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08/06/2010 - Toronto, Canada (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The parity of the cap-era NHL claimed another victim this past week when the Chicago Blackhawks traded Stanley Cup winning goalie Antti Niemi in favor of an aging Marty Turco and a paltry $1.45 million in cap relief.
Whether this move pays dividends for the Hawks is unknown, but walking away from a 26-year old goaltender who put up impressive numbers in the regular season and didn't wilt in the playoffs could prove as a major source of dismay.
What's even more surprising is the number of young goalies who enjoyed tremendous success a season ago.
Aside from Niemi, fellow freshmen Tuukka Rask and Jimmy Howard had no trouble cutting their teeth as everyday starters despite having combined for only 10 games NHL experience prior to last season.
Expect more of the same this year, and look for other netminders to make their mark and perhaps steal away a job from a seasoned starter.
In Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick better look over his shoulder because Jonathan Bernier is quickly approaching everyday duties and could be poised for a breakout year.
Despite putting up respectable numbers and backstopping the Kings to their first playoff berth since 2002, Quick could find himself battling for minutes with Bernier, who was named the American Hockey League's Most Outstanding Goalie for the Manchester Monarchs last season.
In his brief three-game stint with the Kings in 2010, Bernier went 3-0 with a 1.30 goals-against average, .957 save percentage and a shutout.
Although Quick is a promising youngster himself, the future throne in L.A. looks to belong to Bernier.
Another goalie looking to emerge from the shadows of obscurity is San Jose's Thomas Greiss.
Having trained under the wing of KHL-bound backstop Evgeni Nabokov, Greiss will have every opportunity this season to show he is ready to steal the spotlight.
His competition between the pipes will be newly acquired Anterro Niittymaki, who will be likely pegged to receive the majority of starts.
But unlike the many serviceable years provided by Nabokov, the Sharks no longer have the luxury of relying on a clear-cut number, giving Greiss a perfect platform to prove he can get the job done.
While he didn't see much action last year, the Cologne, Germany native proved capable of weathering the storm when called upon, a fact reflected by his sparkling .922 save percentage.
Speaking of sparkling, Jacob Markstrom, the shiniest of goaltending prospects, has made the move from Sweden and should challenge for a position on the Florida Panthers roster this season.
With Thomas Vokoun the clear-cut starter, the 20-year old Swede will have to win the backup role from journeyman Scott Clemmensen.
This past year, the 31st overall pick in 2008 put up astounding numbers for Brynas IF of the Swedish Elite League while also representing his country at the 2010 World Championship. As a result, the 6'4" phenom has drawn favorable comparisons to fellow countryman Henrik Lundqvist.
It wouldn't be shocking to see Markstrom start the year in the AHL, but based on his raw skill and athleticism, Panthers GM Dale Tallon might be forced to give the kid a shot sooner rather than later.
Whether it's parity or productivity, the emergence of young goaltenders has proven to become a staple of success for many franchises across the NHL landscape.
<< Alabama tops coaches' preseason poll
McLean, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Defending national champion Alabama sits atop
the preseason USA Today coaches' football poll.
Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram returns at running back for the Crimson Tide
and quarterback Greg McElroy is als
<< Relentless Randle ready to enter Hall of Fame
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -John Randle was a trash-talking, twitch-quick defensive tackle who intimidated and distracted opponents on his way to the sixth-most sacks in NFL history, fueled by a competitive drive that pushed an undrafted, undersized player fo
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<< Alabama is No. 1 in USA Today's preseason poll
TYSONS CORNER, Va. (AP) -Defending national champion Alabama is No. 1 atop the USA Today preseason coaches' poll.Boise State will begin the season ranked No. 5. The Broncos, like Alabama, finished last season 14-0. They beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.T
O's hope to continue success under new manager vs. White Sox >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles passed their first test under new
manager Buck Showalter with flying colors. Their next challenge figures to be
a little bit tougher, however, with the American League Central-leading
Chicago White Sox i
Angels pay a visit to Tigers in Motown >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Both the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Detroit
Tigers are fading in their respective division-title races. Good news is that
one club has to win tonight when the two teams kick off a three-game series at
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First meets worst as Padres, D-Backs begin divisional set >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres have a favorable road matchup this
weekend against the NL West-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, but the desert hasn't
been too kind lately for the current division leaders.
The Padres, who are two games ahe
Rolling Twins start series with last-place Indians >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Both the Minnesota Twins and Francisco Liriano will be
aiming to continue their respective hot streaks when the American League
Central contenders start up a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians
tonight at Progressive
MySportsbook.com Favors Fighting Irish to win College Football betting odds
According to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, on January 8, the Fighting Irish faithful may be toasting their 14th national title in Arizona – Notre Dame’s first national championship in close to 20 years.
Although MySportsbook.com has listed Notre Dame as the 5-1 favorite to win thecollege football College Football betting, fans in Columbus do not need to cancel their tickets to Glendale just yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes, listed right behind the Irish at 7-1, are also heavy favorites to win college football’s most coveted prize, while West Virginia, USC and the 2007 National Champion Texas Longhorns - all listed at 8-1 – are strong contenders as well.
MySportsbook.com has also posted gambling odds on the conference championships for the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. In the ACC – it could be anyone’s title, particularly for the two schools from the Sunshine State. Florida State and Miami, both listed at 2-1, are favored to win the ACC Championship Game odds, with the ‘Noles hoping to finish in the nation’s top 10 for the first time in five years, and the ‘Canes looking to avenge their 10-7 loss against FSU in last year’s ACC Championship betting.
Moving west to the Big 12, MySportsbook.com has betting lines listing Texas as 7-5 favorites to repeat as conference champions, even though the Longhorns lost their national championship-winning quarterback Vince Young to the NFL. In the south, the Auburn Tigers – led by Heisman-hopeful senior running back Kenny Irons – have been given the best odds to win the SEC Championship odds at 5-2.
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