Drop your shorts
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This past Sunday in an Italian league soccer match-up between Catania and Torino, three players from the Catania team dropped their shorts. This is the newest, creative strategy that is used to block the goaltender’s vision of the ball. Nothing better than to confuse the keeper with a pair of balls in order to block his site of the soccer ball.
And [...]
Brodeur to undergo elbow surgery
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NJ Devils goalie Martin Brodeur will undergo surgery to repair the distal bicep in his left elbow. He will be out 3-4 months and that could just about do it for the Devils chances.
What happened Wednesday night?
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Philadelphia was ready to celebrate their first championship in 25 years on Monday night. The table was set with their ace on the mound and a 3-1 series lead. Then the winds and rains came suspending not only the game, but a party and celebration only the Philadelphia faithful could host. The snow and sleet arrived on Tuesday giving the [...]
My pledge to Philadelphia fans and media
By Perry | 2 Comments
The Mets will win the division. The Phillies never spend any money. The Phillies starting pitching is weak. The Phillies can’t play small ball. The Phillies only score by hitting homeruns. The Phillies have a horrible bottom of the lineup. There’s no way the Phillies can beat Manny and the Dodgers. The Phillies should have [...]
Blackhawks fire head coach
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After winning just one of their first four games, the Chicago Blackhawks have fired head coach Denis Savard. Joel Quenneville, previously of the Blues and Avalanche, will replace him.
OTR guesses that if Quenneville can’t win more than one of his first four games as head coach, that he’ll be fired too. [...]
Sarah Palin makes yet another mistake
By Micah Warren | 4 Comments
We’ve been wanting an excuse to throw politics on here as though anyone cares about our opinions. Now we have that excuse.
The Governor of Alaska and everyone’s favorite dufus, Sarah Palin, will be dropping the ceremonial first puck in the Flyers opener against the Rangers on Saturday night.
Several thoughts race through my head:
-If Palin has [...]
What would you do with $700 billion
By Micah Warren | 8 Comments
So Blast has a question for today and we thought we’d post it here. We all know the government proposed a $700 billion buyout for Wall St., but what would you do with $700 billion in the sports world? Here’s what I think some of our readers would do with it:
Pavlovic: Spend it all on [...]
Fantasy Turd League: **CHANGES PLEASE READ**
By Perry | 1 Comment
This new fantasy sports league is driven not by points scored or yards gained, but by brushes with the law, arrests, general misconduct and the severity of said misconduct. The league is free and open to all.
The league’s point system can be viewed here.
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software and the [...]
Levi Johnston totally hooked up with Palin’s daughter
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
We have found the guy that started all of this controversy with Sarah Palin’s daughter and he plays sports. So technically, he falls into OTR territory.
Levi Johnston is a badass hockey player that once scored two goals in a consolation game on a cracked tibia.
OTR is sure to quite sure that Levi [...]
Fantasy Turd League: Roster deadline, Sept 18th
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If you would like to be part of the first ever Fantasy Turd League, please email your roster to me before September 18th. Please read league details below.
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software and the difficulty of a draft strategy we will be running this league rotisserie style.
What is rotisserie style? There will [...]
Philly fans are babies
By Micah Warren | 11 Comments
I know I will get in trouble for this post. Yes, I am a die-hard Philadelphia fan. I grew up in South Jersey and know the area well. I also know the fan base well, and when I see stupid crap like this, I have to comment. This will endear me [...]
Flyers interested in Sundin?
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It’s August, which means it’s time to talk hockey! According to the agent for Mats Sundin, the Flyers are among six teams interested in the Swedish center.
Agent J.P. Barry also mentioned the NY Rangers, Vancougar (Freetah one, whukina game izzat? Four of our readers will get that joke) Canucks and [...]
Fantasy Turd League Draft: Get your lists in…8 teams so far
By Perry | 1 Comment
Update: To make this more interesting, OTR will have quarterly prizes to give away to the team with the most points. We will have more information about this shortly. Prizes yet to be determined. Could be a night out with Ron Artest or maybe a night in on Micah’s couch.
Repost:
Due to the lack of Fantasy [...]
Fantasy Turd League Draft: Ready to go…
By Perry | 1 Comment
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software, which we are working on, OTR needs to get creative with the Fantasy Turd League draft.
Here is how we are going to run the draft. Each team owner will send me a list of turds that they want on their team. The first-ranked turd will be [...]
NHL’s John Collins promoted to COO
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OTR doesn’t know how this one flew under the radar. In one of the most brilliant moves of the summer, former Cleveland Brown’s executive John Collins was promoted by the NHL to chief operating officer.
PHOTO CAPTION: Speaking of John Collins, Tom Collins anyone?
Here are a few other things that flew under the radar this summer:
Washington D.C. actually [...]
Jason Smith tears ACL
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Philadelphia 76er’s second year center Jason Smith tore his ACL in his left knee during an NBA approved camp in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“It’s unfortunate that this happened, but Jason is resilient and he’ll receive the best treatment available,” Ed Stefanski (Philadelphia Sixers GM) said on Friday.
This pretty much sucks.
PHOTO CAPTION: Jason Smith was also the [...]
Articles of Fantasy Turd League (Rough Draft)
By Perry | 8 Comments
Roster Size/Positions: The team that you select must have a player for each roster spot to be eligible for points. Each team will have 10 roster spots. The roster you must fill is as follows:
One NFL player
One NBA player
One NHL player
One MLB player
One player from a college or non-major sport (not NFL, NBA, NHL, or [...]
Fantasy Turd League Point System (Rough draft)
By Perry | 10 Comments
I am finished the rough draft of our Fantasy Turd League point system. I am willing to take suggestions and recommendations if I have missed anything.
I will now start working on roster size, draft date, and other league rules.
If you are interested in participating or have suggestions/recommendations, please let me know in comments.
Ron Artest [...]
Ryane Clowe signs one-year deal
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According to some website, Ryane Clowe has agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million with the Sharks.
At this point, the only question remains: Who in the hell is Ryane Clowe?
If you can’t tell, OTR isn’t filled with hockey geniuses. We follow the Flyers pretty well, but after that…
Tambellini named Oilers GM
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
This move shocked OTR. The Edmonton Oilers named Steve Tambellini as general manager and moved Kevin Lowe to the role of president of hockey operations.
Our reaction? Are you kidding?! Oilers fans, get rid of your season tickets. This guy is absolute garbage and knows less about hockey than he [...]
Fantasy Turd League
By Perry | 7 Comments
We are looking for sports fans to participate in our Fantasy Turd League. The rules of the league are still under review, but here is our plan:
We will have a fantasy turd draft in the next couple weeks/months.
Each participant will draft a team of 5 to 10 players from the four major pro [...]
Spectrum memories
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Since the Spectrum in Philly is about to be torn down in the next year or so, and since sports talk right now blows, we thought we’d post some Spectrum memories. The first goal tender ever to score a goal in an NHL game? Mr. Ron Hextall! Check it:
Philadelphia Spectrum to get demolished
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There has been speculation for some time, but now it seems official, the Spectrum in Philly will close at the end of this year and be demolished. The arena is 42-years old.
This has been one of the hardest decisions Ive ever had to make, said Ed Snider, Comcast-Spectacors chairman. The Spectrum is my baby. [...]
Jaromir Jagr says ‘good-bye’ to the NHL
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Former New York Ranger, Washington Capital and Pittsburgh Penguin Jaromir Jagr signed a two-year contract with an option to play for Avangard Omsk, a Russian team that is part of the new Continental Hockey League.
“It was the toughest decision in my life, hockeywise,” Jagr said Friday.
In Jagr’s 18-year career he has accumulated 646 goals, 953 [...]
Dallas Stars land Sean Avery
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Sean Avery signed a four-year, $15.5M deal with the Stars.
Also, Marion Hossa signed with the Detroit Red Wings. No need to check main mag.
Marian Hossa signs with….
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
…it’s in the main mag.
NBA & NHL free agency to start tomorrow
By Perry | 2 Comments
Indeed it does.
PHOTO CAPTION: Beer is good.
NBA: Teams can reach verbal agreements with free agents starting Tuesday, but can’t sign players until July 7. A look at the top free agents, by position:
Malkin offered big dough to play in Russia?
By Micah Warren | 5 Comments
According to a report in the Toronto Star, Penguins star Evgeni Malkin has been offered $12.5 million a year tax free to play in Russia.
The native Russian is set to make $3.8 million this year, but a new deal with the Penguins will fetch closer to the $9 million range. Not tax free.
“He could [...]
Flyers ship RJ Umberger to Columbus
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
The Philadelphia Flyers, a hockey team in the National Hockey League, shipped the rights to playoff stud R.J. Umberger to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for the 19th overall pick and a third-round pick in last night’s draft.
It’s not that the Flyers were unhappy with his 11 goals and five assists in the playoffs, [...]
610 WIP is absolute garbage
By Perry | 8 Comments
610 WIP is a sports radio station in Philadelphia that is famous for being a big pile of critical crap. I used to enjoy it a little, but it’s more annoying than the pitch-by-pitch-by-pitch highlight reel that ESPN shows after a Joba Chamberlain start.
What sparked this? For some reason the AM dial was [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning: Winning a title in a BS hockey town not enough
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach John Tortorella, who won a championship for the ungrateful team in 2004, won’t be asked back for next season.
“This has been a very difficult decision because of everything that John Tortorella has meant to and done for this organization,” general manager Jay Feaster said in a statement. “Torts came to [...]
Triple Overtime Thriller
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The Pittsburgh Penguins forced a Game 6 last night when Petr “I don’t need another ‘e’ in my name” Sykora blasted a shot past Detroit netminder Chris Osgood with around 11 minutes left in the third overtime. Osgood was killed instantly on the ice by OJ Simpson because of the sudden death format. [...]
Barry Melrose to coach the Lightning?
By Perry | 2 Comments
It is being reported that Barry Melrose might be the next coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“This is no different than any of the last 10 years,” Melrose said in response to a report in the Toronto Star. “I’ve been contacted by a handful of clubs every year since joining ESPN. [...]
Luc Bourdon dead
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Thanks to Lindsey for tipping us off. Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon was killed Thursday in a motorcycle crash.
“Luc was a winner; he was a competitor,” said Kent Hughes, his agent. “There was no quit in him. He persevered through a lot. He was a great guy and a great teammate.”
Reportedly, he lost control [...]
Brian Campbell to Chicago?
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Maybe. According to the Ottawa Sun the Chicago Blackhawks are rumored to be prepared to dangle $8 million a year his way.
Campbell was quoted saying (after being asked where he would like to play), “I guess where I’m going to be the happiest. The money is going to be there either way. [...]
Pens: Osgood is diving
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The excuses have begun. After consecutive shutouts, the Pittsburgh Penguins are already whining about Detroit goalie Chris Osgood diving to draw penalties. We aren’t saying that there is nothing to this, but it just sounds to us like a team that is prepared to get swept.
“We took two penalties tonight on the goalie,” [...]
Hockeytown or Deeee-troit Basketballtown?
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Being a sports fan in Detroit right now has to be an absolute blast. But, which sport is more popular among Detroitians? I like to add ‘ians’ to a word when referring to a group of people. For example, fan groups of Yi Jianlian are called Yi Jianlianians. Moving along, the [...]
Hockeytown shuts out Pittsburgh, twice
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The Detroit Red Wings have taken a commanding two games to zero lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins haven’t even scored a goal yet. Considering gas prices, the organization could have easily saved money by staying in Pittsburgh for the first two games. It would have been the same exact result. [...]
Blogging is healthy for you!
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This isn’t sports related, but it is blog related, so I thought I’d post it. This article in Scientific American says that blogging is actually good for you. Check it out.
Philadelphia only had 98 season since last championship
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Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Don McKee argues the notion that Philadelphia has gone 100 seasons without a champion, citing the missed 1994 baseball season and the 2004 NHL season that went without a champion as well.
“In Philadelphia, we get our satisfaction where we can,” McKee writes.
Whatever. We think there was some blank space in the [...]
Philadelphia Sports Fans
By Perry | 4 Comments
Cnnsi.com just posted an article about Philadephia and their sports teams. The Flyers loss yesterday was the 100th straight season that a Philadelphia sports team hasn’t won a championship. They highlight all the horrible sports moves and occurances from 100 to 1. It’s rubbing in salt in the wound. That’s all [...]
Kimo Timonen to skate today
By Perry | 1 Comment
According to the Philadelphia Flyers main website, Kimo Timonen could return on Sunday when the Flyers and Penguins play Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Mellon Arena (3:00 p.m., NBC). Timonen has missed the last four games against Pittsburgh with a blood clot in his left foot and he will be skating [...]
More Playoff Hockey in Philadelphia
By Perry | 2 Comments
The Flyers came out smoking in the first period scoring three goals (Lupul, Briere, Carter) and were able to hold on to the lead forcing a Game Five back in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia coach John Stevens mixed it up a little by swapping centermen Mike Richards and Vinny Prospal on their respective lines. Pittsburgh [...]
Sports blooper time!
By Micah Warren | 4 Comments
I’m waiting to get picked up to go to lunch, so I thought I’d post some sports bloopers. We can’t understand a single lyric of the song, but we imagine it has “sports bloopers” or “whoopsy daisy” in the chorus. Because then it would be relevant. Eat lunch at your desk and [...]
Number one priority for the Philadelphia Flyers
By Perry | 1 Comment
Ink San Jose defenseman Brian Campbell to a long-term deal.
I’m not upset at all with what is happening to the Flyers right now. They were the worst team in the league last year and to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this year is a big achievement. Could the Flyers have beaten [...]
Deeeeeeee-trooooooit Basketball
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The Detroit Pistons finished off the Orlando Magic last night 91-86 led by Rip Hamilton’s 31 points (16-16 at the charity stripe). This is the sixth straight time that the Pistons will appear in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Let’s review what Jameer Nelson said before this game, Were going to make some adjustments, [...]
Flyers Coburn out for Game Three
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After trying to catch a puck with his left eye with no success in the beginning of Game Two, Flyers defensemen Bradon Coburn is still not ready to play. His eye is still swollen shut and seeing in hockey (and in all sports but the WNBA) is a vital asset to have to be [...]
2008 NHL Top Prospects
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There is no doubt that the NHL has gotten better and better the last couple years with the emergence of the young superstars, Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin. But it doesn’t end there. The league is filled with young players that will make this sport very exciting for years to come. [...]
Keeping it going, more Flyers stuff
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I wish I found this highlight with a better picture, but if you are a Flyers’ fan you probably remember this clear as day. In the 2000 NHL Playoffs, Brian Boucher was playing very well in net for the Flyers and they found themselves against their division rival, the New Jersey Devils. This [...]
Get Pumped Flyers Fans, remember this?
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I think we all remember Keith Primeau’s amazing performance in the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs, so let’s relive some of that. On the brink of elimination, down three games to two, the Philadelphia Flyers were down to their last two minutes of their playoff lives. Primeau didn’t want his team’s fantastic run to [...]
Get Pumped Flyers Fans, remember this?
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I will always remember this play in Toronto or shall I say, series of plays. Let me take you through them. 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs, Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, Game Six in overtime. Darcy Tucker completely decks Sami Kapanen knocking him silly. Sami, being a hockey player, never gave [...]
Red Wings take 2-0 series lead, Ribeiro delivers cheap shot
By Perry | 5 Comments
The Detroit Red Wings scored two goals in the first period and that’s all they needed to defeat the Dallas Stars. Darren Helm scored his first in the playoffs and Henrik Zetterberg netted his eighth in route to a 2-1 victory in Game Two of the Western Conference finals to take a two games [...]
Timonen done for the year
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Good news, Flyers fans! Your best player is on the shelf for the year. That’s right, Kimmo Timonen is done for the remainder of the playoffs with a blood clot in his ankle.
Good luck!
Arrest warrant for Ken Daneyko and Bart Oates
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Essex County Superior Court Judge Michael Giles has issued arrest warrants for former NJ Devil Ken Daneyko and former NY Giant Bart Oates for contempt of court. The two former pro athletes have been found in civil contempt for missing four depositions in a real estate lawsuit.
“I don’t feel good about doing this,” attorney [...]
Timonen out indefinitely
By Perry | 2 Comments
If you haven’t read our comments under the Keith Premeau article or heard the news, the Philadelphia Flyers will have to go to battle without their best player. All-Star defenseman Kimmo Timonen will likely miss the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins because of a blood clot in his left ankle.
This is not [...]
Flyers/Penguins starts tomorrow night
By Micah Warren | 7 Comments
So we thought we’d take a look back at a moment that Flyers fans will never forget. Who stayed up to watch? Who went to sleep and found out about the five overtimes the next morning? I know I stayed up for the whole thing. I couldn’t cheer though because the [...]
Top 10 worst franchises in sports
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Dave Golokhov of Foxsports.com lists the Top 10 lamest franchises in sports.
We thought the Detroit Lions were rated a little low at #5. They have won one playoff game since 1957. What other stat is there?
Photo Caption: Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwell shouldn’t be doing any bragging either.
Penguins close out Rangers
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 in overtime. They take the series 4-1 and will face the Philadelphia Flyers in the next round.
Umberger Leads Flyers to Victory
By Perry | 1 Comment
The Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals last night for the first time since 2004 with a 6-4 victory over the Canadiens in Montreal. After losing the first game of the series in OT, the Flyers rebounded by winning four straight and taking the series in five games.
After never trailing in any game [...]
Carey Price will start against Flyers in Game 5
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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who was benched in Game 4 due to not stopping the puck from going in the goal nearly enough, will be back for Game 5 on Saturday night.
“He deserves a second shot,” Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau told the Canadian Press. “I think in the last few days he had [...]
OTR Salutes ‘barry,’ Fan Of The Year
By Perry | 24 Comments
We can’t ignore the overwhelming support we are receiving from our biggest fan ‘barry.’ He is one of the main reasons that OTR is able to keep it going. His brilliant posting on comments and the respect he gives Micah and I is second to none. Furthermore, without hesitation we are giving [...]
Cardiac arrest for Sean Avery?
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
Wow, nothing funny about this. Thanks to Lindsey for tipping us off. Rangers bad boy Sean Avery was reportedly hospitalized early this morning with a lacerated spleen. Not the case. Now, it is being reported that Avery was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest. Avery was unconscious and not [...]
Unfair May Be Fair as Genetics Conflate Steroids
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I found this very interesting article on Bloomberg.com that is a must read. Before you click over and read it, let me provide an excerpt:
“Discoveries in genetics, physiology and nanotechnology are creating new challenges to definitions of cheating. Sports executives including Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay and former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound [...]
Stanley Cup Playoffs meet Marty Biron
By Perry | 2 Comments
The Flyers are riding a scorching hot goaltender right now in Marty Biron. His glove is catching everything. His poke checks are timely. And he is entering Pat Burrell elite status. Indeed, he is “completely awesome.”
Heading into the third period last night, the Flyers led 3-0 and it seemed they only [...]
Marty Biron Flashing Some Glove
By Perry | 3 Comments
Game Three of the Flyers/Canadiens series is tonight at the Wachovia Center with the series all locked up at one game apiece. And it should be a barn burner. In typical Stanley Cup playoff fashion the teams are starting to hate each other.
In the third period in Game Two, Philadelphia Flyer [...]
Perry is watching the Flyers game
By Perry | 1 Comment
Game 2. And I’m gonna eat a burger.
Off The Record thanks our peeps
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Thanks to all of you that are helping to put us on the map. We started this website in January, so we’re technically in our infancy stages. Yet, we’ve been recognized by ESPN.com, Yahoo! Sports, Rotoworld.com, 610 WIP and many other smaller sites and blogs. We having fun yet? Yes we [...]
NHL Hockey: Playoff Schedule & Star Cams
By Perry | 2 Comments
NBC announced their playoff broadcast schedule if anyone cares. More importantly NBC reports: “NBCSports.com will offer a Rangers “Star-cam” and Penguins “Star-cam” that will allow visitors to view a camera isolated on a specific player on each shift. When New York’s Sean Avery is on the ice, the Rangers-cam will follow him, while the [...]
Patrick Roy: Father of the Year
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
This is Patrick Roy’s kid Jonathan. This is junior hockey. This other goalie clearly wants no parts of this fight. Roy then flips off the crowd. We don’t know what else to say.
Alex Ovechkin named First Star of the week
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