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The Yankees traded prospects Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez to the Pirates to acquire veteran closer David Bednar, strengthening their bullpen but reducing their prospect depth. They also added reliever Jake Bird from the Rockies, as several teams traded closers during the MLB trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Flyers received high praise from experts for their 2025 NHL Draft, notably for selecting Porter Martone and Jack Nesbitt, and addressing their need for size and skill with a series of strategic picks, earning grades ranging from B+ to A+.
The Philadelphia Flyers have strengthened their prospect pool in the first round of the draft by adding Porter Martone and Jack Nesbitt, both bringing significant size to the team’s future roster.
The Chicago Blackhawks were surprised to land forward Oliver Moore with the No. 19 pick in the NHL Draft, as they had him ranked much higher internally. Known for his exceptional speed and hockey sense, Moore is considered the fastest player in the draft. The Blackhawks have prioritized elite skating in their recent draft picks, and Moore fits that mold perfectly. With the addition of Moore and No. 1 pick Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks have significantly bolstered their prospect pool. The team also has a collection of second-round picks to use in the upcoming rounds of the draft.
The Colorado Avalanche kept both of their first-round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft and selected center Calum Ritchie at #27 and defenseman Mikhail Gulyayev at #31. Ritchie, despite playing through an injury, is considered a steal with top-10 potential, while Gulyayev is praised for his skating and offensive skills. The Avalanche aim to restock their prospect pool after trading away prospects and picks in recent years, and these picks add talent to their farm system. The team believes they can address their middle-six needs through free agency, and overall, the Avalanche are seen as a stronger team after the draft.