 Jim Turner
The Washington Capitals are heavy favorites to hoistLord Stanley’s Cup at season’s end but after another early playoff exit and arelatively movement free off season five huge questions loom over this franchise that continues to tell fans they have a plan...much like the Cylons.
Is Bruce Boudreau’s system-coaching conducive to winning a Stanley Cup? – Boudreau’s defender...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
August 17, 2010
Football is a game of skill, talent, organization, luck and pure chance. That is why despite the odds a team can rise from the bottom of the standings to hold the Lombardi Trophy at the end of a brutal season. Stars will be made and some stars will fade. Teams that start off the year as unquestioned favorites to win it all will be hosting supe...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
May 25, 2010
Why should the Superbowl be treated differently than anyother game? The argument that the elements should not decide the game is boguswhen every other game leading up to the Superbowl except in domed stadiums is played in theelements. Wind, rain, extreme heat,extreme cold, snow all play a part in the outcome of games so what is this r...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
May 22, 2010
There is a prevailing sentiment within the Caps organizationthat the loss vs. Montreal was some sort of statistical anomaly. I’ve heardboth Coaches and Caps Media representatives speak about the amount of shots assome sort of justification to their conclusion that Halak was the difference. Theproblem with that theory is the fact that the Flyers a...
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 Jim Turner
Turnersportsdesk.com
May 18, 2010
Game two of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals is all about the adjustments. The Montreal Canadiens find themselves on very familiar ground. They had their number #1 goalie chased after getting lit up but they’vealways managed to respond strong. The Flyers have very few adjustments due to the masterful performance they turned in on Sunday but as t...
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