Scott Taylor's Blog, page 92

Big Night for Scheifele, Bigger Night for Calvin Pickard

The Road Warriors got another point, but they weren’t happy about it. In fact, it was a disappointing way to spoil the biggest offensive performance of Mark Scheifele’s career. The Winnipeg Jets built a 3-1 lead on Scheifele’s fourth goal … Continue reading →

NFL Picks Week 15: Statement Game for the Vikings

By The Coach and Dr. Football The Minnesota Vikings will not make the playoffs, but the growth of the team under Mike Zimmer could continue this week. For the players in Minnesota, a battle with the Lions at Ford Field, … Continue reading →

Lowry Scores Twice, Jets Whip Dallas

So much for the theory that teams like the Dallas Stars went out and improved their teams dramatically in the off-season while teams like the Winnipeg Jets did not. Tuesday night in Dallas, the Stars were no match for the … Continue reading →

The End of the First Period: Jets on the Playoff Line

Sometimes you just need to hear what other people have to say about your favorite team in order to fully understand where your beloveds stack up in the big picture: Especially after the end of the first period – the … Continue reading →

Palmieri Threads Needle to Win it For Ducks

It was just one of the greatest shots you’ll ever see. About 50 seconds into overtime, Anaheim Ducks centre Kyle Palmieri found himself below the goal line in the Winnipeg Jets zone. He was along the left wing, almost completely … Continue reading →

Little Scores Three And Nearly Brings the Roof Down

Let’s be blunt. The Winnipeg Jets were simply better than the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. In fact, the Jets outplayed Patrick Roy’s Avs from the opening faceoff, whipping them 6-2 and beating them like a rented mule in every … Continue reading →

Former Bombers Head Coach Takes Over at Nebraska

For almost 25 years, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans have lamented the hiring or firing of one coach or another. Still, it could be said that the most popular coach the Bombers have had in the last 30 years was Mike … Continue reading →

NFL Picks Week 14: Bet the Vikings and Watch Them Almost For Free

By The Coach and Dr. Football Talk about economical. As late as Wednesday afternoon, you could buy a ticket on StubHub for the Minnesota Vikings-New York Jets games this Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium for as low as $9.22. In … Continue reading →

Jets Win, But Not Without a Challenge from the Lowly Oilers

It wasn’t supposed to be that close, but a win is a win is a win. Wednesday night at MTS Centre, the Winnipeg Jets fell behind the struggling Edmonton Oilers 2-1 midway through the third period. Things looked bleak against … Continue reading →

Favored Stampeders Capture Canada’s Cup

To no one’s surprise the Calgary Stampeders have won the 102nd Grey Cup. Sunday evening at B.C. Place in Vancouver, in a game televised in the United States on ESPN2, Stamps backup quarterback Drew Tate (Iowa) scored two rushing touchdowns … Continue reading →