Brian Burke Announcement
by Chemmy
on Nov 12, 2008 1:54 PM EST
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Mirtle emailed me to let me know that the Ducks have an important announcement relating to Brian Burke today.
Hopefully he doesn't come to Toronto.
2pm Update: As per TSN, Bob Murray will be taking over as GM of the Ducks. What does this mean for the Leafs? No one is sure yet.
2:10pm Update: As per Wikipedia, this is now official.
2:15pm Update: Earl Sleek chimes in:
I'll have a proper good-bye for the guy at some point, but for now, welcome to the new Ducks' GM, Bob Murray. Sleek = Stunned.
2:26pm Update: MF37 has the roundup on Brian Burke's bonafides while he and David Johnson wondered during the heady days before Bob Murray how the Toronto media would have treated their anointed rainmaker if he made some of the moves he made in Anaheim. And maybe not all of the guys that predicted it (if it actually happens) are dummies. Just kidding, Proteau still doesn't know what he's talking about.
2:44pm Update: From Dr. Mirtle:
He's coming to Toronto guys -- he wouldn't step down with nowhere to go
NO!!!!
3:02pm Update: So it looks like it's just a matter of when he'll join Toronto
Sources tell TSN Burke will remain in a senior advisory capacity with the Ducks for now but that the final word on any hockey operations decisions in Anaheim will be made by Murray. Sources say Burke will, in this advisory capacity, have the ability to freely negotiate future employment opportunities as a GM in the NHL.
That would pave the way for Burke to be hired as president and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the days, weeks or months ahead, if the Leafs and Burke so desire. And there is strong reason to believe that is precisely what will happen.
In any case, it would seem all but certain that Burke will find his way to Toronto as the Leafs' top hockey man.
I guess we might as well welcome our new angry Irish overlord.
4:02pm Update: The Boss has some quotes up from the world's most boring press conference.
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I'm rather sure
I had a dream the other night about Brian Burke signing a contract extension with the Ducks.
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 1:59 PM EST
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If he signs a contract extension you win the next pin.
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:01 PM EST
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It's a done deal allegedly...
Bob Murray is now GM in Anaheim.
Let the media frenzy begin huh?
by The Muppet on
Nov 12, 2008 2:03 PM EST
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Why are there
so many Murray’s in the NHL?
Are they related?
Does Bob have a lisp too?
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 2:04 PM EST
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crap...
i really don’t wnat him as GM
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:05 PM EST
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:05 PM EST
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I’m kind of excited, I liked having him in Vancouver as he was such an entertaining media presence.
I dunno if he would be better than Uncle Cliffy, but he’s probably pining for his arizona hacienda these days anyway.
But then, nothing is done yet..
by LeafFanInVan on
Nov 12, 2008 2:10 PM EST
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Burke
Should be GM of the Leafs within days. I can’t see it any other way at this point.
by The Muppet on
Nov 12, 2008 2:11 PM EST
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that's the feeling i get as well...
but we’ll see. Burkes supposed to be speaking as well, so who knows the reasons for the change.
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:13 PM EST
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I e-mailed some friends for thoughts and the first reply was:
he’s on the next flight to toronto
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:17 PM EST
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it's happening too fast...
i gotta go home and sit on the can and think this through.
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:19 PM EST
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Actually, he was in Toronto on Monday and Tuesday...
chairing a Sports Management Conference at the Westin Hotel on Queen’s Quay. I was in attendance so I can conform that he was there both days. BTW, Kirke and Peddie were also in attendance…
by Shack23 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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WHAT THE CRAP
I’m not gonna link it, but Berger’s got a piece up over on hockeybuzz saying that the Leafs may have waived Jason Blake…?
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:15 PM EST
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Not surprised
Zeisberger said it was probably coming to this from what he heard from his sources.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:16 PM EST
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Good point
At least there is some good news today.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:18 PM EST
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That would be great news to dump Blake, hope it’s true.
by LeafFanInVan on
Nov 12, 2008 2:30 PM EST
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well...
fletch game berger a “no” when asked, but something must be up…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:18 PM EST
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game=gave
fail
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:20 PM EST
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Wow that would be a huge surprise! I just hope they don’t buy him out though. Yestarday on sportsnet they were saying how Blake was making a scene in the locker room (or that they could hear loud noises from the room)? This is getting interesting.
I really hope there’s no buyout though – that would cripple the cap we’ve got.
by WildWolfdog on
Nov 12, 2008 3:33 PM EST
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Aww
I was hoping the Burke thing would go away. Like maybe Anaheim winning another cup this year so he’d have to stay there. I live in Victoria and saw enough of Burke out here already. He’s not one to hold his tongue, which can be funny sometimes, but also costly. Who needs more reasons why other GMs won’t trade with the Leafs? It’ll be hard enough turfing Blake as it is…….
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by Haeyena on
Nov 12, 2008 2:17 PM EST
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Burke
There was a time late last year when I thought Burke to the leafs was a great idea. I was thinking that at any minute I would be reading about his signing. Now I’m not so sure.
Uncle Cliffy is doing an awesome job and I don’t want to see him go yet. So far this year he and Wilson have created a great culture for the team, I don’t want Burke to come in and screw it all up.
If Blake is waived and we get his salary off the cap we’ll have close to 12 million in space. Burke would go wild.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:21 PM EST
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yup
Loving Cliffy, and I’m liking the idea of Joey in the wings, stepping in as GM some point down the road.
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:23 PM EST
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What about those stories having him going to Boston? Or even if he comes to Toronto, can he have the same position he was offered in Boston – ie president of all hockey ops not just GM. If that would be the case for him in Toronto, we might see Burke here and Peddie goes buh-bye.
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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I did hear from an unimpeachable source who heard from the man’s wife herself that Peddie is in fact counting down the days to ending his involvement with the hockey team. No word on whether it’s Burke but he wants to leave.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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So no peddie is a win win for us!
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:29 PM EST
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It’s hard to believe, but if this happens we should have a parade with a fake stanley cup made with cardboard and tinfoil.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:29 PM EST
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The Cup is a long way off, it would be more on message to just burn Peddie in effigy.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:30 PM EST
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Yes, I prefer effigies.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:31 PM EST
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Just be sure your effigies of him have a big flapping mouth and the words LIER everywhere. You don’t even need it to look like him, we’ll all know who it is.
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:32 PM EST
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Woooo...
we should start our own holiday, like Guy Fawkes night, but make it Richard Peddie night….
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 2:31 PM EST
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hahaha
Great idea. Effigies and fireworks.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:33 PM EST
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and booze
and bacon!
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by loser domi on
Nov 12, 2008 2:41 PM EST
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The owners in Boston have to be pretty happy with their current setup.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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It’s certainly cheap enough.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:28 PM EST
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That is correct but what i read is that they wanted a hockey man to guide the ship and Burke was the man they were after.
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:30 PM EST
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I’m hoping Burke takes a pass on the Leafs (or the Leafs take a pass on Burke).
I think this is a bad hockey decision.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:22 PM EST
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What if Cliffy’s last move was to pull off a trade of Blake for something useful?
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:24 PM EST
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What team in their right mind would want Blake at this point? He might as well have a NTC.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:25 PM EST
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He’s Cliff Fletcher.
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:25 PM EST
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He’ll trade Blake for 3 more defensemen!
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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that would be sweet...
and sad, cuz he’d be leaving us (cliffy i mean)
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:25 PM EST
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Would he?
Or would he become President?
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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Vote Cliff in 08!
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:27 PM EST
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Um....
Did the whole hockey world just go crazy?
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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holy fuck
what the hell is happening!?!?!
Burke randomly steps down over at Anaheim. Blake is waived what in holy hell is happening. My hospital bed can’t handle this let alone me
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"THATS WHAT SHE SAID!"
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Nov 12, 2008 2:30 PM EST
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Blake hasn't been waived
If you read the article, Berger said Blake is currently on the ice practicing with the team and Fletcher flatly and emphatically denied that Blake is being waived.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:32 PM EST
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arite well one thing that unfortunately isn't true
Sorry, I don’t read Working Class after his diatribe. Weird things are afoot however
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by MapleLeafs85 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:33 PM EST
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definitely weird...
i like the idea of NASCAR peddie moving out…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:35 PM EST
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I read the Berger article and wish I hadn’t. I usually do my best to avoid Berger, Cox, Simmons etc.
There’s nothing to Berger’s piece – he might as well have written “Wendel Clark Comeback Iminent” and then filed a story about how Wendel isn’t skating and quote all of the organizational spokespeople as they publicly and explicitly deny it.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:36 PM EST
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ya...
my bad i jumped the gun there…saw ia summary in my feed and just about crapped my pants…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:34 PM EST
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This just in: Blake waves to Berger from the ice.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:34 PM EST
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BREAKING NEWS
Ryan Hollweg DIES…his hair
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by loser domi on
Nov 12, 2008 2:42 PM EST
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as a result...
Berger, falling all over himself to wave back, falls out of the press box breaking his hand and nose, cuts his face and gets a concussion. He then back tracked on previous statements concerning such injuries by blaming the seats below the press box and that they should have seen him falling and eased up. He then called for them to be suspended for the remainder of the season. Though still saying the Van Ryn hit was nothing…
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Nov 12, 2008 3:10 PM EST
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What time is this press conference to happen? “this afternoon” is a bit vague for me. Maybe I’ll head down to the Staples to see it.
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:35 PM EST
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1230 PST
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:36 PM EST
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can you stay up that late...
that’s like 3:30 in the afternoon back east…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:37 PM EST
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Will it be televised?
I may have to find a TV
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 2:37 PM EST
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good question...
i’m gonna check out the NHL network and ESPN, they might have something…TSN for sure will cover it
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:39 PM EST
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Being at the office, I’m stuck streaming the fan590. The Burke resignation is all they’re talking about. Friend of TSM Neil Smith just wrapped up and Steve Simmons is up next.
I’m offering even odds that Simmons has the inside scoop: Burke needs hip surgery and the injury could be career threatening.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:43 PM EST
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Simmons says it's done, it's only a matter of when
But consider the source…
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:47 PM EST
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i don't see it happening for a while
if it happens. i think it might be as long as a week before anything is official, again, if it happens…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:48 PM EST
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Simmons' inside source
Is his bottle of vodka.
by Drakenlot on
Nov 13, 2008 1:25 PM EST
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no way!
Vodka is my inside source too!
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on
Nov 13, 2008 1:32 PM EST
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Sure
I just need a 20 minute power nap.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:38 PM EST
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Nice
Take pictures!
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:38 PM EST
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Nm I can’t go… wrong team. For some reason I was thinking LA… Argh!
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:49 PM EST
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Mirtle
saying he thinks Burke to leafs is a done deal.
by Likely on
Nov 12, 2008 2:37 PM EST
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Yup
That about sums it up.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:38 PM EST
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If it's true...
…tomorrow’s news will bring a deluge of “plan the parade jokes” the likes of which we have never seen. It will also be interesting to see what thoughts and feelings the MSM ascribes to Leafs Nation.
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:41 PM EST
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Well, $10 says they don’t mention this thread or any of the links I posted.
“Idiotic Leafs Nation Think GM Failure Will Save Franchise”
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 2:42 PM EST
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Cautiously Optimistic
Is my feeling on the situation. Really, we knew Cliffy wasn’t going to be around forever, and Burke will definitely be motivated not to suck..
by LeafFanInVan on
Nov 12, 2008 2:43 PM EST
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he's nuts to come in here...
he’s been built up by MSM as the “ANSWER” and one wrong step (of which we’ve already seen him make a few) and he won’t be witty enough to retort every negative thing being said…
it’s one thing if he were taking the attention off the on ice product, but it really isn’t that bad that we need a distraction…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 2:43 PM EST
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wait a minute.....
When Burke was talking/meeting with Sundin last week, was it for the Ducks or the Leafs? I believe the hold up with Sundin and Cliff was the refusal of giving him the NTC that Sundin wanted. I know he’s not supposed to do that but come on that had to come up…
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 2:44 PM EST
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Ooooh...
that’s a pretty interesting theory….
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 2:47 PM EST
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wouldn't fly
the league would be all over that signing if Burke’s name is on it now…
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Nov 12, 2008 2:47 PM EST
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Burke: So we’d love to sign you to a deal to come here and play.
Sundin: Sure, I’ve always like Anaheim!
Burke: Right, Anaheim… or, you know, wherever.
Sundin: What?
Burke: Nothing. So I’ll send you a contract next week. Have a look and sign it. I’d love to have you come play for me.
Sundin: Sure, I could see myself being a Duck.
Burke: Um, sure… in fact, you know what? Just sign the deal. Don’t even read it that closely. I mean, you’re signing to come play for my team. Brian Burke’s NHL team.
Sundin: The Ducks?
Burke: Let’s not get all wrapped up in details, poker-boy.
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by Down Goes Brown on
Nov 12, 2008 4:12 PM EST
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LMAO!!!
you forgot:
Sundin: NTC right?
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by puckbuddy on
Nov 12, 2008 4:15 PM EST
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And…
Burke: OK, so we’re all ready to sign. Would you like a blue pen or a black one?
Sundin: Um… oh man… geez… um…
(Four months later..)
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Nov 12, 2008 4:25 PM EST
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Does this mean...
that be joining up so he can start giving the Coyotes all your players too?
We’ll take Van Ryn off waivers once he get better :-D
by OdinMercer on
Nov 12, 2008 3:02 PM EST
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Sooo...
Is there a post that I (a new Leafs fan) can read about why you guys don’t want Burke as your GM? I was under the impression he was welcome there? Or that it was inevitable for him to end up there?
I stopped reading that drama in depth because I hate the Ducks and because Burke talks. For. Far. Too. Long.
by Connie Kim on
Nov 12, 2008 3:03 PM EST
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Its because
We’ve actually been holding out for Scotty Bowman.
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 3:04 PM EST
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Check out the links from MF37.
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Oh, it was always pretty inevitable according to the media and now according to reality. Most fans would welcome him here but there are serious misgivings about how his past performance lines up with where the Leafs are and want to go.
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Well, I’m glad Leafs FANS see that Burke isn’t all that and a bag of bones.
by Connie Kim on
Nov 12, 2008 3:13 PM EST
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shockingly
we do actually have a different opinion on the team than most media…:P
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 3:16 PM EST
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Always a good thing. =)
I just really dislike Burke and don’t want to see him go to the Leafs. But this is from a Kings fan’s perspective, so take it for what you will.
by Connie Kim on
Nov 12, 2008 3:19 PM EST
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i agree with you
i’ve secretly been rallying the base here to covet Brown, Kopitar, Frolov and the like…
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Nov 12, 2008 3:33 PM EST
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Good work!
I do love them; those guys are the heart and soul of the Kings. I’ll be curious to see what the atmosphere is like here when we faceoff on December 1st! =P
by Connie Kim on
Nov 12, 2008 6:49 PM EST
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i'll be there..
i’m about 8 rows from the ice on the goal line, penalty box side.
i’ll be the one with the Barilkosphere sign… :)
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Nov 12, 2008 6:55 PM EST
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I have a line on two ticket 4 rows up right behind the Leafs bench… Just gotta make sure work doesn’t come in the way of me going to that game here in LA.
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Nov 12, 2008 6:59 PM EST
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i'll be sick that day...
and the next
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 7:11 PM EST
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awesome
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on
Nov 13, 2008 8:31 AM EST
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This is good news
Apparently I’m going to go against the grain by reacting positively to this news.
There’s a first time for everything.
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Nov 12, 2008 3:16 PM EST
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hahaha
Well, from that angle, if the rumour I heard via the buddy is true then it certainly is good news.
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Would love to know why you think this is a good thing…
From my end:
terrible draft history + bad cap management – one cup win = meh
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No More MLSE Board = Party?
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DGB nails it, with a personality like Burke, he would never stand for meddling by anyone like Peddie. Even if his GM tenure is lacklustre, he can set the precedent of cutting the ties that allow the MLSE goofballs to meddle in the hockey operations.
Plus, how long before he brings in Nonis as assistant GM, who we all know pulled off one of the greatest trades in NHL history?
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Pretty much.
Assuming Burke is true to his (alleged) word and wants nothing to do with the MLSE board, that means that his arrival in Toronto kills off Richard Peddie once and for all as far as Leaf fans are concerned. That has to be good news.
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Nov 12, 2008 3:28 PM EST
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Certainly that’s true of Fletcher and was true of Quinn…shouldn’t we as fans be asking for more?
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by mf37 on
Nov 12, 2008 3:31 PM EST
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It’s not true of Fletcher. He still has to answer to Peddie. He didn’t get the Colangelo Plan. Burke will.
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It’s also true of whomever the next GM is. Peddie clearly stated at the Fletcher newser that he would no longer be President of the Leafs once a new executive was in place.
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I am reserving judgment
Until I hear something official. I will not count my chickens before they hatch.
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by Winkle on
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I dunno what to make of the the whole “Burke to Toronto” thing right now. Initially last year when the rumors first came out I was excited and that there was no way it could ever happen but still had hope that it would.
But since then there have been a few blogs (which PPP has linked) that have made me hesitant. I think the main problem is – no one thought Fletcher would do such a good job so far. We also have to keep in mind though that Cliffy probably won’t be GM for more than a year, maximum.
After that, do we really want to have suicidal thoughts because Peddie and co. hired JFJ version 2.0? I mean I’m guessing if Burke does come over, he will have autonomy like Colangelo with the Raptors? That’s a good thing? Plus he won a cup … that’s also a good thing? But his drafting and cap management seems to suck (maybe he’s learnt better over the years?) … besides, I’m guessing all the others Cliff has assembled around him (Newiendyk – however the hell you spell his name) and the other old guys whose name I don’t remember … it shouldn’t be that bad?
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HUGE
Difference between Colangelo and Leafs GM…
Leafs have an established market base, the Raptors, not so much. Raptors must succeed to draw fans and money, the Leafs don’t necessarily have to meet the same requirements.
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 3:38 PM EST
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Colangelo doesn't answer to Peddie
He reports directly to the Board
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Nov 12, 2008 3:39 PM EST
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True that – but I always thought a “BC type authority” meant all the same powers. Maybe I assumed incorrectly (won’t be the first time lol) but I thought big names like Bowman and Burke would only be willing to come here if they had complete control.
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that was the story
on Bowman, although i don’t think the whole story…seems like he had this job with his son on his mind as well..
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Nov 12, 2008 3:43 PM EST
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Don’t go starting that “Leafs don’t need to win to make money” stuff…
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Nov 12, 2008 3:44 PM EST
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No
That’s not all of it, there are a lot of factors in play, but bottom line is MLSE realized they had to take “drastic” action to prevent the Raptors from becoming the next Vancouver Grizzlies
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 3:46 PM EST
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wow
wilson talks about as exciting as paint drying…
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by blurr1974 on
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Live Audio Feed
Follow along with the presser. FanShot on front page.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 3:40 PM EST
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video on the ducks page..
http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=616&id=25247
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Nov 12, 2008 3:41 PM EST
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hey i posted that too but it didn’t stick… maybe i hit the wrong button.
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Nov 12, 2008 3:43 PM EST
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A lunch-bag let down or what?
Ok. That press conference was as lame as one could be. Burke didn’t speak and Murry didn’t say much about anything. Anyone else find that conference subdued?
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ya
not enough time for Canadian journalists to get out htere and ask good hockey questions.
the best was the one about the lack of cap space…made me cringe at the thought of how much he’ll have to play with up here
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 3:52 PM EST
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Brutal
It was absolutely useless.
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by PPP on
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That was a vegan press conference. Stupid, smelly, and unfulfilling.
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by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 3:56 PM EST
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I missed it
…but it doesn’t sound like I missed much.
By the way, Kypreos was just on the Fan and he claimed he knew all about the Burke situation and it’s no surprise…he sounds about as convincing as Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf or Gary Bettman claiming the NHL’s in great shape!
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Yeah, I heard that. He was also talking about how the Hall of Fame weekend is too much for him. As if he was partying all night and not fetching the HHOFers drinks.
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Hey! When Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf talks hockey I listen. If he says the NHL is in great shape then the NHL is in great shape.
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Nov 12, 2008 5:22 PM EST
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why wouldn't it be?
not exactly a banner day in anaheim when your biggest front office guy refuses to sign a deal and just jumped ship. i wouldn’t have taken questions if i was burke either. though as a fan, i wished i could have heard burke dryly and sarcastically dismiss and side step all of those “is the ink on your contract in TO dry yet?” questions. i can’t wait for his tenure to start.
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by TorontoPassion on
Nov 12, 2008 3:57 PM EST
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You’d expect more of a show of defiance maybe. Or something. This was like “meet our new skate sharpener!”
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"not his players or my players but our players"
Interesting statement made by Murray… might of there been some internal turmoil there – a clash of the super egos? It might just be a way to calm down media and players of potential rumours and stuff that comes with a move like this. I just thought of it as an odd thing to say like that, sort of like out of left field.
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Nov 12, 2008 4:13 PM EST
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his piece on Burke finding a new job
in the very near future, or something to that effect was telling…
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Nov 12, 2008 4:14 PM EST
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What happened to Dec?
I wonder if Burke asked them to resolve this before then as not to make too much of a stink (with thanks to the Toronto Media – that wont be doable). I think they knew his intension and had to decide if having a lame duck GM or not (replacing him) is what would be best for the team.
So if he doesn’t come to Toronto, I can see him in Boston or Chicago as the pres of hockey operations.
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by puckbuddy on
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At this point
Its hard seeing him going anywhere but Toronto, in terms of probability.
Doesn’t mean it’s set in stone, but hell what do we know? The only person on this planet who knows exactly where Brian Burke is going to end up is Brian Burke.
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 4:20 PM EST
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a little too much being read in on our end...
the “lame duck” GM (a fitting metaphor if ever there was one) is what it is. The ducks have not gotten off to the start they wanted, and before they start shuffling deck chairs at the player level, the team probably thought it best to nail down the GM situation first. Just my two cents
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 4:23 PM EST
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LAWLZ
Just checked Burke’s Wikipedia entry…
Already…
Burke stepped down as GM of the Anaheim Ducks on November 12th 2008 so that he can sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs.6
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 4:27 PM EST
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Ah... wikipedia...
cheaper than the neighbourhood fortune teller
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 4:28 PM EST
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The best Wikipedia page ever was when someone edited Seth Binzer’s (the lead singer of Crazy Town) page.
Someone saved it to their myspace, but it was on Wikipedia for a while:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=1328090&blogID=352223006
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by Chemmy on
Nov 12, 2008 4:33 PM EST
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Burke's T.O. Entrance
This is how I picture it should go:
Location: HNIC Hotstove. Present are Ron Maclean, Al Strachan and Mike Milbury. LeBrun is via Satellite.
Strachan: Well with the economic realities as they are I just don’t see how Atlanta can sign Kovalchuk..
Suddenly Dropkick Murphys are being blasted through the sound system. Burke enters through a previously unnoticed archway with smoke and flames shooting up from either side
Burke: Enough of your bull-BLEEP, Strachan! We’re taking you out!
Strachan: We? Turns to his left, notices Milbury is now wearing the spiked shoulder pads a la ultimate warrior
Milbury: We’re putting you on waivers, PERMANENTLY!
Burke and Milbury grab Strachan and double suplex him through the table. Because it isn’t a flimsy breakaway table, it takes several tries. Strachan blubbering like a little girl.
Burke (to camera): Toronto Media! Consider yourselves ON NOTICE! You’re next, COX! Milbury makes exaggerated motions of breaking a bundle of twigs.
Ron: (insert stupid pun here)
Aaaand.. Scene!
by LeafFanInVan on
Nov 12, 2008 4:31 PM EST
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You forgot Ron Wilson running in. Preferably with Paul Maurice’s head on a spike.
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by Down Goes Brown on
Nov 12, 2008 4:32 PM EST
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Nah, Ron Wilson would Super Fly off the top of a camera onto Strachans prone corpse
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by JaredFromLondon on
Nov 12, 2008 4:41 PM EST
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I think
You’ve been watching far too much WWE
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by Winkle on
Nov 12, 2008 4:32 PM EST
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Yeah, well real life could benefit hugely if it was more like WWE! Course I havent watched since it was called WWF but still..
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dropkick murphy's
nice touch…but what tune? I’m thinking this would be apropos
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 4:55 PM EST
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Nah, doesn’t kick off right, Shipping up to Boston would fit better as entrance music.
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Nov 12, 2008 4:58 PM EST
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it could be a long intro
like the undertaker…you hear the bells, you look around…
in comes the bagpipes, al keeps prattling on about nonsense and made up stuff, milbury’s rage softens, and a wry smile eeks it’s way across the edge of his mouth, ever so slight.
al continues not to notice the impending doom for quite some time, and just when it starts to pick up steam and the drums and guitars kick in, the fire explodes…
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by blurr1974 on
Nov 12, 2008 5:01 PM EST
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it would be awesome for him to walk in all slow, under a dark blue spot light, arms out, face down.
Strachan would crap himself
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by JaredFromLondon on
Nov 12, 2008 5:05 PM EST
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That’s the song I was thinking of but then I don’t want him to be the bruins GM.. heh
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Nov 12, 2008 5:02 PM EST
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the Lyrics would be cleverly re-worded to shipping up to Tee Oh
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Nov 12, 2008 5:04 PM EST
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And maybe Blurr has a friend that can sing it…
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by PPP on
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i have no friends...
why do you think i hang out here all day and night…? :P
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Nov 12, 2008 5:11 PM EST
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God help us
They say in french that the enemy of good is better. I like things the way they are. Cliff has his mojo back and neuwie is learning to take his place. The last thing we need is yet another executive fulfilling his passion for self aggrandisement on our watch (or dime if you pay). You know that we have seen enough of Leaf executives looking to make their mark, show that they piss farther, have the biggest dick or are the smartest person in any room they occupy. Let the coach do all the talking, take the glory or goat horns as the case may be. People worship the ground that Gainey walks on here in Quebec, but I rarely see him on the news. He does his thing, collects his ginormous paycheck and responds to questions when absolutely necessary. Does this sound like Brian Burke? Fuck Burke, his outsized alien head, his Harvard haircut, his extended family, his american hubris and his effort at penis enlargement at our team’s expense.
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Nov 12, 2008 4:34 PM EST
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All I hope
Is that if Burke (or whomever) do come in, that a good set plan with no quick fixes is installed/continued. I don’t care who does it (for the most part) as long as it’s done well and properly.
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brownscombe
has some good points on the move, hoping they come true. letting Cliff set the table by staying GM up to the deadline at the very least is one. personally, i’d rather see him at the draft table as well, given Burke’s track record there…
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by blurr1974 on
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But Burke drafted the Sedins! .. Oh, right..
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Nov 12, 2008 5:22 PM EST
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and Bobby Ryan...
who may turn out alright.
but his draft picks over the last 6-8 years have not been stellar.
that piece about him trading a draft pick for Linden, and the pick turned into Semin, well, that’s almost as bad as us trading athe pick that turned into Scott Niedermeyer
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Nov 12, 2008 5:32 PM EST
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Don't
count on Bobby Ryan to all of a sudden bust out as a solid NHLer. And I really hope he doesn’t get traded to the Leafs..
by Connie Kim on
Nov 12, 2008 10:14 PM EST
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I won't
count on it. But take heart, there’s a good chance that if he is traded to the Leafs, he’ll never turn into a solid NHLer, as our track record would indicate that we tend to get the short end of the stick on those deals (Grabbo aside, of course) so you probably wouldn’t be missing much.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:33 PM EST
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I'm lost...
…there’s no game tonight. I’m having so much fun watching the games in PPP’s basement.
Alas, I am forced to watch a replay of Glenn Anderson blubbering his way through his HOF speech.
That guy is a whole lot of flaky.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:20 PM EST
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Yeah...
I didn’t really understand that Mark Messier story.
Larionov’s speech was good though.
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 9:24 PM EST
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Larionov looks like he could still play…
by clark4calder on
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Oooh...
Leafs-Oilers from Jan 1980 on LeafsTV…sold!
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:28 PM EST
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dammit
I wished I lived in LeafsTV region.. :(
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 9:30 PM EST
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I can give you highlights if you want…It’s 6-5 Oilers in the 3rd.
I have no life…
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:32 PM EST
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lol
don’t be so hard on yourself. The Leafs, clearly, are your life.
by Karina on
Nov 12, 2008 9:35 PM EST
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Dammit!
Gretzky just spent about 30 seconds behind the Leaf net waiting for an opening and put a perfect pass on Don Ashby’s stick for the 7-5 goal. The defenceman who let Ashby go? Ron Wilson.
Coach Wilson would have torn a strip off that guy.
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Awesome
Dave Lumley faked Palmateer out of his jock to make it 8-5. I don’t sense a comeback is imminent.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:37 PM EST
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Yeah, you've got a lot of time on your hands, doncha?
If you’d like to be helpful, you could study for my test tomorrow as I nave no interest in doing the studying myself. How does that sound?
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 9:39 PM EST
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I do have some work I should do...
…but I’m supremely unmotivated. What’s the test?
by clark4calder on
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Professional selling. Yup, it is as thrilling as it sounds.
by Mabel on
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Wow
you can’t go into that one drunk, Mabel?
by Karina on
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Well
I usually do, and I was trying to be a good student and be sober tomorrow, but the more I look at the textbook, the more I think sobriety is overrated.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 9:45 PM EST
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Truer words...
…have never been spoken.
by clark4calder on
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This is the class I actually bring booze to, so I am not looking forward to being without it tomorrow. :(
by Mabel on
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It does sound
rather dull, but if I was in your area I’d take the test for you if you went to my training.
Honestly, there’s nothing as boring as drawing random pipes and being told how to create each and every different connection type when you just don’t care ‘cause you’ll never, ever use it.
by Karina on
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I'm sorry
I was reading all about the random pipes, and then I fell asleep. I don’t know how you stay awake through all that.
by Mabel on
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I was...
….VERY briefly in a band called “Random Pipes”.
4 bassists, one string each. E-string was a primadonna so we fired him. The whole thing fell apart shortly thereafter.
by clark4calder on
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So...
…you play bass? That’s a skill/interest in my book…
by Mabel on
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Well ok...
…that may have been a falsehood.
I do play guitar and drums (poorly).
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Hey, playing them poorly has nothing to do with anything. You play them, they count. End of story.
If we only counted things we did well, some people (like Cox) would have nothing going for them.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:13 PM EST
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Fair point...
…in that case, I am a musician!
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:14 PM EST
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Exactly
I’m a baker, chef, literary critic, writer and wine taster.
At least, that’s what I’m telling people. What? I have done all those things, some of them even to high acclaim. So that counts, right?
by Mabel on
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Absolutely!
And that’s an impressive resume…
by clark4calder on
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When I see it in print like that, you’re right, it is impressive.
I should also add smartass to that list. I’m damn nearly professional at being that.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:38 PM EST
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I'd go so far as to call you...
…a legend.
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Excellent
Will you provide a testimonial for me? I’m putting together a video resume, and I want to include people testifying to my many skillz. I think you’d add the right touch of je ne sais quoi.
by Mabel on
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Happy to do so
Tell me how much time you want me to fill and I’ll make it work. Mr. One-take.
by clark4calder on
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I'm thinking
2-4 minutes, or three really good anecdotes.
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Oh.
You want money? I was kinda hoping you’d do it out of the goodness of your heart. I am an impovrished student, after all.
Oh, I could totally let you win a round if you did it for free. Please?
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Nov 12, 2008 10:53 PM EST
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For an impoverished student...
…I’ll waive my fees. And sign away all residuals and royalties.
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awesome
I appreciate it, and the waiving of your residuals and royalties is a nice touch.
Just so we’re clear, I don’t have to lose a round to you now, do I?
(Note: I excluded the words ‘on purpose’ because it is obvious that would be the only way I’d ever lose, so it seemed moot.)
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Nov 12, 2008 10:58 PM EST
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No charity
You’ll be roundly beaten on the strength of my intellect, wit and cunning.
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Intellect, wit and cunning?
Oh, now I’m scared. No, wait, I’m the total opposite – fearless.
Bring it on, you timorous wretch!
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:02 PM EST
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The gauntlet has been thrown down...
…and I demand satisfaction.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:09 PM EST
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I'll be a second!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on
Nov 12, 2008 11:11 PM EST
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Mine, right?
C’mon, you like me more than C4C, don’t you?
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:13 PM EST
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PPP
is the ultimate officiant. He will assist in weapon selection and rules of engagement.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:16 PM EST
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I know
which is why I totally called dibs on him. You can find your own second.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:20 PM EST
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Fine.
I draft LD, because she will write the ultimate revisionist fanfic history regardless of outcome.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:21 PM EST
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No!!!!!
You can’t have LD. We think we might be twins split up at birth. Plus, she can’t go against a fellow fanfic-keteer. That means Jared is off-limits too.
Besides, what makes you think she’d write the outcome in your favour anyhow? I’m the one she wants to poke on stalkerbook…
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:24 PM EST
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We'll see...
…and she won’t need to write fiction – she’ll merely be a witness to history as I draw and quarter you with my mindgrapes.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:25 PM EST
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BTW
I love that PPP stuck his head down in the basement for a moment and then disappeared…
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:28 PM EST
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probably had to go put something in the shed for his mom or something. He’ll be back when she has no more odd jobs for him.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:29 PM EST
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Draw and quarter me?
I’d like to see you try. I’ll take you down, and won’t even break a sweat doing it.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:28 PM EST
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I'll be lounging...
…with a cocktail in one hand, and my other loosely grasping my wit rapier, slicing through you with the precision of a neurosurgeon.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:31 PM EST
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You talk better than you fool…or slice through with wit rapier, as the case may be.
And what kind of cocktail? I like cocktails, and could totally go for one too.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:36 PM EST
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Depends on the time of day.
Morning? Caesar
Early afternoon? G&T
Evening? Bourbon and bitters or martini
After dinner? B&B
Anytime? Margarita!!!
Also, anything with booze.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:38 PM EST
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Seriously?
Let’s be BFF. I like the way you think.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:40 PM EST
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Let’s celebrate with a cocktail.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:41 PM EST
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Agreed. I could really go for a G&T right now.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:42 PM EST
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Done…they’re mixed. Where are you?
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:45 PM EST
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Still in the ’coke. Getting to south central is tougher than I thought at this hour.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:47 PM EST
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GDMFingSOBTTC
Fine. I shall drink them myself. Next time.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:48 PM EST
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And hey...
…not to be a Dougie Downer, but how’s the studying going? :)
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:48 PM EST
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Meh. I keep reading the same paragraphs over and over. I really am not looking forward to the test. I don’t care about handling objections!
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:51 PM EST
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I'm probably not helping
…and objections are for suckers.
You got the prospects coming in – you think they came in to get out of the rain? A guy doesn’t walk on the lot unless he wants to buy…
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:54 PM EST
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You're helping...
…helping me not study. And I must thank you for that.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:58 PM EST
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I’m still in the ’coke. I thought you were going to bring them over.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 11:49 PM EST
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I’m not sure how well they’ll travel…
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 11:50 PM EST
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wow
you guys are fighting over who has me as a second? I’m touched, but I can’t pick sides.
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on
Nov 13, 2008 8:34 AM EST
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Wow
I could probably give you some tips on UNprofessional selling. But that likely doesn’t help your cause.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:45 PM EST
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I don't know
My prof always goes on about how we’re just learning, so maybe if I was able to talk about unprofessional selling, I’d get marks just for knowing what selling is.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 9:47 PM EST
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tee hee. I think I’ll put that as the answer to at least one question.
I heart Mamet.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 9:55 PM EST
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Me too...
I also love Baldwin and he just chews up the screen and upstages half a dozen legends in a single scene.
“Third prize is you’re fired.”
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 9:57 PM EST
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I never
understood what would be so bad about steak knives. I mean, a nice set of steak knives is a good thing to have. I was pleased as punch when I won a set at curling a few years ago.
And yes, Baldwin is delightful in that.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:00 PM EST
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Decent steak knives...
…cannot be underrated. They make a table, create a sense of anticipation for the meal to come, and of course, cut through delicious maillard-crusted beef like buttah.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:02 PM EST
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I love mine. One solid piece of stainless steel, so it looks classy and won’t get crud stuck in between the blade and handle.
The only prize I enjoyed more was the bucket of margaritas.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:08 PM EST
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Nothing goes better with steak than a bucket of margaritas.
Nothing goes better with anything than a bucket of margaritas.
I’m thirsty. For a bucket of margaritas.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:09 PM EST
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Yeah, I’m thirsty for a bucket of margaritas too.
My friends and I have agreed that we all have to try to win the buckets when the playoffs role around. We try to have enough so we can have one bucket per party.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:15 PM EST
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That plan cannot fail.
Unless you don’t win enough buckets.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:16 PM EST
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We told our non-curling friends, and now they scour the city looking for buckets to add to the collection. This past summer, we had three buckets o’booze. I dimly recall the events of that evening, though there are pictures.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:23 PM EST
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Which you will post in fanshots, yes?
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:24 PM EST
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Hells no.
Those must be hidden from the light. The only way to see them is to actually attend one of the gatherings. We’re exclusive like that.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:26 PM EST
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Damn...
…I butchered that like Jason Blake in the slot.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:27 PM EST
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Heh.
butchered that like Jason Blake in the slot.
Very nice. And very apt. Just be more subtle next time, you know, work up to it instead of blurting it out. You never know, you might convince me with a lighter touch.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:30 PM EST
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Thanks for the tip coach...
Just don’t make me a healthy scratch. I will lose my shit like you wouldn’t believe, despite the blame for my failure being entirely on my shoulders.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:31 PM EST
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I'll make you a healthy scratch
if I want to! You’re not playing hard enough, so sit down and pipe down, and when I feel like it, I’ll give you a shot and if you don’t do anything with that, I’ll sit your ass down again.
And if anyone in the media has a problem with this, I’ll explain it to them in an exasperated tone and roll my eyes.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:35 PM EST
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I hate you coach!
I thought Maurice was bad last year, but you are just mean. Maybe it’s just not gonna work out for me here in Toronto.
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:37 PM EST
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Whatever
You’re playing like total suck, and that’s not accpetable. We’re working on building for three years from now, not today. I’m not worried about what you think.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:46 PM EST
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I scored 40!
You have to respect me! I had cancer!
You own owe me!
by clark4calder on
Nov 12, 2008 10:48 PM EST
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You scored 40 ages ago. You haven’t done squat for me, except give me a delightful new drill in practice, the “let’s skate around for the length of a JB shift to see how stupid he is for not getting off the ice”.
I’m the coach, and I own you. You don’t like it? Quit.
by Mabel on
Nov 12, 2008 10:55 PM EST
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