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Red Wings, Phil Jax & ARod

* A week ago I indicated that Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs was a dud compared to Round1.  However, the Detroit-SanJose series has had as much drama as Round 1 with the Red Wings pulling off another come from behind 3-1 win last night at the Joe Lou evening the series at 3 apiece. 

The Sharks led this series 3-1 and in game 5 led 2-0 and 3-1 in the third period at home.  They were about to put the Red Wings out of their misery.  But, the old guys from Detroit won that game 4-3 and the Sharks somehow began what will be the biggest choke act of the playoffs if they lose game 7 at home on Thursday night.  The Canucks were in the same boat in their Round 1 matchup against Chicago, seeing a 3-0 series lead evaporate which led to a Game 7 at home.  However, the Canucks won Game 7 to advance and they await the survivor of the Red Wings-Sharks series. 

I really believed that the Sharks had the better team.  But, from where I'm sitting it's not looking good for them right now.  Thursday ought to be something.

* Phil Jackson is calling it quits.  The former Knick has had an outstanding career as a coach, winning a number of championships with both the Bulls and the Lakers.  One has to wonder how successful he would have been without Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant and Shaq. 

* Now that Derek Jeter has raised his average, the media scrutiny has gone to ARod.  Last night, ARod delievered with 2-run single that provided the winning runs to lead the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Royals.  Baseball is a marathon and you would think NY media scribes would understand that.  Instead, they jump on whoever has hit a down period.  First it was Jeter now its ARod.  If you get a chance, check out Tim Smith's article:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2011/05/11/2011-05-11_hits_keep_coming_for_yanks.html