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The Big OO, AHL Reebok Rookie of the Month

by Navarath on 12/02/08 at 03:05 PM ET
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Bears’ Osala named Reebok Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month

Looks like Oskar Osala is finally getting the recognition he deserves.  This kid has the entire package, size and a knack for scoring goals. When is this kid going to get a shot in the big club? Next year?

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Burke crowned ‘Dancing With the Stars’ queen

by Navarath on 11/26/08 at 09:42 AM ET
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I just saw come across the yahoo wire:
Burke crowned ‘Dancing With the Stars’ queen

Did the Toronto GM job fall through?

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Quick - call the webmaster - Greiss called up?

by Navarath on 11/07/08 at 09:35 AM ET
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With the news that Nabokov was potentially injured, I quickly grabbed Greiss up in my hockey pool, just in case.  I then went to check out his stats on the Worcester Sharks webpage and noticed that he had a large red X next to his name.  Usually, this means a player has been called up. 

If he gets called up later today, this won’t be the first time that a website had been updated way before the press was notified of the transaction.  Why is this?  Do the GMs really say - ‘quick, call the webmaster in Worcester and let them know we’re calling up Greiss asap.  Then, after lunch or when you have time, let the press know.’ Just sayin.......this seems quite odd.

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Nathan Gerbe - Future Talent on the Way

by Navarath on 11/06/08 at 07:57 AM ET
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Has there ever been such a dynamic and enthusiastic prospect as Nathan Gerbe before?  Last night he potted 3 goals to lead Portland over Worcester. 

It isn’t just his scoring or his disproportionate size to most other players that makes him shine, but rather his Favre like enthusiasm approach to the game. 

This is really the difference between Ovechkin and Crosby, one plays with a smile on his face and the other seems to sour his mood after every play.  With Gerbe you get talent, determination, along with a brilliant smile.  You just have to see him play to believe it - he’s not just punching a work ticket each time he gets on the ice, but rather the arena seems to be where he comes to life.

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