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sports7 months ago•8 min saved

Knights acquire Rasmus Andersson from Flames, bolstering blueline amid deadline push

Vegas acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from Calgary in exchange for Zach Whitecloud, a top-10 protected 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 conditional second-round pick (becoming a first if Vegas wins the Cup), and prospect Abram Wiebe, with Calgary retaining 50% of Andersson’s $4.55 million salary. Andersson, coming off a career-best 10 goals and 30 points in 48 games, fills a need for Vegas after Alex Pietrangelo’s season-ending injury, and while no extension was in place at the time of the trade, Vegas has a history of pursuing long-term deals after these moves.

via The New York Times|

#calgary-flames #nhl-trade-deadline #rasmus-andersson

sports7 months ago•12 min saved

Vegas Bolsters Blue Line with Andersson Trade

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from Calgary in exchange for Zach Whitecloud, a 2027 first-round pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, and the signing rights to Abram Wiebe. Calgary retains 50% of Andersson’s $4.55M cap hit (effective about $2.275M for Vegas this season); the 2027 first-rounder is top-10 protected, and if Vegas wins the Cup this year the second-round pick upgrades to a 2028 first-rounder. Andersson, 29, is in the final year of his contract and will be UF A this summer, a move that strengthens Vegas’ blue line as Calgary accelerates its rebuild with added draft capital and Whitecloud as a veteran depth option.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|

#calgary-flames #nhl-trade #rasmus-andersson

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Golden Knights take Game 1 against Panthers in Stanley Cup Final.

The Vegas Golden Knights came back from an early deficit to beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal with just over 13 minutes left, and Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs to secure the win. The physical play between the Sun Belt teams resulted in a handful of penalties, but Vegas kept their composure and showed their resilience with their ninth comeback win this playoffs. Game 2 is set for Monday in Las Vegas.

via The Associated Press|

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sports3 years ago•3 min saved

ESPN Anchor Apologizes to Zach Whitecloud for Insensitive Joke About Name

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud, the first Indigenous NHL player from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, forgave ESPN anchor John Anderson for an insensitive joke about his last name. Whitecloud carries his grandfather's last name, who was a survivor of Canada's residential school program for First Nations people. Anderson apologized and Whitecloud reached out to him to offer help and move forward. Whitecloud emphasized the importance of educating oneself on the history of the residential school program and acknowledging its significant trauma for Indigenous families.

via The Athletic|

#apology #espn #indigenous-nhl-player

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

ESPN Anchor Apologizes for Insensitive Joke About Indigenous NHL Player's Name

ESPN anchor John Anderson apologized to Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud after making an insensitive joke about the Indigenous player's last name during a "SportsCenter" broadcast. Whitecloud, who is from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, Canada, accepted the apology and said he thinks this is a scenario "everyone can learn from and move forward in a positive direction."

via USA TODAY|

#apology #indigenous #john-anderson

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

ESPN Anchor Apologizes for Insensitive Joke About Indigenous NHL Player's Name

ESPN anchor John Anderson apologized for making a joke about the name of NHL player Zach Whitecloud, who is the first Indigenous player from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Anderson called Whitecloud's name a "great name if you're a toilet paper." Whitecloud has spoken about being proud to represent his heritage and the familial aspect of hockey. Anderson apologized for his remark and plans to personally apologize to Whitecloud and the Golden Knights team.

via New York Post |

#apology #espn #indigenous

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

ESPN's John Anderson Apologizes for Tasteless Joke About Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud

ESPN anchor John Anderson apologized to Las Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud for making an insensitive joke about his last name during a "SportsCenter" segment. Whitecloud's last name is part of his Sioux Valley Dakota Nation heritage, and he is the first member of his nation to play in the NHL. Anderson apologized less than 24 hours later and reached out to the Golden Knights to personally apologize to Whitecloud. Whitecloud accepted the apology and hoped the experience could be a learning experience for everyone.

via Yahoo Sports|

#apology #john-anderson #las-vegas-golden-knights

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

ESPN's John Anderson Apologizes for Insensitive Joke About Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud

ESPN anchor John Anderson made a tasteless joke about the last name of NHL player Zach Whitecloud, who is the first indigenous player from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Anderson compared the name Whitecloud to toilet paper during a SportsCenter commentary. The comment has been widely criticized as disrespectful and insensitive. Anderson has since apologized for his remark and promised to personally apologize to Whitecloud and the Golden Knights team.

via Awful Announcing|

#apology #controversy #indigenous-players