Nothing like the trade of your all time favorite player to kick off the afternoon. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut about 10 times and then kicked in the nuts for dessert.
If what I'm feeling right now is what it is supposed to feel like to be a hockey/Oilers fan, then I think I might be about done with it. I've got better things to do. I know I'm naive, but I thought this shit was done with the new CBA.
I've nothing more to say.
February 27, 2007
February 13, 2007
Hola!
Hola amigos!
First day back to work after a wonderful week in Ixtapa, Mexico. What a place! I highly recommend Ixtapa as a destination and will gladly guide your tour of the area at cost.
It was amazing to see not only the contrast between where we live and Mexico in general, but also the juxtaposition of a "designed" resort town, Ixtapa, and it's poorer next door neighbour, Zihuatenejo. In Ixtapa you see a town catering to Canadians and Americans while still providing some truly Mexican feel, but it is first and foremost a place for N. Americans to feel comfortable. In Zihuatenejo you find a "Mexican town" (100,000 pop.). It is there because it is there. It wasn't built to be a destination, which makes it more representative of where and how the average citizen lives. I fell in love with both towns because they don't pretend to be what they are not. One is a tourist town first, Mexican town second and the other vice versa. Again, highly recommended.
The only bad part about the trip was the weather - here. I think the high each day we were there was 32° and a low of 24°. Coming back to -20° is a bit tough. The old 50° temperature swing in one day makes me wonder why I'm here. I'm going to have to take a Canadian history refresher to remember why our ancestors/settlers came out here and decided, "Hey the weather's the shits but let's stay and build a highly successful economy/country. I know we could probably do the same further south where the weather is great, but hey, our future generations are going to be soft and lazy so the winters will be their punishment." It must have gone something like that anyway.
Hasta luego and Vaya Petroleros!
First day back to work after a wonderful week in Ixtapa, Mexico. What a place! I highly recommend Ixtapa as a destination and will gladly guide your tour of the area at cost.
It was amazing to see not only the contrast between where we live and Mexico in general, but also the juxtaposition of a "designed" resort town, Ixtapa, and it's poorer next door neighbour, Zihuatenejo. In Ixtapa you see a town catering to Canadians and Americans while still providing some truly Mexican feel, but it is first and foremost a place for N. Americans to feel comfortable. In Zihuatenejo you find a "Mexican town" (100,000 pop.). It is there because it is there. It wasn't built to be a destination, which makes it more representative of where and how the average citizen lives. I fell in love with both towns because they don't pretend to be what they are not. One is a tourist town first, Mexican town second and the other vice versa. Again, highly recommended.
The only bad part about the trip was the weather - here. I think the high each day we were there was 32° and a low of 24°. Coming back to -20° is a bit tough. The old 50° temperature swing in one day makes me wonder why I'm here. I'm going to have to take a Canadian history refresher to remember why our ancestors/settlers came out here and decided, "Hey the weather's the shits but let's stay and build a highly successful economy/country. I know we could probably do the same further south where the weather is great, but hey, our future generations are going to be soft and lazy so the winters will be their punishment." It must have gone something like that anyway.
Hasta luego and Vaya Petroleros!
January 31, 2007
Flames Win the Cup! Flames Win the Cup!
What a glorious day for Flamer fans everywhere! It's not often that a team is awarded the Stanley Cup in January, but it's happened. You haven't heard this news? Just listen to Calgary radio and they'll fill you in on all the details. In fact, you already heard this if you listened in after THE TRADE (R) for Conroy.
I'm actually really enjoying this. To watch the Flamers crash and burn after this euphoria is going to be a thing of beauty. I love how the addition of a 35 year old on the downside of his career is such huge news. You'd think they just got Gretzky circa '85/'86. For the record, what they got was a guy who was averaging 0.31 pts/gm, but who after last night is now at 0.34 pts/gm. Woweee!
On a more serious note, I am concerned about Conroy's health and, although not a Flames fan, I'm upset at the King's for not disclosing his problem prior to THE TRADE (R). This is the first headline that pops up at NHL.com today: "Conroy's pair burns former club."
Anyway, enjoy the (short) ride Flame fans. And keep praying for Kipper's continued good health!
(R) THE TRADE is a Registered Trademark of the Gilmour for Leeman trade of the 1991/1992 season.
I'm actually really enjoying this. To watch the Flamers crash and burn after this euphoria is going to be a thing of beauty. I love how the addition of a 35 year old on the downside of his career is such huge news. You'd think they just got Gretzky circa '85/'86. For the record, what they got was a guy who was averaging 0.31 pts/gm, but who after last night is now at 0.34 pts/gm. Woweee!
On a more serious note, I am concerned about Conroy's health and, although not a Flames fan, I'm upset at the King's for not disclosing his problem prior to THE TRADE (R). This is the first headline that pops up at NHL.com today: "Conroy's pair burns former club."
Anyway, enjoy the (short) ride Flame fans. And keep praying for Kipper's continued good health!
(R) THE TRADE is a Registered Trademark of the Gilmour for Leeman trade of the 1991/1992 season.
January 30, 2007
Why Smyth Will Be Signed
For those that don't know, I went to the game against the Sharks this past Friday with a buddy. We went up to the city with a couple other guys and also met up with some cutey and his wife at the game. Other than the game itself, a great time was had by all, I think - well I know I had a great time.
I'm not going to comment on the game since they've already won one since, other than to say 39 had a great game. Unfortunately, I noticed him and his bum buddy a lot more than guys like 14 or 15. For the record, the Oil are now 1-2 this season with me in the building. Do they get nervous when they know I'm watching? A valid argument could be made, no doubt.
The highlight of the night came after the game. I got a chance to have an in depth, intelligent conversation with Pat LaForge. And yes, it was in depth and intelligent no matter what you may think or have heard; the proof is in the pudding, as they say. It can be no coincidence that ONE DAY after I delivered my well founded and deeply researched arguments as to why Smyth needs to be signed up long term, Don Meeghan was in town to begin negotiations. I know I can be pretty convincing at times (enter four children into evidence as exhibit A), but I have to say I'm quite impressed with myself over this one.
I'm not going to comment on the game since they've already won one since, other than to say 39 had a great game. Unfortunately, I noticed him and his bum buddy a lot more than guys like 14 or 15. For the record, the Oil are now 1-2 this season with me in the building. Do they get nervous when they know I'm watching? A valid argument could be made, no doubt.
The highlight of the night came after the game. I got a chance to have an in depth, intelligent conversation with Pat LaForge. And yes, it was in depth and intelligent no matter what you may think or have heard; the proof is in the pudding, as they say. It can be no coincidence that ONE DAY after I delivered my well founded and deeply researched arguments as to why Smyth needs to be signed up long term, Don Meeghan was in town to begin negotiations. I know I can be pretty convincing at times (enter four children into evidence as exhibit A), but I have to say I'm quite impressed with myself over this one.
January 25, 2007
Hey Now, You're an All Star
"Hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play!"
A few thoughts from the All Star festivities we just endured:
-Am I the only guy who wants to OJ the head off of the next reporter who refers to the all star events as "festivities?" It's almost become as annoying as "there's 10 games 'on tap' in the NHL tonight."
-I could care less about the result of the game, but I'm watching so I kind of cheer for the West. That is, until Kipper is in, then I couldn't have been happier to see the puck go in their net.
-It was good to see Smyttie out there. Unfortunately, not even his presence could keep me from falling asleep with a few minutes left in the 2nd. I woke up to find the game was over and my wife had American Idol on. Should it be a concern to anyone that I, as a hockey fan, was able to stay awake for Idol, but the all star festivities put me to sleep?
-Festivities, festivities, festivities!
-On tap for tomorrow, my thoughts about the Sharks/Oilers game that I think I'm going to.
"The ice we skate is getting pretty thin; the waters gettin' warm so we might as well swim."
A few thoughts from the All Star festivities we just endured:
-Am I the only guy who wants to OJ the head off of the next reporter who refers to the all star events as "festivities?" It's almost become as annoying as "there's 10 games 'on tap' in the NHL tonight."
-I could care less about the result of the game, but I'm watching so I kind of cheer for the West. That is, until Kipper is in, then I couldn't have been happier to see the puck go in their net.
-It was good to see Smyttie out there. Unfortunately, not even his presence could keep me from falling asleep with a few minutes left in the 2nd. I woke up to find the game was over and my wife had American Idol on. Should it be a concern to anyone that I, as a hockey fan, was able to stay awake for Idol, but the all star festivities put me to sleep?
-Festivities, festivities, festivities!
-On tap for tomorrow, my thoughts about the Sharks/Oilers game that I think I'm going to.
"The ice we skate is getting pretty thin; the waters gettin' warm so we might as well swim."
January 23, 2007
Isn't it Ironic
"It's a traffic jam, when you're already late; a no smoking sign, on your cigarette break;
it's like having your all time favorite, finally in the all star game; then having K-Lowe's efforts to re-sign, coming up lame. Isn't it ironic...don't you think; a little too ironic - yeah, I really do think."
I promised Mess I wouldn't cry, but if after all his years bleeding copper & blue, having him within a game of the Cup, watching him play like he is (and always has) this year and finally getting all star recognition, he gets traded or leaves as a free agent, I'm going to bawl like you know who. I thought we were done with the 'losing all our good players' era.
How is it the Oilers can't afford Smyth under the new cap system (or from what we hear in the Flamers case, Arthur Tig), yet someone else can? Are the small market teams right back where they were two seasons ago?
it's like having your all time favorite, finally in the all star game; then having K-Lowe's efforts to re-sign, coming up lame. Isn't it ironic...don't you think; a little too ironic - yeah, I really do think."
I promised Mess I wouldn't cry, but if after all his years bleeding copper & blue, having him within a game of the Cup, watching him play like he is (and always has) this year and finally getting all star recognition, he gets traded or leaves as a free agent, I'm going to bawl like you know who. I thought we were done with the 'losing all our good players' era.
How is it the Oilers can't afford Smyth under the new cap system (or from what we hear in the Flamers case, Arthur Tig), yet someone else can? Are the small market teams right back where they were two seasons ago?
January 18, 2007
Backstreet's Back - Alright!!!
"Everybody - ye-ah! Rock your body - ye-ah! Everybody - ye-ah! Rock your body right! 'cause Bloomer's back, alright!!!"
This post could have been titled "Still here, Part Trois" but that's getting lame. As lame as quoting a Backstreet Boys song to announce my return? Well, maybe not quite, but there it is.
Since my last post I have been going back and forth between bouts of rage, wanting to kill MacT for his unimaginative coaching with the offensive line up he's been given and bouts of severe depression, wondering if my beloved Oil are going to finish behind the Iginlasoffs in the standings this season. Luckily the one trick ponies (check out NateDawg's Hizzouse) are finally realizing they are the Flames and they don't have "Arthur" (NateDawg again) in the line up. I know the Oil haven't been lighting the world on fire, but I can feel the mid to late season hot streak coming.
Anyway, back to work for me. For the 1 or 2 of you that read this blog, I promise to try to be as reliable at regularly posting as the Flamers are at losing on the road.
"Yes, I want it that way."
This post could have been titled "Still here, Part Trois" but that's getting lame. As lame as quoting a Backstreet Boys song to announce my return? Well, maybe not quite, but there it is.
Since my last post I have been going back and forth between bouts of rage, wanting to kill MacT for his unimaginative coaching with the offensive line up he's been given and bouts of severe depression, wondering if my beloved Oil are going to finish behind the Iginlasoffs in the standings this season. Luckily the one trick ponies (check out NateDawg's Hizzouse) are finally realizing they are the Flames and they don't have "Arthur" (NateDawg again) in the line up. I know the Oil haven't been lighting the world on fire, but I can feel the mid to late season hot streak coming.
Anyway, back to work for me. For the 1 or 2 of you that read this blog, I promise to try to be as reliable at regularly posting as the Flamers are at losing on the road.
"Yes, I want it that way."
January 5, 2007
What was that?
Caught the second half of the Oilers-Stars last night. Amazing finish obviously, but the Oil have got to learn to hold a lead. I know I'm giving RealFan ammo here, but I think we have to be concerned when they can't hold a big lead against a team that just played overtime in a late game the night before and they are missing 3 of their 4 best forwards AND the back up is in for most of the game.
The offense did their jobs - you should win when you score 4 or 5 - but Roli and the defense have got to get their act together. It looks like MacT is paying for over using Roli in the early going.
The good news is they can right the ship tonight against the Nucks. They should be ripe for the picking.
Goilers!
The offense did their jobs - you should win when you score 4 or 5 - but Roli and the defense have got to get their act together. It looks like MacT is paying for over using Roli in the early going.
The good news is they can right the ship tonight against the Nucks. They should be ripe for the picking.
Goilers!
January 4, 2007
Nedved
I'm looking forward to Nedved's return tonight. While Nedved won't solve the defensive problems the Oil are going through, having another skilled froward to mix in will (hopefully) finally force MacT to go offensive. I'm tired of hearing about "defensive zone coverage" and "puck possession." Let's start rolling 3 offensive lines and let them fly!
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