26 years of age, born and raised in (and looking to get out of) Utica, NY. Hockey and lacrosse are my games, although I have also played soccer, football, baseball, & judo at varying levels as well. I'll write about anything that interests me.
I have a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Brockport in History (minor in International Studies), and I write social commentary (op/eds) in a local, independent newspaper. Simply put, I like to write.
Some of my favorite teams are; Toronto Maple Leafs, SU Basketball, SU Lacrosse, Chelsea FC, LA Dodgers, University of Hawai'i Football (No, I'm not a bandwagon guy, my older brother has a BA from UH and is pursuing a Master's in Education there...I think might join him!)
*About my picture - I coach the first varsity lacrosse team at my old high school, and I got whacked with a stick right on the eyebrow during a practice - like I said, FIRST varsity team. Nice, eh?
I'm not going to blame Brian Burke for the mess the Leafs are in. That was the fault of John Ferguson and the previous regime. If...
He's barely gotten a chance to begin. Dumping Stajan,Blake and Toskala is certainly a good start. I'm sorry to see White and Hagman go. I think...
All I heard over this deal was good things about Burke and the average age of the Leafs is now 27.2 and they are the second...
Admittedly, one of the worst things about being a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs is having to associate yourself with the fan base...
Kessel at number 9? Really? 33 points in 44 games is "fading into obscurity"? That's a pretty bold statement for a guy that has been on...
Eric Warren replied…
Good points, and I'm not really picking on Kessel, but the early parallels between he and...
Chandler Nicol replied…
Indeed... Aki Berg perhaps one of the worst (if not the worse) NHL player ever. He...
No trades have hurt this club badly in the past. Screw Kaberle, if trading him would benefit the team, you trade him, plain and simple. And...
scott burgwin replied…
Hi Jason, now that's what I call a concrete step to cure their sense of entitlement...
I am not expecting the Leafs to rebuild over night either. Quite honestly, The situation in Chicago was based from the ego of a man who...
No matter how slowly negotiations are going, I do not think that the Caps will not let go of Bäckström. He is far too valuable to...
Jason Chimera filled that tough guy power forward spot on Wash I think, and I am sure Burke would love to get Backstrom who wouldn't but...
Right on Derek, in my opinion it is way overdue that Kaberle be on the move and as for respecting the no trade contract, that is...
Derek- Thanks for the support vs. the mad Russian. You made some great points. USA all the way.
11 days ago
Patience, sure... it's been 40+ years a little more time would be great. Burke has nothing to trade and no prospects to sign and will have...
Derek Scarlino replied…
Yes, patience. I grew up in a Rangers house, bud. How long was that? Fifty-four years....
Derek Scarlino replied…
The bottom line is, the playoffs were an unrealistic goal from the get go. Nobody expected...
Great Debate: Bronze Medal
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