What Should A Winnipeg NHL Team Be Named? With all the recent talk of the potential sale of the Atlanta Thrashers and possible move to Winnipeg, the biggest question being asked by fans is: what will the team be named? The rumors seem to suggest that the Manitoba Moose is the current front runner, thanks to the interests of potential owners True … [Read more...] about What Should A New Winnipeg NHL Team Be Named?
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Possible NHL Division Realignment
NHL Division Realignment With the potential sale of the Atlanta Thrashers, and possible relocation of the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,the NHL is looking at the potential need to realign a few teams into new divisions. While the rumors are out there for a simple realignment plan, with only one team switching conferences besides the Atlanta/Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Possible NHL Division Realignment
Atlanta Thrashers, Not Coyotes, Appear Headed to Winnipeg
Owners Looking to Sell To Winnipeg Group The ownership group, Atlanta Spirit, LLC., have recently opened negotiations with True North Sports about the possible sale of the Atlanta Thrashers franchise. The sale of the Thrashers to True North Sports, a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, based group would then move the team to Winnipeg for play as soon as the 2011-12 season. The … [Read more...] about Atlanta Thrashers, Not Coyotes, Appear Headed to Winnipeg
2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview The Eastern Conference Finals kicked off last night with the fifth seeded Tampa Bay Lightning knocking off the third seed Boston Bruins in Boston. Check out the preview for it here. Tonight, the President's Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks host the second seeded San Jose Sharks in the first game of the Western … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview
2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview The Eastern Conference Finals drop the puck tonight with the fifth seeded Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off with the third seed Boston Bruins in Boston. Tomorrow, the President's Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks host the second seeded San Jose Sharks in the first game of the Western Conference Finals. For a … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview
Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
We've now arrived to the Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff finals and a battle that pits the no. 1 and 2 playoff seeds, respectively, in the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks. Would we want it any other way? … [Read more...] about Sharks vs. Canucks: First NHL Conf Finals Strictly in Pacific Time Zone
Minnesota Wild Prospect Granlund Scores World’s Greatest Goal (VIDEO)
Minnesota Wild prospect Mikael Granlund scored the game winning goal for Finland today against Russia in a 3-0 victory in the semifinals of the 2011 IIHF World Championships being held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The goal was possibly one of the greatest goals ever scored. See the video after the jump. Bryan Vickroy … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Prospect Granlund Scores World’s Greatest Goal (VIDEO)
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Everything changes today, yet everything stays the same. It's business as usual this banner day, but I'm revolutionizing the emotion surrounding my approach. I've been too much like Chad Ocho Cinco or Terrell Owens when it comes to handling success. Cocky, brash, bragging about traffic stats, tweeting my Alexa traffic rank. However, now that we've reached a new benchmark, a … [Read more...] about AND THAT’S ONE MILLION SPORTS BANK PAGE VIEWS…….NOW!!!
The Sports Bank Live NBA Draft Chat
Our Live NBA Draft Chat featuring our own NBA Draft Expert! David Kay has been featured on ESPN Radio, WalterFootball.com, The Washington Times Communities and of course, here at The Sports Bank. Follow his thoughts about each pick, trade and bad outfit and if you feel so inclined, ask a question. David will begin with his thoughts as the Wizards are put on the clock. If … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank Live NBA Draft Chat
Gophers Season Over; Tubby Rumors Swirl
By Mike Gallagher March is a great time of year in college basketball, but it's times like these I wonder why I still look forward to it and enjoy it. … [Read more...] about Gophers Season Over; Tubby Rumors Swirl