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After a decade of dominating the NHL, Sidney Crosbys relatively mortal 2014-15 season -- wherein he only finished third in the scoring race, fifth in Hart trophy voting and his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs -- raised the question of whether his days as the games best player were coming to an end.Given his slow start to the 2015-16 season, it initially appeared that Crosbys torch was finally being passed. But after a midseason coaching change re-ignited his play, Pittsburghs captain quickly returned to his place as the sports most dangerous offensive weapon. At years end, he was named to the first All-Star team, finished runner-up for the Hart trophy, was seventh in Selke voting (his highest finish of his career) and won the Conn Smythe for leading the Penguins to their second Stanley Cup in the Crosby Era.While last summers reports of his decline have obviously been proved premature, theres a steep road ahead for Crosby. He will be representing Canada at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey against the best players in the world, then leading the cap-strapped Penguins in a tough race against their Metropolitan division rivals, the Washington Capitals, while fending off the rising success of younger talents like Edmontons Connor McDavid in his quest for a third league scoring title. Can he stay on top for one more season? Adidas Ultra Boost Wholesale . The incident occurred at 19:56 of the second period of the Kings 4-2 road win over Edmonton on Sunday. Nolan punched Oilers forward Jesse Joensuu in the jaw in front of the Kings goal during a scrum. Adidas Ultra Boost Sale .ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2013. Today, we look back at Boston Strong - a citys recovery from tragedy. http://www.cheapauthenticultraboost.com/ .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. 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Where exactly he fits, however, remains a mystery.If J.R. doesnt get hurt, we dont know where Liggs would be right now, Lue said. Everything happens for a reason. We see what Liggs can bring to this team defensively. Defensively the last three games weve been great. I like what Ive seen as far as being in the right position, being in the right spots, helping our teammates out, shrinking the floor, and then getting back out with the multiple effort. Weve been great at doing that these last three games.The Cavs have been searching for a backup point guard all season, and while Liggins isnt a prototypical point guard, Lue is hopeful he can replicate the role Matthew Dellavedova held for the Cavs last season as a tenacious defender and knockdown 3-point shooter off catch-and-shoots. Liggins made 7-of-19 3-pointers during his one season in Oklahoma City and hhes 3-of-3 from the 3-point line in Cleveland.ddddddddddddSetting the tone defensively and thats what I did for the past three games, Liggins said. Im going to continue to try to build off that.Like the Cavs, the Hornets have won their last three games to move five games over .500 for the first time since starting the season 6-1. Nic Batum has shined during the streak, averaging 14.7 points, 13 rebounds and 5.6 assists after signing a five-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets over the summer. The Hornets smashed the Orlando Magic on Friday, 109-88, allowing the starters to rest the fourth quarter before beginning this five-game road swing against the defending champions.Its good momentum, obviously, Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. I think any time you go on an extended trip like this, its good to win the last home game. You want to build as much of a cushion as you can.These last two games I feel like we played better. I thought we had good readiness, good energy, and weve started to shoot the ball well again, which obviously is critical for our team.Channing Frye remains away from the Cavs to attend his fathers funeral and will not play against the Hornets. LeBron James played 37 minutes in Fridays win against the Heat, but is still expected to play on the Cavs unique home-and-home, back-to-back. ' ' '