On January 27th of this year, I wrote a post on this blog titled “Why Lindy Ruff Should Be Fired”. Now that the season is over and the Buffalo Sabres have officially missed the playoffs, I have to say that I stand by everything in that post other than the suggestion that young Kevin … Read More
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Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of an old minor league hockey team that played in the American Hockey League, the Quebec Citadelles. The team relocated to Quebec from Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1999, and was the city’s professional team after the NHL Nordiques moved to Colorado. Although originally popular, they lasted only 3 seasons in Quebec before moving to … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1970 Opeechee hockey card of one of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League, Bobby Orr. He was truly a player who revolutionized his position, as he brought tremendous skating and playmaking ability to the game, which was basically unheard of from the defense position before him. Orr played 12 seasons … Read More
NHL – Opening Round Playoff Predictions
The Stanley Cup playoffs, minus the Buffalo Sabres, begin tonight. This year’s playoffs include only 2 teams from Canada, Vancouver and Ottawa. Traditional hockey-crazed towns like Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton are out this year, while Nashville, Phoenix and Florida are in. The opening round includes some interesting matchups, and here are my predictions for those … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a former minor league hockey team that played in the American Hockey League, the Albany River Rats. The franchise existed in Albany from 1993 until 2010, when it was relocated to Charlotte, NC. They were a long time affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, and won the league’s Calder Cup championship in 1994/95. … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1979 Topps hockey card of former NHL defenseman Jim Shoenfeld, who played 14 seasons in the league, mostly for the Buffalo Sabres. He was a prototype defensive defenseman, and was a major part of a young Sabre team that made the playoffs in only its’ third season of existence in 1973, then advanced to the … Read More
MLB – American League 2012 Season Preview
Each season in the American League, the question is which big-money club, the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox, will make it to the World Series. But this season, the signings of Albert Pujols by the Los Angeles Angels, and Prince Fielder by the Detroit Tigers, have catapaulted those two teams to the top … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a legendary baseball team that played in the old Negro Leagues, the Homestead Grays. The team was founded in 1912 but found most of its’ fame after joining the Negro National League in 1935. Powered by Buck Leonard and the player known as the “black Babe Ruth” – catcher Josh Gibson – the … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1978 Topps baseball card of a gritty former player and manager in the major leagues, Lou Piniella. “Sweet Lou” kicked around the majors with Cleveland, Baltimore and the Kansas City Royals before finding his niche as a regular player for the New York Yankees. He was a major part of back-to-back Yankee championship teams in … Read More
MLB – National League 2012 Season Preview
The major league baseball season is right around the corner – actually, it’s already started with a series between Seattle and Oakland in Japan – so it’s time to preview the races in both leagues for 2012, starting with the National League. The balance of power looks like it’s shifted from the NL to the … Read More