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Posts in category "Scott Niedermayer"

Yes We Can! Team USA has what it takes to upset Canada

Before watching Team USA’s victory over Finland Friday, I didn’t think they had a shot in hell against the Canadians.  Yes, they beat them in the preliminary round, but it felt more like an escape than a victory. Then the Canadians wiped the floors with the Russians, who I thought were the second best team... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 27, 2010 at 2:18 pm
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Home ice advantage killing Team Canada

Before I begin this blog…Team USA played a great game last night.  They outworked and outhustled Team Canada from puck drop until final horn, but they are NOT a better team than the Canadians.  That being said, as these Vancouver Olympic Games unfold, it’s becoming clear that the pressure is mounting for Team Canada.  Anything... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 22, 2010 at 9:30 am
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Lackluster Hawks fall to Coyotes in shootout

For the 5th time in their last 8 games, the Blackhawks were outplayed by an inferior opponent, and fell 2-1 to the Phoenix Coyotes in the shootout.    Many, myself included, had been lending a number of excuses to the Hawks as of late.  I don’t think an excuse can be made anymore.  Yes, they... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 5, 2010 at 10:45 pm
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Kovalchuk lands in New Jersey...Hawks focusing on Niedermayer?

Earlier this evening, the New Jersey Devils won the biggest trade prize of the season.  Atlanta’s electric scorer, Ilya Kovalchuk, along with defenseman Anssi Salmela went to the Devils for defenseman Johnny Oduya, forwards Niclas Bergfors and Patrice Cormier, and a first round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The newest New Jersey Devil…Ilya... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 4, 2010 at 9:28 pm
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