Can you name the career home run leaders A-Z? There has never been an MLB player whose last name began with X. Quiz clue: Letter of last name / HRs. Good luck!
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Can you name the career home run leaders A-Z? There has never been an MLB player whose last name began with X. Quiz clue: Letter of last name / HRs. Good luck!
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While the New England Patriots have no need at quarterback with promising second-year starter Drake Maye, a trade involving Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could benefit Maye and company. That's the forecast by Fox Sports' David Helman, who projects that the Patriots will get to trade down in the draft from No. 4 to No. 6 in a swap with the Las Vegas Raiders. As a result, the Silver and Black will use their new pick to select Sanders. Las Vegas needs a quarterback of the future behind Geno Smith, and the team notably has former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as a part owner of the team. New England, meanwhile, would select Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. Membou impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.91-second 40-yard dash, a 34-inch vertical jump, and a 9-foot-7 broad jump. "What an ideal scenario for the Pats, courtesy of their old friend Tom Brady," Helman wrote. "By trading with Las Vegas, they gain another pick or two without losing their target — a franchise tackle for Drake Maye. With a crazy combination of frame and athleticism, Membou fits the bill. He's also just now turning 21 years old." New England has urgent needs on the offensive line after quarterbacks took 52 sacks last season — 34 against Maye and 18 against former backup Jacoby Brissett. The Patriots have officially added offensive tackle Morgan Moses thus far in free agency. Membou would add size and strength at 6-foot-3, 325 pounds to the Patriots offensive line. He's also durable amid 35 games in three collegiate seasons at Mizzou.
Gabriel Landeskog has been out since the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, but now, he's got a message for those thinking he's headed to retirement. The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup back in the summer of 2022, and since that point, they're yet to see captain Gabriel Landeskog take the ice again, with many believing that he could be headed towards retirement. There has been hints that he could be returning at some point in 2024/25, but thus far we've not had any significant updates, with all signs hinting that he'll miss his second straight full NHL season. However, for those that believe he's headed towards retirement, No. 92 has a message that he firmly delivered on episode 2 of 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog', hinting that he's not done yet. Those people that are worried about retirement, they might have to re-think things a little bit. At 32-years of age, there's still plenty of time for Landeskog to get back on the ice in the NHL, but with his growing list of injuries continuing to mount, it's easy to see why fans don't expect to see him back anytime soon. Way back in May of 2023, Landeskog underwent cartilage transplant surgery, the same one that Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball underwent, and while it took him a few years to get close to 100%, he has finally got through his recovery and made his way back to the court. This doesn't mean that Landeskog will be returning anytime soon, but with the team pushing for a Stanley Cup in 2025, if there's anytime for their long-time captain to make his long awaited return, that could be the most dramatic and positive time for him to do so. Ultimately though, it may not be until next year, but at the very least, this comment shows that he's committed to a return.
The trade deadline was quiet for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens. While many expected a major hockey trade, nothing materialized. However, this might just be a temporary delay, as a report suggests that Kent Hughes will be very active in the summer. In a recent article by Marco D'Amico for the site RG.org, a league executive stated that he would be stunned if the Canadiens did not make a trade this summer. This was not the right time for Kent Hughes According to D'Amico's source, the trade deadline was not an opportune time for Kent Hughes to make a move. But the upcoming summer will be one to watch, and it could make a big splash. "The trade deadline is not the time to build your team. It's an arms race," said a Canadiens source, per D'Amico. "They tried to find what they could, but there were so few sellers in this market that prices were sky-high. I fully expect the club to be aggressive this summer with all the draft capital and prospects they’ve accumulated." Additionally, a pro scout said, per D'Amico: “I'd be shocked if the Canadiens didn’t trade for an age-appropriate center this summer, especially with a young phenom like Ivan Demidov landing in Montreal next season. From what I’m hearing, the Canadiens feel like that’s the missing piece to get them to the playoffs. Much easier to acquire a top-six center with term in the offseason than in February or March, especially when you’re mostly offering futures.” Additionally, Kent Hughes appears to have initiated discussions (last Friday) that could lead to a trade this summer. Montreal Canadiens are definitely looking to improve their center depth The source is clear: The price to improve on March 7 was extremely high. The Canadiens were actively looking to strengthen their center depth before the trade deadline. But with half of the league's teams doing the same, it didn't help Kent Hughes in his efforts. "Almost every potential NHL playoff team was looking for help at center, and the options were very limited. Did you see the prices paid for Nelson, Laughton, and the other centers available just before the deadline? Those were very high prices because desperation is greater at this time of year," an NHL source told D'Amico. With Kirby Dach not performing at center and Alex Newhook definitely not being a top-six player, they certainly need to find a solution —especially since the Habs need to properly surround Ivan Demidov for his NHL debut. Options like Jordan Kyrou, Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish and possibly even Elias Pettersson could be interesting.
Brad Marchand was asked if he would ever consider returning to the Boston Bruins. His answer was somewhat surprising. Understanding that things didn’t exactly end in Boston the way he would have liked, Marchand admitted that the NHL is a business, and it was clear he was emotional about having to say goodbye. Is his love for the city and the only franchise he’s ever played for enough to make him forgive and forget how management seemed to disregard his loyalty to the team and undervalue his contributions when it came time to pay him again after several seasons on a team-friendly contract? Would Marchand Consider a Return to the Bruins? Conor Ryan of the Boston Globe tweeted that Brad Marchand was asked if he thinks a return to Boston is still possible after being traded to the Florida Panthers. Marchand will be a UFA at the end of the season and free to sign wherever he would like. Marchand responded, “I mean, I can’t, I don’t know. I guess it’s how I would respond. I don’t know what the future brings in terms of how it plays over the summertime.” He added, “I know, you know, it didn’t come together now. Can things change down the road? Potentially, but that’s to be seen. So, you know, I’m sure we’ll have a conversation down the road, but I don’t know where that goes.” The response is intriguing, considering how it was reported he left the club. A large gap over salary was the reason the Bruins traded him in the first place, and it would be odd to imagine them having a change of heart as Marchand considers the offers coming from other teams, many of which will be higher than the rumored $6.3 million Boston was said to be willing to pay for three years. Marchand said his interest in the city of Boston would never change. Is that enough?
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