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Monday, March 10, 2014

Dr. Jekll And Mr.Hyde!

If you did not see it yesterday, New York Rangers Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist notched his 300th win by shutting out The Detriot Red Wings 3-0 Lundqvist has now tied with Rangers great Eddie Giacomin with 49 shutouts. Now Lundqvist is one victory away from tying Mike Richter for most wins by a New... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Word!

The following is a list of reasons why I am against The National Football League penalizing their players for using The "N" Word Firstly, Over 70 percent of the players in The National Football League are African American with that being said, I believe that the players can police themselves and the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Native Tongue!

I don't have a problem with players coming from other countries to America to play any sport but, with that being said I think that here should be a concerted effort on the part of the player to learn English. The following is a list if reasons why.. Firstly, it would endear them to their American... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 7, 2014

In Or Out!

The following is a of problems that I see with Major League Baseball's Instant Replay rule. Firstly, fare and foul balls as well as trapped balls on the infield can't be reviewed but fare or foul balls and trapped balls in the outfield can be reviewed. Secondly, runners tagging up from third base... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Free Kick!

The following is a list of reasons why Soccer is not popular in America Firstly, there are too many other sports Soccer will always have take a back seat to Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey for ratings. Secondly, the four major sports have a sense of finality which means that there is a... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Captain Swap

If you haven't heard the news, The New York Rangers have traded captain Ryan Callahan to The Tampa Bay Lighting for captain Martin ST. Louis. The following is a list of reasons why the Rangers made this deal. Firstly, New York Rangers head Coach Alain Vigneault can name his own captain. Secondly,... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Getting Off The Island!

The following is a list of reasons why Left Winger Thomas Vanek will be traded at Wedensday's trade deadline. Firstly, everyone knows that The New York Islanders are not going anywhere so with that being said, the organization's best bet is to trade Vanek for some draft picks which can help them in... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 3, 2014

The Last Days Of Number 30!

The following is a list of reasons why New Jersey Devils Goaltender Martin Brodeur will be traded on wedensday's trade deadline. Firstly, Brodeur is 41 years of age and he realizes that the window for him to win another Stanley Cup is closing. Secondly, Brodeurs playing time has been declining in... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Too Much Of A GoodThing!

The following is a list reasons why The National Hockey League should not have more than one outdoor game season. Firstly, fans will lose interest in the because it will not be as unique or special anymore. Secondly, playing outdoor games present weather concerns which can cause delays and stoppages... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Sticking Around!

If you haven't hard the news,The New York Rangers have signed Defenceman Dan Girardi to a six year contract extension worth 33 million dollars. The following is a list of reasons why this was a smart move. Firstly, Girardi is a homegrown guy and fans love it when organizations keep these kinds of... Sign in to see full entry.

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