For me, current NHLers Jeremy Roenick, Mathieu Schneider, Bill Guerin, Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk and Doug Weight represent a golden age in USA hockey. In their prime, each of these players played crucial productive and leadership roles for their respective NHL teams as well as Team USA.
Speaking of which, the Americans won the 1996 World [...]
Entries from November 2008
November 27, 2008
In Better Shape Than The U.S. Economy!
November 26, 2008
Burn O’Byrne Burn, Baby
As some may know by now, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ryan O’Byrne scored in his own net the other night. How could you not? It even made it on ‘Around the Horn.’
A delayed penalty was called against the New York Islanders. With the Habs in possession of the puck goaltender Carey Price raced to the bench [...]
November 26, 2008
Stats Corner: How Clubs Have Done In The CFL Since 1996
I haven’t done a stats corner in a while.
So…
Let’s bring closure to the CFL season.
In an earlier post I was hard on the Montreal Alouettes calling them chokers. In this one I’ll bring some perspective by pointing out the success this franchise has enjoyed since its return to the league in 1996.
The Als are far [...]
November 25, 2008
New York Knicks Making Moves
By Stephen Rhodes
Le Basketbawl
The New York Knicks certainly made a splash on the trade front to start off this weekend as they traded Jamal Crawford to the Golden State Warriors for disgruntled forward Al Harrington; they made a trade later on, sending Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to NBA purgatory the Los Angeles Clippers for [...]
November 25, 2008
Kevin Kolb Not Ready?
Yeah.
Sure.
Throw a rookie into a game against one of the most competent, if not vicious, focused defenses in the NFL. Then judge him.
Talk about sending a kid into the forest without a weapon to hunt for food for an entire tribe.
Get serious.
I don’t know if Kolb is ready but I’m not going to look that [...]
November 24, 2008
Four Stupid Words In Succession In Sports Interviewing
“How important is it…”
Seriously, it’s getting retarded how often I hear this.
“Do you like winning?”
No, Jane. I don’t. Too much attention is drawn when you win. When you win you don’t really win, you know?
“How do you feel?” As in after a win or a loss.
If after a win, “Gosh, I’m not sure. I feel [...]
November 24, 2008
Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes Choke - Again
Montreal football fans and Atlanta baseball fans are kindred spirits. The both have witnessed their teams produce fantastic regular season teams and both have seen their teams come up short in championship games.
Following their lost to the Calgary Stampeders in the 96th Grey Cup before a sell-out home crows in Montreal, the Als are now [...]
November 22, 2008
Conflicting Schedules Does Disservice To Fans
They say the bedrock of any successful marriage is communication.
Conversely, communication between Canadian sports teams doesn’t seem to be a priority.
Take this week-end coming up. The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to honor the immensely popular Wendel Clark on Saturday night. At the same time, the Montreal Canadiens will be retiring Patrick Roy’s number.
Huh? Couldn’t [...]
November 22, 2008
Yeah But Is He A Hall Of Famer?
Mike Mussina called it quits the other day. It was a little surprising for two reasons. One, despite turning 40 shortly, it’s not uncommon for pitchers his age to keep going - just ask Nolan Ryan and Jamie Moyer. Second, he’s coming off a 20-9 season marking the first time he hit the 20-win plateau [...]
