Yearly Archives: 2009

Why the new Facebook "privacy" update sucks

When Facebook makes changes, there’s always a huge outcry from people who want things the way they were.   I usually find such an outcry laughable.  I’m not laughing right now. Here’s a short list of the scummy things Facebook has … Continue reading

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Dick Jauron fired: My take

The inevitable has finally happened, and Dick Jauron is (mercifully) no longer the head football coach of the Buffalo Bills.  Bills fans are most certainly starting fires and overturning cars in celebration as we speak. My quick take on what … Continue reading

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NHL 2009 Playoff Predictions – West – First Round

San Jose Sharks (1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (8) Records: Sharks, 53-18-11 (117 pts); Ducks, 42-33-7 (91 pts) Season Series: Sharks, 3-3-0; Ducks, 3-3-0 Analysis: New Sharks coach Todd McLellan must be feeling a lot of pressure right now.  The Sharks … Continue reading

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NHL 2009 Playoff Predictions – East – First Round

#1 Boston Bruins vs. #8 Montreal Canadiens Records: Bruins, 53-19-10 (116 pts);  Canadiens, 41-30-11 (93 pts) Season Series: Bruins, 5-0-1; Habs, 1-3-2 Analysis: The Canadiens began the year as the favorites to win the East, but instead celebrated their centennial … Continue reading

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Ranking the best shorthanded goalies in the NHL

Ryan Miller’s stats are the reason this is interesting to me.  Sure he gives up the occasional bad goal, but “Mr. Softee”, as the stats show, is one of the biggest reasons the Sabres’ penalty killing has been so very … Continue reading

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Decision 2009: Brett Favre

Oh goody!  It’s January, and that can mean only one thing – Brett Favre drama queen season!  I can hardly wait.  This year, I’m setting the over/under on how many times he changes his mind on retirement at five. Brett … Continue reading

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