Archive for March, 2010
The other day, we ran a video of an NHL playoff commercial featuring Mark Messier . Why? Because I thought it was cool. Well I was reading Puck Daddy today and apparently this video caused quite a few fan produced spin-offs.
Here is my favorite one (click on the headline to view):
There are a lot more than just that and Puck Daddy is soliciting for more so hopefully there will ...
From a cheap shot hit that turned into a tear-jerking moment, to the overcoming of great physical maladies, with many other moments in between, the NHL has had its share of stories that capture the best of the human spirit.
Here are ten of those. They're ranked in some semblance of order, but 100 different people might have these listed in 100 different ways.
The point? They're all great moments, no matter ...
Why the Utah Jazz Are Favorites to Finish Second in the West
Posted: 31st March 2010 by TIM PETERSON in NBA
In all likelihood, the top-eight teams battling for position in the Western Conference playoff race have already clinched a spot in the postseason.
With apologies to Memphis, Houston, and New Orleans, they’ll be watching with the rest of us—as a dramatic finish to the West’s playoff picture is about to unfold.
Obviously, the slumping Lakers are still the No. 1 seed in the conference but everything else is still up for grabs. ...
Once a month leading up to the 2010 NHL entry draft, I will release a power rankings of available prospects. The ranking is based upon a collaboration of scouting reports and my own personal scouting.
The “PR” column is the previous rank I had given to the players, in the three articles that are linked below. Individual in-depth reports on all players will also be in these articles. Any newcomers ...
Even if the New York Rangers manage to slip into the playoffs, they must begin to look to the future, starting with their own free agents. The blueshirts must decide who they will bring back and let walk when the offseason begins.
1. Olli Jokinen (C)
2009/10 salary: $5.500 million
For the past two seasons, Olli Jokinen has been a shell of the player that once scored 30 goals and 90 ...
Montreal Canadiens in a Three-Way Tie For the No. 6 Seed in the East
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Francois Gendron in NHL
Before today's games, the Eastern Conference standings show a triple tie for the last three playoff spots. The Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Boston Bruins occupy the sixth, seventh, and eight place at 82 points each after 76 games played. The Atlanta Trashers, with 80 points, and the New York Rangers, who have 78, are the only outsiders with a shot at a playoff berth in the ...
Montreal Canadiens: Preferred First Round Playoff Opponent for the Habs
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Rocket All Habs in NHL
The Canadiens' topic du jour for the past week or more has been "Who will the Habs face in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs?" We're, of course, very confidently assuming that they will make the playoffs. Barring a major collapse, they will. But whereas last week some were eyeing a fifth place finish, recent losses have tempered those lofty expectations. Such is the ...
One Question Still Lingers For Lakers: Can They Beat the Cavs?
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Chad Ridgeway in NBA
It's hard to complain about a team that will be the No. 1 seed in a very competitive Western Conference for the third season in a row. Especially one favored to make its third straight NBA Finals appearance.
However, the purple and gold streamers and fresh veneer of a championship trophy mask an uneasy feeling in Lakers Nation. Although this squad is proven, one question still lingers:
Can the Lakers beat the ...
As of this week, New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur holds 598 career wins. But the ultimate NHL record can be seen as early as this coming Saturday, as Brodeur may become the only NHL goalie to ever acquire 600 career wins.
There is no doubt that this goaltender from Montreal deserves such a great honor.
Vincent Lecavalier—C, Tampa Bay Lightning
“I don't think he's all about just the numbers. He's about winning ...
Getting Mo Williams Involved Should Be Cleveland Cavaliers’ No. 1 Priority
Posted: 31st March 2010 by Eric Felkey in NBA
Over the last few days, I've read some really interesting blogs and analyses about various things the Cavaliers should try to do to close out the regular season strongly.
First there was Brian Windhort's short blog after the Kings game Sunday that detailed the recent struggles at the point guard position.
Then there was fellow B/R featured columnist Bob Evans' article about which Cavaliers need to step up come playoff time.
One common ...