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Jets Hang Around and Improve to 6-1 Under Maurice

For the first two periods in Chicago on Sunday night, the Winnipeg Jets were done. They were outskated, outhustled, outworked and completely outplayed. Trouble is, Chicago led by a mere 1-0 after the first period even though the Hawks had … Continue reading →

Overtime Win Against Toronto On A Saturday Night. How Good is That?

On Saturday night, the Winnipeg Jets found a way to turn a 4-1 lead into a thrilling hockey game. Regardless, the Jets got a gigantic goal from Dustin Byfuglien in overtime and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in a … Continue reading →

Sharks Better Than The Jets, But Not By Much

The Winnipeg Jets are now 4-1 under Paul Maurice. No need to panic, but no doubt somebody will. Twitter is full of sports fans who panic first and think later. Thursday night in San Jose, the Jets played a sound … Continue reading →

Why I Love Richard Sherman

After a week of listening to people who actually believe their own bull-taters, I have taken a side. I believe the world needs more of Richard Sherman, not less. I really hope that the week of the Super Bowl — … Continue reading →

Have to Admit, Pavelec Sure Likes Paul Maurice

The Winnipeg Jets victory in Anaheim on Tuesday night was a classic example why most hockey stats are meaningless and no matter how it looks, the underdog can always win. Let’s make a comparison. On Saturday afternoon, the Jets completely … Continue reading →

Anthony Calvillo Announces Retirement. He was one of the Game’s Greats

On Tuesday morning, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League. This is what CFL commissioner Mark Cohon had to say about Calvillo’s time in the league: “Anthony Calvillo is more than one of the … Continue reading →

NHL Suspends Tortorella. Hartley Gets Off Lightly

The National Hockey League has moved swiftly and severely against Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella. On Monday evening, the NHL suspended Tortorella without pay for 15 days (that includes six games) “for his conduct after a brawl between his team and … Continue reading →

Jets Do It Differently, Kids Lead Locals to Third Straight Win

For the first two games under head coach Paul Maurice, the Winnipeg Jets won the easy way. They got off to solid starts, built big leads and won going away. Saturday afternoon, on Hockey Day in Canada, they fell behind … Continue reading →

NFL Conference Finals: Two Great Games

By Scott Taylor and Dave Petrishen As one looks closely at this week’s upcoming National Football League Conference finals, one can only wonder what the last 4 ½ months were about. After all, this year’s Final Four is one of … Continue reading →

After Two Games There is Hope

Again, no one can accurately assess the impact a coach has on a professional sports team until a significant number of games have been played. Granted, football is a little different because comparatively few games are played, but in professional … Continue reading →