kickingfrog

I like the un-crossed, chains danglin' and sparking on the pavement guys.

Those skills are useful on any trip. Thanks Moose.Great report as always.

Yes July 23.

Once again a great excuse for a trip to the tackle store.

No. You are not... And mine are same as yours, just better.

We seem to be selective about how we remember players. Sudin often did holler at refs and opponents. Did he foam at the mouth like sideshow bob? No. Did he chase guys around the ice for a cheap-shot? No. He could play a physical game (he was built similar to Lindros) but he was better at setting up some very run-of-the-mill linemates. We are very passionate about our sports, but that passion clouds our judgment sometimes as well. He rarely missed games, and when he was injured he came back quicker then predicted more often then not. None of that means that I think he was the best hockey player ever, but it does mean that I think he does not get as much credit as he deserves.

Another fact about stats. If you are going to use them, you should know how they are derived. Plus/minus, on its own, is a stat that holds less and less importance to people in, or who know, hockey. Someone with a negative +/- was not necessarily on the ice for more goals for than against. Skaters receive a minus only when they are on the ice for an even strength goal against or if there is a shorthanded goal against. Skaters do not receive a plus when they are on the ice for a powerplay goal. Guys who rack up a large portion of their points on the powerplay will often have a lower then expected plus/minus. Yes, these guys are one demential, but no one wants a powerplay with no punch either. It is also a stat that favours players on good teams. A mediocre player on a good team will often have a higher plus/minus than a good player on a bad team. On its own the plus/minus number is often less then useless.

You provided scant details and no photos, yet two people provided likely culprits. If you are still note satisfied, pull some up and key it out.

You might be but the memory remains.

For many people Mats did only 2 things wrong. 1. He was born in Sweden, not Canada. 2. He played for the Leafs. Oh and he apparently didn't pimp himself out enough?

Some people don't give a rat's about fishing or a fishing board. Takes all types to make the world go round.

If I had a ringtailed lemur beard I'd fish at night too. Nice fish.

That deserves a ttt.

Filamentous algae is a generic term for many types. That might be what you are looking for.

No. no, no Roy you need to think extensionaly. How fast was the wall moving when it hit the moose. Beautiful place, thanks TJ.

Sitting on his butt surfing OFC.

Bob Marley anyone? Welcome aboard.

It is a house that the owners have built with the help of the count. They want a free market for themselves but do not allow it for the players. You are right the cap floor does not work for many teams, these are the same teams that the lock-out was for in the first place (nice work betmen). I'd love to see 6-8 teams disappear, but don't expect to see it.

The owners won the last lock-out: 24% salary rollback and a cap tied to revenue. Virtually broke the association. Wonder what will happen if the owners win again. :rofl2:

While every player is potentially one hit away from a carear ender, the guys with past concussions are much closer to that edge and jump exponentially closer after every one. It never goes away, unlike most other injuries that players are come back from.

$60 million for 9 years to be in NYC. Torts is never gonna last that long. When does training camp open?

Well I guess the boarder officials didn't read my email. Glad you had a good time eh.

As above, Richards scares me for the term he wants given his health and the up and down years he has had. He will most likely help any team that he joins, but they may find themselves saddled with a contract that really hinders them down the road.

I'll second both of those I.D.s., the more "rounded" shell and yellow neck are the keys that help with the blandings. I haven't made the run to the french from my uncle's place for a long time. Great chance to be boys again, thanks Bernie.

That is one solid fish. Great way to spend Canada Day.