Changes in NHL Hockey Teams
NHL 冰球球隊變動
Introduction
Many hockey players are changing teams. Teams have rules about money and some players want to leave.
許多冰球選手正在轉隊。球隊對薪資有相關規定，且部分球員希望離開。
Main Body
Dylan Larkin is the captain of the Detroit Red Wings. He wants to leave the team. He and his boss do not agree. He is a great player and earns a lot of money. Other teams like Boston and Los Angeles want him.
Dylan Larkin 是底特律紅翼隊的隊長。他想要離開球隊。他與老闆未能達成共識。他是一名優秀的球員，且薪水很高。像是波士頓和洛杉磯等其他球隊都很想要他。
The Edmonton Oilers have a problem with money. They cannot spend too much on players. They need a new goalie and a new defenseman. They might sell Darnell Nurse to save money.
埃德蒙頓油層隊在資金方面有問題。他們不能在球員身上花太多錢。他們需要一名新的守門員和一名新的後衛。他們可能會為了省錢而將 Darnell Nurse 交易走。
Other teams are also looking for new players. The San Jose Sharks want young players. Some teams want better centers to win more games.
其他球隊也在尋找新球員。聖荷西鯊魚隊想要年輕球員。部分球隊則希望擁有更好的中鋒，以贏得更多比賽。
Conclusion
Teams want to win, but they must follow money rules and listen to players.
球隊都想獲勝，但他們必須遵守薪資規定並傾聽球員的需求。
Vocabulary Learning
💸 Talking about Wants and Needs
In this text, we see a big difference between wanting something and needing it. For an A2 learner, this is the key to describing desires and requirements.
1. The "Desire" Pattern
Pattern: Subject + want(s) + to + action
- He wants to leave.
- Teams want to win.
2. The "Requirement" Pattern
Pattern: Subject + need(s) + a/an + thing
- They need a new goalie.
- They need a new defenseman.
💡 Quick Tip: The 'S' Rule
Notice how the word changes based on who we are talking about:
- I / You / We / They want / need
- He / She / It wants / needs
Example from text: "Dylan Larkin wants..." (He = wants)