Archive for June, 2010
Toronto Maple Leafs 2010-2011: Early Season Games To Look Forward To
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Jon Neely in NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks have barely emptied the champagne from the Stanley Cup, but it's already time to take a look at the upcoming games in the 2010-2011 NHL season, as the official schedule was released on Tuesday.
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, fans don't yet know what the team will look like on the ice when they open the season on Oct. 7, 2010, but before Brian Burke even begins ...
No matter what team you wish to consider, there are quite a few questions facing each NFL franchise going into each new season.
Players get older, draft picks are made, coaching staffs change, players come and go in free agency, and injuries—nagging and healed—all affect what the fortunes of a team might be.
The Washington Redskins are often considered the most exciting team to watch in the off-season, and the first half ...
2010 Preview: Mike Bell Provides Biggest Impact Offseason for Eagles
Posted: 25th June 2010 by Will Holt in NFL
It’s easy to understand why people think the most impact this offseason will come on the defensive side of the ball.
The unit surrendered a staggering 27.2 points over the last four games of the regular season and postseason combined. Things obviously had to change, and deficiencies needed to be addressed.
Veterans like Darryl Tapp, Marlin Jackson and Ernie Simms were brought on board with the hopes the three could provide an ...
It's a really bitter sweet time of year. The summer is in full swing. Forth of July is just around the corner. That's great for the kids out of school enjoying the dog days of summer, but for us football fans this time of year is the news drought.
Training camp is still a month away. Free agency is all but over with. The sizzle from the draft is a distant ...
Detroit Lions: Who’s Who Among Who’s New on Offense For 2010
Posted: 25th June 2010 by John Farrier in NFL
When the 2009 season came to a close for the Detroit Lions, it was clear to Lions fans that the two wins just achieved by their team left much to be desired. Sure, two wins is better than the zero wins accomplished during the 2008 season, but the Lions just churned more than half of their roster. Shouldn’t there be more progress already?
Not so much.
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It seems like yesterday we were all sitting around waiting and wondering whether The Islanders and their brain trust would do what we all wanted and expected them to do and draft John Tavares. Now that JT has his first Islanders season and his first 24 goals under his belt the focus can be shifted to the very important question of "Whats Next?" The Islanders hold ...
The 2010 NHL amateur draft is upon us. All Habs wants to help you get ready, starting with a brief overview, player previews, and prospects currently in the system. It's fair to say that Bob Gainey and Trevor Timmins have done a very good job re-stocking the Canadiens talent pool that had been depleted prior to their arrival. The Gainey/Timmins team has not always followed popular opinion, but ...
The Real Issue Surrounding Carolina Panther’s Steve Smith’s Broken Arm
Posted: 24th June 2010 by Jason Adamowicz in NFL
There is a current story in the sports world that has been over shadowed by last second World Cup Goals and marathon Wimbledon Matches .
All-Pro wide receiver Steve Smith broke his arm this past Sunday... playing flag football at a Charlotte YMCA. The first question that crossed your mind was probably why an NFL player would risk injury by playing flag football. ...
Shaun Alexander, The Seattle Seahawks’ NFL TD Record Setter
Posted: 24th June 2010 by Bill Hare in NFL
Shaun Alexander was born and raised in Florence, Kentucky, a suburb just outside Cincinnati. After rolling up an incredible total of 6,657 yards and 110 touchdowns at Boone County High School.
With such an imposing resume, Alexander would figure to sign with a leading collegiate power and that he did. Alexander opted to go to Alabama, and after three impressive seasons decided to stay for his senior year rather than ...
NBA Draft 2010: Will Detroit Pistons Play Roulette with Demarcus Cousins?
Posted: 24th June 2010 by Ryan McNish in NBA
With the high risk, high reward buzz surrounding the Pistons’ seventh overall draft pick tonight, the city of Detroit is feeling more like the city of Las Vegas.
The Pistons' Palace has changed to Caesar’s Palace, and Joe Dumars looks like he is about to play a little draft roulette with Demarcus Cousins.
Cousins is a player with a lot of questions surrounding not only where he will go in tonight’s draft, ...