07/02/2006 - === Blues ink McKee; re-sign Drake ===
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Blues added unrestricted free agent defenseman Jay McKee on Saturday, and re-signed forward Dallas Drake.
The 28-year-old McKee has played in 582 NHL games during a nine-year career with the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran defenseman played in 75 games, recording five goals, 11 assists and 16 points last season.
"The organization is excited to add a quality defenseman and excellent leader in Jay McKee," said Blues President John Davidson. "He was very instrumental in Buffalo's playoff run last season and excited that he has agreed to be part of the St. Louis Blues."
St. Louis also re-signed captain Dallas Drake to a multi-year contract.
Drake, 37, has played in 884 games during a 13-year career with Detroit, Winnipeg, Phoenix and St. Louis.
The veteran winger played in 62 games last year and tallied two goals, 24 assists and 26 points. His 24 assists ranked third on the team.
"I have admired the way Dallas handles himself on and off the ice over his career and thrilled to have him back leading our team," said Davidson. "He is a character guy and gives everything he has night after night."
<< Hafner is grand as Indians overcome Reds
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Travis Hafner's sixth career grand slam
helped the Cleveland Indians top the Cincinnati Reds, 12-7, in the middle
contest of their three-game interleague series at Great American Ball Park.
Cliff L
<< Sorenstam and Hurst on top at U.S. Women's Open
Newport, RI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Annika Sorenstam, a two-time winner of this
event, and Pat Hurst both posted rounds of even-par 71 on Saturday and are
tied for the lead after two rounds of the U.S. Women's Open. The pair is
knotted
<< Sloan Foundation Announces Benton, Illinois Native as Honorary Chair
Former NBA player and head coach, Doug Collins, has been named as the honorary chairperson for the second annual Bobbye and Jerry Sloan Hand-in-Hand Twilight Run and Friendship Walk. Collins is a native of Benton, Illinois, a neighboring city to Slo
<< PGA TOUR Superstore to Open Fourth Atlanta-Area Location in Buckhead, Ga.
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Flyers ink Baumgartner, Jonsson >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers announced the
signings of defenseman Nolan Baumgartner and defenseman Lars Jonsson on
Saturday.
Baumgartner agreed to terms on a two-year contract, while Jonsson inked a
Jays target sweep of Phils >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A.J. Burnett hopes to make it two straight wins this
afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays try and complete a three-game sweep of
the Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre.
Burnett returned from the disabled list in im
Webb, Zito collide in Oakland >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics will
clash this afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game set at the Oakland
Coliseum.
Taking the ball this afternoon for the Diamondbacks will be the team's ace
Bra
Marlins' Moehler lands on DL >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins placed pitcher Brian
Moehler on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a right foot sprain.
Moehler started Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox, but left after
just two-
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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