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Back at it
September 11, 2008 by
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I know it's been a while since I've taken time to write on here, but I'm back. With football season already underway and hockey coming soon (training camp is only 9 days away), I figured now was as good as any to come back.Throughout the last couple of weeks, pictures have...
Vikings fill a need, acquire Pro-Bowl DE Allen
April 23, 2008 by
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After much deliberation as to what the Vikings may do with this draft, the decision has been made. The Vikings have agreed to trade their first round pick (17 overall) and both of their third round picks in this years draft to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for Jared Allen, a pro...
Let the blaming begin: Why did the Wild fail?
April 21, 2008 by
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It's been a tough couple of days for the Minnesota Wild and its fans alike, and it's not going to get any better as the summer wears on. After a season filled with so much expectation and promises, it was over just like that after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche...
Wild deliver crushing blow to Avalanche
April 20, 2008 by
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Bob Clarke: Once a Flyer, always a Flyer
April 20, 2008 by
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Bob Clarke, a former member of the Broad Street Bullies of the 1970's Philadelphia Flyers teams, has his own opinion on the sucker punch administered by Steve Downie on Jason Blake last Saturday night:"When he went after Jason Blake, I loved it."Clarke, who is now the...
NHL Awards (Predictions) 2007-2008 season
April 19, 2008 by
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As the NHL regular season starts to come to a close, I'm going to take a look back on this season and predict (hopefully fairly accurately) who will win what award for this year. Some will be fairly obvious, some will be a toss-up, and some will be complete guesses, but here are...
Give it time
April 19, 2008 by
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In the aftermath of the Johan Santana trade, it seems as though the comment boards on articles and blogs have become a "bash Bill Smith" wall. Who are we to be so critical right off the bat? I know Johan is worth a lot, maybe and probably more than we got for him, but the...
Hopefully this is the beginning of a good offseason
April 19, 2008 by
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Not long after the clock struck midnight and the free agent period began, the Minnesota Vikings, true to their word, went out and wrapped up a player well worth the 6 year, $33 million contract they gave him. 26 year-old safety Madieu Williams agreed in principle this morning to sign...
Too little, too late?
April 18, 2008 by
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Teemu Selanne, after taking 53 games off to "ponder retirement," has decided to return to the Anaheim Ducks to play the remaining 29 games in the regular season. But should he be allowed back this season after such a long break? Of course, all Ducks fans will say yes, and...
Vikings best in NFC North after Favre retirement?
April 18, 2008 by
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After Brett Favre announced his retirement this morning, it got me thinking what the state of the Packers would be for this upcoming season. After a stunning 13-3 season in which Favre threw for 4,155 yards and 28 TD's, Green Bay will be thrusting career backup Aaron Rodgers into...
Benoit Pouliot gets close and personal with the ice
April 18, 2008 by
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On Friday March 7th, the Houston Aeros took on the Hartford Wolfpack in an AHL game in Houston. The Aero's scored about 9 minutes into the game, but beside that goal, it was a fairly uneventful game, at least until the end. Time was winding down in the third period with Houston...
The Pioneers come out on top
April 18, 2008 by
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In front of a crowd of more than 19,000 people, the Hill-Murray Pioneers rose to the challenge and knocked off powerhouse Edina to win the 2008 Minnesota High School League Boys State Hockey Tournament. I'm going to be honest and say that I was rooting for Hornets, but in the end...
Around the sports world
April 18, 2008 by
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Red Sox owner John Henry is a good sport (Deadspin)Moss and Culpepper together again? (ESPN)Andy Staples offers his opinion on the fate of Friday Night Lights (Sports Illustrated)The Suns really screwed up on this one (Larry Brown Sports)The Woodbury Royals are going to State (Follow...
It had to happen at some point....
April 18, 2008 by
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As I sit here writing this blog, I still can't believe what transpired last night. I watched it with my own eyes, yet for the first time in my life, I doubt what I saw. New York Giants-17 New England Patriots-14. The New York Giants, who had lost 6 games this season, beat the New...
Wild run out of gas, fall to the Red Wings
April 18, 2008 by
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The curse of the Red Wings hits the Wild again. After flying out of the gate Tuesday versus Detroit, the Wild looked like they were on their way to a rare victory over the conference leading Red Wings, but it seems fate was working against them yet again. After jumping out to a 2-1...
AP Top 25
April 18, 2008 by
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1. North Carolina2. Memphis3. UCLA4. Tennessee5. Kansas6. Duke7. Stanford8. Xavier9. Texas10. Wisconsin11. Georgetown12. Louisville13. Connecticut14. Butler15. Purdue16. Vanderbilt17. Michigan State18. Indiana19. Notre Dame20. Drake21. Marquette22. Gonzaga23. Washington State24. Clemson25...
Wild win, move back into first
April 18, 2008 by
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After a disappointing loss to the Flames just two nights ago, the Wild were looking for a game to show them they still belonged at the top of the Conference. In their last game before the All-Star break, the Wild outlasted the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a win that put them back into...
NHL Playoff predictions
April 17, 2008 by
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Sorry for the long hiatus, I've been busy with work recently and am just now getting time to write anything. With the NHL playoffs starting tonight...
Wild continue to fight through injuries
April 17, 2008 by
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Wild drop a tough one, down 1-0 in series
April 17, 2008 by
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Mikko Koivu quietly becomes one of the most reliable centers in the NHL
April 17, 2008 by
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Minnesota Vikings: A possible 13 win team?
April 15, 2008 by
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The NFL schedule was released this morning, much to the delight of fans everywhere. I always love the beginning of the season because it enables fans of all teams to believe their team can win it all (except Lions fans, I can't honestly believe they think they have a chance). The...
Wild deliver crushing blow to Avalanche
April 15, 2008 by
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In a must-win game for the Minnesota Wild, it was a couple of the usual suspects that showed up and got the W for the visiting team. Niklas Backstrom was unbelievable in making 44 saves en route to a 3-2 overtime victory for the Minnesota Wild.
Mikko Koivu quietly becomes one of the most reliable centers in the NHL
April 14, 2008 by
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Mikko Koivu, one of the few mainstays in the Minnesota Wild lineup, has proven now more than ever why he is one of the best centers in the National Hockey League. Coming off the best year of his short NHL career, Koivu is the epitome of what a center needs to be, even if he doesn&...
Wild continue to fight through injuries
April 13, 2008 by
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The Wild has officially been bitten by the injury bug at the absolute worst possible time of the season. With Nick Schultz (appendectomy) and Kurtis Foster (broken femur) already out for the rest of the series with Colorado (Schultz is slated to appear sometime during the second round...
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