John Carroll Jr.
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Elmwood Park, NJ, United States
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New York Mets: Three ways the Amazins can hijack the MLB Trade Deadline
Much to the surprise of nobody, at this point, it seems as the New York Mets will once again be selling at the deadline. While financial gain is usually al... → Read More
New York Mets: Why July will be a bittersweet month for the fan base
Once again, the New York Mets derailed their entire season in the month of June. However, there is no way of knowing if July will destroy the fan base → Read More
New York Mets: Forget all else, the Mets just are not a clutch team
As the days go on the chances of the New York Mets making a playoff run this season do not. The Mets are a mess in many ways but one of the biggest reasons... → Read More
New York Islanders: Potential goalie options not named Lehner or Bob
For the New York Islanders in 2018-2019, Robin Lehner's looming free agency was always a big talking point. Here are some options if he leaves. → Read More
New York Mets: Analyzing Jacob deGrom’s climb up the Mets’ all-time strike out leaderboard
New York Mets ace, Jacob deGrom, continues to be his usual self after a shaky start this season. On Tuesday, he moved into seventh all-time in franchise hi... → Read More
New York Islanders: Extended or not, respect for Anders Lee never in doubt
For a team that is looking ahead to the future, the New York Islanders sure did some fantastic work this season. Anders Lee was leading part of their succe... → Read More
New York Mets: Mets’ path to improvement is incredibly daunting
Once again, the New York Mets have fallen far below their own, high expectations. The problem is that the Mets are not playing the game of baseball well. → Read More
New York Islanders: What the Isles can’t control this Draft is most important
The New York Islanders will select 23rd in the NHL Draft on June 21st in Vancouver. While the objective is to make every draft pick equate to talent, it is... → Read More
New York Mets: Mickey Callaway’s funky lineups continue to do wonders
The New York Mets continue to put on offensive clinics while slowly but surely getting back the filthy arms of the bottom half of their rotation. → Read More
New York Yankees: Loss in rainstorm is symbolic of how season is going so far
The New York Yankees season can be described by this classic saying: when it rains it pours. After a Friday night loss in a torrential downpour, it only ma... → Read More
New York Islanders: Islanders encouraged, but not satisfied after Game 2 win
In what was by far the most violent hockey game the New York Islanders have played in this year, the Isles were able to walk away from Game 2 with a win an... → Read More
Brooklyn Nets: Why the Nets can and cannot win the series against the Sixers
The Brooklyn Nets have finally done it. For the first time since the 2014-2015 season, the Nets are playoff bound. Led by a young core and brilliant coachi... → Read More
New York Red Bulls: Red Bulls can right their wrongs with some solid performances
The 2019 New York Red Bulls are playing nothing like the Red Bulls that won the Supporters Shield in 2018. While the problems are pouring out, a few solid ... → Read More
New York Islanders: Some things to expect in Game 2 vs the Penguins
The New York Islanders have some breathing room going into their second game against the Penguins but that does not mean they can afford to let up. Here ar... → Read More
New York Mets: How 12 games truly shows the difference a year makes
For the New York Mets, the recent seasons have felt long and grinding. A lot of losing, bizarre injures, and the failure to put it altogether for 182 games → Read More
New York Mets: Pete Alonso takes home another series ‘MVP’ against the Twins
The New York Mets scored runs in just about every way imaginable during their mini-series vs the Twins and Pete Alonso was at the forefront of them all. → Read More
New York Islanders: Three takeaways from Game 1 victory over the Penguins
The New York Islanders wasted no time in taking advantage of their first Game 1 at home since 1988 during their 4-3 OT win against the Penguins. → Read More
New York Islanders: Stanley Cup Playoffs Profile, the identity line
The New York Islanders are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with arguable the best fourth line in hockey ready to carry them. In what has been called th... → Read More
New Jersey Devils: Devils win the Draft lottery again, here are three initial thoughts
The New Jersey Devils had an abysmal 2018-19 regular season but apparently it was all worth it. For the second time in three years, the Devils will have th... → Read More
New York Islanders: Predictions, notes, and major keys to beating the Penguins
It is finally time for the New York Islanders to host a Stanley Cup Playoff series. It has been a long time since I have been able to type to words. → Read More