TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger says that Jim Benning is looking to improve his roster but not at the risk of losing an asset for a rental type player.
Newly promoted Canucks AGM Chris Gear says when it comes to free agents and contracts, the management group discusses everything but it is up to Chris to talk with the agents, present the offer and have the patience to stick with a negotiation.
Adnan Virk says he was shocked with the punishment that MLB handed down on the Astros but because Luhnow & Hinch were suspended for one year, Adnan expects an even harsher punishment for Alex Cora.
Seahawks insider Gregg Bell says that Pete Carroll was out-coached late in the fourth quarter of the 'Hawks loss to the Packers yesterday. The Tacoma News Tribune scribe also said that Carroll told the media today that he doesn't want to make any changes to its offensive line next year.
TSN hockey insider and game analyst Ray Ferraro says that with the race in the Pacific division being so tight, he doesn't see the Canucks giving Jacob Markstrom too much rest. Ray also said that he thinks two games for Zack Kassian's incident with Matthew Tkachuk is about right.