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What a bummer.

To me, Marty was like the late 80's early 90's style of player.

You dont see that much anymore.

Full of class, chock full of talent and that guy nobody speaks ill of.

No doudt drifter!

Im looking forward to seeing him again and fishing together.

Great guy as I said, but I bet he sure has some stories to tell!

And im pretty sure he was late 80's or early 90's, but sharp as a tack. Looked in great health!

Well maybe not his eyesight lol.

Nice story.

So sorry it didnt involve destroyed BBQs ????

Speaking of which did you get a new one yet?

I gotta wait like a week and its kinda like slow painfull death

He said hes been down there 5-6 times. Im hoping to do some fishing with him.

And chatting...

The bike is fine btw. Just broke off a reflector and bent the handlebars abit

Cool people these Englishmen

Funny thing he looked like a board member here just older.

I dont wanna mention who just in case he takes offense to the age thing lol

And it seems another small giant has called it quits.

 

Might mouse. Martin ST.Louis.

 

Now theres a leader on any team.

NO! Really he retired????

Frig Marty was up there with Messier and Yzerman IMO.

If he did retire thats a loss for hockey.

To each his own opinion and I respect that.I have seen him just float with no energy.Still doing cart wheels,but my back is really starting to hurt lolol.

????

Did you read my repeated posts about him playing one day,and not feeling it the next?.What does that tell you?.You don't think the players play off that attitude?.Just saying Rick,the dressing room I know nothing about and prefer it that way .Oh,for 8-9 mill,you will damn sure bet I would try every game .This is where the problem (s) lie as well.

I agree, but that comment may have been "tongue in cheek". He says he dislikes media, what better way to get them going?

He skates hard no doubt, but his back checking sucks. Ive watched every game and he is trying.

Again, he absolutely sucks at back checking

But to say he doesnt play hard every game, is a joke

I expect that,and I'm OK with that.Plain and simple as far as I'm concerned he was toxic.He had to go Rick,whether he gets 200 points next season.I do believe we will be way better without him.And Bill,yes it would of been nice to get a bit more for him,but I'm thinking,Shanny just wanted him out.Babcock would probably bench him,and that would not be good either.

I respect your opinion, just like you did mine?

Saying hes "toxic" in the dressing room is hilarious. He doesnt like talking to media, we know that, because he has said it.

Fact of the matter is none of us are in that dressing room.

So who decided he was "toxic"?

Media?

Never heard any of his co workers say it????

Maybe it happened and I missed it?

Im with the imperial angler on this, always have been.

Anyone saying kessel is out of shape is very ignorant.

What? He has a round face, so what.

He is a professional athlete. If your in the NHL, You are NOT OUT OF SHAPE!

Can he improve his conditioning and 2 way play? Absolutely.

Again, I dont like this trade and all leafs fans will be biting their tongues when Kessel scores 50-55 goals and plays on pitts second line

Wow!

 

Thanks guys

I see the logic in that for sure!

 

Thank you

Welcome aboard Jimmy! Post up you wont regret it!

Soon youll be OFC family?

And yes, we all love it?

Never been on highway 17 but highway 11 is a cakewalk

I, by no means live at a resort lol

OI, I just noticed you said I lived in a resort! Hahahahaha

So today I took my kids to the river for a swim before we had a bonfire.

And older gentleman was fishing so I went and introduced myself. Very nice man.

We sat and chatted and hes landing walleye after walleye on a pickeral rig. He says "thanks" to each fish then released them.

Over an hour he musta done this 20 times, all good eaters too, 14" clones give or take.

I told him im mainly catch and release as well, and he says "well then son, you're on our side".

I told him I do like a good fish fry once in awhile and he says me too son.

I couldn't help but notice his rod and reel, brand nen shimano rod and a stradic reel. I found that odd. This guy is pushing 90. "What ya using for line"? I asked.

"Fluoro son, always flouro"

Then he says "you from Canada"?

"No, born in the states but lived in Canada my whole life".

"Well you sure have a beautiful country son. I moved here from England in 1956, got my citizenship in 63. Best decision I ever made"

Curiously I asked why? Well people like you son, and of course the fish"!

He packed up so I helped him load his gear.

He backs up and runs over my sons bike!hahahhaha

He gets out, pulls out a wallet and apologizing over and over.

"Its okay sir, put away your wallet. He put his bike in your way, no worries."

My son came and apologized.

And all he said was "see ya soon son"

I thought that was a pretty cool experience

"Manitou" is the formwr name of our reserve, now know as Rainy River First Nations.

There is upper and lower Manitou lake nearby though that has excellent laker and musky fishing

 

Do you by any chance live on manitoulin island? Curious because of your username. I will be camping out at Manitoulin resort on lake Manitoo at the end of this month.

Nah dood im on the mighty Rainy River. Smack dab between LOTWs and Rainy lake

Meh, look at the clearance.

Shnazzy vehicle though

I'd take a dip myself but need to break the ice. 1st time in 20 years haven't got out toes wet yet. Many years May 24.

That sucks, sure is a great way to beat the summer heat and have some fun!

Many years Ive swam at ice out, but I think those days are behind me.(not really swam, just jumped in and got the heck out lol)

This just in. Kessel scores 55 goals in pittsburgh next season and we all cry we want him back.

I dont like this move

Good to hear you'll get great treatment Brian. Another reason to love Canada!

Nice smalljaw and boy that perch hit a big tube! Cool!

Enjoy the water Brian?

Ill be spending my day fishing and swimming with the kiddos! Bonfire tonight and fireworks! And the wife can join seeing its a holiday!

Happy Canada Day OFC! I truly hope you all enjoy the day, whatever your plans are!

Great fish and great report Mike!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

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