could be watching the Rossi situation. He has over $26 million in cap space next season with 14 active roster players under contract. 

Rossi reportedly seeks a seven-year deal worth $7 million annually. That would be a significant investment for the Bruins on a promising player from another club who has not yet fully established himself as a top-six center.

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Luzardo bounces back in big way as Phillies earn series win over Cubs

Luzardo bounces back in big way as Phillies earn series win over Cubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

A temporary sigh of relief is in order.

Wednesday’s afternoon matinee against the Cubs ticked a few boxes the Phillies desperately needed:

•The club pulled out a 7-2 win, collecting a series win for the first time in 13 days.

•There was a pulse with the offense, who attacked Cubs’ starting pitcher Ben Brown early for a three-run first inning.

•Most importantly, this was the bounce back performance from Jesús Luzardo that everyone was hoping for, especially Luzardo.

“I don’t have an answer, but there’s no one working harder at finding an answer than me.”

Those were pitcher’s words in the Toronto clubhouse after his last outing. In his previous two starts, he gave up a combined 21 hits, 20 earned runs, five walks and struck out six with a whopping 31.76 ERA … and he didn’t even reach six total innings (5.2).

It quickly squashed the narrative that was gaining traction about his name in the early Cy Young conversations.

But perhaps we’ll look back at the end of the season and mark this performance against the Cubs as the reset game for him.

Let’s hope it is.

“I don’t think anyone else on the planet wanted (today’s outcome) more than I did,” Luzardo said after the win. His level of competitiveness never faltered and his ability to right the wrongs this quickly is a testament to him and the pitching staff.

Luzardo went six innings for 99 pitches, only allowed one run on five hits and punched out 10 in the process. It’s the fourth time this season he’s reached double-digit strikeouts and the 11th time in his career. Not allowing a single walk makes it all the more impressive.

“Obviously the last two (starts) have been extremely frustrating and just a bad stretch,” Luzardo said. “Being able to come back and just get the win with the team was huge. I think that was the biggest thing for me.

“Just getting back on track is huge and a sense of relief of understanding that the stuff is still there. I feel great physically … and the adjustments that we made obviously worked, so we’re happy about that.”

While Luzardo was righting the ship on the mound, the offense also had one of its better days in June, and it started right from the jump with three runs in the first inning.

Aside from Johan Rojas, everyone in the lineup collected at least one hit. Trea Turner had a multi-hit day, a walk and stolen base. Alec Bohm had a monster afternoon with two hits and four RBIs. Kyle Schwarber finally smashed his second home run in June. Otto Kemp now has four hits in his three games at Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper not being in the lineup has been an obvious blow to the offense — but the production from this past week was never going to be the standard. And through all of this, Turner is hitting .303, Nick Castellanos .287 and Bohm has quietly crept up to .283.

“(Today) felt good,” Bohm said. “I think as a whole it’s not that we haven’t been getting hits or anything like that, I just think the big hit has been avoiding us. Whether it’s been good defensive plays or missing balls. It feels good today for some guys to get some big hits.”

Even with Thursday being an off day for the club, it feels like the momentum could be swinging back in their favor.

The Phillies got swept on the road and then took two-of-three from the Cubs … sound familiar? Well, it’s happened twice this season.

The last time, they followed it up by going 19-6 over the next 25 games. It’d be nice if history was able to repeat itself.

Midweek roster move

Prior to Wednesday’s game, the Phillies recalled pitcher Michael Mercado from AAA. Through 17 games Mercado is 2-0 with a 5.31 ERA. To make room for the right-handed pitcher, Carlos Hernández was designated for assignment.

“We needed the pitching and Mercado’s been throwing the ball well, he’s stretched out to four innings,” Rob Thomson said Wednesday.

“He’s got a good arm and he can really spin it. Just being able to attack the zone, really is the only thing that comes up with him. He’s been throwing the ball pretty well, I know his ERA over the course of the year is up there but lately he’s been really good.”