Yardbarker: Pavel Datsyuk

What should the Detroit Red Wings do In order to create a Dynasty?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:25:49 -0500

Bringing the Stanley cup is a joy few people can feel, think about it coaches, gms and owners demand many things from a star player like playing 82 games, scoring over 70 points, and having a great plus minus average, and that's without playoffs taken into account. I have no doubt in my mind it's a [...]

Create The Caption #234

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:45:30 -0500

(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day.

Last Thursday's Winners....

"I can't believe OJ Mayo didn't want our extra ticket to The Lion King...do you think Beasley wants to catch Little Mermaid tomorrow?"- Matt

"Dude - you know this is Stephon Marbury's ride? I am totally not sitting on this seat."- Steve

"The Lopez Twins can't contain their excitement as they prepare to pull all sorts of "The Parent Trap" shenanigans on their future unsuspecting teams, such as Robin showing up for Brook's practices and Brook for Robin's! Hilarity ensues!"- Telecomedian

"'...and after five more minutes of pretending the floor is lava, we'll try to make a cushion fort!'"- Santa Claustrophobia
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Are you funny enough to create a caption for this photo of ~~Jason Whitlock~~ Joe Alexander passed out at Bucks HQ?

Daily Links:

Get Your Announcer Vote On (SS Reporters)
The Other Adam Jones Wants To Be Called Pacman Now (Bugs and Cranks)
Pavel Datsyuk Loves Some James Brown (Going Five Hole)
On Dysfunctional Fandom (LOCG)
Some Very Odd MLB Moments (The Love of Sports)
ESPN Classic Brings Back Old School Wrestling (Cake Rocks the Party)
About That Mayo-Love Deal (Empty The Bench)
A WSOP Musical? (Deuce Of Davenport)
An Extremely Hot Cheerleading Candidate (Uncoached)
No More Interleadue Play (Crashburn Alley)
Video Of The Celts Partying In Vegas (Boston Sportz)
Here's One For All Of The Cubs Fans (Ryan Parker Songs)

OH CRAP!!!!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:14:18 -0500

The not quite expected start led to a no one expected this finish that seemed to go forever.

That's Me IN The Corner!!!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:08:37 -0500

Sometimes it just all goes not quite so well. Your prediction looked good but in the end, it went splat...this is one of those cases. Read on!

Fanboom Hockey On Yardbarker...

Thu, 29 May 2008 03:03:13 -0500

First of many articles....this morning's well is basically the turkey is on me.

2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 2 Of The Finals

Mon, 26 May 2008 23:57:08 -0500

48 hours after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and not much changed. The Detroit Red Wings played opportunistic hockey as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on home as to take a two games to none lead. Will the Pens be able to respond as the series shifts back to Pittsburgh for Wednesday's Game 3, or are Chris Osgood and the Wings' defense just too much for the young Pens?

2008 Playoffs: Wrapping Up Game 1 Of The Finals

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:54:58 -0500

Detroit came out and took care of business, to the tune of a 4-0 victory, against the Penguins in Game 1 of the Finals. What were the keys to the game, what can the Pens do to rebound in Game 2, and who are the leaders in the Conn Smythe Trophy hunt?

NHL Playoffs: Stanley Cup Finals Preview

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:40:01 -0500

On the eve of the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals, FIO staff writer Greg Gibeault gives his predictions and an overall look at this season's final series. Check out how the young team from Pittsburgh stacks up against the playoff experience of Detroit.

Breaking Down the Stanley Cup Finals

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:14:46 -0500

82 games, 3 rounds of playoffs, they all lead to this: Pittsburgh v Detroit. who will win and how inside...

2008 Playoffs: Handicapping The Conn Smythe Contenders

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:25:17 -0500

A look at the leading candidates for Playoff MVP on both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Which players have been the biggest contributors for their respective teams heading into the Stanley Cup Finals?

All-NHL Podcast #15 - Finally, the Finals!

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:18:28 -0500

How does it feel to have but ONE series remaining? As few as four and as many as 7 games for whole summer?? Sad, but all good things come to an end. Enjoy a nice break from all the Pens-Wings blah-blah-blubbering from the MSM and listen here:

AccuScore: Stanley Cup Keys to Victory

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:20 -0500

Who is better: Crosby/Malkin or Zetterberg/Datsyuk? Which hot performer has more value to his team: Hossa or Franzen? How much did the Penguins deadline deals improve their chances of winning the Stanley Cup? These are some of the questions that are answered in the AccuScore keys to victory preview.

AccuScore: Stanley Cup Finals Preview

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:48:02 -0500

Detroit and Pittsburgh have dominated their way through the playoffs, and now the two best teams in the NHL will battle it out for the Stanley Cup. AccuScore NHL analyst Tim Williams has everything you need to know about this series, from the AccuScore series prediction to the values of players like Marian Hossa and Johan Franzen to their respective clubs.

Whatifsports NHL Finals Simulated 10,000 Times

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:42:15 -0500

Whatifsports uses its super-computer to simulate out the NHL Finals 10,000 times to see who will win between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. The results show that it won't be a close series, with the winner prevailing 68% of the time. Click on the link to read the full article and see box scores for each of the games!

2008 Playoffs: Stanley Cup Finals Prediction

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:20:32 -0500

The Finals are set with Niklas Lidstrom and the Detroit Red Wings hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins for the Stanley Cup. Which team has the edge in what looks to be one of the best Finals in recent memory?