He's On Fire!

Just an update on who is hot right now on the court and who is melting the ice:

• In the NHL it is all about the Pittsburgh Penguins and their star Sidney Crosby - yea that guy from the Reebok commercials. Crosby in on a 17 game scoring streak with 20 goals and 15 assists, leading the Penguins to an 11 game winning streak. Better start taking note of Crosby, he may just be the NHL's guy to bring hockey more into the mainstream. Good looks and able to score - what else do we need?
• The Miami Heat seem to have controlled their fire. Since calling a team meeting a few weeks ago the team has gone on a winning streak. Lebron James had 33 points and Dwayne Wade 28 more in the Heat's win over the Utah Jazz last night. Looks like a game plan is being executed as a team instead of hot shots playing on their own.
• And in NYC, Raymond Felton, came alive alongside potential NBA MVP Amare Stoudamire. Stoudamire had another 30 point game against the Toronto Raptors last night, yet it was Felton who stole the show. Felton had 28 points, 11 assists, and the game winning three-pointer in the win. His last shot bounced on the rim five times prior to going in! Sometimes you need a little luck - or maybe Amare would have just slammed it in if it bounced out. Bottom line: teamwork wins games, and ultimately brings playoffs hope back to the big apple.

The NHL 2010-2011 Season

This is the time of year where all four major sports leagues play simultaneously. Baseball is kicking off the playoffs today, football is in the heart of its season, basketball is just beginning preseason play, and tomorrow, hockey starts its regular season. Just when you thought that you were in sports overload here comes hockey. Although most would probably admit to letting professional hockey slip out of their sports realm, claiming it not to be a "major" sport, I disagree and implore you to give it a dance. Hockey players are as cute as baseball sluggers, as tough as footballers, and as edgy as NBA ballers. Here is a brief rundown of some teams and players to latch onto this season:

Vancouver Canucks: Probably the most all-around talented team out there with an incredible defense. The Canucks may be the best thing to come from Canada - ever.

Chicago Blackhawks: The Blackhawks are the defending champs and will have a lot to prove this year in terms of holding onto their new found fan base. Smoking hot wingman Patrick Sharp should definitely hold your attention.

Boston Bruins: The Bruins did the incredible, by beating out the NBA's Boston Celtics in playoff ratings last postseason. The Bruins are popular, so if you're into that sort of thing, you will sure have friends to watch their games with.

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins are stacked with talent (and charisma) with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Plus, the team is debuting a $321 million arena this season.

Washington Capitals: C-A-P-S CAPS! CAPS! CAPS! There couldn't be an easier cheer and since you now know it, you have no excuse but to be a fan. CAPS fans are hungry this year after a painful post-season loss last year. They are favorites to take the Cup if they can get past the Canucks defense.