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Idiocy Amongst Icons Harms North America’s Medal Chances Next Month

Posted: 1st January 2010 by Christian Araos in NHL
Last Wednesday and just a few hours ago we found out which players would represent Canada and the United States in the Vancouver games next month.á Both General Managers of Canada (Steve Yzerman) and the United States (Brian Burke) have made horrible omissions of players while including players that are not as deserving to represent their nations. First off the Canadian roster.... á Forwards Patrice Bergeron Sidney Crosby Ryan Getzlaf Dany Heatley Jarome Iginla Patrick Marleau Brendon Morrow Rick Nash Corey Perry Mike ...

The Unnoticed Team in New York and How It’s Skating To Change That

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Christian Araos in NHL
"We have a lot of respect for that team. They work hard and are extremely well-coached. Teams talk a lot about working hard, but I don't think you can say that for every team in this league. The Islanders do. There's a reason five of our last seven games against them have gone to overtime."á Brooks Laich - Washington Capitals after beating the Islanders 3-2 in overtime on October 24 With ...

The Final Piece? Will Edwards Help The Jets Reach The Promise Land?

Posted: 7th October 2009 by Christian Araos in NFL
Earlier today, the New York Jets acquired Braylon Edwards from the Cleveland Browns for Jason Trusnik (special-teamer), Chansi Stuckey (the number-two receiver coming into the year), and two draft picks believed to be a third- and fifth-round.á Edwards is a legitimate deep threat, something that rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez (oddly enough the Jets got the pick to use on him from...the Browns) could benefit from greatly.á This should allow for Jericho ...