tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:36:44 +0000TurcoOHLCito GastonMLB rumorswill leichfuturesFranzenChinaMarionYankeestampa bay rayschampionsBaltimore RavensDerek RoySean AverybalcoPeyton ManningcanucksKovalevtorontoCanadienspgasabermetricsStarsColorado Rockiesraysvideo replayShanahanNBAMarian GaborikFrancisco RodriguezsuperbowlTom BradyRick NashJoe ThorntonBettmanBrewersMalkinJonathan RoygirlspicksPittsburgh PenguinsHallidayrushingben hoganShaqDany HeatleysundinQMJHAplayer blogsgoaltendersBrian BurkeBrian MurrayJason ArnottbaseballRichardsMarvin HarrisonRandy MossNHL hockeysundaypuckAlex RodriguezJoe NathanColorado AvalancheJonathon CheechooPhiladelphia FlyershurricanesGolfGreen Bay Packersviolencemarion jonesEuro 2008Ryan keslerSabathiaPenguinsdugout clearlingpreviewMSMsabremetricsleafsAtlanta FalconsBill BelichickAHLWestern ConferenceMats Sundintiger woodsMaroneyBoston Red SoxHNICLecavalierNHL playoffstechnologyreturnGary BettmanHeatleypodcastCFLRandy JohnsonManchester UnitedwebbAndy Pettitterule changessprintingsteroidsSam GagnerOttawa SenatorsMarty Turcosensmalkin staalColtsJFJsexy collegeKevin Lowethe big leadRoy HalladayRiosicingstickprotestJoe TorreOrtizSuper BowlRoger ClemensPEDBrad BoyesMannyPartice Bergerongame planTampa Bay LightningChelsea FCDallas CowboysFacebookLos Angeles DodgersgoaltendingBen Sheetseastern conferenceFleuryradioprojection predictionJason SpezzascoringSantanaAJ BurnettDavid OrtizIndiansHGHChicago CubsARodFlamesworldchampionshipCarterOlli Jokinenworld championTexas RangersPatriotsHortonEdmonton Oilersfightjack adams trophyAlexei KovalevPhilaelphia PhilliesJohn Fergusondeadspinpeoria brawlNHL free agentsplayoffshockeysports bettingPhoenix Coyotesphilidelphia flyersNew York GiantsNHLCliff LeeAlex OvechkinSharkspitchersmoneyballjuly 1stbasketballNew Jersey DevilsBeijingpredictionsbeersMilkwaukee BrewersWellsMinnesota Twinstmzbay hillMinnasota WildMarian Hossa2008 free agencyGeneralsDodgersDetroit Red WingsSidney CrosbyoscarsfantasyCleveland IndiansAngelssportsTibetA RodFrantisek KaberleSid the kidChicago BearsJerry JonesGibbonsTSNNHL tradesJohan FranzenChicago BlackhawksManny RamirezblogsMLBRyan MaloneAtlanta ThrashersMaple Leafstoronto maple leafsforecastPredatorsESPNRed WingsBuffalo SabresXM radioJeff FrancisRangers PenguinsautismUEFAMontreal CanadiensKovalchukLiverpool FCSabrespreparationlinksAL EastVancouver CanucksRaycroftMLB playoffsBelichickChris ProngercheerleadersPaul MauriceCapitalsfree agentsBironCliff FletcherOshawaToronto Blue JaysStaalNew EnglandtiresNFLDallasLaDainian TomlinsonRyan DempsterrangerscrosbyFlyersJohn lesterMinnesota WildSpezzajeff carterHossaDerek LoweFlorida PantherscongressAtlanticbrawlJamie MoyerNew York RangersSan Jose SharksDatsyukChicago White SoxBluesc101.5fmolympic gamesprojectionsLos Angeles KingsBryan McCabeNaplesSteelersseminOzzie GuillenPatrick RoyJoe SakicMilan LucicfootballJeterVernon WellsZetterbergJarome IginlaJohn Tavaresgoal scoringOlympicswrongNew York YankeesCalgary FlamesBoston BruinsMarc Savardpitchingtheme songKurtis FostermonksgoalieEli Manningperformance enhancing drugsRavensBrett FavreAnaheim Duckstoskalasports celebritygoalscelebOilersdraftRoberto LuongoSTFUarnold palmerOvechkinDallas StarsBlue JacketsStanley CuplifeoutlookemeryLos Angeles Angelswinning2008 OlympicsMaple Leafs GMbrian mcnameeRed SoxEric StaalXMP3Matt Hollidaygamblingcarey priceperfect patriotsAnze Kopitarpeter forsebergNHL standingsCC SabathiaNew England PatriotsThe Cloud9 Sports Blog offers a variety of opinionated takes on the NHL, MLB and NHL. Stay up to date on baseball, football and hockey news with Cloud9 Sports.http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)Blogger101125noreply@blogger.comnoThe Cloud9 Sports Blog offers a variety of opinionated takes on the NHL, MLB and NHL. Stay up to date on baseball, football and hockey news with Cloud9 Sports.The Cloud9 Sports Blog offers a variety of opinionated takes on the NHL, MLB and NHL. Stay up to date on baseball, football and hockey news with Cloud9 Sports.Cloud9sportshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-5981175461028296500Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:22:00 +00002008-11-28T20:40:43.769-05:00hockeyTSNNHLtoronto maple leafsSTFUBrian BurkeQuick post because it's way past my bed time. Seriously, I'm not accountable for this unpolished rant. Enjoy...How many times have you heard some surly, unmotivated journo describe sports executives as the 'men behind the scenes'? What happens to an organization where these men step out from behind the curtain and assume center stage? Bobby Clark told the TSN audience tonight that it's big http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/tEapys56Jcw/brian-burke-and-media-orgy-in-toronto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)2http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/11/brian-burke-and-media-orgy-in-toronto.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-6164768939915691446Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:23:00 +00002008-11-20T14:32:28.298-05:00SharksRangers PenguinsStarsRoberto LuongoAlex OvechkinseminSidney CrosbyNHLpodcastMalkinStaalLength~ 22mins.Topics: Pretty well a complete recap of the NHL landscape, with some notable highlights:Eastern Shockers -- Thomas and the Bruins, the struggling Flyers, Penguins and a brief look at the other playoff contenders.Western Front -- Vancouver and Dallas: Righting my wrongs, What Cup hangover for Detroit?, How good are the Sharks?XMp3 Review to go with this from earlier in the week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/qpxrlp6lEfs/all-nhl-podcast-studs-and-shockers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)1http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/11/all-nhl-podcast-studs-and-shockers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-5671758029239186028Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:00 +00002008-11-19T13:49:56.272-05:00MLB rumorsRyan DempsterCC SabathiaBen SheetsRandy JohnsonpitchersMLBAJ BurnettJamie Moyerfree agentsDerek LoweUpdated: 11/19/08:And by wing I mean arm, but you should have known.There are several arms available, but the value is not there for most of them. Sabathia, Burnett, Sheets, Dempster, Lowe, Moyer and Johnson complete the list of reasonable choices for JP Riccardi and the Blue Jays. When you get below the surface of these men you're really looking into some skeleton-filled lockers.Sabathia and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/plDNHSFL6ME/free-agent-pitchers-blue-jays-need-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/11/free-agent-pitchers-blue-jays-need-new.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-8267007246053604326Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-11-17T16:02:06.390-05:00XM radioXMP3returnI'm BACK!After my annual Fall hiatus I am back in my home after visiting Vancouver, Seattle, Whistler, Banff, Calgary and everywhere in between. It was a far cry from my trip to Australia and New Zealand last year, but it was still incredible.I got the pleasure of visiting both Qwest Field (Nov 02, V. Eagles) and Pengrowth Saddledome (Flames v. Leafs on Nov 11th). Tons to say about both of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/RVhpqZy1BCY/triumphant-return-xmp3-satellite-radio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/11/triumphant-return-xmp3-satellite-radio.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-8518705549186710992Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:47:00 +00002008-10-01T18:07:02.984-04:00David OrtizLos Angeles AngelsJohn lesterSantanaMLBtampa bay raysChicago White SoxBoston Red SoxHurray for my 1-year Anniversary as a sports blogger! My first post was a year-ago to the day and can be found here for those curious of my humble beginnings.-----------------The American LeagueThere are some serious match-ups between the heavyweights in the strong AL: Can the Angels follow their 100-win season by finally defeating the Red Sox? Are the Rays going to prove themselves as one of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/RT-uV32cxOY/al-playoff-breakdown-youth-v-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/10/al-playoff-breakdown-youth-v-experience.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-1617951948283765807Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:26:00 +00002008-10-01T13:33:49.584-04:00Eric StaalLecavalierMats SundinNHLPhiladelphia Flyerstoronto maple leafsTampa Bay LightningMontreal CanadiensAtlanta ThrashersThere is no secret that people are losing a lot of money in the US right now. Consider that alongside the state of several conceivably insolvent NHL franchises. Phoenix, Tampa and Atlanta are barely scraping by at the best of times -- there screwed now that people aren't spending their money.What about franchises in regions that have been hit hard with foreclosures? There are two teams in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/FMjWXzstABM/nhl-franchise-fire-sale-of-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/nhl-franchise-fire-sale-of-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-6492860125954953Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:38:00 +00002008-09-30T14:20:49.314-04:00Milkwaukee BrewersChicago CubsMLB playoffsManny RamirezLos Angeles DodgersI've been wrestling with these MLB picks for almost a week and am pretty much spinning my wheels. It could be a product of the parity, or a measure of my own aversion to the National League; whatever the problem it's about to be resolved. On the eve of the 2008 MLB Playoffs, here are your picks...The National LeaguePhiladelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers-- how about a round of applause for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/ry6BQQXiQG4/mlb-playoffs-manny-v-curse-howard-v.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/mlb-playoffs-manny-v-curse-howard-v.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-2200742637170585792Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:19:00 +00002008-09-26T21:16:13.751-04:00Dallas StarsVancouver CanucksCalgary FlamesAnaheim DucksWestern ConferenceSan Jose SharksNHLEdmonton OilerspodcastMinnesota WildEverything. Division breakdown, final points standings. Hint: The Kings are brutal and the Red Wings look good... Listen at your own risk:Thanks for listening, more to come next week. -- Derekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/abd2gfHvTb8/nhl-western-preview-podcast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/nhl-western-preview-podcast.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-2852648393277490534Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:59:00 +00002008-09-18T22:08:03.743-04:00Ottawa Senatorshurricaneseastern conferenceCanadiensPenguinsNHLMaple LeafsfantasyTampa Bay LightningpreviewFlyersFrom the material posted previously comes an audio version of the 2008-2009 NHL Eastern Conference outlook. Listening is leisurely, so do it.Thanks for listening. Check out the Western Conference version next week by subscribing here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/nl66rCulwMg/all-nhl-podcast-full-eastern-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/all-nhl-podcast-full-eastern-conference.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-119170809566823045Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +00002008-09-12T12:07:10.421-04:00projection predictionoutlookNHL standingsfantasyforecastFor the detailed analysis of how these numbers came to be, check out Part IV: Central, Part V: Pacific, and Part VI: Northwest. Otherwise, here is a comprehensive forward projection of the 2008-2009 NHL season. Enjoy.1. Detroit Red Wings.............49-25-8, 1st Central.............106pts2. Dallas Stars.......................48-26-8, 1st Pacific...............104pts3. Calgary Flames.........http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/QEShKUOeGwI/nhl-western-conf-projected-standing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/nhl-western-conf-projected-standing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-6994021585302792916Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:31:00 +00002008-09-11T15:46:01.983-04:00Vancouver CanucksRoberto LuongoJoe SakicCalgary FlamesNHLEdmonton OilersColorado AvalancheMarian GaborikSam GagnerJarome IginlaMinnesota WildThe North West: My best estimation is that this division will come down to a very tight 3-horse race. That level of competitiveness which has existed among the Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Wild and Avalanche will eliminate their odds at a high seed in the West, but condition them nicely for playoff-style hockey.Calgary Flames-- Started last season at a geriatric pace and it cost them. Mikka http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/BGfzhwRPQIg/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-3627130673358948199Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-09-11T12:55:39.480-04:00CFLfootballBaltimore RavensautismAs a proud Canadian I feel a small responsibility to uphold the integrity of the Canadian Football League. Since I don't care for our Northern variety of football this is a very challenging task -- one which regular readers know I consciously avoid with regularity.Taking a shot at the CFL is like hazing the kids coming off the short bus. Only the cruel and sadistic would take pleasure in makinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/OOzOCgdh5X0/are-cfl-teams-worse-than-jr-college.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/are-cfl-teams-worse-than-jr-college.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-7716122512896385284Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:46:00 +00002008-09-09T11:11:43.295-04:00New York YankeesLos Angeles AngelsCleveland IndiansMLBCliff LeeJoe NathanFrancisco RodriguezAlex RodriguezToronto Blue JaysRoy HalladayMinnesota TwinsCliff Lee is pitching his ass off.For emphasis, I allow that statement to get the room is deserves. Any pedestrian account would certainly puts Lee and his phenomenal wire-to-wire performance above that of any pitcher in the Bigs. According to ESPN, he currently ranks:• Ranks 1st in AL in W (21)• Ranks 2nd in AL in IP (201.2)• Ranks 8th in AL in SO (154)• Ranks 1st in AL in ERA (2.28)• Ranks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/MP2Q4bE51v4/lee-not-lock-for-al-cy-young.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)2http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/lee-not-lock-for-al-cy-young.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-745890839347707951Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:53:00 +00002008-09-08T16:24:25.360-04:00NFLAtlanta FalconsNew York GiantsColtsNew England PatriotsEli ManningRavensPeyton ManningChicago BearsTom BradyLaDainian TomlinsonThe pre-season of the NFL won a large victory yesterday. The month-long dog-and-pony show that fans, players and coaches alike screamed to have abolished stepped up and punched them right in the throat. Clearly there is only so much it was willing to take and it should be commended for teaching the league a lesson: use me wisely, or else...Week 1 of the NFL showed us a few interesting things http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/0sGKXjLo448/why-pats-colts-chargers-got-burned-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)2http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-pats-colts-chargers-got-burned-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-6337812677053680085Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +00002008-09-03T19:24:59.598-04:00Dallas StarsMarty TurcoChris ProngerPhoenix CoyotesAnaheim DucksLos Angeles KingsAnze KopitarSan Jose SharksNHLJoe ThorntonOlli JokinenWestern Pacific Division: Another powerhouse that with certainty will rival their Eastern Atlantic foes in terms of overall calibre of play. The Ducks, Stars, Kings, Coyotes and Sharks will have some epic battles which won't stop in the regular season. Read on below to find out who is best positioned to stand atop the rest. Anaheim Mighty Ducks-- Oh, how the Mighty are fallin'... OK, not thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/G9BuCybBxGw/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/09/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-1664464968842713824Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:47:00 +00002008-08-30T16:19:53.323-04:00Brad BoyesMats SundinBlue JacketsShanahanNew York RangersMarian HossaDetroit Red WingsKovalevRick NashNHLBluesPredatorstoronto maple leafsJason ArnottTo open the Western Conference, I honour the champions from last season: The CENTRAL DIVISION. ---------------------------------Detroit Red Wings:What is there to say? They have been lauded endlessly since destroying the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stanley Cup final, lost no one of significance and gained Marion Hossa: they took a great thing and made it better (like undressing the Mona Lisa, or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/bYsCiMhGzS4/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-1135798014668344923Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:05:00 +00002008-08-27T12:04:34.781-04:00New York YankeesJeterAngelsvideo replayraysDodgersARodMannyMLBToronto Blue JaysBoston Red SoxDear MLB Video Replay:Welcome to 2008. I'm sure catching up with the times was extraordinarily exhausting but you need to know how worthwhile your efforts are to baseball. You have the support of every human being having witnessed a Major League Baseball game since the Negro Leagues, in addition to anyone excluded above with the capacity to wipe their own ass.Your presence is so valuable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/C3DViV9fGZc/open-letter-to-mlb-video-replay-welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/open-letter-to-mlb-video-replay-welcome.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-2772346548125080224Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:34:00 +00002008-08-25T10:55:34.624-04:00Ottawa SenatorsCapitalseastern conferencepredictionsPenguinsprojectionspicksNHLNHL playoffsMontreal CanadiensFlyersYou can check out Part I- Atlantic, Part II- Northeast, and Part III- Southeast at their respective locations, all of which are offering full explanations. According to the information contained therein, here is a tally representing how the NHL playoff picture will take shape. Any beefs? 1. Philadelphia Flyers ...........47-25-10, 1th Atlantic.................104pts2. Washington Capitals ......http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/p8SAewHVnJ0/nhl-eastern-conference-wrap-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/nhl-eastern-conference-wrap-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-8322200304863876784Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:36:00 +00002008-08-22T15:54:25.100-04:00CapitalsAlex OvechkinPittsburgh PenguinsHortonMontreal CanadiensStaalFlorida PanthersLecavalierKovalevKovalchukNHLSidney CrosbyTampa Bay LightningAtlanta ThrashersYou can check out Part I, and Part II at their respective locations.The Dirty South East:This division is full of teams that I would like to see out of the NHL entirely, as I've documented previously. Their shitty revenue kills their operating budget erasing any chance of being competitive on a consistent basis (see Cups to the can for Tampa (2004) and Carolina (2006)). Hope is limited to thosehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/guBUZAypfBs/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-8243998980767162397Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:12:00 +00002008-08-20T14:28:05.613-04:00Dany HeatleyMarc SavardBryan McCabeMats SundinAlexei KovalevMilan LucicOttawa SenatorsFrantisek KaberleJason SpezzaNHLtoronto maple leafsBoston BruinsBuffalo SabresDerek RoyPart II of VI in the on-going NHL 2008-2009 season predictions. For Part I, click here. If this image at-all resembles Kovalevs' season this year, the Habs are in trouble. --------------------------------------------------Northeast DivisionThere exists some formidable competition in this division, which could match the 3 playoff teams it generated last year. Find out whats good with the Leafs,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/sXM09b9UOhI/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)1http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl_20.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-7015362641199687363Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:24:00 +00002008-08-20T11:55:15.506-04:00Atlanticjeff carterhockeyNew Jersey DevilsNew York RangersSidney CrosbyNHLPhiladelphia FlyersMalkinPittsburgh PenguinsRichardsmalkin staalThanks for checking out the site. You can also find me on the radio tonight (Tuesdays, 6-9pm) 101.5Fm or streaming online here. Cheers, Derek.---------------------------------------------------------Predicting the future is a challenging business. It is governed by many of the same factors that determine the outcome of our own life: hard work and dedication (collecting data and information onhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/AJlbZ6trwaY/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)2http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-habits-of-highly-effective-nhl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-2362524083683771959Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:07:00 +00002008-08-14T21:05:38.122-04:00CapitalsOilersrangersPenguinscanucksFlamesChicago BlackhawksMontreal CanadiensFlyersDetroit Red WingsOttawa SenatorsMaple LeafsNHLSabresI don't get Versus and I know Americans try hard to hate hockey, so my efforts to help out with this piece are likely in vain.Nevertheless, Versus has released their TV Schedule for the 08-09 NHL Season and I wanted to offer a viewing guide for those interested in setting their TVO's months in advance. To further my assistance in the matter the games will be judged on a scale we are all familiarhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/K7zmwN-Ldqo/24s-on-ice-guide-to-watching-nhl-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/24s-on-ice-guide-to-watching-nhl-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-4020581027823151783Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:42:00 +00002008-08-12T15:04:03.135-04:00Summer time has given me ample opportunities to neglect not only this site, but a host of important responsibilities that have taken a back seat to watching the Olympics, drinking beer and planning for my radio show (tonight, 6-9pm click here to listen).-----------------------------------------------------------Sports is a business of calculated performances and intricate interpersonal dynamics.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/jb7EXvynGfU/nfl-holdouts-when-cashing-in-costs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/nfl-holdouts-when-cashing-in-costs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-5733799661972915631Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:15:00 +00002008-08-05T12:31:52.022-04:00NFLJeterhockeyfootballtmzsports celebrityNHLMLBA RodbaseballESPNFans are thrilled by walk-off jacks, pick-6's in OT and end-to-end game-winning ginos. It's only understandable that they become intrigued by the people who are responsible for eliciting these powerful emotions. However, dramatic changes in our relationship with athletes has altered the way we interact, and fulfill our desire to be associated with greatness. Physical restrictions fostered http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/nAloBO0CGvw/sports-celebnalism-morphing-from-espn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)1http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/08/sports-celebnalism-morphing-from-espn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538224420335381918.post-4926895791922406541Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:32:00 +00002008-07-30T14:53:44.163-04:00New York YankeesAngelsDodgersCleveland IndiansNew York RangersMLBpitchingbaseballToronto Blue JaysRoy HalladayBoston Red SoxI read a piece earlier today which called Roy Halladay over-rated and instantly tore through an excruciating emotional cycle.I refuse to link to the original piece, so you'll have to take my word for it that someone actually wrote (and hence, believes) that Harry Leroy 'Roy' "Doc" Halladay is bloody over-rated. I submit to you the fragile introspections that brewed following the sight of such http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloud9sports/~3/hOK1eKSMlcw/ode-to-roy-halladay-best-in-mlb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Derek from Cloud9 Sports)0http://floatoncloudnine.blogspot.com/2008/07/ode-to-roy-halladay-best-in-mlb.htmlen-usnonadult