No A for Kaberle this year
Jonas Siegel tweets that Beauchemin and Komisarek will wear the A's this year, but not Kaberle.
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So, should we consider this a sign that this is probably kabba’s last season as a leaf? orrrrrrr……. just a sign that komi and beauch are better leaders?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Kulemin leads in games played as a Leaf there with all of 151 so……
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Yea, makes sense, but Beauch and Komi have played less, I think it’s more about their experiences prior to joining the Leafs.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 5, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
as a leaf, Beauchemin and Komisarek have less. Theres gotta be one capable veterean forward on the leafs? Anyone? Bueller?
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I honestly think Phil should have one based on the general “Captain is your team leader, Alternate is your best player” thing. He leads by example and seems to be pretty popular in the dressing room. Why not give Phil an A and see if it inspires him to be more of a vocal leader?
Why does Phil Kessel have to be a vocal leader? Mats Sundin, by all accounts, wasn’t a rah-rah guy and he’s regarded as one of the greatest Leafs captain to don the uniform. Furthermore, Kessel doesn’t seem to be that type of player and I rather not force a role he’s not suited for in the off-chance of him being less effective as a player.
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on the other hand it would probably piss off boston fans
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 5, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe. But you guys have your testicle jokes to offset the anger I’m sure.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 5, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me some time, I’m sure I’ll come up with something if the need arises.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Oct 5, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather he pissed off Boston fans by scoring against them once or twice.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I never said he “has” to be a vocal leader, just saying that sometimes a letter inspires players to take on that role. I also never equated being vocal to being a “rah-rah” guy. I think that over his tenure Mats became vocal in his own way in terms of voicing his opinion and being a presence.
I just think that a forward should have a letter to be leader for the forwards, and think Phil is the most suited guy for that job right now if RW felt inclined to name a forward.
I think Mats was very good at being a presence, but not at voicing an opinion.
If the Leafs were poised to breakout as a playoff team without question, I think giving Kessel a letter would be something to consider. But there are so many question marks, I think it’s safer to give it to an established vet who should be used to taking the heat.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t mean he was vocal in voicing opinions through the media or publicly, but I think the coach and team kind of respected his opinion when he gave it, which I would like to think he did on occassion. He also seemed to be a motivator for the team in a quiet way.
I also don’t think giving Kessel a letter would mean he would take any heat, that’s the captain’s job. He just has that letter to show the team and the fans that he’s a guy to look up to (and obviously to be able to talk to a ref when, say, a goal is wrongly disallowed)
I also don’t think giving Kessel a letter would mean he would take any heat, that’s the captain’s job. He just has that letter to show the team and the fans that he’s a guy to look up to (and obviously to be able to talk to a ref when, say, a goal is wrongly disallowed)
Good luck explaining that to the media.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
How often do you see the media criticizing an alternate captain for being a bad leader? It’s always about the coach or captain or GM, or the best player. Phil is already our best offensive player and will take heat regardless of whether he wears an A.
I think in terms of taking heat from the media his role as our best player supercedes having an A so it wouldn’t really make a difference.
The media talks to anyone and everyone they can and the NHL has rules that Captains and Alternate captains MUST be available and I don’t want to subject Phil to that sort of idiocy.
I think it’s far better for him to forget about things like penalties etc. and just concentrate on scoring.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh okay, I didn’t realize they had rules like that.
I’m not really married to the idea of Phil with an A, all of the arguments people make against it are valid, I just for some reason would like to see him have one.
Yeah, probably because people get used to the C’s and A’s been the faces of the franchise.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Worth noting:
Patrick Kane is not an alternate captain
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by FiftyMissionCap on Oct 5, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe because of his past history, I’m not sure Kessel has the right personality to ever develop as an appropriate on-ice leader. He’s still a young player, and I sense he’s still an immature player. I don’t hold that against him at all.
But it does mean that I’m not too confident of him being someone the team looks up to as an on-ice presence to talk to the refs, the bench, etc., at this point of his career.
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I don’t give a flying fuck what’s on Phillip’s jersey as long as he buries 40-goals a season for the foreseeable future.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We should definitely call him “Phillip Kessel” when he does something bad like a turnover in the offensive zone.
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Waaaay too much Versteez.
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by happiergilmore on Oct 5, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s too mean
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough Love: It works.
Waaaay too much Versteez.
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by happiergilmore on Oct 5, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah………
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr.! PIck up your socks!!
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr.! PIck up your socks turnover!!
Fixed.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr.! PIck up socks’ turnover!!
Improved.
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by A Lindros Jaw on Oct 5, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i like what you did with that. to be honest, i’m disappointed i didn’t see it myself. i thought about JFM as i wrote “socks”, but didn’t put it together. i tip my hat to you sir.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 6, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I noticed at the last preseason game that he didn’t have an A on his jersey and wondered how Wilson was going to do it. I’m not sure Komisarek deserves it over Kabby but it’s not a big deal. Lots of good players don’t have As on their sweaters.
by general borschevsky on Oct 5, 2010 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
Probably figures it’s just another level of pressure that Kaberle doesn’t need right now. Now he can just focus on his game without having to worry about motivating the other guys or team politics.
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I think it’s a sign of Kaberle’s place on the team moving forward. flame away
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i think we’re all thinking that. Just, some of us are sad about that, while some of us are fine with it.
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Agreed. Kaberle isn’t anything close to a vocal leader, he doesn’t need the “A” nor does it suit him. It’s all about the Maple Leaf on his sweater.
This is worthless compared to the really big news: Kaberle is now shooting the puck with regularity!
I dont get Beauchemin getting a letter, not for any other reason other than he already shares the same line as our captain is on? Is Beauchemin not going to play with Phaneuf? I would of liked a forward to of had one of the two personally.
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but isn’t the A stand for Alternate captain… I agree with both players of being worthy of the letter but since Beauchemin is the captain’s defense partner it doesn’t make sense to me to have a captain and an Alternate on the ice every shift together unless they wont be playing together… maybe it doesn’t matter, I dont know.
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i wonder
if this will light a (relative) fire under kabby. 60 point season again?
by ButWhatDoesMineSay on Oct 5, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
He’d better, drafted him on my fantasy team.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 5, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
if Kabby gets 60 points that would be OUTSTANDING for the Leafs since it probably means the Leafs PP is firing again.
That’s 1/3 of what I think this team’s problems have been since the lockout (the goaltending sucks, the penalty kill sucks, and the powerplay sucks, in that order)
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This makes sense ...
Komisarek talks the refs to the most, anyway. Usually after taking a dumbass penalty, but, hey, that’s neither here nor there.
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He does need to stop that.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 5, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
BA-Zing. Honestly, i think any potential damage has already been done. I just hope he takes it like a man and still does his job
Even if he does I’m sure the Sun will find a photo of him with a pacifier.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 5, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He will
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by PPP on Oct 5, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
His dad is gonna be pissed!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Good!
I never really saw how Kaberle was fit for an A anyways; he may have seniority as a Leaf, but he’s a very soft-spoken guy. I can’t really see him as much of a locker-room motivator. I see this as a positive, both for Kabby and the team, more than anything else.
I doubt an A on his shirt determines Kaberle’s ability to perform. Just play, Tomas.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
agreed
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He doesn’t need an A or a C to be a good character guy and a “lead by example” guy in the dressing room.
Just saying.
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by torleafsfan29 on Oct 5, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
This is absolutely classless. Dick move, Wilson.
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by Biff Carrington on Oct 5, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey thanks.
I try.
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I wouldn’t have done it because there’s no need to give a player a reason to sulk but there’s clearly a certain kind of leadership group that Wilson is trying to put together and Kaberle doesn’t fit in that mould.
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by PPP on Oct 5, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
remember, Kaberle didn’t find out about this from Karina’s twitter feed, its undoubtedly a decision they came to after discussions. I seriously doubt Wilson would have done this except with the utmost tact to ensure all egos are protected
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomas loves Myspace
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine he did though?
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by PPP on Oct 5, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOO
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
3 alternates last year because there was no captain. We have a captain now; somebody was losing an A.
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My point is that he had it longer than either of them. Hell, he’s been on the team longer than anybody. I don’t think it’s a very respectful move by management to a life-long Leaf. That’s not how you treat your veteran players, especially after all this guy has been through.
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why? he wore the A for how long? it’s still a legit jersey
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 5, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The good thing is, he’s not too antediluvian to re-wear the A in the near morrow should the opportunity arise. They may even be betrothed by happenstance!
by Jo4nny on Oct 5, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I recently did with a Komisarek, so….
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I’ve got the old one with an A. Bought it last season.
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Oddly I just bought a Kaberle jersey for my fiancee (she loves her some sweetcheeks, closest thing I can get her to accept her impending Leaf fandom!) and forgot to get the A. Prophetic or lucky or does it really matter?
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
All this talk about a classless move
I’m not gonna say that just yet. What we don’t is, what if Kaberle decided he didn’t want the “A” anymore?
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Maybe he saw the movie “Easy A” (or read the Scarlett Letter) and didn’t want people to think he was a slut.
by Shield on Oct 5, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
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by PPP on Oct 5, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
does this come with a prize?
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Have you even met Shield? Would it be awkward or are you past that now?
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
are you drunk already?
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve met Shield; doesn’t seem very cuddly to me.
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you just spend too much time with PPP and Chemmy, no one really seems cuddly after hanging with those guys
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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 5, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lulz they iz so clever! ROFL
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT THEY TOOK AWAY ALL HIS VOWELS!!!
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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I’m sure PPP and Chemmy know this, but is there a way to see how many hits are coming from their computers? Because that would be kinda funny.
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by torleafsfan29 on Oct 5, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummm
Yeah, I think if I tried I could see where visits are coming from.
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by PPP on Oct 5, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Canada?
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We’ve narrowed it down to somewhere in the northern hemisphere…
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by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 5, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to argue Komisarek was given the “A” because he’s likely the best dressed Leafs player, but have you guys seen Kaberle lately? Kaberle has been absolutely killing it on the fashion department. As such, this must be a Wilson “I hate Kaberle’s dad move”.
Clearly, I have nothing of actual substance to add to this move.
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please provide photographic evidence of Kaberle and Komisarek’s fashion sense.
For comparison purposes, of course.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I second this request.
Of course, it’s only to compare Kabbie with my VP. Of course
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Unconscionable
Crucial two stripe combination, colourful tie that matches the purplish hue shirt. Killer. And the tongue action.
You take the “A” from this guy? Weak, Wilson. Weak.
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I don’t like the tie.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Bold, striped ties are underrated and the “it” thing for suits. Plus, it should be striped to complement the suit jacket stripes. Oh, please don’t make me spend more time on this because I can go all day…
And by “please don’t make me spend more time on this…”, of course, I actually mean please let me continue on this topic deviation.
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Plus, it should be striped to complement the suit jacket stripes.
Sometimes this works, sometimes this doesn’t. ;)
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
when you have verticle striped shirt, only evenly distributed stripes on the tie will work. not sure what the rule is for striped jackets though.
you know what I don't like?
the green stripe in his tie
throws the w hole thing off for me
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
way too much pink.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
the pink is fine but the green is the dominant colour in the tie and matches nothing
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, i beg to differ.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed. the green takes it from an awesome suit/tie combo to looking like some curtains at your grandmas house
Turquoise. Green sounds so unfitting for Kaberle for some reason.
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Turquoise, I could not remember that word.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
But I sort of agree with you in any case about the dominance of that colour. I still say it works, but I totally understand where you’re coming from about throwing the balance off.
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oh bk, you’re so metro…
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I still get my haircut at the OK Cut and Corral, so not yet.
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nice! i get mine done at Cut’n’Loose!
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m “meh” with the tie. I think it’s the colours
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I think you guys are all too used to the “no-tie” look favoured by our Captain. I really wish Dion wore more ties to his suits.
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I do like the no-tie look the best, but I think it’s the colour scheme that’s getting to me. It just irks me
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It’s very pastel-y
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is why I’m confused; I’m usually fine with pastely colours.
Oh well, I still like the overall combo
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Maybe it’s not the tie itself; I think I’m kind of put-off by it just because the knot is a bit off to one side, and the collar is a bit messy. I like the whole thing though.
ahhh
nope, very familiar with men’s fashion, hubby is extremely well dressed.
I concur on Dion needing to wear more ties though.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the open-collar idea.
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Makes him look lazy. Open collars work sometimes, but Dion needs to change it up. Nit-picking however.
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Actually, lazy is probably the wrong word. I don’t know, maybe too easy? Too Miami-y? Mieasy?
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To me the tie makes it look too formal, and (depending on the guy wearing it) can make you look really chubby-necked.
The open collar works for formal events with me though
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
Huh.
To me, open collar at a formal event is a big no-no for me.
And it’s why I appreciate it when Kaberle wears ties at a post-game interview with LeafsTV. He seems to understand that every situation is an opportunity to look well kept together. Sounds like an assistant captain to me.
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Where’s Archi??
How are we discussing fashion without him?
Also agreed on open collar at formal events being a no-no.
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Too Burke-like?
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by Karina on Oct 5, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. I forgive Burke for the sometimes disheveled look because I fear prolonged wearing of the tie is detrimental to his health. He gets red even without the tie.
Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell
Even if I didn’t like something Burke’s doing, I’d be too scared to say it out loud
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
I agree with this. I hate when I go to an event that’s “semi-formal” or “business attire” or something like that and people are open collared, no tie. It’s not that it makes them look lazy as a person, but makes their clothes just look lazy.
That’s exactly how I feel. You just said it in a more nuanced, articulate manner.
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Not really, I was enjoying reading your opinion but felt I should agree. I’m also really scared that all these people who don’t wear ties when it should be customary are contributing to the continued lowering of standards for how we all dress.
Don't sell yourself short, sir
I just used “Miami-y” as an adjective.
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I hope not. I don’t wear ties because neck wear and tight collars have always bothered me. Can’t wear them.
I wear them when I have to, like to a friend’s wedding, but for work functions a button shirt and slacks should be good enough.
Although, most days I wear golf shirts and either jeans or khakis. Today: argyle sweater! Preppiest thing I own.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
While I like ties, depending on where you work, they would be inappropriate at many places. I would hate to be that “guy” at work when everyone else is wearing a pimp hat and open collared purple suits.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck, welcome to Alberta. Jeans are semi-formal here.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 5, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as Kabbie agrees with the move, I don’t see anything wrong with it.
If he didn’t know about it, it might not make him the most comfortable guy in the lockeroom, what with the stuff about his dad and all
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
Exactly, it’s not like Wilson came in and ripped the A off his jersey while shouting “Your dad wants something to be disappoint about? How’s this for dis-appoint!?”
by Shield on Oct 5, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not that this is in any way related to the current discussion, but...
Today my girlfriend hands me a card and says “Christmas is coming early for you this year”. I rip it open and…
I’M GOING TO THE TORONTO F#CKING MAPLE LEAFS’ HOME OPENER!
Best day I’ve had in a while.
Put a ring on it.
That’s a keeper.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Oct 5, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sweeet! The only thing better would’ve been if she passed it to you while giving you head. No words needed, thankfully.
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by Sergei Puckizin on Oct 6, 2010 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
check back on thursday. stuff will happen. maybe outrage!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Oct 5, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
No, just lots of GOALZZ!!1
and PLAYOFFSS!!!1
Waaaay too much Versteez.
Colton Orr is a Beauty.
by happiergilmore on Oct 5, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Me and all the guys in class have got countdowns on the chalkboards in all our classes. So far none of the teachers have assigned any HW due for Friday :D
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
this seems like a really small number considering some of the stuff that was happening in the summer. this whole place seems a little quiet lately. Calm before the storm?
Calm before the PLAYOFFS!!!1
I'm tired of the Leafs half-assing it like a chick with one butt cheek.
by happiergilmore on Oct 5, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We were right.
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