Kessel Not a Leaf, Heatley Not a Shark...Incoherent Friday
by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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- Down Goes Brown channels his inner Eklund to show the kids how this "prediction" thing is done. Or maybe, it was Miss Cleo...
- TSM has the audio from a MacLean vs. McCown verbal showdown. It's a must see!
- Getting to know you, getting to know all about PPP.
- Alex Tran weighs in on the Kessel situation at MLHS. It's heavy.
- Hockey Bums with two posts on the Kessel situation, as not all may be as it appears while the man they call "Phil" has denied talks are "off" with the "Bruins."
- The Sporting News takes a long look at the Leafs and decides it's more of the same.
- For those of us south of the 49th parallel north...
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hmmmm
Trade for Kessel and an offer sheet to Dubinsky? That would be fuckin awesome.
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by leafer1984 on Sep 11, 2009 7:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Who wants Dubinsky? Why?
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I’ve always said this team needs a second Matt Stajan. That’s really what’s holding us back.
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He is much better than Matt Stajan
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by leafer1984 on Sep 11, 2009 9:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and more expensive
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Stajan has a cap hit of 1.75, Dubinsky could probably be signed somewhere around here $1,307,811 – $2,615,623 which is a 2nd round pick compensation.
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he will sign for closer to 2.5 probably higher, or else the rangers would have inked him already
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
All news reports I have read have said it will cost the Leafs a second round pick as compensation which is that
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if it was just a second round pick, im sure someone would have signed him for that already, there are many teams in need of a Dubisky type player that would drop a 2nd rounder
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
he isnt what the Leafs need
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
well yes, but unless Burke has moves lined up to ship out some of the 3rd and 2nd line talent.
no point in offering up a pick for a player until he is needed.
Just say Burke trades for Kessel and Stajan and Stempniak go (or whatever) and the Leafs have an opening for a tweener then sure
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s exactly what I was getting up and I still say Dubinsky is an upgrade on Stajan
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If Stajan is gone and Grabbo is our number one center, id say sure
but till then no dice
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
With Bozak still not proven, that is exactly what I was trying to get at
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haha, well now we know!
so what is your take on Stafford?
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m still unsure.
He is a 20 goal scorer with some serious skill. Good size and still young.
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I’d rather him than Dubinsky
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=69020
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=55194
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BUT HE’S FROM ALASKA!!!
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
KEEP IN MIND
that Dubie got all those states playing from the 2nd line, whereas Stajan had a full year on 2nd last year and got 50 points. I don’t see them being much different at all, and 100% agree with Chem-ster.
the equipment manager would have to pack more soccer balls
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by blindfolded tank driver on Sep 11, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I missed that part of PTS. Can someone break down the argument they (MacLean and McCown) had?
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The poor man’s Bill Houston covers most of it:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/mccown-maclean-trade-barbs/article1283298/
Or you can hear the whole thing here:
http://qml.quiettouch.com/files/radio/fan590/hotaudio/Doug-MacLean-PTS-20090910.mp3
The poor man’s Bill Houston covers most of it:
If by “covers it” you mean typed up a transcript and mailed it in…
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McCown v. MacLean (slightly abridged)
Maclean: I’m going to mis-pronounce your name
McCown: Two can play that game
McCown: You were against Balsillie now you’re for him, what gives?
Maclean: I’m going to get all indignant and claim this is your way of trying to get ratings
McCown: Interview is over, that guy is a dick.
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by mf37 on Sep 11, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No slapping.
Q: If Bob McCown and Doug Maclean were to fight each other to the death using sharpened hockey sticks, who would win?
A: The viewing public.
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by mf37 on Sep 11, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
An audible LOL in my office causing everyone to look round at me – many thanks mf37!
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
That was pretty well it. I was listening in my car, and the tension was high by the end. I felt sorry for Brunt, he was just silent at the end of it.
I saw it on TV – Brunt looked like he would rather be in a high rise apartment fire then sitting in that studio
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought one of the objectives of FTB was to post all Wellwood fat jokes. You missed this one by Puck Daddy :
It’s time to stop wondering what the hell happened to the former 56-goal flash-in-the-pan and start accepting reality. At this point, it’s clear that he couldn’t hit the broad side of Kyle Wellwood’s gut.
Cheechoo was the best sleeper pick ever that year.
Before he teamed up with Thornton I was offering damned near anything to get rid of him, one month later I was getting offers that would make Glen Sather go “what the fuck”
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s a potential career 20-25 goal scorer who played the fuck out of Thorntons redonkulous passing ability and PP time
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I love that the jokes are spreading.
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I love thatthe jokes areWellwood’s gut is spreading.
Fixed
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Berger at it again
Anyone read Berger’s deridement of Kaberle?
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Howard-Berger/Tomas-Kaberle-Comfort-Over-Achievement/3/22891
I read this guy like twice a year, when I need to be pissed off for one reason or another.
(same goes for hockeybuzz)
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HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
IT BURNS IT BUUUUUUUUUUUURNS
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
One of the PPP commandments
Thou shalt never link HockeyBuzz
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I ended up there trying to find out what this Heatley three-way trade rumour was – best spot for rumours I figured. Than I just wanted to ignore my work. Why do i punish myself.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m too scared to google dany heatly three-way…
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usually that involves a ferrari and bad decisions
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they call that one the Richard geare
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
it encompass all rodents in orifices now
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
yah, no problem if you go there on your own accord, but PPP just doesnt want to give him any traffic via this site.
I go there once a day (because im a rumour whore)
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Why do i punish myself.
Realizing that you have a problem is a good first step.
Honestly, if you want good rumours, go to HFboards.
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Not into rumours that much, thx for the heads up tho.
Anyways- anyone know what the rumoured 3 way deal floating around was?
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
To SJ: Heatley
To LA: Marleau
To OTT: Frolov and Stoll
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Thx
Yeah Bobby Mac said its BS, I believe him pretty much.
Dreger is McKenzie’s lapdog
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
to ottawa – Frolov Stoll
to LA – Marleau
to SJ – Heatly
it has been denounced by all GMs
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Here’s a link to the Berger post on the Fan590 site so you can avoid visiting that site and having crappy video blare in your headphones.
http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/nothingbutleafs/2009/09/10/kaberle-comfort-over-achievement/
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Of course the clown called AbomiNation excellent. What a tool
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True. But he also said this:
… the Leafs have a multitude of grounded, discerning followers
Sure, he followed it up with a line about delusional suckers, but at least he now seems aware that some Leaf fans aren’t idiots and/or fake limo drivers.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
But my favorite quote:
The antithesis to Kaberle is Roy Halladay
I’m trying to picture eyebleaf’s reaction to reading that.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Right, but if ever a Leaf player said he wanted out, wouldn’t the MSM be the first to jump on him and call him a traitor? It’s just because Halladay is the best in the game and it’s the Jays that Berger respects his wanting to win. BS.
by Leaf in Habland on Sep 11, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention that I am not sure if I’d hold up a guy that twice signed with a losing team with no direction at below market value as the paragon of competitiveness.
Kaberle sticking around when JFJ was the GM is very different than sticking around to play out his prime in the city he loves under a GM that looks very competent.
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To quote the overlord, “a good first step”.
Yeah, “Excellent.” It’s almost as if he’s been hearing the reaction to Abomination out in the barilkosphere, and spitefully made sure to call it fantastic in the opening sentence.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Remember, when Berger got curb-stomped by Wilson all the Toronto media folks rallied around him. It’s only natural that he’s going to repay the favor now.
Got to play by the rules of the club, after all.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup, good point.
Be interesting to see who he gives his next verbal BJ to.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Remember, when Berger got curb-stomped by Wilson all the Toronto media folks rallied around him. It’s only natural that he’s going to repay the favor now.
So true of many industries.
Ray Robertson wrote a great essay in the Globe a decade ago about this vicious-cycle in the Canadian publishing industry. It’s such a small pond that nobody wants to pan a book for fear of reprisals (bad reviews, refused grant applications, etc.). In the end, mediocrity gets a passing grade.
The journalists I know talk smack about each other all the time, but in public? It’s all smiles and quid pro quo
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That’s a real shame. It’s actually a dereliction of their duty as journalists.
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Even when a journalist trashes another in print (like Cox v Dowbiggin), they don’t name names. It’s just vague references to “other publications” and that sort of thing.
Good old journalism. It’s all about shining the light and naming names, except when it might make the next cocktail party awkward.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Should’ve thought of that. Stupid audio baited me out at work
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Don’t people who link to Berger get banned from PPP? I thought that was also in the rules somewhere…..
you get one warning
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
If it really is in the rules, somewhere. I’ll just ban myself and not come back.
A) didn’t know
B) That’s a little North Korea-ish. Not that I have any intentions of linking to that site in the future.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
chill-ax
there’s only one rule for PPP….
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, stick around. It’s not about you, it’s about Berger and the hatred we all have for him.
Do you have any fat Wellwood jokes?
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yeah, just a crappy one
What’s the difference between Kyle Wellwood and an Orca Whale?
One’s in a Canucks jersey, the other’s on a Canuck’s jersey.
Save your applause.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
One has an island in washington named after it, the other is mistaken for an island whenever he goes swimming.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
One eats 600 pounds of fish every day and the other lives in the ocean
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I thought fish was too healthy for Wellfed
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated... and truculent!
mmm healthy....
look it’s got lettuce!
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
that’s like a big mac filet o fish…
I want.
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by Karina on Sep 11, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
i hate filet o fish so much
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
why?
I haven’t had it in ages, but I used to love it.
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by Karina on Sep 11, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
its not fish, as an east coaster I cannot stomach that garbage
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ah
true, and fair enough.
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by Karina on Sep 11, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
One eats 600 pounds of fish every day and the other lives in the ocean
I literally never get tired of these jokes. Nicely played. I am sitting in my office chortling over the mental image of Wellfed two-fisting whole salmon into his gaping maw. And rec’d.
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by jrwendelman on Sep 11, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
When Kyle Wellwood sits around the house….
ya, i got nothing
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Orca whales have feelings.
Kyle Wellwood eats feelings.
Getting saltier by the post.
by ohshrit on Sep 11, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
heh
That’s a good one.
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An Orca whale would actually need to record double digit assists before Canucks fans would call it a playmaking center.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
people actually want to pay money to see the Orca flop around and make a fool of itself
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
we prefer to think of ourselves as a Stalinist regime
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
They’re just busting your chops :)
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its how we do
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just thinking that it would be pretty funny if MLM shut down his browser before he found out it was a joke.
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I’m just generally crochety when I’m unsure of things.
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MLM – I like it.
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by MapleLeafMole on Sep 11, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
People are just yanking your chain. Don’t worry about it.
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Hey cool, PPP did the Cheap Seats survey. This should be a good read and I’m sure I’ll learn… hey, wait, WTF?
What is the first jersey you ever owned?
A Tampa Bay Lightning # 16 with my last name on it.
He’s a heretic! Burn him! Burn him!
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
Talk about cherry-picking!
That ended up being my Christmas present and it’s also the last time my parents bought me a hockey jersey.
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Whatever, Kontos.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
My word, is that the sweet odour of mutiny I can smell?
Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.
/shoots Mattblack
Anyone else? Didn’t think so.
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/gurgle
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I remember when the Sharks where an expansion team and I was in that phase of “sharks are fucking bad ass” and my parents got me a SJ Sharks goalie cake, the first thing I did when they brought it out was carve the logo off the icing goalies chest and throw it out
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I appreciated the effort my parents made.
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I was a jerk child
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh that’s nasty
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t believe that for a second!!!! ;)
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
The only acceptable TB jersey has Clark and 17 on the back of it is one that’s on fire.
Getting saltier by the post.
dont tell wrap
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
yes, a Tokarski one
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
She will when they make a Tokaski one.
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I guess it’s acceptable when you’ve been following a player most of their career.
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I think she got it as a gift anyways
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
i keep reading this as “TB” and feeling sad for wrap…
:(
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
The next Winter Classic should be between the Leafs and Habs, and take place at The Plains of Abraham.
Oh yeah that would be awesome.
by Leaf in Habland on Sep 11, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That would be such a shit-show, I’d love it.
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mainly because the ice would be pure crap.
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
A more telling comment from PPP's interview
If you could move any uprooted team (e.g. Quebec Nordiques, Hartford Whalers, etc.) back to their original home, which one would you move?
All of them so that their fans would shut the hell up.
This tells us either that A) Chemmy whines about the Whalers all the time, or B) PPP wants the Whalers back to force Chemmy to choose between his first love and his current one.
Wait, Chemmy used to be a Whalers fan?
But… but…
Have you ever stopped rooting for one hockey team and started rooting for another? If so, what made you switch?
Never. The deepest circle in hell in Dante’s Inferno was reserved for traitors.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
well your not really a traitor if your old country doesnt exist anymore
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, the exception is when your team betrays you. You’re scot-free on that one.
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indeed, your wife cheats on you you have free range to divorce her ass and hook up with the sexy lady in blue and white
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
rawr
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
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by jrwendelman on Sep 11, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I just want the Nords back because it would be hilarious to see the Sens and Habs lose a third of their fan bases
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
…it would be hilarious to see the Sens and Habs lose a third of their fan bases
Pretty sure Megan’s Law already took care of that.
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by Down Goes Brown on Sep 11, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
(Slow Clap)
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
and thats why you’re the king
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t take some cheatin’ ass trick back when she’s done gettin it somewhere else ya dig?
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Who wants a rumour?
Kessel to the Leafs for 2010’s first, Third and Stajan
Offer sheet to Dubinsky for the 2nd!
not official
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
that’s a j3 i think
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
fuck that, j3000
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
WARHAMMER!!!1
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
and now I’m going to paint your silver pants blue…
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NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERDS
DBZ rules
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Dungeons and Dragons FTW, y’all.
I haven’t actually played in years, if enough of my nerdy friends lived near me I totally would. :(
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, this is the FTB.
For continuation of this discussion, join me in the CC.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
MAGIC MISSILE
And I have exhausted all my D&D knowledge
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
DBZ does rule…
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 11, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bruins do need someone to anchor their 2.5 line
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Sep 11, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Then why haven’t they offered a trade for Wellwood?
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Replacing Savard, Krecji, Bergeron, or Yelle?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
well they need someone to step up when Burke signs Savard as a free agent next season
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I would have gone with a Bergeron concussion joke, myself.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
i tossed that idea around, but decided it would be funnier to wait and make a joke about neither playing for the Bruins next year
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
kinda, i put two rumours together, it makes sense though
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny thing is, it isn’t that far fetched.
Although, it could easily be Stajan for Dubinsky and the 2nd rounder to Boston as well
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yeah, either way the Leafs coming out with Kessel and Dubinsky while looseing the three picks and Stajan is possible, if not likely
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d still rather get Staford
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Breaking news:
Kyle Wellwood has been diagnosed with deadly Necrotizing Fasciitis (more commonly known as Flesh Eating Disease). Doctors at the Vancouver General Hospital have given him 70 years to live.
Kyle Wellwood: known to stand there yelling “hurry” while microwaving a baker’s dozen of burritos.
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by jrwendelman on Sep 11, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
worst rumour ive heard in a while
White a 2nd and a 5th for Dubinsky
I’m not even gonna link it, but if you want to check it out its on hockey leaks
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
Some guy on MLHS says that his buddy lives with the two guys that run that site at university and these guys have no clue so take that for what it’s worth.
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oh yeah, I don’t think there is an ounce of truth to that at all, but I mean come on, if your trying to pass yourself off as a legit rumour site you cant throw crap like that out there
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
oh god, now someone is reporting (on MLHS’s comments) that Burke is offering a 1st, 2nd and Tlusty for Kessel
that makes no fucking sense because Tlusty is worth more than a 3rd
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
the only way this makes any sense at all is if Kessel thinks he is worth north of the 1,2,3 offer sheet and it would cost burke 4 1st rounders or whatever for a sheet and burke Reeeeeeeeeeeally wants Kessel
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
or
someone REEEEEAAALLLLYYYYYYY doesn’t know what they’re talking about…
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by blurr1974 on Sep 11, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That never happens.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
One way or another, I’m looking at a Lucic-Savard-Ryder top line to start the season. Now all we have to do is tell Ryder it’s the playoffs every game and we’re playing the Habs.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
no wheeler? or do you think he’s being relegated until he doesnt play like he did in the post?
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He did add about 15 lbs of muscle, maybe. Ryder and Krejci were a damn good pair last year. I think training camp will determine depth.
Lucic-Savard-Wheeler could be a huge line. If wheeler would actually hit anyone, it would be a ridiculous forecheck.
haha, kessel is still listed as a center.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He got sat in the playoffs, I think that means he has a breakout year this year and then Toronto drools over him next summer, right?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
we already are, and he will be much easier to lure to the dark side when we have Kessel
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
You’ve got to remember to have alums of the team call him and convince him to come play there, that’s how we stole him from phoenix.
Cam Neely FTW.
Clark vs. Neely video in 3…2….
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
turtle turtle!
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
thats what I’m banking on
apparently its those hockey leaks morons again
seriously, these rumours make eklund look palatable
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends, over a year of rigorous testing do they come out ahead or behind the 3% mark?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
well of all the crap ive heard or seen from them, they are batting a steady zero
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
WAT?
Someone’s wrong on the interwebs?
c’mon now, that’s just crazy talk!
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated... and truculent!
no thats just my brother, crazy talk
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
they should take the “er” out of bleacher report, it makes me want to pour Clorox in my eyes
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Really late to the party, but I wrote about Kessel in less than optimistic tones. So, if you’re intent on seeing Kessel in blue and white, well, ignore the middle half of my post.
http://fallenleafs.tumblr.com/post/185338954/phil-kessel-cant-wave-to-the-leafs-yet
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middle half?
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s in between the first and 4th quarters.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 11, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont buy it
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by JaredFromLondon on Sep 11, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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