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What's Still Not Working: Pretty Much Everything
What's Still Not Working: Pretty Much Everything
Five games ago, I posted a profile of some Avalanche team statistics and how they compared to the rest of the NHL.  Five games ago, their record was 7-8-0.  It's now 9-11-0.  Now that they're worse in the standings, are they worse across other statistical categories? You get ...
SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire
SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire
blog.nielsen.com — Analysis of local ratings for the start of the NHL season shows 11 U.S. teams with double-digit... percentage increases in viewership compared to the same time period a year ago. The Buffalo Sabres remain the highest-rated NHL team with an 8.9 average ... (more) SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire
Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
blogs.denverpost.com — The news isn’t good from the Avalanche’s morning skate: Sakic won’t play tonight against Tampa Bay, and... his status is now listed as “indefinite.” We could be in the throes of a sad end to No. 19’s brilliant career. ... (more) Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
28 seconds for Sakic
28 seconds for Sakic
blogs.denverpost.com — That’s how long Joe Sakic lasted in today’s game with the Coyotes. He took one shift -... 28 seconds - before shutting it down for the day because his back was bad. This is obviously a red-siren, MAJOR setback for Cap and the Avs. He has, in ... (more) 28 seconds for Sakic
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