Barilkosphere Honoured

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 11:33 AM EDT

The 2008 We Bleed Teal Bloggies were given out today in a star-studded affair that featured Emilio Estevez, Tiger Woods, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. A lot of deserving awards were given out but the most highlight of the post came when the Barilkosphere (TM Chemmy) won for our continued dedication.

"Rick Astley Memorial" Award- In honor of those who are never going to give you up, let you down, run around or desert you, this award is presented to the entire Toronto Maple Leafs blogosphere. I'm not sure how you men and women do it, but the dedication to your franchise is something to behold.

Congratulations to the Barilkosphere (and in case you haven't visited these sites before you really should) which has grown over the past year (and shrunk - come back Ninja!) and will hopefully provide all of us a refuge from the storm that will be the next couple of seasons:

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The Barilkosphere

PPP, you’re a huge reason behind that growth. Thanks to you!

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by Greener on Jun 12, 2008 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

I’m blushing. God knows we need all of the help we can get to fight back the forces of Moose and Cox.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

growth

I know I got to meet quite a few other Leafer bloggers through here, and I had a bunch of fun doing it. Cheers to PPP and us !

/like I really need the excuse to have a drink

by loser domi on Jun 12, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

cheers

fellas…i enjoy reading all your stuff

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions

#1

SOMEBODY PLAN THE PARADE

Darcy Tucker Fan Club*
* Blog contains less than 2% Darcy Tucker by weight.

by Chemmy on Jun 12, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

It will follow the usual route. We’ll likely win it for the next couple of years.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

snuck in there

To be, not an individual, but the sum of Rick Astley’s feelings is a feeling I’ll never forget.
Thanks PPP, with respect.
And cheers to eyebeleaf! I read SportsAndTheCity. He’s good people.

by general borschevsky on Jun 12, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops

I knew I forgot someone. We’ll forgive his baseball coverage.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

wait...

PPP, you don’t like baseball??

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

In a world where soccer gets called boring I won’t support the actual most boring sport in the world…after Test Cricket.

But that all goes out the window if the Jays make the playoffs.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm in the minority...

since i don’t find baseball boring at all. maybe that’s cuz i’m drunk most of the time, but hey, to each his own…

and don’t worry, i’ll save you a seat on the bandwagon…i drive it…we’re pretty empty right now…

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, as long as I have a good spot scouted out I feel comfortable waiting.

When Mickey and I go to the games I find that it can be enjoyable but mostly because I am not paying attention. Once I am it’s a slow freaking game.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

John 3:16

And the lord said: Go Sox

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by Chemmy on Jun 13, 2008 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Go Sox?

shudder

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by eyebleaf on Jun 13, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

go sox

and the masses said “yah dood!” and all was good.

by loser domi on Jun 13, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions

a salute

to the general. thanks man.

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Wellwood

will be sitting on his arse all summer again according to TSN. His contract is up July 31st, and I for one think he should be cut. Especially now.

by penaltyshots on Jun 12, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

cripes, in all the excitment..

Forgot about that. Greener broke the story here. Looks like a Florida Panther to me.

by general borschevsky on Jun 12, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahaha

I thought that was a satirical piece looking at how Wellwood might as well have a broken foot because he is such a doughy bastard. Whoops.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

no no!

he’s too young and still has too much potential to cut bait right now. we can’t give up on our assets so soon. look how long antropov took, but he finally arrived last season.

wellwood was coming off groin/abdominal injuries…those are the toughest for any player to deal with, let alone someone who, umm, doesn’t take conditioning all that seriously. let him get his name written on the white board by mr. ron wilson…let wilson show him what it takes to be a player in the NHL…

his habits are brutal, i know, but he’s still mighty talented.

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

bleaf me...

...there’s nothing I’d rather see more then Kyle “the Lion-Hearted” leading this team through gruelling playoff series after playoff series, no matter how many cuts, bruises, bumps, and breaks it takes, but really what I see is him sittin’ by a pool.
Still gotta love the guy though.

by general borschevsky on Jun 12, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, looks like somebody just got their new nickname. Lion Hearted. Nice.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

If he did it two weeks ago then he will be fine by July 24th (8 weeks to heal which will be the high end for an ‘athlete’).

Sign him to the minimum raise for 1 year and see what he can do in the five weeks before training camp starts. Worst case, he plays with the Marlies and actually is forced to develop.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

We've missed you!

Here is the TSN article.

Indoor soccer? In May??! I hope he means that he broke it playing indoor soccer while wearing a rubber suit and weights on his ankles and wrists because I am in terrible shape and can dominate at indoor soccer. It is not a good way to get into shape.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

you make a good point...

what the fuck was he doing?

his name should already be on the white board.

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by eyebleaf on Jun 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s the lazy man’s version of soccer. He probably talked himself into believing that it was getting him in shape.

Pension Plan Puppets

by PPP on Jun 12, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Memorial Award?

Did Rick Astley die or is the “memorial” part of the award just a reference to his career?

I’d also like to formally pass on my thanks to PPP for giving us all a place to talk about the Leafs, for plugging our sites and for driving traffic my way. Thanks to him (and all of you that visit/comment) my adify account is generating almost enough income for me to buy a small coffee every four weeks. Life’s a pretty sweet fruit…

A life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...http://bitterleaf.blogspot.com

by mf37 on Jun 12, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions