Archive for October, 2009
The Atlanta Thrashers have been lost since losing their leader Illya Kovalchuk over a week ago, and their play has resembled a team in total disarray.
But today in Ottawa, net minder Ondrej Pavelec stepped to the forefront and took over for the slumping Thrashers stopping 50 of 51 shots thrown at him, in a 3-1 win.
In a game where head coach John Anderson seemed far too comfortable allowing his ...
Orlando Magic’s Newest Superstar Vince Carter Goes Down with Injury
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Brandon Ribak in NBA
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From the moment of tip-off against the New Jersey Nets last night you could see it in Vince Carter's eyes that he was glad to make his first appearance back at the Izod Center.
With the ball in his hands during the first play of the game Carter attacked the hoop, rising up into the air and slamming the ball ...
San Jose Sharks: First Goal of the Year Was Vintage Ryane Clowe
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Andy Bensch in NHL
When Ryane Clowe gave the San Jose Sharks a 1-0 lead with six seconds remaining in the second period on Friday, it was only fitting that he scored on his back-hand, on a rebound and from right beside the net.
That type of score is exactly what fans have come to expect from No. 29, and his first marker of the season was simply Clowe doing what Clowe does best, attacking ...
LetÆs get something straight; Roy Williams is a good receiver.
What Jerry Jones gave up in order acquire him and the amount of the extension he immediately paid him is inconsequential.
Roy Williams is a good receiver.
ItÆs seems that Cowboy Nation has found its latest gripe to unite around: Bench Roy Williams!
Since the trade mid-season last year, here are WilliamsÆsobering numbers with the Cowboys:
15 games 31 receptions 428 yards 2 TDs
By ...
Montreal Canadiens Need Depth: Sergei Kostitsyn Might Be the Answer
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Felix Sicard in NHL
After two consecutive losses against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Chicago Blackhawks, it has become painstakingly clear that the Montreal Canadiens do not have enough offensive depth to compete with the NHL's top-flight teams.
Once past the big first line, Tomas Plekanec, and Andrei Kostitsyn, what true offensive weapons do the Canadiens' possess?á
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a fan of fan-favorite Maxim Lapierre, but he hasn't looked that ...
Thoughts Percolating on the Current Status of the Vancouver Canucks
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Nucks IceMan in NHL
Well, thank you very much Andrew Raycroft. After writing a glowing report of his play yesterday, he goes out and allows four goals on 22 shots against the Anaheim Ducks.
All the attributes that I commented on turned sideways, as he had trouble in all the areas.
Sure the Canucks played poorly in all departments, but the soft goals deflate an already depleted lineup. Enough said about that, as you were all ...
Can The Toronto Raptors’ Jarrett Jack Play Shooting Guard?
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
In a game that could only be described as an ugly early season display of poor play and bad defense by the Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies, everything came down to the last five minutes of the game and TorontoÆs substitutions were found lacking.
In no way can this 107-115 loss be blamed on the play of any one individual and the lack of cohesion on both ends of the ...
More Staffing Changes Highlight The Toronto Blue Jays Off-Season
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Devon Teeple in MLB
Cito Gaston, who was subject to controversy at the end of the 2009 season, will manage one more season and then begin a 4-year consulting agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays.
ôHe had even talked about it a little bit last year ùthat 2010 might be his last year with us,ö Anthopoulos said during a conference call. ôHe didnÆt know that he wanted to continue. Really, at this time, reviewing everything, ...
To Hate Like This Is To Be Happy Forever: Saints, Falcons Bitter Rivalry
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Randy Savoie in NFL
Hatred strikes me as one of the few signs of life remaining in the world. This is another thing about the world which is upside-down: all the friendly and likable people seem dead to me; only the haters seem alive. Walker Percy
Any Saints fan 40-plus remembers when they became a Falcon hater like it was yesterday.
Itáwas Nov. 12, 1978, when New Orleans Saints fans discovered the kind of true ...
Does Boof Bonser Have a Future with the Minnesota Twins?
Posted: 31st October 2009 by Jeremiah Graves in MLB
Boof Bonser is out of options, both literally and figuratively.
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Just two years removed from serving as the number two starter in MinnesotaÆs rotation, Bonser, 28,áis in the uncomfortable position of not knowing what his future with the organization may hold or if he even has a future with the organization.
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The Twins currently have half a dozen pitchers under contract for 2010 that started twelve games or more last season.
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Bonser, who ...