A Return To The Province of Massachusetts Bay
by Mattblack on Dec 5, 2009 7:45 AM EST
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PrintLadies and Gentlemen, I come to you with a heartfelt request - a plea, if you will. Being an Englishman who spends most of his idle time on North American websites, I tend to take a fair about of good-natured flak about certain events that took place a long time ago in Boston. Not the fact that we lost some of out very bestest Puritans to those parts - nor the years of pain I endured as a child as my parents watched St. Elsewhere on TV, oh no. I refer of course, to 1773 and the Tea Party.
What I ask is this - let us once again, we Canadian and British folk, be a single nation and just for one night cry havoc and set loose the dogs of counter-revolutionary war! Tonight, let us retake Boston. Give me twenty men, strong of heart and sure of hand and I know we can do it. For twenty-four hours, Suffolk County will ring out to the sounds of The Who and Rush. The site of the place where they filmed Cheers will be torched. The Red Sox will of course be disbanded and their players put on a chain gang, working on the QEW.
Our master of deep cover espionage Kessel, has returned triumphant with the battle plans of the enemy. Given the ammo, our crack shot Finn Hagman's aim will remain true. Plucky doughboy Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo has taken up the fallen Monster's reins. Sergeant-at-Arms Wilson has organised the troop for combat. And watching it all, high on the hill overlooking the battleground, the Napoleon of Rhode Island - Brian Burke himself. As the Duke of Wellington once said - I don't know about the enemy, but my men certainly scare the hell out of me!
At the very least, we can throw the dreaded traitor Rask into the harbour. To the ramparts!
- Today we start with the happiest man on Twitter, Down Goes Brown - and the telltale signs when your teammates are trying to kill you.
- Eyebleaf's thoughts on recent events are to be found here - look for about point 10 onwards, after the reams of NFL
nonsenseinformation. - Somny returns again with more Vintage Leafs - featuring images just before and just after Leaf-related mishaps.
- Her joke repertoire now in ruins, Loser Domi bids a fond adieu to Jiří.
- Far Away Leaf looks into the why and wherefores of the Leafs being 5 - 1 - 2 in their last 8 games.
- Norman James Sports has been rappin' with Mike Van Ryn.
- Leafs 2nds are struggling to score of late and lose to Habs 2nds, 3 - 0 in Hamilton.
- Hadn't planned on throwing this in, but TSM has it right - the Leafs could learn a few things from the Habs about honouring the heroes of days gone by. Further footage - this time of the legends warmup - courtesy of Jeffler (WARNING - Does contain 'Ole' action).
- The 2010 NHL draft is to be held in Los Angeles. My esteemed colleague Blurr has asked me to pass on the message that any and all are welcome at his place. (May not be strictly true, but if you turn up en masse he'll be hard pushed to turn you away).
- The Flyers have made a strange move in sacking their head coach NOT immediately after losing to us. Peter Laviolette replaces John Stevens at Broad Street.
- Puck Daddy affiliate Ryan Lambert takes a look at the NCAA players who may or may not be heading to the World Juniors.
- Finally, in the slightly ludicrous but very pretty section - Torontoist profiles a proposed plan for the Gardiner Expressway.
UPDATE
- Yours truly (blurr1974) sneaks across enemy lines and attempts some subterfuge.
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If all goes well with my job situation I’m making the road trip north on I-5 for the NHL Draft. And I hope I’ll be the proud owner of a Kessel jersey just to thumb my nose (or extend my middle finger) at Bruins fans.
GO LEAFS GO!
by Rock Outta SoCal on Dec 5, 2009 7:48 AM EST reply actions
“…Being an Englishman who spends most of his idle time on North American websites…” completely sums me up too.
I’ve been to the cheers bar and it’s not worth torching because it’s really small.
Hoping for a Kessel hattrick tonight!.
Go Leafs Go!
I have sat all of my Boston players in my Yahoo leagues and played Joey Joe Joe…(I have Rask in that same league)
So, don’t let me down!!!! Shutout for the Leafs!!!
"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 Dec 5, 2009 10:11 AM EST reply actions
I look really dumb now…
"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 Dec 6, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Confirm or deny: the Habs hung the numbers 3 and 16 from the rafters to remind Carey Price how many cigarettes to smoke and how old the girl has to be.
Down Goes Brown - Unapologetically nostalgic for the past. Brutally realistic about the present. Grudgingly optimistic about the future.
by Down Goes Brown on Dec 5, 2009 10:18 AM EST reply actions 15 recs
You did good, young man.
"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 Dec 5, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
They never filmed Cheers in Boston.
I’m hoping that Tuukka gets the start and can defend the honor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony tonight.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 5, 2009 10:30 AM EST reply actions
Raask VS Kessel, the battle of wasted youth!
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
I disprove of these Red Sox plans.
Pension Plan Puppets*
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I concur and would also like to add that I was very dismayed by seeing this on PPP.
And why is it always a war metaphor with British people? I hope the US sends you limping into the second round next year.
by The_Truculenster on Dec 5, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
I hope the US sends you limping into the second round next year.
What does that even mean?
And just as an FYI, it was an American (and I believe a Boston fan) who mentioned the whole Boston Tea Party thing yesterday, in reference to the game with Boston tonight, so it seems likely Mr Black was just picking up on the meme.
Also, “always”? Really? Here come the hyperbole police, come to take you away to Exaggeration-catraz
My heart needs a lapdance, does your heart need some romance?
Maybe a reference to the world cup since they are seeded together in the first round?
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
Ah, you could be right. I still stand by my point that the statement needs some context to make sense.
My heart needs a lapdance, does your heart need some romance?
sense is for the weak !
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Britain aren’t playing the US though.
/touchy about nationality.
"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into Iraq"
- Major Mike Shearer
“We’re on the march wi’ Ally’s army”
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
Quiet, you
"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into Iraq"
- Major Mike Shearer
America weren't seeded
Only England were. And the only one’s “limping” into the second round will be the USA.
It’s “always” a war because we’re an Island who like going to war. a lot.
You’re either for us or against us, Sir.
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
by Mattblack on Dec 5, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Red Sox will of course be disbanded and their players put on a chain gang, working on the QEW.
Yes, yes, oh baby yessssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My heart needs a lapdance, does your heart need some romance?
Blue Jays still won’t finish 2nd in the division. :(
Pension Plan Puppets*
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Your point being?
And hey, for all you know, next weekend we’re going to disband the Yankees and get their players to pick up litter around TO. And then we might be!
My heart needs a lapdance, does your heart need some romance?
maybe if they spend more time driving to work on a silky smooth highway
their nerves won’t be so shot, and they’ll play better.
And I’m sure it will upgrade their levels of talent significantly and the shiny black tarmac will demoralize New York and Baltimore… or something.
and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)
Ummm….so has Pleknac’s vicious butt end not been mentioned anywhere I look? This seems kinda ridicioulis.
That was absolutely brutal. The great thing about this year’s leafs team is if he tried that against Kessel or Grabbo or someone he would get his face smashed on the next faceoff by Orr.
kessel would just hug the dude to death
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
I added a link…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Dec 5, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Is there any other kind?
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Dec 5, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
shameful self promotion?
Puns, Innuendo and Bad Spelling, Yes We Got That
by JaredFromLondon on Dec 5, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
what about
a world in which shameless self-promotion was regarded as shameless behavior… The world might esplode.
and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)
GO BRUINS!
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 5, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions
Mr Hardenbergh, we’ve been expecting you! Now, I’m afraid we will be keeping you hostage for the next…ooo..6 or 7 hours. Your ransom? A three goal head start for the mighty blue and white.
Of course, should the Bruins not pony up….well…things could get difficult, if you know what I mean.
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 5, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Your expressed opinion is duly noted
somewhere. That we don’t care about.
and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)
Mattblack
You are, as the kids say, a hero. Thanks.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
If those were your bestest Puritans, I’d hate to see your worst.
I am Mikhail Grabovski's smirking revenge.
OT: How reliable is Eric Duhatschek?
The Globe and Mail has an article by Duhatschek that touches on a number of topics.
Among them, he says that Alex Semin might need wrist surgery. This is a surprise, to say the least, for Caps fandom.
I was wondering, what is the consensus among the PPP crowd regarding Duhatschek? Is he pretty solid, generally, on his facts, or is he more of an irresponsible hack trying to sell page views?
Thanks. Oh, and Go, Leafs, Go! Beat the Bruins!
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
He does have a very extensive history of reporting on the sport. I’ve always found him worth the read. Plus he’s been in on some decent books, not the least of which is “King of Russia” which I’m reading right now.
I am Mikhail Grabovski's smirking revenge.
good book.
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 5, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, you looking forward to next weekend? Everything ready to go? Looking forward to hearing if Porter Air is as advertised.
I am Mikhail Grabovski's smirking revenge.
weekend after next, 18th. Yes, I’m ready.
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 5, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Just got back from a week in Toronto, and flew Porter there and back. It’s highly recommended in my books… the biggest reasons being the convenience of having the Airport at the Island; the free snacks, wireless and drinks in the lounges; and of course the free beer on afternoon/evening flights.
by BetterThanBester on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Duhatchek, like um, uses way too many, um …. words. There should be a Coles Notes edition of his articles.
"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy
by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Dec 5, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
Calgary will be the second game, not Ottawa – just in case anyone planned on watching the double header tonight.
"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 Dec 5, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions
Alex Steen gets power play time for the Blues?
"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into Iraq"
- Major Mike Shearer
2112 points for the nod to Rush.
My goal song for the Leafs tonight shall be “Finding my Way”
Can it before I drive this truculence through your faceulence and put you in an ambulance.
by Brunswick Bruiser on Dec 5, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions
Random GIF
The choo-choo train left right on time. A ticket costs only your mind.
The driver said, "Hey, man, we go all the way. Of course we were willing to pay.
- My name is Jonas (Gustavsson)- - - Weezer are clearly leafs fans.
nom nom nom
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Dec 5, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Ok…so Boston is pissed over the loss last night and fires on all cylinders?
Usually teams win games after blowouts? Statistically?
Go Houston Rockets!
http://dusterfile.blogspot.com/
If you wanna be pessimistic, do it somewhere else
Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 5, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Where's the GDT?
"Luke Schenn is Stronger than Strength."
Truculence is Everything: A Toronto Maple Leafs Blog of Varying Opinions of Anger.
Wrap will have it up at 7 i guess
Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
okay nevermind
She’s prolly gettin ready for a chiefs game or somethin, and the Overlords aren’t here either
Space Weed Says Telling it like it is without a care about the mainstream's feelings
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding
by Kevin Sellathamby on Dec 5, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like
THIS is our first period thread then!
Gooooooooooooooooooo Leafs!
Leafs Nation: A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Let us make our stand here. Let the internets ring with our battlecries. Let the enemy quake at the sight of our fervor. LET THIS BE THE DAY!
Can it before I drive this truculence through your faceulence and put you in an ambulance.
by Brunswick Bruiser on Dec 5, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
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