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
Kings trade defenseman Jordan Spence to Ottawa
The Kings have traded defenseman Jordan Spence to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the 67th overall pick in this year’s draft and a sixth-rounder next year, both teams announced Saturday. The Kings turned around and traded pick 67 to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (originally owned by the Dallas Stars) and No.125 in this year’s draft. It was … [Read more...] about Kings trade defenseman Jordan Spence to Ottawa
Angels’ Zach Neto says he’s ‘ready to roll’ after shoulder scare
ANAHEIM — Angels shortstop Zach Neto was not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game as he continues to deal with right shoulder soreness. Interim manager Ray Montgomery had Kevin Newman at shortstop on Friday, batting ninth. Neto left Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning with the shoulder injury, which occurred on a dive into … [Read more...] about Angels’ Zach Neto says he’s ‘ready to roll’ after shoulder scare