The Links I would read today – 2/24/12

Ed Willes gives his impression on the game and it's effect on the West standings. http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Showdown+doesn+settle+much/6203049/story.html

 Harrison Moody is the best hockey blogger I've read and he also does a game breakdown. I'll be biased and say mine's better but his pop culture references are pretty Snookie. http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2012/02/23/i-watched-this-game-canucks-at-detroit-red-wings-february-23-2012/

 Custance analyzes the Canucks win for ESPN. http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/14963/canucks-end-history-at-joe-lewis-arena

 John McKinnon thinks the Oilers are making progress defensively, which is why they've beat two good teams in a row. http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Clearing+defensive+zone+cleanly+will+accelerate+improvement/6200923/story.html

 Durant outduels Kobe. http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/Kevin-Durant-outduels-Kobe-Bryant-as-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-beat-Los-Angeles-Lakers-022312

 Rieter explains why Linsanity still alive even though Heat crush Knicks and smother Lin. http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/02/24/12/Despite-Heat-win-Linsanity-hasnt-run-its/landing_heat.html?blockID=673090&feedID=3565

 Ken Rosenthal does a great job of breaking down the Ryan Braun Decision and why it's the right decision. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/ryan-braun-wins-appeal-on-50-game-suspension-how-did-mlb-case-fall-apart-022312

 Bill Barnwell breaks down the merits of drafting Robert Griffin Jr. and asseses the potential landing spots.   http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7607706/robert-griffin-iii-many-teams-buzzing-excitement

 James Walker states the Dolphins case for why Manning should sign with the 'Fins. I'll reserve my thoughts until Indy signs or drops him. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/38930/why-miami-is-best-for-peyton-manning

 Morneau hopes concussion problems behind him.  We all do. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/justin-morneau-hopeful-concussion-issues-are-behind-him/article2348872/

 Duhatschek breaks down the risks and rewards of the Carter – Johnson trade.  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/the-risks-and-rewards-of-the-jeff-carter-trade/article2348428/

 Bruce Arthur breaks down the demise of the Caps. http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/02/23/washington-capitals-empire-crumples-around-them/

 A 12 team Fantasy Baseball mock draft courtesy of CBS. http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/story/17209921/draft-prep-12team-mixed-h2h-draft