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.

Crosby Team Canada

A Good Bet That Crosby Will Be Back in Team Canada’s Lineup For Finals vs. USA

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Throughout future first-ballot Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby’s illustrious career, he has created several historical hockey moments that will stand the test of time. On the international front, Crosby will always be remembered for his heroics at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics when, at 22 years-of-age, “Sid the Kid” sent Canadians from coast to coast cheering […]

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Yankees pitching staff

Yankees pitching staff full of question marks heading into spring training

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Heading into spring training, New York Yankees fans have to be worried about the state of their team’s starting pitching. While the Yankees AL East Division rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox, have improved their starting pitching staffs, New York has basically stayed status quo. Red Sox and Blue Jays improve starting

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Leon Draisaitl

Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl was wrong to criticize his team following loss vs. Calgary Flames

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Frustrated Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl might have gone too far. Draisaitl, who has always been known to speak his mind, made the wrong  move by going public in criticizing his team’s performance following a February 4th, 4-3 loss at Scotiabank Saddledome against their Alberta rivals, the Calgary Flames. Perhaps, it was due to the team’s

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Sam Bennett Team Canada

Team Canada management makes correct choice by selecting forward Sam Bennett

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Florida Panthers veteran forward Sam Bennett is now an Olympian. Panthers forward Sam Bennett joining Team Canada   Team Canada management needed a replacement for injured Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli and made the right choice when recently announcing that two-time Stanley Cup champion Bennett would indeed be taking Cirelli’s roster spot for the

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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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