The Ducks added nine more players to their prospect pool on Saturday after picking towering center Roger McQueen at No. 10 overall on Friday. As they get set to take flight in the nascent stages of their pro careers, here is a glimpse at each of the newest Ducks. Eric Nilson, 45th overall, forward, 18, 6-foot, 165 pounds Nilson’s path will soon take him from his native Sweden … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Ducks add 9 more prospects on Day 2
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of MLB career at 101.7 mph in 3rd outing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vinnie Pasquantino might be starting to get a complex. When the Kansas City Royals first baseman-DH batted against Shohei Ohtani during the 2023 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup between Italy and Japan, Ohtani unleashed a 102 mph fastball – the fastest pitch Ohtani had ever thrown. The two faced off again Saturday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium with … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of MLB career at 101.7 mph in 3rd outing
Angels’ Zach Neto begins practicing feet-first slides
ANAHEIM — Zach Neto makes no promises, but he seems intent on trying to change the way he slides to avoid further injury to his shoulder. After doing some drills sliding feet first on Saturday afternoon, the Angels’ shortstop said he hopes it translates into games. “I was telling the training staff and coaches, I’m gonna try it,” Neto said. “I’m going to try to practice it. Try … [Read more...] about Angels’ Zach Neto begins practicing feet-first slides
NHL draft: Kings stock up on Day 2 with wave of prospects
The Kings were busy on Day 2 of the NHL draft, making eight selections across six rounds on Saturday after they snagged defenseman Henry Brzustewicz with the penultimate pick of the first round on Friday. Here’s a quick glimpse at each new member of the royal family. Vojtěch Čihař, 59th overall, forward, 18, 6-foot, 181 pounds Having played in the Extraliga last year, Czechia’s … [Read more...] about NHL draft: Kings stock up on Day 2 with wave of prospects
Ducks trade goalie John Gibson to Red Wings
The Ducks have traded goalie John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goalie Petr Mrázek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder, both teams confirmed on Saturday. For the second time in less than a year, the Ducks dealt away their longest-tenured player after sending Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues in December. Gibson, 31, performed well when … [Read more...] about Ducks trade goalie John Gibson to Red Wings