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By Louis ôKing of Roncesvallesö Pisano
A journeyman of the AHL and ECHL, Chris Durno has been riding the bus since 2003 after playing four years for Michigan Tech and after being passed over in the draft.
Durno at 6 ft4 205 lbs has never put up really huge numbers, but is a well rounded player who can take the body, battle in front of the net and in the corners, while ...
With all the controversy and turmoil that transpired in Phoenix this past summer, the Coyotes' 6-3-0 start has been surprising, to say the least.
Their success is mostly due to the outstanding play of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. In eight games this season, he has posted a 6-2 record, two shutouts, a 1.60 GAA, and a .933 save percentage, good for first overall among goalies with at least two starts.
On the other ...
The Columbus Blue Jackets have come out of the gates on fire yet are doing it differently every night, whether it be a 2-1 squeaker on home ice against Calgary or a 5-3 drubbing of the Vancouver Canucks on the road.
They are one point behind the Western conference central division leading Chicago Blackhawks and are 5-2.
In their two losses both on the road, they have been outscored by a total ...
Hot Atlanta Thrashers Cooled Off by Montreal, but Young Team Just Warming Up
Posted: 21st October 2009 by Louis Pisano in NHL
Montreal beat Atlanta last night 2-1 in a shootout, outshooting them 35-23 playing their best game of this young season.
The Thrashers are off to a surprising start in some peopleÆs eyes, but are they really?
At 4-1-1, they sit one point behind the high flying Capitals for the Northeast Division lead, and during those six games they have only given up 15 goals with a team GAA of 2.33 good for ...
Last week there were a bunch of close games, and some of those played heavy on the spreads that were, and werenÆt covered. This week, as in almost every week, there are those games that are tough to cap. Looking down the games though, most people will be riding the favourites, and I am one of those.
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Vikings at Rams +10.5 O/U 40.5
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The Viks are coming off a big emotional win, ...
By Louis ôKing of Roncesvallesö Pisano
The Manning brothers stay perfect through three weeks with a sibling rivalry driving the ever growing debate as to who is the better QB in the family. Papa Archie Manning should have his DNA stored for future cloning...just a thought.
The Ravens are quickly establishing themselves as not only a defensive juggernaut but an equally potent offensive threat.
Seemingly everyoneÆs pre-season pick as a powerhouse, the ...
Dallas Cowboys Loading Their Six-Shooters; Preparing To Hunt Wounded Panthers
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Louis Pisano in NFL
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be insisting on a win from his Boys when they host the Carolina Panthers on prime time, Monday night.
The new $1.15 billion Cowboy Stadium will be rocking and surely filled to capacity in excess of 100,000 people tonight.
Though the 12th man wasnÆt able to push the Boys over the top last week against their bitter rival, the New York Giants, the Boys may not ...
Injuries are mounting around the league, and depth is becoming more of a factor as the season plugs on. Some of the previous perennial powerhouses are being usurped by upstart youth, not only as players but in the coaching roles as well. The youth movement is on and looks to continue.
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Browns @ Ravens 13.5 O/U 38.5
The inept rushing attack of this Browns team is facing the best rush D in ...
Injuries are mounting around the league, and depth is becoming more of a factor as the season plugs on. Some of the previous perennial powerhouses are being usurped by upstart youth, not only as players but in the coaching roles as well. The youth movement is on and looks to continue.
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Browns @ Ravens 13.5 O/U 38.5
The inept rushing attack of this Browns team is facing the best rush D in ...
Changing of the Guard: Some Food for Thought: Division Winners
Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Louis Pisano in NFL
The old powerhouses of the NFL are slipping to the way side and growing a little long in the tooth. Peyton is making way for his little bro Eli and the Pats are an ever growing question mark each week barely beating an improved Bills team and losing to the upstart Jets and rookie QB Mark “Dirty” Sanchez, mind you the Jets D has been tough and NE lost a ...