Flyers recall Grant, Picard

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11/11/2006 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers recalled left wing Triston Grant and defenseman Alexandre Picard from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, on Friday.

The club also announced that center Mark Cullen and defenseman Martin Grenier were reassigned to the Phantoms.

Picard, 21, has notched a goal and two assists with two penalty minutes in six games for the Phantoms this season, and was also scoreless in five games for the Flyers.

Picard was scoreless in 11 games over the last two seasons with the Flyers, and registered seven goals and 26 assists with 82 penalty minutes in 75 regular season games for the Phantoms last season.

The Gatineau, Quebec native was drafted by the Flyers in the third round (85th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

Grant, 22, has posted a goal and an assist with a team-high 52 penalty minutes in eight games for the Phantoms this season, and was also held scoreless in three games for the Flyers.

The Neepawa, Manitoba native notched a pair of goals and three assists with 190 penalty minutes in 64 regular season games last season for the Phantoms.

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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout

An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.

Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed.  Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact.  He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition. 

Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula.  Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.

Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next.  Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential.  Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell.  He sang "Careless Whisper".

22 year old Chris Richardson was up next.  He was listed with +1100 odds coming in.  He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great. 

Nick was boring and pitchy.  Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week.  Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition. 

Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds .  These of course were the early odds.  He was considered original for picking an "odd song".  He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night. 

Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good. 

Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds.  Great voice and a great sense of humor.  He's a real standout.  Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit.  Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig". 

Jared Cotter followed.  He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition.  The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good. 

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Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition.  He was the last to perform.  He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start. 

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