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For my whole life, hockey has been a key part of my daily activities. I love reading articles from professional writers and I love watching highlights 5 times in a row regardless of what is being shown. Hockey is life - the rest is just details. From about the age of 13 when the dream of making the NHL as a player was all but shot, my goal was to make it as a general manager or in some sort of management role. I love hearing about the finer details of players and how they are fitting on a team. I love debating where players may go, I love debating about the draft and I love thinking about how one player may fit on another team. Although not my best attribute, writing about hockey and other sports is one of my passions. I love going against the grain and supporting a point that is not very common. I also love watching and writing about developing players coming through the ranks.

Aaron's Recent Articles

Figuring Out the 10 Best NHL Captains

Published 6 days ago
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TORONTO - OCTOBER 17: Mike Komisarek #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during a NHL game against the New York Rangers at the Air Canada Centre on October 17, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Published 14 days ago
269 reads 7 comments

Kenny Ryan: The Latest Windsor Spitfire

Published 18 days ago
219 reads 1 comments

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 10: DeAngelo Hall #21 of the Atlanta Falcons holds up a poster of Michael Vick during player intros against the New Orleans Saints on December 10, 2007 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Michael Vick: Convicted, Served, Forgiven?

Published 5 months ago
104 reads 0 comments

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Aaron Neely commented on What Do Kessel, Wilson, Gustavsson, and Back to Back Wins Have in Common?
Aaron Neely commented on What Do Kessel, Wilson, Gustavsson, and Back to Back Wins Have in Common?
Mark Ritter responded to a comment on Chicago Blackhawks Discussing a Major Deal?
Mark Ritter responded to a comment on Chicago Blackhawks Discussing a Major Deal?
Nelson Santos responded to a comment on Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors Have Media Swirling
Nelson Santos responded to a comment on Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors Have Media Swirling
Aaron Neely commented on The Top 10 NHL Waiver Pickups of All-Time

The Short List What Aaron thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods
Favorite Sports Teams

Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Buffalo Bills
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Coach K, Pat Quinn, John Tortorella
All Time Sports Moment

Tigers chip at the Masters, Tiger winning the 08 US open, Bryant dropping 81
Most Memorable Game Attended

Toronto Maple Leafs 1967 tribute night against Edmonton.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Chamberlain averaging a triple double, Gretzky scoring 215 or Tigers Masters/Tournument wins*
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Federer or Sampras?

Nadal
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger... Coming into his prime and already a couple wins away from passing Niklaus.. Unreal.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

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by Keith
12 days ago

Can the Knicks' Jared Jeffries at the very least regain some of his pride this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279908-knicks-jared-jeffries-simply-craving-for-approval
by Adam
5 months ago

Hi there,

I have recently started my own project to rank the top 100 hockey players off all-time and just recently posted players 1-10. I would love to hear what you think about my list or for you to even post your own list in the comments section. Please, give it a read!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185812-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-1-10
by Patrick
5 months ago

Do you think Patrick Roy is ready to be an NHL head coach?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180069-patrick-roy-you-wouldnt-like-him-when-hes-angry
by Kevin
5 months ago

A Historical night for the NHL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179147-may-19-1974-the-broad-street-bullies-claim-their-fisrt-stanley-cup

Oilers Dynasty Begins!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179150-may-19-1984-islanders-dynasty-ends-and-the-oilers-begins
by O
6 months ago

Did you have the opportunity to read my new article centering on bringing back the true meaning to our "National Past Time" let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170553-what-happen-to-the-game-i-love
by Derek
6 months ago

Hey Aaron,

Thanks for getting in touch on the bulletin board. I thought the article was very well written and it certainly raises an interesting idea. While I firmly believe the NHL playoffs are the best playoffs going, it is tough sometimes to be watching hockey on a weekend in May/June when it's 25 and sunny outside.

Also just wanted to let you know, if you didn't already, that I am the Co-Community Leader for the NHL section here at BR. Basically I act (along with the other Community Leaders) as soundboards for you, the writers. If you ever need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask me. Just get in touch with me at any of my contact points on my profile, or by leaving something on my bulletin board.

Again, great article, and if you need anything at all, feel free to ask.

--Derek
by Thomas
7 months ago

We still love sports, even in the middle of the recession, because, truly, were scared...

Truly my best peice, please read!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147720-we-love-sports-now-more-than-ever-why-because-were-scared?just_published=1
by Ronnybrook
11 months ago

It's all fun and games until someone loses a...hand.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/91795-joe-sakic-and-the-snow-blower-doh-say-it-aint-so

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Figuring Out the 10 Best NHL Captains

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Kenny Ryan: The Latest Windsor Spitfire

Michael Vick: Convicted, Served, Forgiven?

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