Crosby named winner of Messier Award

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06/23/2010 - Las Vegas, NV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was selected as the 2010 winner of the Mark Messier Leadership Award.

The award recognizes an individual as a superior leader in hockey and as a contributing member of society. It honors an individual, selected by Messier himself, who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes.

Crosby completed his fifth NHL campaign by registering 51 goals and 109 points in 81 games. His 51 goals tied for the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for most scores in the NHL with Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamkos, and his 109 points tied him with Alex Ovechkin for second in the league.

The 22-year-old native of Nova Scotia has made his impact in the community as well.

Crosby hosts a suite for underprivileged children at every Penguins home game in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He also funds and serves as an on-ice instructor for the Penguins' Learn to Play Program that introduces the game to youngsters and, with support from Reebok, outfits them from head to toe.

Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan and Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller were the other two finalists.

Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames won the award last season. Chris Chelios of the Chicago Blackhawks and Mats Sundin from the Toronto Maple Leafs won in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

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NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.

Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.

There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.

Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.

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