New York Rangers Off to A great Year.

The New York Rangers have been off to a great season and a great 2012. After beating the Philiadephia  twice and then a 3rd time int he winter classic, the team is looking sharp, Players like Marion Gaborik, Artem Anisimov and Goalie, Henrik Lundquivst, The rangers are 1st in the league with 52 Points! it looks like the end of the season will be a good one. STANLEY CUP????

Tragic Plane Crash Carrying Lokomotiv

On Wednesday, a play carrying the Lokomotiv Yaroslav Team crashed killing 43. This has been a tough summer for the NHL and KHL. The death of Boogard, Rypien, and Belak. KTS sends best wishes to the families and friend of them.

East Kentwood graduate Mike Knuble, 39, ponders life after pro hockey career

GRAND RAPIDS — It’s not like Mike Knuble is dwelling on life after hockey, but at 39 years old, the former East Kentwood and University of Michigan star and current 14-year NHL veteran is realistic.

And there is one fact about being realistic that doesn’t escape his attention.

“Realistically, when you’re 39 years old, it’s year to year and, unfortunately, when a professional athlete gets to that age, some people think you’re going to fall apart,” said Knuble, a guest instructor at the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Hockey Camp at Griff’s Ice House on Thursday.

Physically, Knuble, coming off two productive seasons with the Washington Capitals, is far from ready to fall apart. He has averaged nearly 77 games played the past eight seasons and has not had a major injury in years. The competitive edge remains intact, and he still looks forward to coming to the rink.

So, how much longer will Knuble play? He only will say that after 14 seasons and 968 professional games, it’s time to evaluate each season as it comes.

Knuble missed three games with a broken jaw last season and twice has missed about a dozen games since 2008. But Knuble said health isn’t necessarily a factor in how much longer he plays.

Knuble said his body is in good shape because of the lack of injuries and because he was only a part-time player in his 20s to early 30s. In the long run, that has saved wear and tear on his 6-foot-3, 235-pound frame.

“I feel good physically, and I can still handle the ins and outs of a season,” said Knuble, who signed a two-year, $2.8 million deal with the Capitals in 2009. “I still want to come to the rink and I enjoy the process of preparing for games.”

Cory Morse | The Grand Rapids PressMike Knuble has scored at least 20 goals in eight consecutive seasons. He’s played 14 seasons in the NHL.

Health aside, there are other considerations Knuble said impact his decision to keep playing. There are family concerns, the mental grind of an 82-game schedule and travel.

And, of course, there is productivity on the ice. With 24 goals a year ago, Knuble now has scored at least 20 goals in eight consecutive seasons. He has had at least 39 points in every season since 2002-03 in addition to 25 points in 48 career playoff games.

“It helps to play with good players, that helps statistics,” said Knuble, who has played 34 international games with USA Hockey. “That puts you in a position to succeed.”

Knuble is under no illusions that hockey means the same to him as when he played four seasons at Michigan from 1991-95, made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in 1996 and had his name engraved on the Stanley Cup a year later.

“It’s different because you’re a different person than you were in your 20s,” he said. “But if you’re not happy to be here, you can’t fake it. You’ve got to want to be here.”

As for the winding down of his career, Knuble said there are a couple points he considers. Because he still makes his home in the Grand Rapids area, Knuble said he wouldn’t mind working for the Grand Rapids Griffins in some capacity. But before that, the thought of ending his career with the Red Wings is intriguing.

“I started thinking about (the end) years ago, but you can’t pay too much attention to it. I do want to stay in the game,” he said. “I don’t want to move my family and I want to be here.

“Playing for the Red Wings would mean coming full circle, and it would be a nice way to end my career. That would be a good story and it would be fun. But I still love hockey and I would play anywhere.”

The Griffins’ weeklong youth camp drew nearly 70 youngsters in two groups. Former East Kentwood all-stater Jimmy Davis, who met Knuble when he was a sophomore in high school, said Knuble had the rapt attention of virtually all the campers.

“They love him,” said Davis, who recently signed to play at Michigan Tech. “To have this many kids paying attention to him is amazing. They’re trying to learn, but it’s fun for them, too.”

Reyes, Murphy suffer injuries, leave game

NEW YORK — While both Jose Reyes and Daniel Murphy came out of the Mets’ game Sunday due to injury, general manager Sandy Alderson made it clear after the game that Murphy’s was the more serious of the two.

Though it is not known whether Reyes will go on the 15-day disabled list, Alderson said Murphy will definitely be headed to the DL, to be replaced on the 25-man roster by Ruben Tejada.

Murphy, who entered the game in the bottom of the sixth, was helped off the field after the Braves’ Jose Constanza slid into his left shin on a play at second base, causing his left knee to buckle. Murphy responded by hopping away on his right foot before going to the ground. An X-ray on Murphy at Citi Field was negative for any fractures, though both he and Reyes were to undergo MRIs at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Sunday evening.

Welcome Back Winnipeg

On June 24th 2011, at about 5pm True North Sports and Entertainment announced the name of their new hockey team (The ex Atlanta Thrasher’s) are now the Winnipeg Jets. They decided instead of using the old Jets logo, To create a new, colorful Jets logo. The  Jets were started in 1972-1996. Then they became the Phoenix Coyotes, The minor league jets team, also called the Jets became the Thrasher’s. They are now the Jets for the 2011-2012 season.

San Jose Sharks Eliminate L.A. Kings in 6

The San Jose Sharks eliminated the Los Angeles Kings from the playoffs in 6 games. Game six was won by the Sharks in OT. In Fact 3 of the 6 series games went into Over Time. Joe Thorton really stepped up for San Jose, A very interesting playoff series.

Boston Celetics

Due to a recent request we are posting this Celetics phota album. have a request email us @ kidstalksport.info@gmail.com

NFL LOCKOUT LIFTED

We have been following the nfl to see if there will be a football the season this year or not. As of now there will be a season. WE WILL GIVE YOU THEW FULL STORY ON TUESDAY the 26th of April

Rangers Lose To Capitals 4-1 To End Playoff Series

On Saturday the 23rd the Washington Capitals eliminated the New York Rangers from the 2011 stanley cup playoffs. The Capitals had 1 goal in the first period by Mike Green, Then in the 2nd period the Capitals got a great shot from superstar Alex Ovechkin. 2-0 Capitals. In the 3rd period  Alexander Semin made it 3-0. Not so long after that Wojtek Wolski, A Ranger made it 3-1, Witch ended up as the final score. There were 13 penalties in The game. 9 By the Rangers, Including a 10 minute misconduct by Sean Avery and only 4 by the Capitals. The Rangers and Capitals both recieved amazing goaltending. The Rangers by Henrik Lundqvist and the Capitals by Michal Neuvirth. After the game capital coach Bruce Boudreau said “We’ve never done it before. It is one of those things where I’ll have to give my head a shake tomorrow morning and wonder where we’re supposed to be playing,” Boudreau said. “It is good because we have a lot of guys hurt, so you need the time off just to recuperate. That was a really tough series. It was done in five, but I think John (Tortorella) would say the same thing that either team could have won all five games.”

Super Bowl Preview

KTS- (ARLINGTON) TEXAS- The super bowl should turn out to be a fairly interesting game. The steelers lost last year and are looking for that win. The packers have worked and worked and worked. We predict the packers will win