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Best First Overall Picks in NHL History
Whenever you're taken first in the NHL draft, a lot of expectations are attached to you. First overall picks are generally tasked with saving a franchise and becoming the centerpiece of a rebuilding movement that lasts years. Usually, who the first overall pick will be is decided months before the actual draft. That is not always the case though, with many asking who should the New Jersey Devils take in 2017.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Unbalanced
Greatest NFL Head Coaches in History
There are multiple eras in the NFL where teams have had to persevere, whether it's a color barrier or player strikes, it's the coach behind that effort. We've seen several dynasties over the years, including Chuck Noll's Pittsburgh Steelers and Bill Belichick's New England Patriots. There have been many successful head coaches, but only few can be considered the greatest of all time. These coaches led through grit, determination, and creativity to become the greatest NFL head coaches in history.
By Chris Gennone8 years ago in Unbalanced
LeBron James Scores 45 as Cavs Beat Pacers
Yesterday, the Cleveland Cavaliers were on the verge of elimination. The Cavaliers found themselves in a win or go home situation. If the Cavs wanted to advance, this game was a must win. The Cavs prevailed and beat the Pacers 105-101 to close out the series.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best NHL Goalies of All Time
It is almost impossible to win the Stanley Cup without an all-star goaltender, especially in today's NHL. Regardless of how many chances you create or goals you score, it is all for naught if you can't keep the puck out of your net. Goaltenders are the last line of defense. They can keep you in games, steal an important series, or even lead you all the way to the promised land of winning a Stanley Cup. The best NHL goalies of all-time have accomplished all three of those feats and they did it without breaking a sweat.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL Draft Results and Review
1. Cleveland Browns: Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield Passing on Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson has been a curse to the Browns who haven’t picked the right quarterback since 2000. Here is them finding their future quarterback in Baker Mayfield.
By Logan Stoves8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Road Not Taken. Top Story - April 2018.
It’s rare that a team is able to build itself through the draft and find a bonafide superstar to anchor the franchise. The Seattle Supersonics turned Oklahoma City Thunder were able to find three in as many consecutive drafts from 2007-2009 with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. The Thunder had the makings of being perennial championship contenders for years to come. They achieved great team success during their time together, including an NBA Finals appearance; the only one in OKC’s franchise history. After their successful 2012 season, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets after being unable to reach a contract agreement. This was the end for them as a trio, who at one point was walking down the same path of greatness together are now playing on opposing sides, going after the same goal.
By Chauncey Balsom8 years ago in Unbalanced
Worst MLB Free Agent Signings of All Time
Aside from winning the World Series or beating a sworn rival, I'm not sure anything in baseball is as exciting as free agency. This is especially true when there is a lot of talent on the market, and you're unsure if your team will make a big move or not. It keeps you alert and on the edge of your seat the entire offseason. As soon as you hear your team signed one of those stars, you're excited, for like a minute.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best NHL Defensemen of All Time
We are blessed as hockey fans to have so much skill in the NHL today. Every team has a star and most have a few, leading to some of the most exciting and electric hockey in NHL history. In the past, there was not as much skill and it definitely was not spread out evenly. Dynasties were the name of the game for the majority of hockey history, and a lot of NHL defensemen were at the forefront of them. So let's take a look back at some of the true superstar defenders that changed the game, and some that are more recent that are doing the same.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Unbalanced
