More than the Rocky Mountain Cup on the line vs. Real Salt Lake
If the Colorado Rapids hope to retain the Rocky Mountain Cup, they’re going to have to do some daunting work at Rio Tinto Stadium Friday night. It’s quite a change from the deciding Cup match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park last season. The 2016 season …
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The Grind Line: Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
The Grind Line: Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
Since taking over duties as the Detroit Red Wings’ general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship, Ken Holland has been the main voice guiding Red Wings’ player personnel decisions. Along with a braintrust that includes former general …
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Staal to Center Wild’s Top Line
Staal to Center Wild’s Top Line
When Eric Staal signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Wild this offseason, it looked like the veteran center was set to take on a smaller role than he was used to in the past. Many people had written Staal off as past his prime, but the only …
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The 49ers Offensive Line and Defensive Line are Signs of Things to Come
The 49ers Offensive Line and Defensive Line are Signs of Things to Come
The San Francisco 49ers spent a lot of effort reinforcing their offensive and defensive lines during the offseason, which means these two critical units will go a long way in determining the direction of the franchise. The San Francisco 49ers offensive and …
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Packers look to rookies Clark, Lowry to fill defensive line void
Packers look to rookies Clark, Lowry to fill defensive line void
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Not long after they were drafted this spring by the Green Bay Packers, Kenny Clark and Dean Lowry got a call from the fiery leader of the defensive line. Mike Daniels was on the phone, and he needed them to get ready quickly. The Packers …
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New Jersey Devils: Great Work Has Been Done, But The Need To Bolster The Blue Line Remains
New Jersey Devils: Great Work Has Been Done, But The Need To Bolster The Blue Line Remains
New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero received a solid B from NHL Radio for his moves this summer. I’d actually give him an A for the Taylor Hall home run alone. But the current crop of defensemen might be considered a bit worrisome. Maybe it’s just me …
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What can the Columbus Blue Jackets do to improve their blue line?
What can the Columbus Blue Jackets do to improve their blue line?
The Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen will open the 2016-17 season knowing that the team’s success will largely depend on them. The defensemen have undoubtedly been the Blue Jackets weakness of late, which has led to a few key moves to revamp the blue line.
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