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| | a 24-21 lead on a pass to Tyrell Goodman. The Big (4th Jul 16 at 9:28am UTC) | | | As we wait for the Stanley Cup Final between the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings to begin, lets take a look at the contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy, the award for the most valuable player in the playoffs. Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 Nere . While many would have Kings captain Dustin Brown at the top of the list, there are many other candidates that could rise to the occasion in the next two weeks and capture the hardware. To give you an idea of how wide open the race may be from an offensive standpoint, Ilya Kovalchuk leads the playoffs in scoring with 18 points, one point ahead of Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers, who were eliminated by the Devils in the second round. Giroux and Flyers teammate Daniel Briere still share the lead in goals with eight, one better than Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and Travis Zajac. Should someone go on an offensive tear in the Stanley Cup Final, the award could be theirs for the taking. Both the Kings and Devils have all the ingredients needed to win a Stanley Cup: an inspirational leader, an offensive sparkplug, solid play from the blueline and outstanding goaltending. So who do you think will win the Conn Smythe Trophy this year? Its Your Call. Brown, centre Anze Kopitar, defenceman Drew Doughty and goaltender Jonathan Quick have all played key roles for the Kings in their surprisingly efficient road the Final. Brown may be at the top of most lists at this point, having been the most consistent performer throughout the playoffs. He leads the team in most offensive categories, has dominated in shorthanded situations and gotten under the skin of the opposition in every round. "You can go a lot of different ways with Brown," said TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie on the NHL on TSN panel. "He leads his team in goals, including game-winners, and points, including the shorthanded variety, and hes tied with Kopitar in plus/minus. Hes also got the most penalty minutes, the most hits, he draws the most penalties and he makes the other team the most angry." Browns linemate Kopitar has the ability to light it up at any time and could very well lead the playoffs in scoring when its all said and done. His size and offensive presence will likely be an ongoing concern for the Devils defence in the series. Doughty has two goals and eight assists so far and many of those points have come at crucial times for the Kings. With the aggressive forecheck and relentless pressure employed by the Kings, his ability to hold up the back end cannot be underestimated. "Drew Doughty has hit full stride in the playoffs. He has incredible poise and controls the pace of the game," said TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger on the NHL on TSN panel. "He was very good against the St. Louis Blues and Phoenix Coyotes and the expectation is that he will continue to grow in the Stanley Cup Final." Quick held the Vancouver Canucks to eight goals in five games, allowed just six goals in a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Blues, and outduelled Mike Smith of the Phoenix Coyotes in the Western Conference Final. Its safe to say the Kings would not be where they are without his efforts. For the Devils, captain Zach Parise, Ilya Kovalchuk, Travis Zajac and future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur have all taken turns willing their team to victory. The Devils equivalent to Dustin Brown is Parise, who leads by example each and every night. He scores big goals, initiates on the forecheck and exemplifies the workman-like identity the Devils have been known for for many years. Rest assured, if the Devils win their fourth Stanley Cup in the last 17 years, Parise will be front and centre. The Devils answer to Kopitar is Kovalchuk, who possesses one of the most accurate shots in the league. Yes, he takes long shifts and yes, hes not the most responsible defensive player but if you need a goal to win the game, hes near the top of everyones list. "I dont like some of his antics but youve got to take the good with the bad and the good is real good," said NHL on TSN anaylst Marc Crawford. "Hes got breakaway speed and an outstanding shot and hes playing big in big games." Zajac missed most of the year due to an achilles injury, playing in just 15 regular season games and scoring six points. He was a wild card heading into the playoffs but his presence in the lineup has sparked the offence and added some much-needed depth at forward. He has seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 18 games. Brodeur has not put up numbers comparable to those of Quick but his veteran presence in the crease has still played a major role in the success of the Devils. He will be playing in his 200th playoff game in Game 1 and that kind of experience is invaluable at this time of year. His ability to remain calm, cool and collected has a positive influence both on and off the ice. Brown, Kopitar, Doughty or Quick. Parise, Kovalchuk, Zajac or Brodeur. Which one of these Stanley Cup Final participants will win the Conn Smythe Trophy this year? Or will someone else step up and stake their claim? Its Your Call. Nike Roshe One . Pretty soon he started hitting a few, and on Friday night he was a career-best 6 of 6 from behind the arc. Parsons scored 21 points and the Rockets picked up their fourth straight win, rolling to an easy 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Nike Free 3.0 Flyknit .C. -- Duke can finally take a breather. http://www.rosheoneitalia.com/nike-flyknit-lunar/nike-flyknit-lunar-2.html . In many ways he was a different person with different responsibilities, different motivations. He had a lot to prove but he wasnt fully ready to prove it, not like he is now.ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- College footballs winningest program might have just had its worst win. Fitzgerald Toussaint scored a go-ahead, 2-yard touchdown with 2:49 left and No. 11 Michigan made a desperately needed stop on the final play to hold on for a 28-24 victory over Akron on Saturday. Michigan (3-0) avoided getting upset at home -- as it did against Appalachian State and Toledo -- by a Mid-American Conference team with three straight one-win seasons that hasnt won a road game in nearly five years and was expected to lose by more than five touchdowns. Barely. "This is embarrassing for the University of Michigan football team," offensive tackle Taylor Lewan said. The Wolverines trailed twice in the second half -- including with 4:10 remaining when Kyle Pohl threw a 1-yard TD -- and allowed the Zips (1-2) to get to the Michigan 4 on the last play of the game. On the third straight snap inside the Michigan 5, Pohl was hurried and hit by Brennen Beyer and that led to an incomplete pass in the end zone as time expired. "We almost lost to Akron, no disrespect to Akron," Devin Gardner said. Gardner had a lot to do with that. He had a career-high three interceptions and fumbled. "I dont care if we are playing Saline High School or the Super Bowl champs, you cant turn the ball over," Michigan coach Brady Hoke said. Akron was very close to going ahead in the final minute, but wide receiver Jerrod Dillard couldnt come down with a high pass that went through his hands in the end zone, and receiver L.T. Smith was stopped at the 2 by two defenders. "Ive been fortunate to have some big wins in my career, but that wouldve been the biggest," said Akron coach Terry Bowden, who went 11-0 two decades ago at Auburn. "Im sorry for our players. They worked so hard and been through so much, but I told them they had the chance to play the game of a lifetime and they did and they played the game of a lifetime. "Im sure down the road in their lives theyll look back and cherish that more than the misery theyre in right now." Michigan won its 17th straight at home for the longest streak among BCS-conference teams and its best since winninng the same number in a row from 1976-78. Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit Uomo Bianche. Akron has lost 28 straight road games, the longest skid for visitors in the top tier of college football since Kansas State dropped 30 in a row from Nov. 9, 1985 to Nov. 2, 1991, according to STATS LLC. The Zips, though, thought this would be their day. "I knew we could beat them," Pohl said. The Wolverines said the right things about respecting and focusing on Akron after beating rival Notre Dame in front of an NCAA-record crowd last weekend, but they didnt look like they prepared very well and failed to make adjustments during the game. And, Gardner led the way. He ran for a 36-yard score and threw a 33-yard pass to Jehu Chesson in the third quarter to put Michigan up 21-10, but was 16 of 30 for 248 yards with a lot of mistakes. Gardner had turnovers on three straight drives late in the first half and the last two set up Akron for field goal attempts -- both of which were missed -- as Michigan had a tenuous 7-3 lead at halftime. The fourth-year quarterback, who accounted for five TDs in the 41-30 win over the Fighting Irish, threw his third interception in the fourth quarter and it was returned 27 yards by linebacker Justin March to let the Zips pull within four points. "I made a lot of bad decisions, probably my worst game ever," Gardner said. After Michigan went three and out, Pohl drove the Zips to the Michigan 2 and they came away with nothing because he was picked off in the end zone by Jarrod Wilson. The Wolverines could only get one first down on their next drive, then Pohl gave Akron a 24-21 lead on a pass to Tyrell Goodman. The Big House, which was eerily quiet for much of the afternoon when fans werent booing, erupted in a collective cheer when Toussaints plunge put Michigan up 28-24. It got quiet again as Akron picked apart Michigans defence, which failed to pressure Pohl very often, before the maize-and-blue clad followers were able to exhale when the clocks had zeroes and the football was on the turf. "Yeah, we won the game," Lewan said, sounding and looking furious in a postgame news conference. "Were 3-0, thats great. It was embarrassing." Cheap China Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China ' ' ' | |
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