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By matt Jordan, Section NHL
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday season is here, it was time for a change. So, after a long look at the formula I was using for the power rankings, it took a major change. Instead of using a complicated formula, I make it easier to understand. The new power rankings are based on the league ranks and points. This will serve the purpose I wanted it to, keep the bias out, and see through mirages.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, my turkey award goes to the Dallas Stars, who couldn't win a game if they were paid to. Oh, wait, they already are paid to win. San Jose stays at number one, but finally the Flyers and Hawks are where they should be, instead of at the bottom. (1 comment, 1393 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section Other Sports
As defined by the Centers for Disease Control, a concussion is a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma. Translated, a concussion is a blow to the head that causes a change in brain function.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is probably one of the most recognizable names on the planet. He was a six time Pro Bowler, three time All-Pro selection, and a former Super Bowl MVP. Aikman was one of the cogs of the Dallas Cowboys' dynasty in the 1990's. Yet, when he retired, just a shell of who he was, in 2001, Aikman was reported to have suffered at least ten concussions in his career. (915 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
The second week of the SportsColumn NHL power rankings sees a shake-up...at the bottom of the standings. People on the Island are rejoicing as the firing of Barry Melrose wasn't the cap to a horrid week for the Lightning. The top three teams stay the same, and at the rate things are going, the Sharks should be able to clinch the President's Trophy by the end of the month. This week's Shaker Award winners are the Nashville Predators, while the Anahiem Ducks take home the Titanic Award. Nashville jumped an amazing nine spots to twelve this week, while the once top five ducks, fell to thirteenth from the aforementioned fifth spot. Where did your team finish up? (1265 words in story) Full Story By YankTank, Section Other Sports
"If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story."--Orson Welles My dad tells this story of his friend's big night at the craps table in Vegas. It was one of those scenes that generally doesn't exist in reality--the casino's population all concentrated around this one table, my dad's friend spurred on by the rallying cries of everyone around him. He was holding court, throwing more and more colored chips on every space of felt left on the table, which at that point looked like the streets of New Orleans at the height of Mardi Gras. The story is legendary, as the entire table was up thousands of dollars. (3 comments, 2141 words in story) Full Story By shire20t, Section NHL
As the Montreal Canadiens look ahead to the 2008/2009 season, they have high aspirations. This is the Habs 100th year in the league. They have many big events planned for this upcoming year. But what would make things so much sweeter for the faithful Habs fans is a Stanley Cup. Every year, fans in Montreal expect their team to be a cup contender. (684 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
I'm sorry, you're sorry, everyone's sorry. It's the same problem that has plagued this sport pretty much since the NHA days. Yes, it's back to the old headhunting issue. This time, everyone is sorry. Randy Jones is sorry for his hit that gave Patrice Bergeron a broken nose and a concussion. Steve Downie is sorry for almost ending Dean MacAmmond's career in the preseason. Todd Bertuzzi is still sorry for ending Steve Moore's career a few years back, and of course, Marty McSorley is sorry for nearly decapitating Donald Brashier in 2000. (696 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Week three marks the unveiling of the NHL power rankings here at Sportscolumn.com This week, we see the Sens take the top spot, while the Flyers and Wild hot on their heels. Where did your team finish? (1112 words in story) Full Story By Scotty15, Section NHL
The NHL returned, albeit quietly, from its locked out 2005 season. But its playoffs -- exciting, powerful, addictive -- remained lodged in oblivion. The last two playoffs? Imposters. Unwanted guests that have paralyzed a once-great yearly occasion. This season's NHL playoffs scored record-low American television ratings, especially during the Stanley Cup Finals -- supposedly the most exciting playoff round. NBC, in one instance, interrupted a game with the Preakness' pre-race coverage. Game 3 of the Finals had NBC's worst rating since a "The West Wing" rerun several years ago. Sad, so sad. (2 comments, 681 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Here we go, the NHL playoffs are upon us. For the first time in a long time, neither one of the Stanley Cup finalists from the previous season will be in there to defend their conference crowns. Also, for the first time in over a decade, that team from Denver will not grace the playoffs. (3451 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Over the past couple of months, fighting in the NHL has been lambasted by so-called "sports experts". Most of this fodder is coming from people who have no interest in the sport. They have no interest, therefore, are ignorant to the history of the sport, and what role fighting plays in that vast history. True hockey fans know exactly why fighting is in the sport. It exists for many reasons. Maybe a skill player is getting too much physical play from a defenseman, or maybe that player has crossed the line with your skill player. Also, fighting can be the same as the two-out hit that sparks a rally. (2 comments, 801 words in story) Full Story
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