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Wizards exercise options on Nick Young and JaVale McGee, but not Javaris Crittenton
The Wizards just sent a press release out announcing that they have picked up the 2010/11 options on Nick Young and JaVale McGee. The NBA requires you to pick up the rookie contract options for ...
The Young Talent in the Senators Organization
Two different websites have posted stories about the young pool of talent in the Senators organization, and each is well worth the read. The first is courtesy of TSN.ca, which looks at the top 12 pro...
Calder race opens up as Stamkos sits
Normally I wouldn't delve into something like the year-end awards this early into the season, but it's becoming crystal clear who probably isn't going to win the Calder Trophy this year.Steven Stamkos...
2007-08 Calder voting
I have very few quibbles with this group. Mueller, Enstrom, Gilbert, Staal and Edler all had terrific years, but points are what really win these sorts of things..
Trending up, trending down The rookie race
No one's quite as streaky as a first-year player.The long season, in a lot of cases, is something new, even for Canadian junior players, as an 82-game, grinding schedule against the best in the world ...
Dallas Stars forward James Neal is making his mark among NHL rookies
The Dallas Stars have historically been a team that is built upon a defensive mindset. The franchise has sought grinding and gritty veterans that emphasize two-way play and buy into the team atmosph...
Searching for teen sensations
The NHL certainly seems younger these days ... but maybe I'm the only one who finds a 1990 birthdate odd. It feels like it's hard to watch a game these days without a teenager taking part — and ...
Kevin Smith: Ready to Roar
College football brought a bevy of highly touted running backs to the 2008 NFL Draft. With the talent pool being so deep at that position, it was inevitable that a few impact runners would fall ...
Who Are These Guys?
So you've played hockey your whole short life, and even though you had a bit of success in the junior ranks, you hit the age of eligibility but not a single NHL team gave you a phone call during your ...
Tracking the New NFL Players: Insomnia Has its Benefits
With plenty of non-sleep this evening, I figured I would take a look at the UT players who were drafted this last year and see how their prospects look. With one preseason game under each of the...
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