Welcome to the new year.........
Now that I'm back to the real, unreal world of the internet, here are random thoughts and takes from after the holidays:
The Redskins finish the year at 6-10 and have the 9th pick in the draft
How on earth did they give up that game losing TD pass to Vinny and the Cowboys? For a defense that wanted to be the best in the league, that was horrid. But, the team came back the next week and beat a Vikings team that was fighting for a playoff spot.
Hopefully Joe Gibbs and company can fix the offense and special teams this offseason. Gregg Williams and the Redskins defense deserved a lot better than they got this season.
And as far as the draft goes, I wonder if a WR such as Mike Williams or Braylon Edwards is the direction the Redskins will go? Or, will they look to strengthen an already strong defense by adding a pass rushing stud DE or perhaps replace UFA CB Fred Smoot with someone like Miami's Antrel Rolle or West Virginia's Pac Man Jones?
The World Junior Hockey Championships are over and Canada wins Gold again
The Sabres had a few prospects that played well, namely Canada's Clarke MacArthur and the US's Drew Stafford.
MacArthur was a key role player for Canada and he also showed a nice scoring touch by getting 4 goals.
And Drew Stafford showed signs of being a top line guy as he led the US in goals and points.
But, the tournament for me will be defined by two things: the disappointing play of the US and the Russians once again living down to their reputation as immature players that tend to taunt the opponent.
ESPN.com's EJ Hradek has a great article on how USA Hockey can improve the way things went this time around as the team failed to medal on home ice in their defense of the gold that they won last year: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?id=1959790
John Buccigross with a great column about hockey moms:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=1957729
Hockey moms are the best.
Is Al Strachan worth getting your hopes up over?
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2005/01/06/812437.html
Toronto writer Al Strachan has an unnamed NHL GM that says that the outcome of the January 14th NHL Board of Governors meeting could be that the owners will back off the stance that they need a hard cap, as long as the NHLPA gives in on a laundry list of issues starting with getting rid of guaranteed contracts.
It would be interesting to see how far the NHLPA is willing to go to save the season and stay away from a salary cap situation.
Personally, I'd love to see how the NHLPA were to spin their stance on things should the NHL give up on wanting a hard cap. My guess is that their list of things that they won't negotiate will grow by the minute if the NHL went that route.
The Redskins finish the year at 6-10 and have the 9th pick in the draft
How on earth did they give up that game losing TD pass to Vinny and the Cowboys? For a defense that wanted to be the best in the league, that was horrid. But, the team came back the next week and beat a Vikings team that was fighting for a playoff spot.
Hopefully Joe Gibbs and company can fix the offense and special teams this offseason. Gregg Williams and the Redskins defense deserved a lot better than they got this season.
And as far as the draft goes, I wonder if a WR such as Mike Williams or Braylon Edwards is the direction the Redskins will go? Or, will they look to strengthen an already strong defense by adding a pass rushing stud DE or perhaps replace UFA CB Fred Smoot with someone like Miami's Antrel Rolle or West Virginia's Pac Man Jones?
The World Junior Hockey Championships are over and Canada wins Gold again
The Sabres had a few prospects that played well, namely Canada's Clarke MacArthur and the US's Drew Stafford.
MacArthur was a key role player for Canada and he also showed a nice scoring touch by getting 4 goals.
And Drew Stafford showed signs of being a top line guy as he led the US in goals and points.
But, the tournament for me will be defined by two things: the disappointing play of the US and the Russians once again living down to their reputation as immature players that tend to taunt the opponent.
ESPN.com's EJ Hradek has a great article on how USA Hockey can improve the way things went this time around as the team failed to medal on home ice in their defense of the gold that they won last year: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?id=1959790
John Buccigross with a great column about hockey moms:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=1957729
Hockey moms are the best.
Is Al Strachan worth getting your hopes up over?
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2005/01/06/812437.html
Toronto writer Al Strachan has an unnamed NHL GM that says that the outcome of the January 14th NHL Board of Governors meeting could be that the owners will back off the stance that they need a hard cap, as long as the NHLPA gives in on a laundry list of issues starting with getting rid of guaranteed contracts.
It would be interesting to see how far the NHLPA is willing to go to save the season and stay away from a salary cap situation.
Personally, I'd love to see how the NHLPA were to spin their stance on things should the NHL give up on wanting a hard cap. My guess is that their list of things that they won't negotiate will grow by the minute if the NHL went that route.
posted by James W at 7:26 AM
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