In their 46 year history, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of superstars, high draft picks, and enigmatic scorers. Other than perhaps Alexei Kovalev, no one would define the latter category for the Penguins more that Robert Lang did during his time with the team. The Teplice, Czechoslovakia [...]
Of all the subjects covered during this run of “What The Hell Happened To…?”, there may not be a more fun subject for me to cover than the player who seemingly comes from nowhere to quickly join the ranks of superstardom only to disappear once more. Jonathan Cheechoo‘s 50+ goal [...]
There are few things more speculated upon or anticipated in the hockey world than a game seven. It has this aura, this build to it that few sports can match. And we get two of them tonight. With all due respect to Washington/New York, their matchup is secondary to a [...]
Through this long trek into just what the hell happened to some of hockey’s greatest busts and former juggernauts, there have been a few interesting stories of just how a player came to be and what brought him to the brightest stage. In addition to his impact on several franchises [...]
In recent additions of “What The Hell Happened To…?”, the topic of conversation has focused on a single player – a top pick turned epic draft bust, an out-of-nowhere surprise who disappeared into the night just as quickly as he came, and everything in between. This time around, the focus [...]
Gene: Here we come, playoffs. Ryan: Daily Showdown is almost done but with the playoffs raring to go, the excitement is just ramping up. New Jersey (+150) at New York Rangers (-170) Johan Hedberg – 6-9-3, 2.69, .886, 1 Henrik Lundqvist – 23-16-2, 2.10, .925, 1 Gene: Goodbye Devils. Pick: [...]
Gene: Karlsson is a beast. Ryan: A beast named Wolverine, obviously. Daily Showdown was over .500 last night but man, 6-5 for me? New York Islanders (-125) at Buffalo (+105) Evgeni Nabokov – 23-11-6, 2.54, .909, 3 Ryan Miller – 16-17-5, 2.87, .914, 0 Gene: Islanders are the team to [...]
“What The Hell Happened To…?” has seen its fair share of varying subjects so far. From the elite prospect taken number one overall to the ones who seemingly came out of nowhere only to disappear once more. This week’s subject falls more into the latter category, though he might [...]
Gene: For the first time in 9 seasons, Toronto is in the post-season. Potential first round match-up against the Habs. Ryan: And as I tell you all the time: no one cares about the Leafs. Least of all, the folks who read Daily Showdown. Winnipeg (-120) at Buffalo (+100) Ondrej [...]
Gene: UGH. Ryan: Recycled the picture because the game got canceled and is today. Daily Showdown showin’ how it’s done. Pittsburgh (+115) at Boston (-135) Marc-Andre Fleury – 22-6-0, 2.32, .917, 1 Tuukka Rask – 17-8-4, 1,99, .929, 3 Gene: Pick: Pens Ryan: Alright, they’re going to play this time now that the [...]
Gene: UGH. Ryan: Hoooo boy, did I smoke you last night. Daily Showdown as it is: me going 9-1 and you below .500. Pittsburgh (+115) at Boston (-135) Marc-Andre Fleury – 22-6-0, 2.32, .917, 1 Tuukka Rask – 17-8-4, 1,99, .929, 3 Gene: KRIS LETANG FOR NORRIS. Pick: Pens Ryan: [...]
Gene: http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?season=20122013&type=PLA <- current playoff matchups. Ryan: Dear Detroit, WTF? Sincerely, Daily Showdown Florida (+230) at New York Rangers (-265) Scott Clemmensen – 3-6-2, 3.50, .880, 0 Henrik Lundqvist – 19-15-3, 2.09, .926, 1 Gene: Florida is all but done for the season but at least they won’t have to go too [...]
Gene: Only 4 games today….was starting to get ADD flipping back and forth between feeds on my phone Ryan: Ah, a double-digit lead and the Daily Showdown is as it should be. Montreal (+125) at Pittsburgh (-145) Peter Budaj – 7-1-1, 2.19, .915, 1 Marc-Andre Fleury – 21-6-0, 2.26, .919, [...]
Gene: Season is winding down and the playoff landscape is looking more and more settled. Teams are still battling for the last spots. The playoff edition of the Daily Showdown is sure to be even more epic. Ryan: I kinda fugged it there, didn’t I? Time to get back on [...]
Sometimes, when a new franchise emerges, a select few prospects are not only taken as one of their first picks but as potential franchise cornerstones; the future for a hopefully-successful franchise. A few of them are up to the task. Others, not so much. And though he may not have [...]
The Winston Report is your daily fantasy baseball update. Hitter of the Night: - Jose Bautista [...]
After the first two games were controlled by the Penguins, one game changed the entire face of the series, [...]
In their 46 year history, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of superstars, high draft [...]
Hockey’s Future Boards
As the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue without the Maple Leafs, it’s time to look back on a [...]
For the first time in what seems like 46 years, USF is heading into the summer and has no clue who the [...]
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