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# The Hardest Part is Getting Over the Hump
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-hardest-part-is-getting-over/
- Published: 2010-05-26T10:00:53.000Z
- Updated: 2010-05-26T10:00:53.000Z
- Author: Colin Odneal
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

Over the weekend I swam in a frigid lake; was attacked repeatedly by [the Canadian Airforce](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com); and developed a cold.

**Thanks Canada!**

I feel like shit, so here are your links. I'm now going to bomb some NyQuil and pass out.

[Where the hell are Sergei Gonchar's pants?](http://www.banginpanger.com/2010/05/sergei-gonchar-attends-no-pants-party.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+banginpanger%2FSkvj+%28Bangin+Panger%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader)

Seriously. Where the hell are they?

[Winnipeg or Kansas City?](http://battleofontario.blogspot.com/2010/05/winnipeg-vs-kansas-city.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Bettman says Glendale has until Dec. 31st to find a buyer or he's selling the team.

Bloge Salming's Habs Eulogy Videos: [Part 1](http://www.blogesalming.com/2010/05/eulogy-of-2009-10-montreal-canadiens.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and[ Part 2](http://www.blogesalming.com/2010/05/eulogy-of-2009-10-montreal-canadiens%5F25.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Down Goes Brown brings you the full lyrics.](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2010/05/habs-eulogy-with-full-felt-like-93.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Halak in no rush to sign contract with the Habs](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/halak-in-no-rush-to-sign-new-contract/article1580373/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

I guess he's waiting for the smoke to clear to be sure there's still a rink in Montreal to play at.

[Hawks and Flyers: By the Numbers](http://hockeenight.com/2010/05/25/hawks-and-flyers-by-the-numbers.aspx?ref=rss)

Hockee Night brings you the numerals behind the SCF series.

[Hossa's agent used "mathematical model" in helping to find an elite team](http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/article/2010-05-25/marian-hossas-third-consecutive-stanley-cup-finals-no-accident?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Three Cup Finals in three years; that seems to be one hell of a model.

[The NHL Draft Combine was held yesterday](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)

The Leafs' scouts were there looking at potential RFAs to offer sheet in 2014.

[Ken Dryden and his crossbar](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2010/05/ex-leaf-executive-ken-dryden-and-that.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

VLM recalls the '71 cup final between Montreal and Chicago.

[Kadri might beat higher picks to the NHL](http://maplestirup.com/?p=397&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Not sure why this matters, but whatever.

[How much for that Kulie in the window?](http://bitterleaf.blogspot.com/2010/05/whats-going-rate-for-kulemin.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The one with the Russian hair.