08/27/2008 - San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Marc- Edouard Vlasic to a four-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Vlasic, 21, played in all 82 games for the Sharks last season, notching two goals and 12 assists in his second year with the club. A second-round choice (35th overall) in the 2005 NHL Draft, Vlasic was named to the All-Rookie team in 2006-07 after scoring three goals with 23 assists in 81 games.
"Marc-Edouard is one of the top young defensemen in the game and we are excited to have him in the fold for the next several years," said Sharks general manager Doug Wilson. "He has a tremendous future with this franchise and we look forward to watching his continued development."
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Montreal native also ranked third on the team in blocked shots (85) and average ice time (21:36) last season.
<< Power outage has Marlins falling back
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In baseball's first half, the Marlins were the biggest fish
in the sea when it came to blasting home runs. However, since the break they
have become mere minnows in a pond.
Florida led the majors with 135 home runs in 95 g
<< Senderos joins AC Milan on loan
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal have confirmed that Switzerland
international Philippe Senderos has joined AC Milan on a season-long loan
deal.
A brief statement on the Gunners' official website read: "Everyone at Arsena
<< Merriman to try to play without knee surgery
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Linebacker Shawne Merriman told the San Diego
Chargers on Wednesday that he has elected not to undergo surgery on his
injured left knee, and instead will try to play this season despite reportedly
having
<< Kuznetsova, Dementieva reach third round in New York
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former champion and last year's
runner-up Svetlana Kuznetsova and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva were
a pair of second-round winners Wednesday at the U.S. Open.
The third-seeded Kuznetsova w
Jankovic, Kuznetsova, Dementieva reach third round in Flushing >>
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic,
former champion and last year's runner-up Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Olympic
gold medalist Elena Dementieva were a trio of second-round winners Wednesday
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Around FCS: New Name, New Teams For Missouri Valley >>
Philadelphia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There is no truth to the rumor that the name
of the Gateway Conference was changed to protect the innocent.
Patty Viverito is still the commissioner of the newly named Missouri Valley
Football Conference, not
Warriors' Ellis undergoes successful ankle surgery >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis
underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair a torn deltoid ligament in
his left ankle and will be sidelined a minimum of three-plus months.
Ellis suffere
Sakic decides to return for one more year with Avs >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Sakic has decided to play at least one more
season and on Wednesday re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche.
Sakic had been deliberating about whether to return for a 20th NHL season. He
has inked a one-year
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
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