Neil Becker

For my entire life I've been a die-hard Toronto Blue Jays fan. My favorite player was former Blue Jays fist baseman John Olerud and my current favorite is Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. I was born and grew up in Toronto. Following high school I earned a B.A. in Communications from University of Windsor followed by a two year Print Journalism degree from Humber College. Besides baseball I also love hockey and UFC. My favorite hockey teams are the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers. I am really hoping to see the Leafs win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime. Another big interest of mine is taking care of my two-year old dog Buddy. I love to take him to the park where he enjoys chasing sticks and running after tennis balls. He is without question my best friend. My ideal evening would be either watching a hockey or baseball game on television followed afterwards by a comedy movie.

Patrick Kane U.S. born player

Detroit Red Wings’ Patrick Kane is the best U.S. born player of all-time

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Detroit Red Wings star forward Patrick Kane continues to show that he is, without question, the greatest American-born player of all time. Patrick Kane has moved past Mike Modano as the greatest point producer among US born players   This three-time Stanley Cup champion, who is affectionately known as ‘Showtime,’ cemented his mark as the […]

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Hart Trophy

San Jose Sharks star forward Macklin Celebrini making strong case for the Hart Trophy

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Chances are, if hockey fans were asked who the frontrunners should be for the Hart Trophy, common answers would be Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche power forward Nathan MacKinnon, both of whom are great answers. Saying that, as we head towards the Olympic break, one name who should be leading the Hart

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Cody Bellinger big offseason signing

New York Yankees makes big offseason signing but not on starting pitching

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The New York Yankees finally made that big off-season signing, but surprisingly, it wasn’t on a legitimate starting pitcher. Slugging outfielder Cody Bellinger re-signs with Yankees   Heading into the winter, it was clear to those who followed the Bronx Bombers that they were badly in need of starting pitching. Last season, the Yankees lost

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Stanley Cup favorites

Golden Knights among Stanley Cup favorites after acquiring defenceman Rasmus Andersson

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The Vegas Golden Knights definitely made a major statement when, on January 18th, they pulled the trigger on a deal for Calgary Flames veteran defenceman Rasmus Andersson. Golden Knights become serious Stanley Cup Favorites with acquisition of Rasmus Andersson    Showing just how much they want to win the Stanley Cup, Vegas definitely received a huge

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Patrick Kane

Where does veteran Detroit Red Wings’ Patrick Kane rank among greatest USA born players?

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Naturally, with such talented players as Auston Matthews, Pat Lafontaine, Keith Tkachuk, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Tony Amonte, Joe Pavelski and Mike Modano to name just a few, fans could enthusiastically debate for hours whether forward Patrick Kane is among the top three American-born players. Does Detroit Red Wings veteran Patrick Kane rank among the

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2026 Olympic roster

Dallas Stars Forward Jason Robertson Belongs on Team USA 2026 Olympic Roster

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One look at the USA 2026 Olympic roster raises a major head scratcher pertaining to the mysterious absence of Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. Team USA Management Made Mistake By Not Picking Jason Robertson for 2026 Olympic Roster   Robertson, arguably the most underrated player, has over his first five NHL seasons with Dallas scored

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Despite a Subpar Season, Blues Goalie Jordan Binnington Right Choice for Team Canada

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One of the ongoing debates among hockey fans and the media was whether veteran St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington should be named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster. Binnington, who has struggled this season with a subpar 7-9-6 record,  3.44 GAA and a well below average .870 save percentage, has many critics believing he shouldn’t

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Steven Stamkos 600th career goal

Will future Hall of Famer Steven Stamkos score his 600th career goal as a Predator?

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The million-dollar question among hockey fans is whether veteran star forward Steven Stamkos will end up scoring his 600th career goal in a Nashville Predators uniform? Stamkos, currently in his second season of a four-year $32 million-dollar no-movement contract with the Predators, headed into the Christmas break with 597 career goals. For quite a few

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