Archive for May, 2010
If Warriors Are Smart, They Will Try To Trade Ellis For Al Jefferson
Posted: 20th May 2010 by jeremy hansen in NBA
With summertime approaching, there are always a great deal of rumors floating around the wonderful world of the NBA in what will happen in the soon-to-be offseason. This kind of thing is generally unavoidable, especially with such a deep and talented group of free agents starting to think about where they want to play for the next few seasons of their respective careers.
It is also unavoidable that some of these ...
The top 10 Players left in the NHL Playoffs.
From forwards to defenceman to goalies.
This is not just on playoffs showing but career and regular season were taken into consideration. Begin Slideshow
With the San Jose Sharks facing a 2-0 hole in their Western Conference Finals series against the Chicago Blackhawks, the next couple days will separate the true Sharks fans from the front-runners.
With the Sharks facing what is unquestionably their biggest game in team history, one that could very realistically and very profoundly alter the future course of the team (a Sharks win would do little for now, but a Sharks ...
Kaz Matsui Released from Houston Astros, Jeff Keppinger to Start at 2B
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Denton Ramsey in MLB
It’s about time the Houston Astros made a positive move.
That move came in the form of releasing slumping second baseman Kaz Matsui—who has two days to clear waivers.
According to Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer, the Astros “asked for waivers on Matsui for purposes of granting him release. If he clears wavers in two days, [the] Astros [are] on the hook for [the] remainder of [his] salary.”
Jeff Keppinger ...
Philadelphia-Chicago: Cubs Top Phils 4-1 In a Hard-Luck Loss For Jamie Moyer
Posted: 19th May 2010 by Asher Chancey in MLB
For once, Jamie Moyer knows what it takes to pitch well and lose. Oh, the irony
Moyer was brilliant for the Phillies as they faced the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, allowing only two earned runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings, while striking out seven and lowering his ERA to 4.30, in the rematch of the teams that faced each other back in 1986 when Moyer made his ...
Fight Of His Life: New York Islanders’ Rick DiPietro Tries To Save His Career
Posted: 19th May 2010 by BC ISLEMAN in NHL
April 4, 1998 is one of those days that will live forever in Ranger-Islander lore. That was the day the Islanders won the game but lost the fight. The fight specifically between goaltenders Dan Cloutier and Tommy Salo.
Actually a fight involves two combatants. Salo just turned turtle and Cloutier used him as a punching bag. Before skating back and forth along the Islander bench calling everyone out. Pretty embarrassing actually.
Right ...
Every year it is the same old song and dance. The NHL draft rolls along, and hundreds of hopefuls eagerly await their names to be called by their future NHL club.
For some however the day is extra special as they will be greeted on stage by General Manager and Commissioner alike, and greeted with those four words that every young boy dreams of hearing: "Welcome to the NHL."
However ...
I was just talking to somebody about Sidney Crosby's overtime heroics and my friend said that it was probably the greatest goal in Canadian hockey history.
But is it?
Canadian hockey has seen so many special moments and so many special players. I have compiled a list of what I think are some of the greatest goals and moments in Canadian hockey history. Hope you enjoy it and feel free ...
The NHL has had an exciting season, culminating with a gala award ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 23.
The NHL smartly moved the awards ceremony to Las Vegas to further promote the game of hockey in the USA in one of its most visible and glamorous cities.
In this case what happens in Vegas will be heard all over the hockey world.
When the biggest stars in the NHL ...
With the NHL Draft literally just around the corner, I think it’s time we take a look at some of the Toronto Maple Leafs' options for their first pick.
That first pick won’t actually occur until the third round, where general manager Brian Burke will have the joy of drafting 62nd overall with his first choice. Like I said, in this article, it’s not all bad, so I won’t get into ...