Thursday, May 23, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Thursday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/23/2013 9:05:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Brad Richards, popcorn vendor? I know he has struggled, but there's no way be should be in the press box. No bloody way.
- Patrick Kane just hasn't been good enough. Three shifts in the last 11 minutes? And the last was after the empty netter? Where's the fire in the belly? He's giving up way too easily.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Tuesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/21/2013 9:04:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Joe Thornton's first period might have been his most dominant playoff performance. Ever. Jumbo? Nope. Larger than life ... including the massive man beard.
- Stick a fork in the Rangers. That stupid defensive system is sinking them. Bu-bye, Torts. Maybe Patrick Roy is holding out for a gig on Broadway instead of in Mile High.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Weekend
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/19/2013 5:48:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Abuse of an official? I guess I went to bed too early. You're a bad, bad boy, Jonathan Quick. I wonder if they have the onions to lay down some supplemental discipline under Rule 39.5. It's a possibility when a game misconduct is called for abuse of an official.
- Uh-oh. Henrik Lundqvist has an injured shoulder and is undergoing evaluation Sunday night. The Rangers can kiss that series goodbye without the King.
Friday, May 17, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Friday (Thursday, too)
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/17/2013 8:26:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Four shots, three goals ... and his second career hat playoff hat trick. The third goal was Sidney Crosby's 100th playoff point, a feat accomplished in merely 75 games. Plus he's the fifth fastest to hit that 100-point mark. Who was faster? Just Wayne Gretzky (46 games), Mario Lemieux (50), Jari Kurri (67) and Mike Bossy (74). Now that's elite company.
- Where-o-where has my Brad Richards gone? Oh, where-o-where could he be? Oh right -- behind the play, struggling to catch up. Sometimes skills trickle away; sometimes they just fall off a cliff. Sad.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Building the Perfect Beast
- By: Michael Sarvi
- On: 5/16/2013 4:50:00 PM
- In: Baseball
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Like everyone else, I'm looking for that edge in my leagues to skew the odds in my favor. Many fantasy players traditionally load up on the stud hitters and stream pitchers at the end of their staff to pick up those counting stats without killing the ratios. I'm one of those people, however, my pitching stream has been as weak as a 70 year old with a bad prostate.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Round Two Wednesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/15/2013 8:30:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Patrick Sharp is 31-3 this season. Yes, the Hawks have only lost three times with him in the lineup. Wow.
- Moths to a light -- the Wings were puck focused all night long. That will change next game ... might not change the outcome by much, though.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Round Two Tuesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/14/2013 9:13:00 PM
- In: Hockey
- View Comments: 4
- Team captains do not act like children. They do not blame others. They stand up and accept responsibility. Alexander Ovechkin has been looking in that fun house mirror again. Have I ever mentioned how I much I can't stand people like that?
- Special teams -- will they be the story of the second round? They sure were in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Monday, May 13, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Monday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/13/2013 8:52:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Chris Hadfield returned to Earth at 10:31 p.m. Eastern time a sad man -- Canada's space station commander is a HUGE Leafs' fan. No wonder he had a hard time getting out of the space capsule. He had to dry his tears first.
- Andrew Ference arrived at the arena in a walking boot. Wade Redden was a late scratch. And the Bruins lost Dennis Seidenberg after two shifts. They may have gotten out of the first round, but they won't get far with a back-end held together with chewing gum and bailing wire.
Questions and Answers at the PGA Tour's Halfway Mark
- By: Steve Emmert
- On: 5/13/2013 12:30:00 PM
- In: Golf
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With the completion of The Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s truncated 2013 season has passed the halfway point. Here’s a look at what’s transpired thus far, and what looms ahead.
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Sunday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/12/2013 9:06:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Optimus Reim. Reim Minister. I don't care if the nicknames are any good; I just know the goalie is. James Reimer has proved his detractors wrong and even Roberto Luongo has become a fan. Bobby Lou's tweet after the game? #REIM4SOCHI. Now that's funny.
- Ho hum, Henrik Lundqvist was the difference for the Rangers. Again. The guy was his typical brilliant self. But why isn't anyone talking about Braden Holtby who has allowed one fewer goal in the same six games? Just wondering ...
Saturday, May 11, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Saturday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/11/2013 8:48:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- What's the over-under on the number of questions Erik Karlsson will get about "the Matt Cooke incident." You know, team owner Eugene Melnyk still believes it was deliberate and says he is getting forensic evidence to prove it. Quick, take away his tin foil.
- Man, the Isles looked good early -- they should have been up by at least two. But they just couldn't sustain it. Dang.
15 Reasons Why You Never Draft Pitching Early
- By: mike gottlieb
- On: 5/11/2013 7:27:00 AM
- In: Baseball
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Friday, May 10, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Friday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/10/2013 9:37:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- James Reimer, two; Roberto Luongo, zero. Playoff wins, that is -- isn't that what Leafs' fans thought they'd get out of a Bobby Lou trade? Any chance they eat crow?
- Where are you, Rick Nash? Brad Richards? And how much cash is tied up in you two stiffs?
Thursday, May 9, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Wednesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/9/2013 5:42:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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Just a few things that caught my eye:
- Read my lips, Dion Phaneuf – hit the guy if you’re going to pinch. Better yet, DO NOT PINCH. He’s a decent player, but a crappy decision maker. Yikes.
- David Krejci is money in the bank in the postseason. His hattie was just his third, three-point effort in his last four games. Ten points in four games. Wow.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Tuesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/7/2013 8:53:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- No offense to Peter Budaj, but Montreal has no hope without Carey Price between the pipes. He was terrific before he went down. #HabsDown.
- The Isles are like a bad rash -- they just won't go away. They haven't figured out they're supposed to lose to the Penguins. Andrew MacDonald will be hard to replace, though.
RotoWire NFL Magazine Standard Mock Draft - Tuesday May 7
- By: Chris Liss
- On: 5/7/2013 2:31:00 PM
- In: Football
- View Comments: 2
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Monday, May 6, 2013
RotoWire NFL Magazine PPR Mock Draft - Tuesday April 30
- By: Chris Liss
- On: 5/6/2013 1:15:00 PM
- In: Football
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Sunday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/5/2013 9:44:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Nine seconds, Vancouver. Nine seconds. That smell is worse than a pig farmer stirring up his liquid manure tank.
- The Sens and Habs clearly hate each other. But then again, the Habs hate each other, too. Seems like a marriage made in heaven if you're a Sens' fan.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Saturday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/4/2013 9:47:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Strong skating is one of Drew Doughty's calling cards. Yet David Backes blew Doughty away on a breakaway in the first period. And by several steps. Doughty's overall game has been in slow, steady decline since his sophomore season. Is he suffering from Dion Phaneuf-itis?
- Don Cherry was at it again: "He's a lazy hockey player." He is Evgeni Malkin. Now if only he was Canadian ....
Friday, May 3, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Friday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/3/2013 9:36:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Pass the WD-40 - Sidney Crosby says he felt rusty. He only scored two goals on eight shots and won 53.8 percent of his face-offs. I can't wait to see what the penetrating oil knocks loose next game.
- Patrick Kane's stickhandling ability is absolutely sick. He made that fourth goal happen and in a phone booth, to boot. For that, I'll forgive him for the mullet with the racing stripes. But just this time.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Thursday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/2/2013 9:16:00 PM
- In: Hockey
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- Did you know New York State has a unemployment benefits calculator on its Department of Labor website? Larry Brooks will likely be the first to pass that info along to John Tortorella in a week or so ...
- Tonight's hot question in Toronto? Why did Don Cherry switch seats on Coaches Corner? He's now on the left side because it shows off his "good side," but it's apparently confusing fans. Go figure. Change is hard.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Wednesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 5/1/2013 8:45:00 PM
- In: Hockey
- View Comments: 2
- The best trade that was never made. Yup. Roberto Luongo. Otherwise, Joe Cannata (yah, I don't know either) would have been in the blue paint tonight. Bobby Lou has something to prove and he'll carry this series. He'll also take the end of his composite and stick it up Alain Vignault's ...
- OK, so the green men are one thing, but let's kill the knock-offs. The guys in Pittsburgh are frightening. Black tights with bright yellow suspenders that hold up bright yellow tutus? Men in bike shorts are bad enough ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
NHL Playoff Observations -- Tuesday
- By: Janet Eagleson
- On: 4/30/2013 8:51:00 PM
- In: Hockey
- View Comments: 3
- Jonathan Quick was dominant for 73 minutes and 21 seconds. The last four seconds? Not so much. It's too bad that such a dominant performance was marred by such brain fart.
- Josh Harding is to Jose Theodore as Patrick Kane is to Denis Savard. Discuss.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
NFL Draft Recap - Rounds 4-7
- By: Chris Liss
- On: 4/27/2013 11:40:00 PM
- In: Football
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Top 12 Rookie IDPs
- By: Mario Puig
- On: 4/27/2013 8:23:00 PM
- In: Football
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NFL Draft Recap - Rounds 2 and 3
- By: Chris Liss
- On: 4/27/2013 12:33:00 AM
- In: Football
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Fantasy Impact: Offensive Line Draft Selections
As I watched the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft conclude I thought it would be a good idea, since I'm the offensive line specialist here at RotoWire, to compile a ranking of the top-5 most impactful selections from a fantasy perspective.Thursday, April 25, 2013
NFL Draft Wrap - Round 1
- By: Mark Stopa
- On: 4/25/2013 9:14:00 PM
- In: Football
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NFL Draft Live Blog (Thursday)
- By: Mario Puig
- On: 4/25/2013 4:02:00 PM
- In: Football
- View Comments: 18
Draft Day Mock Draft: The Craziest Mock You'll See
- By: mike gottlieb
- On: 4/25/2013 10:19:00 AM
- In: Football
- View Comments: 2
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