Matthew Stafford has been dealt by the Detroit Lions.

Transactional Analysis: Matthew Stafford Trade

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The intensity of the spotlight is now on Stafford after years of being shielded from criticism. We are not convinced he is the immediate upgrade that most think he is. Over the course of his career, Stafford has completed 62.6 per cent of his passes for 7.2 yards per attempt, 4.5 per cent touchdown rate and 2.3 per cent interception rate. For reference, Goff has completed 63.4 per cent of his passes for 7.5 yards per attempt with 4.4 per cent touchdown rate and 2.3 interception rate. Yes, the Rams are a better managed organization and more capable of extracting talent than the Lions, but we remain skeptical of Stafford’s upside.

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Ilya Mikheyev is getting a chance to get going for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Wire Troll: Ilya Mikheyev Shakes Off Sophomore Slump

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Well, Covid put a quick end to his hot play, but this season he’s picked up right where he left off, recording four points in the last two games and nearly a point per game overall while proving a nice source of hits. Brown’s also racking up more PM this season, and while he’s playing on the top line and garnering plenty of PP time, he needs to be owned.

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Metta World Peace was a champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Interview: Metta World Peace

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The man formerly known as Ron Artest was a fierce competitor over his 17-year career with six different teams (that included two stints with the Lakers), enjoying probably his finest season in 2003-04, when in addition to taking home Defensive Player of the Year honours, he was an All-Star, made the All-NBA third team and enjoyed his first of two appearances on the NBA All-Defensive First Team. For those of you too young to have seen World Peace play, here’s a taste in the video below.

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Scotty Miller's speed could be huge for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LV: Legends Never Die

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Winning three playoff games on the road is no easy feat, but it seems like old hat for Brady, who only did it four times with the Patriots before repeating the trick this season with the Bucs. Now, strangely, Tampa Bay will get home field advantage in the Super Bowl, but Brady is showing no weakness after overcoming the Saints and Packers — albeit with three interceptions courtesy of Green Bay’s defense.

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Jason Dickinson has taken on a bigger role for the Dallas Stars.

The Wire Troll: Jason Dickinson Stepping Up in Dallas

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He’s slowed since then (although did pick up his first assist on Thursday), so obviously we need to adjust our expectations a bit, but it’s clear he’s poised to break out. Is Comtois the answer to Anaheim’s scoring woes? Well, we’d like to see him get a bit more PT, as his ice time is down for the second straight season, but if the opportunity comes to him, he’s got major potential.

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