The Real Value of Eric Bledsoe

Eric-BledsoeUsually when a player is coming off his best season through four in the NBA and has just re-upped for $70 million, teams usually don’t make a big free agent splash in signing another player to that same position. That’s exactly what the Phoenix Suns did though when they offered 24-year-old point guard Eric Bledsoe a new five year deal only to acquire Isaiah Thomas from the Sacramento Kings, clouding an already crowded Phoenix backcourt that also includes the up and coming Goran Dragic. Read More

Applying Playoff Lessons Will Be Key For Avs

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Everything went right for the Avalanche last year. They dominated the regular season with ease. They never went through slumps. They never had confidence issues. Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov was having a Vezina Trophy type season. Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy had the Midas touch in his first year as a rookie coach. Read More

Look For More Of Same By Rockies Next Year

Dumb and DumberFormer Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has his Pirates in the postseason for the second season in a row. His team still has a shot to win the NL Central. Meanwhile, his old team is having another losing season with no end in sight. Read More

A Loss is a Loss…But Do You Believe in Moral Victories?

seahawks win 3You can exhale now Denver. It’s over. The “Super Bowl Rematch” has been completed. Unfortunately, Denver didn’t come out on top. And although the record has become blemished with the first loss of the season, put an asterisk next to this one. This loss will be a victory in the future. Read More

Losing to Seahawks Could Pay Off For Broncos

peyton 2Several members of the Broncos such as John Fox, Chris Harris Jr. and Peyton Manning were encouraged after the game. Several Broncos players such as Wes Welker, Terrance Knighton and DeMarcus Ware did not share the same feeling. Read More