Yardbarker: Brenden Morrow

It Appears It’s Also Brenden Morrow’s Turn Not To Hate Sean Avery For A Few Seasons

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:58:47 -0500

I have to be honest, today could very well end up being one of those days where I cut off the interest level of 98% of our readers decide to talk about my teams specifically. Do you really want to read another post about how to fix the MLB star game? Fine. Don't vote in [...]

It Appears It’s Also Brenden Morrow’s Turn Not To Hate Sean Avery For A Few Seasons

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:58:47 -0500

2008 Playoffs: Conference Finals Predictions

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:54:40 -0500

Breaking down the Conference Finals to see who will emerge from the third round victorious. Can Mike Richards and the Flyers slow down Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins? Can Marty Turco shut down Henrik Zetterberg and the Red Wings attack?

2008 Playoffs: Second Round Recap

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:49:05 -0500

Looking back on the second round of the playoffs. Who were the key players and difference makers? Was I able to do a little better with my predictions after a disappointing first round? Have clear favorites emerged in each conference?

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Third Round Predictions

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:02:48 -0500

Maybe I'm not as hockey-smart as I thought I was. After going 7 for 8 with my first round predictions (although I didn't get any of the series lengths correct), I took a nosedive with my second round predictions, going 2 for 4. Of course, since I picked against the Flyers in the second round, it's a 2 for 4 that I can live with. Still, after failing to correctly predict the length of any playoff series so far, I am not sure how much credibility I really have, but here are my predictions for the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Click the link for the complete rundown on both series. Here is a preview of my Flyers pick: Eastern Conference Finals Pittsburgh (2) vs. Philadelphia (6) Pittsburgh in Seven Believe me, I want the Flyers to win, and part of me really wants to pick them. The series will be a classic match-up between two rivals who clearly can't stand each other. The problem is, the Penguins are just too deep. They have their two big guns, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Since they play on different lines, it will be up to Flyers coach John Stevens to figure out which one will play against the Flyers shut down unit of Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn. The problem is, the Penguins go so much deeper than that. They have Petr Sykora, who scored 28 goals this season. Ryan Malone added another 27. Then, you have Marian Hossa and Jordan Staal to worry about. Does anyone really think Jason Smith or Randy Jones is going to be able to slow down Hossa or Malone? Couple all that scoring with a goaltender who has been just as good as Martin Biron, and the Flyers have a big challenge ahead of them.

Stars tame the Shark Tank

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:55:30 -0500

The San Jose Sharks out shot and out played the Dallas Stars for the most part of game one but have nothing to show for it. The Stars have won seven out of their last eight games at HP Pavilion in San Jose and feel great heading into game two. They were able to get past a bad first period were they recorded only two shots, one of them being from long distance as time was expiring, and were able to take the lead two to one heading into the third. Here is where they laid back and let the Sharks back into the game as Jonathan Cheechoo scored the games tying goal with 3:02 left to play. The Stars then started to dictate the flow of the game with a late powerplay that resulted in a couple of scoring chances that Evgeni Nabokov was able to turn aside. Once in overtime the Stars continued to pour on the pressure and with some great puck movement in the offensive zone and Brenden Morrow was able to put a one timer past Nabokov for the game winner. Game two is scheduled for Sunday at six pm pacific time.

AccuScore NHL Rundown 4/10

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:17:35 -0500

AccuScore NHL analyst Tim Williams breaks down today's games, detailing: -Players to watch in each game. -Top fantasy goalies for each game. -Simulated outcomes for each game, including "AccuScore Upset Watch" contests.

Fantasy Hockey 101: These Three Turkeys

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:27:06 -0500

The turkeys have been caught again...see who was nabbed this week and why!!!

Second Half Fantasy Hockey Buy Low/Sell High

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:10:31 -0500

We have reached a very pivotal point in the NHL season - the second half. And this can have some huge implications for fantasy hockey owners. FIO staff writer Tim Hays discusses some second half studs and duds, and those players who you should consider labeling Buy Low/Sell High.

Monday Ice Water Cooler.....

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:25:15 -0500

Yep...the Cooler takes a look at what a good day it was to be well....a fan of the Giants and especially the Devils....and just a little more as always.

Check and Milestone

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:38:54 -0500

I went to the Dallas Stars - Chicago Blackhawks game the other day to seek out an exclusive interview with Yardbarker's own Danny Harrison. Harrison isn't on the active roster I guess, and he wasn't sitting with the team. But, it was a sweet game anyway. The Blackhawks won the game 5-4 on a goal with 20 seconds left in the third period. The Stars made a sloppy line change and the Blackhawks' Jason Williams slapped one it (who the hell makes a line change with 25 seconds left in regulation?) Highlight of the game was a big hit by the Stars' Brenden Marrow on Brent Seabrook (58 secods, bottom right): The scuffle after the hit led to a 5 on 3 power play for the Stars, and they were able to capitalize on it with the Sergei Zubov power play goal, assisted by Mike Modano. With this assist, Modano tied Phil Housley, a stud from NHLPA '93, for the career scoring mark for American born NHL athletes. Way to go Modano, the best player on the Minnesota Northstars in NHLPA '93 (my only hockey reference point):

Fantasy Hockey`s Top Ten: Left Wings

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:22:00 -0500

FIO staff writer Rob Edwards continues his tour around the world of fantasy hockey with his take on the Top Ten Left Wings for this year's fantasy drafts.

2007-2008 Fantasy Hockey Sleepers

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:56:25 -0500

As we head into the season, it's about time to start thinking about putting together your fantasy draft list. One thing that you always want hand is a list of potential sleepers to steal in the mid- to late-rounds of your fantasy draft. FIO staff writer Rob Edwards gives you some names to know (broken down by conference) in order so you can build that perfect fantasy hockey dynasty.

Tippett Considering Moving Lindros to First Line

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:06:27 -0500

Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett is considering moving oft-injured center Eric Lindros up to the first line to skate along with Mike Modano and Brenden Morrow after the experiment worked well in practice. Lindros would replace Jussi Jokinen who's slow start has not gone unnoticed by the Stars' coaching staff. The author of the article even likened the way Lindros creates openings for shots to Brett Hull, who's tenure Dallas included a Stanley Cup. A move like this could really benefit Lindros since Mike Modano is one of the better passers in the league and has a knack for always finding the open skaters on the ice.