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Sam Gagner - #2 In The Oilers Top 25 Under 25
Player development is not a linear function. It doesn't fit into a normal distribution, either. For most players, developing into an effective NHL player is a process marked by incremental improvements in the smallest parts of their games. Along the way, progress is often impeded by factors like...
Sam Gagner, The Next Bobby Clarke? Dave Keon? Bobby Carpenter?
Yesterday, we looked at Sam Gagner's place in hockey history among other under-21 players. Today, we'll look at other comparable players that might give us an idea as to what the Edmonton Oilers have on their hands. The incomparable Lowetide loves his comparables, and after searching high and...
Remembering Jacques Lemaire, hockey player
Jacques Lemaire plies his trade against the St. Louis Blues during a rather unusual line change. The state of Lemaire's receding hairline, the lack of the helmet which he donned in mid-career, and especially the fact the Blues goalie is almost certainly Ernie Wakely, places this photograph...
Blueshirt Banter Radio Tomorrow Night!
As you know thanks to you Blueshirt Banter Radio will now be on the air every Wednesday night through the remainder of the off-season, airing from 7:30 to 9 PM, EST. Last week we had a great chat with Adam Raider and Russ Cohen, the authors of 100 Ranger Greats, and it has us thinking about some of...
15 years ago today: Devils 3 Rangers 1, Series tied, everyone is benched
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Isaiah Stanback: One More Chance?
Yesterday on ESPN’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd radio show, Cowboys linebacker Bobby Carpenter (why the hell does he get so many interviews?) said that 2009 will be a "make-or-break" year for a lot of Cowboy players. This is likely true for Carpenter himself, and probably teammate Marcus...
Dallas Cowboys news & notes
South Carolina linebacker, Jasper Brinkley, is coming in for a visit. Hat tip to Johnny Cage for the Fanshot. We all know the Cowboys have the need for a cover safety, even with the addition of Gerald Sensabaugh. Both cornerbacks the Cowboys are meeting with are considered CB/FS tweeners. Jairus...
Cowboys Draft 2009: The 'Boys Need Some Backers
Newsflash: The Dallas Cowboys need linebackers...bad. They need help at both inside and outside linebacker. The starters are set. The ever-improving Bradie James will line up at the strong inside linebacker spot. James will be flanked by his third weak side cohort is as many seasons, newly acquired...
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