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03/03/2010 - Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Ryan Whitney from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky on Wednesday.
In his first full season with the Ducks, Whitney posted four goals and 28 points in 62 contests. Since coming over from Pittsburgh late last season, the 27-year-old racked up 38 points in 82 games overall for Anaheim.
Visnovsky recorded 10 goals and 32 points in 57 games with the Oilers this season. The 33-year-old Slovakian recently participated in the Vancouver Winter Olympics for his home country, but was issued a reprimand by the IOC for using a cold remedy which contained a high level of a banned substance.
Also heading to Edmonton from Anaheim will be a sixth-round draft pick in 2010.
<< Gotham Stakes attracts 10 three-year-olds
Ozone Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A field of 10 Kentucky Derby hopefuls has
been entered for Saturday's $250,000 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. The 1 1/16-
mile Gotham is the final local prep before the $750,000 Wood Memorial on
April 3
<< Portland signs G Diener
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Travis
Diener on Wednesday, two days after he was waived by the Indiana Pacers.
Over five seasons in the NBA, which has included stints with Orlando and
Indiana,
<< Sabres acquire F Torres from Columbus
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Sabres made a move before the trade
deadline on Wednesday by acquiring left wing Raffi Torres from the Columbus
Blue Jackets for defenseman Nathan Paetsch and a second-round draft pick.
Torres h
<< Bulls C Noah out three weeks
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is expected to
be sidelined for the next three weeks due to plantar fasciitis in his left
foot, the team announced on Wednesday.
The injury has kept Noah in and out of
Thrashers acquire F MacArthur from Sabres >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Thrashers acquired forward Clarke
MacArthur from the Buffalo Sabres for third and fourth-round picks in the
2010 draft on Wednesday.
MacArthur, a third-round selection by Buffalo in th
Oilers ship Staios to Flames >>
Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Aaron
Johnson and a third-round draft pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for
veteran rearguard Steve Staios.
Johnson appeared in 22 games this season for the Fl
Bears tender contracts to eight players >>
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears tendered contract
offers to eight free agents on Wednesday.
One-year deals were tendered to restricted free agent linebackers Nick Roach
and Jamar Williams, defensive end Mark
Blue Jackets send Modin to Kings >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets traded veteran
forward Fredrik Modin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2010 seventh-
round draft pick.
It has been an injury-plagued campaign for the Swede, who has
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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It's less than a month until the NHL hockey betting season opens at MySportsbook.com and preparations are underway for another battle in the race to hoist Lord Stanley's mug in 2007.
As cup crazy fans prepare to place their bets, one online sportsbook ,MySportsbook.com, is offering hockey betting lines on the 2007/2007 Stanley Cup , who will bring it home this upcoming season.
Despite a poor showing in last season's playoffs and the loss of Steve Yzerman to retirement, the Detroit Red Wings are early favourites at this online sportsbook with wagering odds of 6-1. The Wings will look to offensive powerhouse Pavel Datsyuk and newly appointed captain Nicklas Lidstrom to lead one of the league's most prominent franchises.
Always a threat are the Ottawa Senators, with newly acquired goaltender Martin Gerber from the Stanley Cup champion ,Carolina Hurricanes. The Sens are second best in the rankings at a 7-1 bet, and odds makers at this sportsbook are optimistic that the Ottawa squad will fare better than last season's Eastern Conference semi-final upset to the Buffalo Sabres.
Also worth noting are the defending Stanley Cup champs Carolina Hurricanes, a 10-1 bet to repeat. Behind the Canes are the New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks all sit at 12-1. In the basement are the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, and St. Louis Blues who all have 100-1 odds to win.
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