The 2010 Stanley Cup Finals features a match-up between the #1 and #2 overall picks in the 2007 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks took Patrick Kane first overall that June; the Philadelphia Flyers followed up by taking James Van Riemsdyk second. This marked the first time in NHL history that two Americans were picked 1st and 2nd overall in the same draft. Both of these young … [Read more...] about Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much
Archives for May 2010
White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
“They're all dead?!?!” describes the "Lost" television series finale in three simple words. "You’re Fired” are two words to perfectly summarize the "Celebrity Apprentice." And do these analogies compare to White Sox pitcher report cards for the first quarter of the 2010 season? How about Ozzie Guillen's future with the Sox? Let’s play ball! For the 1st Qtr report … [Read more...] about White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
Rockets Need Yao to Get Healthy This Summer
Even with Yao Ming sidelined for the entire 2009-2010 campaign, the Rockets remained competitive in the Western Conference. If Yao can get healthy this off-season, Houston figures to be right back in playoff contention next year. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Rockets Need Yao to Get Healthy This Summer
2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 6-1
It will be interesting to see how the 2010 NBA Draft unfolds. There seems to be a consensus top five and then after that, it is a bit of a crap shoot. Here is my latest mock draft. Click on the players name for a full scouting report and click on the team’s name for a full list of off-season needs. You can also check out my 2011 NBA Mock Draft. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round 6-1
2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round 6-1
It will be interesting to see how the 2010 NBA Draft unfolds. There seems to be a consensus top five and then after it is a bit of a crap shoot. Here is my latest mock draft. Click on the players name for a full scouting report and click on the team’s name for a full list of off-season needs. You can also check out my 2011 NBA Mock Draft. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round 6-1
Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
As recently as 2006-07, if you attended a Chicago Blackhawks game, you'd see the 300 level was about as populated as a nuclear testing site. For the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, people will pay north of $400 to STAND in these sections. With three more wins, Chicago can drink from the Stanley cup of life in 2010, and give this original 6 franchise a metamorphosis that would make … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
Stanley Cup means more Female Admirers for Blackhawks’ Burish
Hands down, Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Burish is the best soundbite in the city. In a world of "we're just working hard," "focusing on ourselves right now," and "just need to play our game," his golden quotes glitter even more brightly. So when I saw his table at Stanley Cup Final Media Day, I made sure to follow up with him on a provocative question asked of Burish at the … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup means more Female Admirers for Blackhawks’ Burish
Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
The Stanley Cup Finals are only a day away, media day is over and we are getting antsy! We've already stated why the Blackhawks will win or lose, as well as the Flyers. We've already shared who the top 16 players to keep an eye on in the series are and yet we still can't stop talking about the Cup. What on Earth can we do? Another draft of sorts? Absolutely. By Peter … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
The Minnesota Twins are off to their best start in five years. On this date in the season, they haven’t been more than one game above .500 since 2005. … [Read more...] about Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender