1. NHL Goltending: Crucial Or Overrated?

    It is generally accepted that great goaltending is a prerequisite to winning a Stanley Cup. This has been the mantra of hockey purists since the beginning of organized hockey and the ...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about almost 2 years ago 14 reads 0 comments

  2. Marty Brodeur: Right Place, Right Time

    As I was watching Marty Brodeur tie the NHL record for shutouts against the Sabres the other night, I got to thinking that much of what passes for ultimate success in sports often comes down to luck of the draw...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 2 years ago 28 reads 0 comments

  3. Yankees Sweep Sox: Ho Hum

    So the Yankees just completed a sweep of the the Red Sox putting them squarely in the driver's seat to win their division and surely marking them as early World Series favorites...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about over 2 years ago 5 reads 0 comments

  4. Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates Should Have Just One Shot to Gain Entry

    The burning question in baseball circles today seems to be whether or not Jim Rice will be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in this, his 15th and final year of eligibility...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 78 reads 0 comments

  5. Why is Guy Carbonneau so Perplexed?

    Is it just me or does Guy Carbonneau always look like he is trying to remember if he turned the stove off when he left his home. Enquiring minds want to know...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 68 reads 6 comments

  6. Eliminate The Overtime Coin Toss

    I am sure there are a lot of rumblings in Indianapolis about their OT loss to San Diego. It doesn't seem fair that Peyton Manning never got to see the field in OT...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 24 reads 0 comments

  7. Brett Favre: Just Another Selfish Athlete?

    That Brett Favre will be a first ballot Hall of Famer is a given. However, watching Brett in the final weeks of the 2008-09 NFL season, one surely has to wonder how much of his reputation has been tarnished...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 275 reads 4 comments

  8. Dallas Cowboys Are America's Joke

    OK, everyone who was rooting for the Eagles can now relax and take a deep breath. Another year has gone by, and America's Team is not going to be the Super Bowl champs. The only question that remains is who (besides die-hard) Cowboy fans really cares...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 1,022 reads 4 comments

  9. Dick Jauron Should Remain As Buffalo Bills' Coach

    Consistency! Coaches beg for it from their players, and players strive to achieve this ultimate characteristic. Well, my friends, the Buffalo Bills have achieved the nirvana of consistency under head coach Dick Jauron...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 270 reads 3 comments

  10. Do You Want an NCAA Playoff?

    I won't go into all the pros and cons of a playoff for BCS division football; I'm sure most have heard them all. What I am proposing is a sure-fire way to have a playoff in the coming years (those who are happy with the existing system, read no further).

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 81 reads 1 comments

  11. USA Olympic Goalies

    I am fairly certain that a year ago Ryan Miller and Rick DiPietro would have been at the top of most lists to tend the nets for the US in the upcoming Vancouver Olympics in 2010. Now, I am not so sure...

    Rico Vegas Written by Rico Vegas about 3 years ago 230 reads 2 comments