FTB - An Ode To A Writing Partner

You know when you say something off the cuff prefaced by "I bet"? Well, don't do it around Chemmy because that wonderful human being (that's one) will pounce on it like a hungry hyena on a zebra carcass. I've learned my lesson. Of course, now I have to say five nice things about him as penance. This is why the FTB is so late.

1. Photoshops - He has them. I have neither the program nor the skill but Chemmy makes some awesome photoshops and banners:
   



2.  Passion - He's got it. Despite the unfortunate circumstance of being born in Connecticut (silent 'c'? WTF?) he managed to find his way to the Promised Land. There's no one more passionate than a convert.
3. Spelling - He tries it. Despite not being able to spell colour or humour properly he sneaks in and fixes my ocassional typo like some sort of spell check fairy.
4. Fun - He creates it. From finding good Mexican restaurants to driving 11 hours in a blizzard to see a hockey game Chemmy is all about fun.
5. Hard Work - Like any good junior partner, he hustles. Who else would be in almost every game thread while his senior partner pleads no internet? That vacation is well earned.

And now, the links:

• The Canucks have other options? Yeah, dress two goalies.
• TSM likes Jeff Blair's writing. One quibble: if Blair thinks that Toskala has never and will never steal a game for the Leafs then he has not been watching the Leafs for the past season and a quarter.
• Eyebeleaf is sad. Maybe he missed the Sportsnet announcement that Burke told Kaberle's agent that he is not going anywhere. Coincidentally Kaberle played really well last night.
• Hockey's Future has their Calder trophy poll and Grabovski and Schenn are on it. Grabbo's getting robbed at 7. Glove tap to MF37 for sending along the link.
• sens lose. Hooray!
• Why the hell would the Leafs be interested in Chris Gratton?
• Drake15 has a recap of last night's game and was impressed with Jason Blake. That is not a typo.