Archive for January, 2010
Mike Green Would Have Been a Liability for Team Canada in 2010
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Andrew Echevarria in NHL
With team CanadaÆs men's ice hockey roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics announced Dec. 30, one of the biggest surprises was probably the exclusion of Mike green.
The Calgary native has not only assisted in bringing depth to the blue line in Washington, but also adds an offensive force. Holding the longest consecutive scoring streak (eight games) by a defenseman, itÆs pretty clear he isnÆt scared to shoot the puck when ...
Los Angeles Kings Fantasy Camp: Doing The Right Thing To Start 2010
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Gann Matsuda in NHL
LOS ANGELES ù Have you ever dreamed of hitting the ice with Los Angeles Kings greats Luc Robitaille, Bernie Nicholls, Butch Goring or Marty McSorley?
Your dream can come true and you can start the New Year off right, helping those in need, by participating in the Kings Fantasy Camp (for adults 18 or older only), scheduled for January 14-16, 2010, at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California and ...
Washington Capitals: What It’ll Take to Bring the Cup Home
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Kyle Holland in NHL
The Washington Capitals, who are second in the East, fourth in the NHL overall and first in goals scored this season, are considered a favorite from the East to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals this year, along with Pittsburgh and New Jersey. They certainly have their work cut out for them against the other two teams.
Pittsburgh has virtually the same team it did when it won the Cupùminus ...
Byrd Flu: True to Form, Chicago Cubs Overpay for Free Agent Outfielder
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Matt Trueblood in MLB
Throughout history, birds have been symbols.
In the Bible story of Noah and the ark, a dove heralds the first sighting of dry land after the long flood. Even before Edgar Allen Poe forever linked the raven to all things macabre, it stood as a foreboding sign. Eagles represent freedom, doves symbolize peace, hawks typify tenacity, and cranes embody grace.
Unfortunately, a Byrd of a different feather is soon to fly into ...
Each year it is a tradition in our country to spend some time reflecting on our accomplishments and failures. The New Years holiday is celebrated with great optimism and joy. It allows us to look forward to beginning a new or starting all over. It allows us to focus on the positive projections of the future. The Atlanta Thrashers like many other hockey clubs are looking to improve on ...
Green Bay Packers: Ten New Year’s Resolutions for 2010
Posted: 1st January 2010 by MJ Kasprzak in NFL
The Packers are completing a successful season in 2009, but the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl is a longshot this year, and there are simple things that can be done for the team to go to the next level. With the new decade rolling in, here are my top ten Packers' New Year's resolutions for the upcoming year to make that jump to the Super Bowl.Begin Slideshow
Here’s a Thought: Oakland A’s Designate LHP Jay Marshall For Assignment
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Nathaniel Stoltz in MLB
The Athletics signed Justin Duchscherer to a one-year deal earlier this week, and I praised the move.
Of course, Duchscherer's signing took up a 40-man roster spot, and someone thus had to go.
It turns out that the odd man out is LHP Jay Marshall, who was a Rule 5 draft pick in 2007 by Oakland. He stuck with the A's in a low-leverage role that year, and briefly resurfaced in the ...
While Cubs GM Jim Hendry continues to insist that Carlos Zambrano isn't available, rumors to the contrary continue to surface.
The New York Post seems to think that Zambrano is readily available.
Sherman wrote today in the New York Post that "two AL officials say the Cubs are definitely dangling Zambrano," while acknowledging Zambrano's unwillingness to approve a trade.
Zambrano, 28, has a full no-trade clause and at least $53.75MM remaining on his ...
Kansas City Chiefs-Denver Broncos: Three Key Matchups
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Russell Fike in NFL
The season is dead, but the teamÆs pulse is still pumping.á
If fans only care about outcomes, then they were walking for the exits on the Kansas City ChiefÆs season weeks ago.á
However, a team with nothing left to play for but pride can be a very scary team to face for an organization under the pressure of earning a playoff birth.
When the Chiefs march into Denver to face the Broncos, the ...
Trade Ideas: Tracy McGrady to Detroit Pistons? Teyshaun Prince to NY Knicks?
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Joseph Underhill in NBA
The Detroit Pistons are trying to find a balance between the newùBen Gordon, Rodney Stuckey, Charlie Villanuevaùand the oldùBen Wallace, Tayshaun Prince, Rip Hamilton. Currently, they are guard-heavy and rely on their outside shooting for the majority of their scoring.á
The Pistons have some young forwards who are getting close to being ready, or are even are ready, for more playing timeùJonas Jerebko, DaJuan Summers, and Austin Dayeùbut are blocked ...