NHL Draft Drama: Seth Jones Falls To Nashville, Devils Deal for Corey Schneider
The NHL Draft began as expected on Sunday with the Colorado Avalanche selecting Nathan MacKinnon from the Halifax Mooseheads, but the day was far from short on surprises. Though big names Kris Letang and Tyler Seguin were not dealt, the drama started early. Consensus top defenseman Seth Jones was the focus of attention at the […]
2013 NHL Entry Draft: Other Names You Need To Know
A couple of days ago, I took a look at the top three picks who can be expected to go in today’s NHL Entry Draft. That was fairly straightforward and while we can debate what order they might go in, there’s no doubt that Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones are 1A, 1B and 1C. […]
2013 NBA Draft: The Lottery Recipients Part III
The Lottery portion of the the 2013 NBA Draft concluded with picks 11 through 14. We already saw some shocking selections and trades throughout the first round and the picks, in some cases, just became harder to understand. Picks 11 through 14 were no different as this was one of the most difficult drafts to predict […]
NHL Trade Rumors: Kris Letang and Tyler Seguin Could Move on Draft Day
As the NHL descends on New Jersey’s Prudential Center for the 2013 NHL entry draft, there may be more top talent to offer than just teenagers Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones. Norris Trophy finalist Kris Letang could be shopped if Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero can’t get him to accept an extension, and in a […]
2013 NBA Draft: The Lottery Recipients Part II
Five picks into the 2013 NBA Draft former consensus #1 pick, Nerlens Noel, was still available. For every player picked ahead of him, the TV coverage would show a close up of Noel’s face looking on in disappointment. I even went as far as telling my associates that he, “looked as if his dog was […]
2013 NBA Draft: Analysis of Picks 16-30
The NBA Draft was held on Thursday with plenty of surprises near the top. Previously, we analyzed the top 15 picks of the first round of Thursday’s Draft and now, here are some thoughts for picks 16-30. Check back with Sports Jerks as we’ll follow up with analysis of second-round picks shortly. #16 Lucas Nogueira […]
Fantasy Football Average Draft Position Report: June 28
Average draft positions have begun their momentous reaction to the injuries, offensive schemes, and the good old breathless news cycle, destroying and creating fantasy football draft day values in equal proportion. Tracking players’ ADPs is among the most important ways to prepare for draft day, as you might be able to spot on-field talent, which […]
Fantasy Baseball Rest-of-Season Projections: Likely Second Half Risers – Hitters
Over the last two weeks, we have featured the hitters and pitchers most likely to drop off from their current pace. Like prolonged second-half slumps, countless players experience the opposite – an out-of-nowhere offensive explosion with double-digit homer months and multi-week hitting streaks. You can’t always predict where it’ll strike, but I’m certainly going to […]