One Timers and Deflections

Right. And 10 years ago both Edmonton & Calgar...

2011-08-27T21:01:46.764-04:00

Right. And 10 years ago both Edmonton & Calgary were looking to move to the US because they couldn't afford their teams anymore - and the American NHL teams were supporting two more Canadian teams besides them. Nice try. Nothing stays the same forever, pal.

you are a true genius bud let me tell ya. consider...

2011-08-27T20:58:26.940-04:00

you are a true genius bud let me tell ya. considering that atlanta's revenue was going down the hole and being a financial burden to the city of atlanta and a slew of other things like crappy performance for the length of time that the thrashers has been in atlanta, 28th of out 30 teams for crappiest attendance, the team had crappy financial backup, and the fact that about 60% of all the

Ya gotta have some Guns 'n Roses, but Journey?...

2010-09-23T21:21:43.911-04:00

Ya gotta have some Guns 'n Roses, but Journey? I mean that's a good song but for a hockey playlist?? These were our picks for hockey pump up songs.

You knew as soon as they couldn't come up with...

2009-06-26T17:31:11.736-04:00

You knew as soon as they couldn't come up with the money for the loan and mix in the Barry Melrose factor it didn't seem right. The problem is the Koules wants to trade Vinny. So here we go round and round with the same old discussions again. I honestly am sick of talking about it and if they are going to do something just do it. The fans are just sick and tired of this crap. No matter

It seems as if it's all about the drama with t...

2009-06-23T17:20:06.076-04:00

It seems as if it's all about the drama with these guys. This last season would make make a great horror flick. Hmmm? Do you think that was Knoules intention? He ran out of ideas for the Saw movies and is going to more realistic dialogue? I dont think it makes a rats ass who they draft. If the owners can't get their SHIT together what difference does it make. It's just another very

of course i couldn't resist! i posted this pic...

2009-06-06T14:55:35.511-04:00

of course i couldn't resist! i posted this pic up on an all-female hockey fan group on Facebook. my friends thanked me for it, too.

Couldn't resist the picture? I know he's o...

2009-06-06T14:08:40.874-04:00

Couldn't resist the picture? I know he's only 18, and that makes me feel old, but those are some abs...

Oh no doubt. I think maybe I should have capitaliz...

2009-05-30T23:56:58.705-04:00

Oh no doubt. I think maybe I should have capitalized IF. The management is so retarded that in the end it will end up like the Joe Thornton trade from Boston to San Jose, or from recent memory, the crap trade of Boyle for what ended up being Welch or whoever (there is still much anger). I can only envision that they will somehow screw up the 2nd draft pick this year.

It is not like

Van, like I say in the NHL Shout post, the entire ...

2009-05-29T16:28:43.350-04:00

Van, like I say in the NHL Shout post, the entire problem is WHO is in charge of making the deal when it comes to trying to gauge the return for Lecavalier.

Odds are, their idea of worth is greatly different from others. I mean, after all? They've dealt so many pieces for virtually nothing. They'd sooner go for a flavor-of-the-month for Vinny, which they would later trade for

thanks! yeah, i just couldn't make the other templ...

2009-05-29T05:59:55.710-04:00

thanks! yeah, i just couldn't make the other template work. so, on to something that does.

In addition to Vinny getting out of Tampa for hims...

2009-05-29T00:27:05.778-04:00

In addition to Vinny getting out of Tampa for himself, if the right hockey deal could be made, it may be the right choice for the Lightning.

By the way, I like the change of layout to this one better than the last :)

ferrari is having an awful season, quite possibly...

2009-05-14T12:49:00.000-04:00

ferrari is having an awful season, quite possibly the worst in its over 50 year history with f1. Neither massa nor raikonnen have yet to score any appreciable points....Ferrari leaving f1 is a powerplay between Max Mosely at the FIA and his attempt to cap team expenses..... this way other teams can be brought in.....so yes..implosion.......

Islanders relocation talk is out their -- specific...

2009-05-10T18:30:00.000-04:00

Islanders relocation talk is out their -- specifically because they can't get the Memorial Coliseum replaced.

But it gets TOTALLY ridiculous when team record reflects why a team should move or not. Atlanta is the fastest growing southern market -- and in a crappy situation with ownership. Fans have nothing to do with ownership but the ultra-nationalist chants, calling for teams to

Totally agree. Marty is one of the most underrated...

2009-05-08T23:10:00.000-04:00

Totally agree. Marty is one of the most underrated guys in the league. Look at this season - he owned Vinny in stats. Yet all you hear is Lecavalier, and the contract differences between them are huge - I think Marty is easily as good as Vinny if not better. It's St. Louis that makes Lecavalier look good.

I agree, Martin St. Louis is one of those guys tha...

2009-05-07T18:39:00.000-04:00

I agree, Martin St. Louis is one of those guys that is much better than most people know- kind of like Slava Koslov. You know I love the stats, and they sealed the deal, on an opinion I already held. I just wish you had said it to the friend at the pub!

I was at a Washington Capitals game watching the L...

2009-05-04T09:17:00.000-04:00

I was at a Washington Capitals game watching the Lightning, and the Caps fans were asking me if I thought the Lightning would get rid of St. Louis - so the Caps could pick him up. If he's not that good or kinda average, then why would a rival team's fans want him to play for their team? He may not be as big a name as Vinny is, but plenty of teams would love to have him on their roster. The

well said, bro

2009-05-03T23:08:00.000-04:00

well said, bro

they seem to be the most likely candidate, mostly ...

2009-04-15T19:42:00.000-04:00

they seem to be the most likely candidate, mostly because they're the most vocal about wanting him to play there, but i don't think they're a shoe-in. it all still comes down to who can afford him, and what the Lightning want in return.

What about the HABS? Aren't they looking for a sup...

2009-04-15T19:39:00.000-04:00

What about the HABS? Aren't they looking for a superstar? HAte to see him go there. I could never be a Habs fan. I grew up in boston area. It's not in me.It's Boston all the way!

I guess he wants to feel superior about something?...

2009-04-13T10:51:00.000-04:00

I guess he wants to feel superior about something? Or maybe just wants something that he can do on his own? Or he just likes frou frou girly-girls? Who knows?!

Like I've said, it's usually some kind of insecurity. Most of the men that I've met have loved that I know as much about sports as they do. In fact, I've had rec league hockey players love the fact that I used to play hockey

Interestingly, I work with a man - married, late 3...

2009-04-13T10:42:00.000-04:00

Interestingly, I work with a man - married, late 30's, gorgeous, good job, loves to play semi-pro paintball - who said that if he weren't married he would be after me EXCEPT that I am too "sporty". Meaning I know too much about hockey and like it too much. Strange, eh?!

That is so very cool. Thank you for sharing! I nee...

2009-04-11T22:22:00.000-04:00

That is so very cool. Thank you for sharing! I need to write my story, too, I think.

Great blog as usual! Don't blame you for gushing o...

2009-03-20T19:59:00.000-04:00

Great blog as usual! Don't blame you for gushing over Vinny he's HOT! Hope to see the team do beter next season! I too love the Bolts! Been watching since 1996. Hopefully they can work out the kinks! See ya!

Thanks a LOT for this great welcome! I really appr...

2009-03-20T13:24:00.000-04:00

Thanks a LOT for this great welcome! I really appreciate it. Thanks!

i see you didn't read the article i linked to. it'...

2009-03-17T10:54:00.000-04:00

i see you didn't read the article i linked to. it's not about the players, it's about the owners. the current ownership group got the loan to buy the team from the previous team owner. and if Davidson's heirs don't want to honor it, then there could be trouble.