A Jump to the Left, a Step to the Right
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 5:00 AM EST
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Print- Down Goes Brown made a pilgrimage to the ACC, and the Leafs won handily. Clearly, he should be at every Leafs game...
- MLHS has the rumor mill up and running again.
- TSM is fascinated by the media falling all over themselves for Phil Kessel and Jonas Gustavsson, while chiding the fans for doing the very same. Fickle much?
- Vintage Leafs has more...vintage stuff!
- Over at BoO, the Muppet is asking someone to figure out if the Leafs going lighter on the fighting is helping with the points.
- Norman James is looking forward to a streak of a different kind.
- Frozen Leafs welcomes the newest member of the 2009/2010 Maple Leafs: Confidence.
- Damien Cox continues to confound me with quotes from him like the Leafs being "a club that at least has a chance to vie for a playoff berth."
- Hendrick's Hockey is reporting that Bruce "Malkin to the Kings" Garrioch is certain Nathan Horton is on the block.
- Hungry Leafs Fan does not like this Goose business. Me neither. He never should have died dammit. Why not Iceman?
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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 6:57 AM EST reply actions
HLF has lost that loving feeling
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
You guys seriously like Goose over monster?
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
no, I just never turn down a good top gun reference
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Goose is a terrible nickname for Mr. Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson who shall be referred to by his full and proper name out of respect.
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There isn’t a better nickname for a goaltender then The Monster. It’s already a huge part of his mystique.
True Story
Yesterday the weather was so beautiful I took my 2 and a half year old daughter for a long walk to the park. There, at the tennis courts, a game of road hockey was being played by 12 to 14 guys. The goaltenders were wearing full equipment and I thought they must have been really hot. My daughter ran up to the tennis court fencing excitedly to get a closer look and then started shouting and pointing, “A Monster! It’s the Monster, Daddy. It’s the Monster!”
I fell over laughing.
by general borschevsky on Nov 9, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
that is awesome
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
also, tennis court ball hockey rules
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
That’s so freaking cute.
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we played our first tennis court ball hockey game yesterday as well. only there weren’t 14 of us, there was 7. we did have the goalies in full gear, which was nice.
also, i’m horribly horribly out of shape.
Yesterday is dead, but not my memory.
gotta get out of that suit and into some gym shorts!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
burn
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 9, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
During the summer, we were playing every Monday, goalies in equipment and everythign. Now it’s every Tuesday in a gym.
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Truculence FTW
unless your playing with a puck, full equipment is for suckers
short of pads, gloves, cup and mask you dont need all that other stuff
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
COme play in net in one of our games and guys are winding up to take full blown slapshots 15 feet out
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Truculence FTW
i know all about that, i usually end a game with 5-6 giant slap shot bruises on my chest, arms and legs, part of the game .
of course if you’re playing in the winter a chest protector is used, a frozen no bounce has a similar kinetic dump as a puck (though a less concentrated surface area) and ive cracked ribs stopping those
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah when those lovely orange balls are in a gym bag in the car all week, they get a LITTLE hard.
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Truculence FTW
Taking a full on slap shot from a dude who used to play OHL puck in the chest and then yelling “You call that a shot nancy boy?” does wonders for your teams psychology
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
pain dont hurt
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
..says Mr. Stabbed twice
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 9, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, some things dont hurt as much when you have some things like that to compare it too
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
I find
a sharp kick to the groin is awfully painful
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 9, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
this is truth
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Disagree
Those no bounce balls are hard as hell. A chest protector is crucial if playing with those.
by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
pffft
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
When he wakes up in a hotel they save the pillow cases.
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I always thought those were Schen's
Was amazed at how much beard he was growing to be honest.
and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)
Is this the first time Cox has been linked to in the FTB? Congratulations, Damien. Welcome to the Barilkosphere! Keep up the good work.
by general borschevsky on Nov 9, 2009 7:49 AM EST reply actions
You know what
I think Damien is just a negative-attention whore, dood just goes against the grain.
If Leafs fans are optimistic about their team, he tries to bring them down. If the team is doing crap like now and the fans are already down, he tries to be positive.
campbell is a very good Offensive D, not as good as Kabby offensivly, but better in his own end and he throws his weight around
the length of his contract is terrifying, but id take it for the right deal (a 1st and a prospect like Beach)
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
WAC would flip her shit (in a good way) if the Leafs got Beach.
But in reality, Brian Campbell at $7.14 million through 2016? No thanks.
They call me Splodeybones.
quite true
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Are you out of your god damned mind?
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the obvious answer is yes
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
I was about to ask the same thing.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
its me, do you even need to ask?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Except that the Chicago link has been shot down by Shoalts.
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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
pffft
what does HE know
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
gah, that MLHS article is heavenly
Or a clear sign their page view count was dipping.
Each season there are about a million trade rumours circulating and all of two trades that actually happen prior to the deadline.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Wow. that’s some great formatting…
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
its pretty
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Have I mentioned that I’d really like it if SBN would work on an edit feature for comments?
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Not Going To Happen
Sorry :( Gotta use preview instead.
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You could be like me and delete comments when you fuck up.
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You’d have to give up your day job.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
Yeah, just give us all the delete option
and we’ll quit bitching :)
and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)
I pass by 2 “Leafs Nation – Spirit is Everything” spraypaintings on the way to work everyday. Both of them got the “Raptors Nation – We Prefer Winning” treatment today.
by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 8:46 AM EST reply actions
Yes gotta love the Raptors long history of winning…
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
its probably not even raptor fans, just lead haters
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
I blame all those Chinese toy manufacturers for their piss poor industry standards causing such an outrage towards lead these days. It’s really a great metal when used properly; the pipes of Rome excluded.
They call me Splodeybones.
I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Doug Smith. He always seems bitter about hockey/The Leafs in his blogs.
by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
We have no room for bitter leafs fans here.
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He’s not a Leafs fan. He’s the Raptors guy from The Star.
by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Eventually it’ll come to you.
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I’ll be over at blogspot waiting for my one or two comments to trickle in.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
If Iceman had died, there would have been no colossal homo-erotic subtext.
You can ride my wing anytime!
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
Canes Sign Legace
So much for trading Toskala.
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No one is going to spend $4M on a goaltender with a 0.840 SV%.
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Duh
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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
I mean even if we had called Carolina and said “HE’S YOURS! FREE!” Rutherford would probably say “Thanks but no thanks.”
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Please! I’ll be your best friend!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
No one is going to spend $4M on a goaltender with a 0.840 SV%.
Until JFJ is back in the GM’s seat!
What?
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also
LEEEEETS DOOOOO THE TIIIIIIME WAAAAARP AGAAAAAAAAAIN
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I feel like there will be an article going up in about 50 minutes. Something about Detroit… hm.
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FORSHADOWING
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
I feel like you’ll all need a mask for the vitriol.
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I AM SO EXCITED
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
i think i like it
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, uh “editor”. Do you want to finish your blurb at the top of that article or what?
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Yeah
Remember how I can’t post links in articles? Well, I have to do a work around.
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Oh you mean like taking ten seconds to type out the actual HTML? Phew, hard times.
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Kind of
I have to go to a comment, type it up, insert the link, cut the text, and then go back to the post and post it.
Anyway, takes a few seconds and then I got distracted by Eyebleaf’s neverending quest to protect JP’s legacy.
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he is a little ball of passion and hope
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
Oh come on. He is completely right in his latest post about TSN.
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
On one small, debatable point? Ok.
On the larger picture? No.
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Im not gonna say JP wasn’t bad because he was,
But if I am not mistaken usually Eye points out that JP wasn’t ALL bad like he is painted to be by some. There was some good in there, just not nearly enough.
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
like JFJ
who we can thank for Viktor Stalberg, Nikolai Kulemin and a few other bright spots.
doesn’t mean he’s capable of doing the job, or that you’d want him back, or that he even deserves being defended. Sometimes, the guy got lucky.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Garrioch
so, we have no hope of getting Horton if Garrioch is saying he’s on the block.
Dammit.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions
Fun stat
Nikolai Kulemin has the highest hit per game among forwards.
Interesting
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Kulemin is the most underrated player on the leafs
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Kulemin doesn’t know how to breathe through his nose.
by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I dont think the look on his face has changed since he was born. His mouth is always open and he looks like he is constantly wondering what is going on
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
You can really see his confidence in the last few games. If only he could improve his stick handling and accuracy, we could have a REAL dynamite player on our hands
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he has the skill, and that stuff will come in time, he has become a good 2 way player.
I don’t think he’ll ever light up the point race, but he could very well be a reliable 25 goal scorer
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Very true, he has skills, but lets be honest he isn’t Ovie or Malkin. Could he become a solid 50 point guy? I think so. However, it’s all up to him
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yeah, if he can play a reliable, strong and consistant 2 way game while being a 50-60 point player, I’ll be very happy
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
he reminds me of poni when he first came to the team, with a little steen mixed in….
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
but way more physical than either of em
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Another link...
http://leafsfanforever.blogspot.com/
This is the right spot for this right?
by bradleyhutchison on Nov 9, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions
Yep, But you should use direct links to each article, instead of just the general blog address.
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For example.
http://leafsfanforever.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-favourite.html
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
Thanks, I’ll remember that for next time!
by bradleyhutchison on Nov 9, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
I kind of picture Bruce Garrioch...
spooning Jared on a bear skin rug, whispering sweet nothings into his ear about the Leafs trading for Nathan Horton.
by birky on Nov 9, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
you should get that checked out…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
anyone have bleach?
I need to get this mental image out of my head.
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by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Garrioch would need to buy me one hell of a dinner
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Horton is like my Nash rebound
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Forget Horton. He’s not coming.
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Byfuglien!
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Is universally reviled in Chicago. No thanks.
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DURNO!
Down Goes Brown - Unapologetically nostalgic for the past. Brutally realistic about the present. Grudgingly optimistic about the future.
by Down Goes Brown on Nov 9, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
>=o(
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
meh
Id rather have Marleau
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
nah, Marleau has never sucked
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Why wouldnt you want the chemistry between Kessel and Savard? Or is it just that you feel Marleau is a better fit for what we need?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
the second, he is also younger and i think he will sign for less than it would take to get savard
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Although depending on how Savard rebounds from injury he may come cheaper.
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thats another thing, Savard is injured!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Marleau’s fewest games played in a season – 74
Savard’s fewest games played – 10
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
Savard is too old. 33 this summer. I’ll pass.
Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...
EM EFFIN MARLEAU!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
i'm a big fat liar
that was his year he was traded to Atlanta, (doh!)
fewest games played was 56. I’m a big Marc Savard fan. Never thought his trade was a good idea from the Flames (imagine Iginla and Savard on the same line….) but still think Marleau is one of the most underrated guys in the game.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Savard just isn’t a Sutter type player, as pathetic as it is, that’d be the full reason he was traded, I’m sure.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Marleau
is not a “Sutter” player either, yet he lasted and Sutter didn’t.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
Sutter wasn’t GM there, was he?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
coach
which he was in Calgary at the time of Savard’s trade as well as GM.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
if he hadn’t been GM in Calgary, I think it’d make more sense to be upset about Savard being traded.
But if I was a Calgary fan, I’d just be upset that Sutter is the GM, period.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Rangers
so Dubinsky is out 6-8 weeks, and Drury has a concussion so who knows how long he’ll be out.
Stajan, anyone?
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by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions
Stajan for del zotto!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
or sanguinetti, that works too!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
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