Dreaming of John…

March 27, 2013
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I'm going to say something crazy right now. I am aware it's a bit off the wall and I am aware that it probably won't happen, but I do think it's worth exploring. With trade deadline just a week away, we look at a list of UFA's and wonder where these rent-a-players will be headed for about a dozen games or so. But when I look at the list of UFA's and I look at the Habs number one need, I don't find a match.

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Re-Alignment for Dummies

March 14, 2013
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Re-Alignment for Dummies

I'm the dummy here, and I'm actually writing this post more for myself than anything. I read the press release from nhl.com today, and thought to myself "I have no idea what the hell they are talking about". I needed to break it down into a hypothetical situation to understand how this new format will work both in the playoffs and in the regular season. Below is my fake results from the 2013-2014 season. No need...

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5 Hockey Thoughts

February 28, 2013
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EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING! Or at least enough is happening to warrant a blog post that summarizes my thoughts on many things. A few are “old news” but bare with me, I have feelings to share. NHL Realignment: Without having to explain to those not aware of the proposed realignment plan, let me tell you that I really like it. Firstly, having Detroit move over into our division rocks. That’s Toronto, Boston, Montreal, and Detroit – four of...

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Why we Lost to the Bruins

February 7, 2013
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Why we Lost to the Bruins

I was at the game last night. I was excited to see, in person, these new Canadiens that skated, scored, and generally had some fun. I even predicted a 5-3 win for the Habs – it was only this past Saturday that they put up six goals against the Sabres. I went home last night, and pondered why the Habs had converted every opportunity against the Sabres, but could only muster a goal from...

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<3 Andrei Markov

January 28, 2013
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Yes, the Habs are off to their best start in three years. Yes, the Habs are FINALLY fun to watch again. Yes, we did beat the Devils and Marty Brodeaur, on home ice on a Sunday (has that ever happened in the history of ever?!). But let's talk about Markov, and let's talk about his OT goal last night. Was anyone else confused on how he started the play at the top of the blue...

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From Blasé to Pumped in 1:52

January 7, 2013
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If you were feeling like me, watch this video... blasé to pumped in 1:52 – I guarantee it! I literally went from not caring, to fantasizing about watching that first game.

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Lists: Things I like about hockey

November 20, 2012
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Lists: Things I like about hockey

I spoke at my high school career day today – which was an odd and humbling experience. High school teachers have a rough gig. 20 blank faces just staring at you. I had 45 minutes to fill, and it was tough going, I don't have that much to say about my career, and I was counting on endless questions about the fascinating world of Marketing and Communications. Blank faces. I guess the world of...

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The Lockout – What I’ve Learned

November 12, 2012
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The Lockout – What I’ve Learned

The NHL Lockout and 10 things I've learned so far this "season"... including facts about the Rosanne show, and my inability to carry on conversations.

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No NHL? No Problem. Check out the CWHL instead.

October 22, 2012
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No NHL? No Problem. Check out the CWHL instead.

Yesterday afternoon I happened to be invited to go watch Olympic calibre hockey. "Olympic calibre !" you ask.. "hockey!?" you say... That is correct my fellow hockey lovers. The Canadian Women's Hockey League, the CWHL.

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Ode to a Lost Spring

March 30, 2012
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Ode to a Lost Spring

My bixi stand is up and running. Next week I'm removing my winter tires. But something isn't sitting right. The fact that there will be no Habs playoffs this year has finally sunk in. I thought it would be best to express my sad feelings in the form of a poem. It might help the mood of this post if you picture me reading this poem, dressed in a black turtle neck and alone...

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Predictions: I suck

March 22, 2012
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Eight games left in the season... I feel that now is a good time to look back at my season's predictions and laugh about how little I actually know. This is a humbling exercise because I think I got maybe 1 or 2 right.

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…And on the 6th Game, the Lord Gave them a Caught Edge

March 2, 2012
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…And on the 6th Game, the Lord Gave them a Caught Edge

Sometimes something from above interferes and delivers a miracle. With the Habs up 4-1, losing the lead (again) and heading to shootout, I honestly believed that if Devin Setoguchi had not somehow tripped, he would have scored and the 4th round would not have gone in the Habs favour. It was a hockey miracle.

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