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Martin Havlat Leads by Example in Chicago

Persistence is the key when dealing with repeated injuries. You don't have to tell Martin Havlat how disappointing and frustrating they are. Ottawa's 26th overall draft pick in 1999 played at least 67 games in his first four seasons with the Senators...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 7 months ago 94 reads 1 comments
Sidney Crosby Matures as a Player and Captain

He had 102 points as a rookie. A 120-point sophomore season, which saw him capture the Art Ross, Hart Memorial Trophy, and the Lester B. Pearson Award...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 809 reads 13 comments
Tennis Players Who Changed the Game: Anna Kournikova

In any sport, there is that one figure who is able to fill the seats in stadiums and create a new fanbase. Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, and Diego Maradona are the obvious examples...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 741 reads 12 comments
Andrei Arshavin: Born To Be a Gunner

Arsene Wenger has always emphasized an attacking style among his players. Although it lacks the finish at times, there's no denying the entertainment and success his strategy brings to Arsenal...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 562 reads 5 comments
Evgeni Malkin Eyeing Art Ross, Montreal Canadiens at a Loss

Both the Western and Eastern Conference playoff races haven't loosened up much. All it takes is one day for a team to jump back into contention with one win. It's certainly the most exciting time of the regular season and it may come down to the last day.

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 944 reads 1 comments
Buffalo Sabres Don't Deserve Playoff Hockey

If ever there was an enigma team in the NHL this season, it would have to be the Buffalo Sabres. A team that bears exquisite offensive potential. A team with the longest tenured coach in Lindy Ruff...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 239 reads 0 comments
Olli Jokinen Hot, Niklas Backstrom Not

In St. Louis, it would have been easy to give up on the season. With a laundry-list of injuries throughout the year, the team made no excuses. Instead, they continue to fight for every point to stay in the playoff race...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 729 reads 0 comments
Karim Benzema Will Remain with Lyon

Months of contemplation concerning Karim Benzema's future have concluded. The 21-year-old has assured the public that he will stay with Lyon next season...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 102 reads 4 comments
A Trade Deadline Special: Erik Cole Hot, Patrick O'Sullivan Not

A total of 22 trades took place during the NHL’s 2009 deadline day. While some players were moved as expected, others surprisingly stayed put and laid our thoughts to rest. Marian Gaborik and Jay Bouwmeester are two examples of that...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 8 months ago 196 reads 2 comments
Maxim Afinogenov Finds Success by Going Back to Basics

Two months. That's how long it had been since Maxim Afinogenov hit the ice for the Buffalo Sabres. Out since Jan. 3, 2009 with a groin injury, he has been in a jam offensively since last season...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 195 reads 2 comments
NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

The clock has officially hit 3 p.m which means that the 2009 NHL trade deadline has ended. Some late deals may still take place and be announced shortly. It's an exciting day that you wish could occur more than once a year in hockey...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 886 reads 27 comments
Martin Brodeur Hot, David Krejci Not

Any doubters of the Florida Panthers and their playoff hopes must have been impressed with the 6-2 thumping they gave Washington in D.C. The last time the Cats made the postseason was in 2000, led by the "Russian Rocket," Pavel Bure...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 557 reads 2 comments
Memo to Don Cherry: Get a Life

You can't seem to get through one of Don Cherry's segments without him mentioning visors, Canadians, and how much the Europeans need to learn from the North American players...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 231 reads 9 comments
Don't Blame Patrick Lalime if the Buffalo Sabres Miss the Playoffs

All of a sudden, the Buffalo Sabres have dried up in terms of scoring goals. Not quite the expectation when this team started out the year with a 6-0-2 record...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 327 reads 3 comments
The Calder Trophy Race: Where We Stand Today

What a rollercoaster of a ride the 2009 Calder Trophy competition has been. More than a few rookies have had their names mentioned as the season has progressed. All of the experts who chose Steven Stamkos and Mikkel Boedker were sorely mistaken...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 178 reads 2 comments
Mike Richards Hot, New York Rangers Not

Hockey Day in Canada once again brought a nation together on Saturday. None of the Canadian matchups disappointed in my eyes. Obviously, the big story was Mats Sundin's return to Toronto in a Canucks jersey...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 1,040 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers Take Penalty Killing to a New Level

Penalties can make or break a game. No matter how often you practice the drills, you are bound to give up a powerplay goal here and there. An extra attacker is just too much to handle at times, and it's human nature for fatigue to kick in...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 195 reads 8 comments
Mike Green Hot, Pittsburgh Penguins Not

Hot or not has returned after a two-month break. Before I get into my selections, I'd like to express my condolences to the family members of the 50 people who died Thursday night when Continental ...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 152 reads 4 comments
Noah Welch Donates His Brain for a Greater Cause

Men and women have taken different paths in having their names remembered, some more unusual than others. In the NHL or any other hockey league, players are normally remembered for their on-ice accomplishments...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 143 reads 4 comments
Teppo Numminen: The True Heart of the Buffalo Sabres

Experience is something that doesn't come freely in any sport. Careers aplenty have been cut short due to injuries that we resent. Some are able to fight through it and end their playing days on their own terms...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 94 reads 9 comments
Alexander Ovechkin Or Evgeni Malkin? That is the Real Question

Over the past few months, I have read countless articles focusing on the match-up between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. Different views have been shared, but most would take Ovechkin over Crosby in a head-to-head battle...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 569 reads 11 comments
What Makes the NHL Enjoyable to Watch?

Nobody is perfect. A referee makes a bad call and it leads to your team losing a key match-up. It's happened to everyone I assume. You may be able to let it go and believe that the official did the job to the best of his ability...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 9 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
NHL Games to Remember: Oct. 5, 2005, Washington Capitals-Columbus Blue Jackets

It was the moment we'd all been waiting for. With every team in action this evening, Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby were to make their much anticipated debuts. The center of attention that night was the Russian however...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 10 months ago 41 reads 0 comments
A Healthy Tim Connolly Equals a Happy Buffalo Sabres Team

As much as we despise them, injuries are a part of every sport. Nothing will change that, and there's no use complaining when your favourite athlete goes down. At times, we may question the heart and desire of some players...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 10 months ago 285 reads 11 comments
NHL Games To Remember: May 5, 2006, Buffalo Sabres 7 Ottawa Senators 6

Anticipation was the feeling before the 2005/2006 NHL season. At long last, the lockout had ended and NHL hockey would bring with it a new identity...

Written by Rafal Ladysz about 10 months ago 225 reads 8 comments

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Rafal Ladysz Article Archive

Martin Havlat Leads by Example in Chicago

Sidney Crosby Matures as a Player and Captain

Tennis Players Who Changed the Game: Anna Kournikova

Andrei Arshavin: Born To Be a Gunner

Evgeni Malkin Eyeing Art Ross, Montreal Canadiens at a Loss

Buffalo Sabres Don't Deserve Playoff Hockey

Olli Jokinen Hot, Niklas Backstrom Not

Karim Benzema Will Remain with Lyon

A Trade Deadline Special: Erik Cole Hot, Patrick O'Sullivan Not

Maxim Afinogenov Finds Success by Going Back to Basics

NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

Martin Brodeur Hot, David Krejci Not

Memo to Don Cherry: Get a Life

Don't Blame Patrick Lalime if the Buffalo Sabres Miss the Playoffs

The Calder Trophy Race: Where We Stand Today

Mike Richards Hot, New York Rangers Not

Philadelphia Flyers Take Penalty Killing to a New Level

Mike Green Hot, Pittsburgh Penguins Not

Noah Welch Donates His Brain for a Greater Cause

Teppo Numminen: The True Heart of the Buffalo Sabres

Alexander Ovechkin Or Evgeni Malkin? That is the Real Question

What Makes the NHL Enjoyable to Watch?

NHL Games to Remember: Oct. 5, 2005, Washington Capitals-Columbus Blue Jackets

A Healthy Tim Connolly Equals a Happy Buffalo Sabres Team

NHL Games To Remember: May 5, 2006, Buffalo Sabres 7 Ottawa Senators 6

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