Alexander Ovechkin is the Worst Best Player in Modern Sports History
It’s been awhile since I’ve delved into the sports realm here, but this was a topic I couldn’t resist. Alexander Ovechkin is the least successful best player in the modern history of the four major American sports leagues. That isn’t conjecture, either. It’s fact. This idea first came to mind as I simply couldn’t think of any player who was as individually successful over as lengthy of a career as...
Support Me & My Playoff Beard for Charity
It’s time for the NHL playoffs, which more importantly signifies spring’s holiest of traditions, the Playoff Beard. This year, in support of the New York Rangers and their Garden of Dreams Foundation, I’m growing my beard for charity. Help me raise some funds and view all the progress photos along the way. Check out my page and make a donation here. The Garden of Dreams is a very special organization, and one that is...
DC Restaurant Buzz: Centrolina to CityCenter, Capitals Charity Event at City Tap House, iPic Theaters Opens & More
The DC restaurant buzz is back, and after last week’s loaded edition, this week packs a big punch as well. Upcoming events, new restaurant announcements, and assorted other happenings and noteworthy news. Dive in. Centrolina from Amy Brandwein the Latest CityCenter Restaurant CityCenter keeps on getting better and better. Joining the ranks of DBGB, Momofuku, the just announced Mango Tree, and more, is Chef Amy Brandwein’s...
Ryan Callahan Trade Rumors Baffle New York Rangers Fans, but He Wouldn’t Be First NHL Captain Traded
An unexpected name has turned up amongst NHL trade rumors, New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan. According to a report on ESPN.com, Callahan’s name has been floated out of fear that the Rangers couldn’t lock up their captain with a contract extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. For the Rangers to even consider moving Callahan is baffling. Callahan, who will be a member of the men’s U.S....
New York Rangers to Send at Least 7 Players to 2014 Sochi Olympics
The New York Rangers will have a busy February, even with the NHL schedule resting, as the club figures to send seven players to the 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey competition. That’s a full third of the roster, and having so many key players participating in the 2014 Olympics could either benefit or come back to haunt the club once the NHL season resumes. Three prominent members of the Rangers will be shifting from Broadway Blue to...
