This article has been submitted by Stu ‘Daddy’ Wilkinson. On February 26th, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent two roster players, a high-level prospect by the awesome name of Angelo Esposito, and a first round draft pick to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis. In the short term, meaning the 2007-08 NHL season, this [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Marian Hossa to the Pens – A Much Too Thorough Analysis by a Hockey Outsider
Posted: 27th February 2008 by Stu Wilkinson in Hockey, Stu Wilkinson8
This article has been submitted by Adam Conn, making his long-awaited ODC debut. Who is Primož Breže?? Brezec Background On February 21, 2008, the NBA trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors acquired centre Primoz Brezec from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Juan Dixon. So where did this 7’1” mystery centre come from? Brezec was born [...]
Double Whammy! Video of the Day
Posted: 27th February 2008 by Blake Murphy in Extra Content, Hockey, NBA BallComments Off
With all the trade deadline hoopla and hullabaloo going down yesterday, I neglected the Video of the Day, so today you can have two. First, a Brian Campbell clip with a great announcer reaction. Only the player, not the Ugggghhhh, will be heading to San Jose. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMDKXzfbrYE&rel=1] Second, a lead-in to Adam’s article going up [...]
My Thoughts on the NHL Deadline
Posted: 27th February 2008 by deven-hiscock in Deven Hiscock, HockeyThis article has been submitted by Deven ‘Which Wing Doesn’t Matter Just Keep Me On a Line With Blake” Hiscock. For more on the trade deadline, check out our all-day coverage from yesterday. Tampa Bay deals Brad Richards and Johan Holmqvist to Dallas for Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen and Jeff Halpern A decent move for [...]
All-Day NHL Trade Deadline Coverage
Posted: 26th February 2008 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, Hockey, Paul O'NeillWelcome to The On Deck Circle’s all-day coverage of the NHL Trade Deadline. The deadline is Tuesday, February 26, at 3PM EST. Check back to the site and this post all day for updates and opinions on trades. I will update the site in as close to real time as I can, immediately posting trades [...]
This article has been submitted by Kevin Smith. This one won’t be a long rant, but it comes from the heart. I am a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, always have been and always will be. I love to watch them, talk about them, discuss past glories and current controversies, and despite having little to [...]
This article has been submitted by Handsome Paul O’Neill. Dear Mats, I want to start off by saying that over my lifespan there hasn’t been another player in the National Hockey League that has meant so much to me, and taught me life lessons in leadership, perseverance and responsibility. Your dedication to your teammates and [...]
Left Field Logjam – Jays Sign Stewart
Posted: 25th February 2008 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyI’m a strong believer that in professional sports, there is no greater motivator than competition. Well, when it’s not a contract year. And when it’s anything but the NBA. And if it’s not near the trade deadline. Ok, so if it’s a sport other than basketball and the players involved are not seeking greater contracts [...]
No Snitching! Video of the Day
Posted: 25th February 2008 by Blake Murphy in Extra Content, NBA BallComments Off
Carmelo Anthony and Cody O’Brien would get along well… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnaoVV46hk4&rel=1] That’s from a two-part DVD called ‘Stop Snitching’ by the way.
Weekend Hangover – February 25
Posted: 25th February 2008 by Trev Smith in Baseball, Hockey, NBA Ball, NCAA Hoops, Other Topics, Soccer, Trev SmithThis article has been submited by Trevor Smith, as it will be every Monday. Welcome, friends and countrymen, to ODC’s newest segment: The Weekend Hangover. Appearing each Monday morning, the Hangover is a quick-hitter format rundown of the biggest news and happenings in the world of sports that you might have missed over the weekend [...]