Canada, Denmark win big in opening qualifying matchups

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05/14/2010 - Mannheim, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - John Tavares, the top overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft, notched a hat trick in Canada's 12-1 rout of Norway in the qualifying round of the 2010 World Championship.

Evander Kane added two goals and an assist, while Jordan Eberle had a goal and three assists for Canada, which finished preliminary round play with a 2-0-0-1 record to move into the qualifying stage. Rich Peverley and Ray Whitney each had a goal and two assists in the dominant victory.

Chris Mason stopped 11-of-12 shots, and Chad Johnson made seven saves for Canada, which next plays Sweden on Sunday.

Jonas Holos had the lone goal for Norway, which also finished 2-0-0-1 in preliminary play. Ruben Smith had 23 saves, while Andrew Lysenstoen stopped nine more shots for the Norwegians, who play Latvia on Sunday.

In the Group E qualifying opener, Peter Regin notched a goal and two assists in Denmark's 6-0 win over Slovakia. Morten Green and Morten Madsen each had a goal and an assist, while Patrick Galbraith stopped all 26 shots he faced in the victory.

The Danes, who finished 1-1-0-1 in preliminary play, next play Russia on Sunday.

Andrej Sekera and Vladimir Dravecky each notched a team-high six shots for Slovakia, which went 2-0-0-1 in the preliminary round. Peter Budaj yielded goals on each of the three shots he faced before being pulled just 4:40 into the contest and Rastislav Stana turned aside 28-of-31 shots in relief.

Slovakia plays Finland on Monday.

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Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.

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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.

Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.

Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.

Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.

All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.

A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.

2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1

Ron Brace (NE) 25/1

Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1

Darius Butler (NE) 40/1

Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1

Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1

Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1

Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1

Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1

Larry English (SD) 15/1

Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1

Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1

Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1

Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1

James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1

Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1

Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1

Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1

Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1

Roy Miller (TB) 20/1

Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1

Fili Moala (IND) 30/1

Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1

Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1

B J Raji (GB) 7/1

Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1

Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1

David Verkune (CLE) 20/1

Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

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