Archive for March, 2010
NHL Western Conference: Coyotes, ‘Hawks, and Sharks Battle for Top Seeds
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Mark Jones in NHL
Just a few weeks ago, at the Olympic break, all eyes on hockey were tuned to two battles for position: the playoff races.
In the West, Calgary, Detroit, Anaheim, St. Louis, and Minnesota were all right on the brink of the bubble for the last playoff spot, while in the East, Boston, Montreal, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta were all clambering for the eighth seed.
Now, just a mere 20 ...
It's been a season of Up's and Down's for the NHL. Some teams have flourished, while others have begun to fade away.
The Olympics provided a much needed boost to game after an off season where the NHL's greatest player was dragged through the mud with no help in sight.
There have been some good surprises and some very bad ones as well. So many in fact that this list ...
The top 10 is the most coveted spot to be in for any draft. Many players make the leap from the top 10 into the NHL right away, and have made huge impacts for their teams. Looking back just at the last three drafts the likes of: Steven Stamkos, Drew Doughty, Patrick Kane, Zach Bogosian, and Matt Duchene have all come out of this elite group. This year ...
Whether or not 2010 is the year Mike Holmgren finds his West Coast QB of the future, a quarterback will be drafted. Here is a look at some late round sleepers that may be intriguing and have not been talked much about.
John Skelton, Fordham (6'6", 243 lbs.) projected fourth round
Increasing accuracy every season (44 percent as freshman to 64 percent as senior). Broke every school and Patriot League record ...
2010 Fantasy Baseball: Wanna Learn How To Run a Commissioner League?
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Ray Tannock in MLB
Ray Tannock is the Managing Editor for Fantasyknuckleheads.com , and a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report.
Ah, Fantasy Baseball! So many leagues to choose from, so little time, which is exactly why I am bringing you this short little tidbit about a league I have available for all to join.
By now, you may have heard about Bleacher Report’s partnership with CBSSports.com and with that, comes a very special opportunity for not ...
Dmitri Young Announced As Vice-President Of The Oakland County Cruisers
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Devon Teeple in MLB
Dmitri Young, a 13 year veteran and career .292 hitter with most of his success coming with the Detroit Tigers in the mid 2000s, has been named vice-president of the Oakland County Cruisers of the Frontier League.
“What you’re going to see is good old-fashioned baseball and people able to take their families to the baseball game,” said Young, who also signed autographs and ...
Love to play with him, hate to play against him.
When the Buffalo Sabres drafted Patrick Kaleta with the 176th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, they knew that they were getting a hard-hitting grinder who may put up 10 points a season, but they didn’t know they were drafting the league’s best agitator.
From Kaleta’s bone-crushing hits to his overly elaborate goal celebrations (see picture), he ...
Dispelling The Fantasy Baseball ‘Negatives’ Of Paul Konerko
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
Paul Konerko gets little respect from fantasy owners, though as fantasy drafts have come upon us he has quickly become a player that I’m targeting. No, not in shallower leagues, but if I’m in a league that requires a corner infielder he is one of the players on my list. Why? He’s a cheap source of power that no one else seems to care about.
First let’s look at his statistics ...
NFL Draft 2010: Could Philadelphia Eagles Trade Out of First Round Yet Again?
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
I've already said I believe the Eagles will select the best defensive end on the board, but what if there isn't a defensive end available? Would the Eagles simply take the best player on the board, or could they trade out of the first round for the third time in four years? Many of the draft analysts believe this is one of the deepest drafts in a long time, ...
Heat-Bobcats: Miami Picks Up Crucial Win Over Charlotte to Take Sixth Seed
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Allen Levin in NBA
At this time of the year, most basketball fans and analysts have their attentions focused on March Madness and the NCAA tournament bracket.
But in the NBA, the regular season is gearing up for its final 10 games and teams are in win-every-game mode as they battle each other out for playoff seeding.
Tonight's match up between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Bobcats was a perfect example of two squads in the ...