Canucks' Plan V?
posted by Mike Boone at 8h37 EST on Jul 26
Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated reports Brandan Shanahan will be back for another season:
Shanahan, a free agent, is seeking a one-year contract. If a deal with the Rangers can't be worked out -- and currently New York is his only focus -- he would be willing to listen to offers from other teams. He already has deflected off-ice offers, including from media outlets.
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John Tortorella meets Garth Snow tomorrow.
Islanders' players won't hate him until Monday.
Tortorella may not be in a big rush to resume coaching. The remaining year of his Tamba Bay contract pays Tortorella $1.3 million – more than twice as much as Ted Nolan was making.
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The Gazette has a feature on innovative uses of the Stanley Cup.
The latest is Tomas Holmstrom lending the cherished chalice to his cousin as a baptismal font.
"Tomas came up with the idea when we were sitting in his summer cabin kitchen a week ago," Robert Sundstrom told Associated Press. "Me and my wife thought it would be fun to christen our daughter in such a priceless object." The Sundstrom's seven-week-old daughter, Alva Felicia, was baptized during a ceremony in northern Sweden, near Holmstrom's hometown of Pitea. Watching the proceedings were two members of the NHL's security staff, who kept guard over the Stanley Cup.
Beats the Kris Draper episode.
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Submitted by Bugs on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 22:19.
What the heck?
Is this Céline Dion Incorporated? Am I on the wrong blog? Can we get back to business, please?
If Vermette goes to Couver and Salo or Bieksa goes to Ott'wa...
How does this affect US? If at all.
In the race for Sundin? I would be shocked if Sundin, at 37 years old, wanted to be a loser in a DIFFERENT jersey.
In the race for the Prize? Don't make me laugh.
Bottom line: WHO has a remote chance in Hades of taking away our Eastern Championship?
Cuz without seeming too gleeful or overconfident?
I don't see NOBODY, foo'!
Nobody.
So bring us Salo and bring us Bieksa and we'll tear them apart TOO.
Peace Out.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 22:25.
This is a hijacked thread, get back to your seat sir.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 21:32.
Until training camp, this is all we have:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArbARCeam3I
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 22:19.
You know what, in retrospect Freddy might have been the right man between the pipes, those wee shorts he was wearing may have struck fear in the opponent, keep them from crashing the net.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 22:02.
During the season and the playoffs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c03wQXRYJSo&feature=related
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:52.
There is very rare disc somewhere with Brian May and Eddie Van Halen jamming out some Japanese cartoon theme song. It was a five track EP thing, with some good blues jams on it. The title escapes me at the moment....anyone know it?
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 21:04.
Is it Starfleet?
Edit: Yup, that's what it was.
http://www.ultimatequeen.co.uk/Songs/starfleet.htm
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 21:29.
Yes, I thought of it 5 minutes later.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fleet_Project
I was pretty weird hearing both Brian and Eddie wailing away, and trying to figure out who's playing what. Other than the Star Fleet song, they are both playing out of style, somewhat unrecognizable.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:10.
Moey, You were right!
Queen Live at the Forum: Check out the logo on Freddie Mercury's hat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIdV4Y56gYM&feature=related
Freddie knew hockey!
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 19:19.
Ha. I worked that show and then partied with the three remaining members of Queen afterwards at some private bar in Old Montreal.
Freddie was, "back at the hotel having his own party", according to Brian May.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 19:57.
That must have been one for the time capsule.
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:07.
That it was.
It was weird talking to Brian May just after watching him perform at the Forum. He was really cool though. The first thing I brought up was the guitar duels bands were doing at the time (Ted Nugent vs Frank Marino) and mentioned he should do something with Jimmy Page, he got this big grin on his face and said, "I'd like that very much".
It was surreal to say the least. I still have the backstage pass.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:24.
There aren't many bands whose stuff has aged as gracefully as Queen's. I was a big Who fan growing up, but find myself listening to more of them and Zep. I'm just not that angry anymore.
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:34.
Lol
Age has a way of mellowing the beast in us.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:36.
Hope I die before I get old sounded like a good idea at the time, but not anymore!
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:41.
Yup. Now it's more like, been long time since I rock and rolled.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:23.
I went to a Barry Manilow concert back in 1978 (I'm a chick remember), ole Barry came onstage in a Habs Guy Lafleur jersey, the crowd went wild.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:28.
I have to draw a line in the sand with Barry Manilow Moey. No guy from the Bronx could even listen to him let alone admit that he saw him live and be taken seriously again.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:35.
I understand that, no self respecting guy anywhere would! But it was pretty funney, the forum was full of women going nuts over the jersey.
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:45.
My very first concert was David Cassidy. Me and my buddy had no idea who was playing, we just wanted to see if we could squeeze thru the Forum bars for the Alice Cooper concert the next week.
I've NEVER seen so many females in one place in all my life.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:51.
Okay, here goes, I loved the Chipmunks as a little kid, then the Monkees, I thought David Cassidy was gorgeous. Jim Morrison was in the mix, he was the epitome of the bad boy. Once I was in my teens my taste in music was pure rock and roll.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 20:49.
And, that for one of the ten ugliest men on the planet!
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:30.
A classic, that should be the game ending song every time we win one!!
A girly man, but boy could he sing.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:42.
He was way too sweet to be a leaf!
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:46.
When you posted this morning, I read it as a solo front man with the best pipes, then I read it again, BETWEEN the pipes...big difference. I quickly edited it, but I was cracking myself up.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:49.
I caught both posts, but poor Chuck got "double-deked."
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:59.
I know, people will be scratching their heads over his comment. I'll read things more carefully from now on!
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:14.
Here's the video that killed Queen's career in North America!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hMrY8jysdg
No surprise!
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:41.
That would be a great background song if Mats actually does sign with the Habs!
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:24.
Damn, if forgot all about that one. Today, it would have made them all the rage!
Submitted by Bugs on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 17:52.
Aw gee, Couver wants Vermette?
Adding on?
Or facing the obvious?
Namely, that if Mats won't play for his heart-stringed Toranna losers, he sure as heck won't play for go-nowhere, backwater, over-the-mountains, Western losers. "Yay, with Mats AND Demitra, we can make the playoffs!"
That's not how we see things in Mtl...you ridiculous losers.
The 2010 Olympics, oh, what an incentive...like we're gonna be cheering for Mats, you morons.
So Couver can talk fool's money and Toranna can talk about loyalty.
But in Montreal, we're talkin' Stanley Cup.
So let's all of us stop being silly (and I'm mostly talking to the Couverites here) and let's do this thing!
98 to 25.
Peace Out
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 15:31.
Vicky or Stephen or anyone who might know. Dave Nixon tried to order two tickets using my computer, but after trying 2 or 3 times it still would not take the order. Anyone know why.??
Submitted by SmartDog on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 16:15.
There are many possible reasons. The most common reason a transaction fails is that the address input in the form does not EXACTLY match the billing address. Check this first - two-thirds of the time it's the problem. There are other possible reasons, including (though less likely) an issue with your computer or IP address.... there should be a number to call for support if you're really stuck.
~Listen to the smart dog!
Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 16:39.
I don't know about that issue but we are up to 47 tickets requested as of about a half hour ago.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 14:51.
The Morning Skate : Mike York , Mike Therrien , Glen Murray and Eric Cole and more Rehash .. by Stu Hackel .. NY Times ..... http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/the-morning-skate-into-the-...
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 13:58.
HABS SUMMIT 2008
MAIN ORGANIZER-IAN
TICKETS OFFICER--- Vicky-Habschick
TOUR ORGANIZER----Stephen Herron
CHARITY officer--CHUCK AND ROBERT L
WEB MASTER----Stephen Herron and Robert L
ACCOMADATIONS---ROB SWEICK
PRE GAME DINNER--Bryan Traynor
AFTER GAME PLACE WITH ROOM,BAR--Bryan Traynor
Summit game will be Oct. 25th vs Ducks
To register for tickets, click on to this link below and follow instructions. Order them ASAP as it is first come first serve. Don't miss out meeting our wonderful HIO community.
http://habssummit.blogspot.com/
Ian
Submitted by The Teacher on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 14:07.
What is the deadline Ian, I am still waiting on confirmation from a friend.
Laraque will make them Pay the Price!
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 15:27.
If on the 11th we can only get 50 tickets and we need 100, the first 50 people who registered gets them.
Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 16:40.
We are at 47 ticket requests as of a half hour ago.
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 13:59.
Once we have the numbers of tickets that we need to buy, you will be informed of the exact price and instructions how to pay for them. Once that is done we will ask who is participating in the tour of the bell center, pre game dinner, after game get together and accommodation. One step at a time will get us to the cup.
IAN
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:03.
I'd have to go through all the posts more carefully, but I don't think anyone said anything that was even tagentially related to Boone's intro.
Congratulations! This is a truly momentus occasion!
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:10.
A post so badly hijacked, it deserves it's own name!
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 15:35.
From now on, if this ever happens again, the author of the thread has been "Vermetted!" And, taking a thread in directions that have absolutely nothing to do with the intro topic will be known as "Vermetting."
Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 17:48.
"Thread-jacking"... Commonly followed by a the anguished scream of the frustrated Blog author: "Don't hijack my thread!"
Of course, they usually get over it, much like they do after a flame war, when they look at how much it inflates their website's stats.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 18:48.
It had to be done. I mean does any thinking person want to discuss Antoine Vermette or John Tortorella on a Saturday morning. It's right up there with VP running mates down here in the States.
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:00.
In the midst of all this banter, we all missed that Mats signed!
Naaah, just jerking your chains!
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:01.
We need a distraction,like they say "a watched pot never boils".
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:05.
I beg to differ, I've seen paint dry on growing grass!
Submitted by Ian G Cobb on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:58.
Good morning boys and girls, Some huge BOOMER'S and heavy rain is coming down at the present time, but should blow over in time to enjoy the backyard festivities this afternoon. If not we will move down to the harbor on our yacht . Should handle 25 people under cover for dancing and merriment.
Submitted by Big Bird on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:17.
Just came back from my run and now getting ready to make the drive down the 401 my friend. Look forward to meeting you and everyone else Ian in a couple of hours.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:54.
How about movie analagies? "Master and Commander" versus the "Poseidon Adventure"?
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:06.
"Deep Throat" versus "High School Musical!"
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:11.
Deep throat, never saw it.
Is that the one where they bring down Nixon?
Oops, my nose just grew. And yes, it WAS my nose!
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:12.
Yup, I never saw it either that time at the Drive In, in Odgensburgh, N.Y.!
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:15.
LMAO
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:20.
I thought it was hilariously ironic that Deep Throat...the Nixon one...finally comes out before dying a few days later.
That would be like Jim Morrison going on American Idol and going, "I'm here....alive....Mr, Mojo Rising"... and then dying of a heart attack !
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:09.
"A Clockwork Orange" versus "The Brady Bunch Movie"!
Submitted by showey47 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:01.
Jaws vs open water?
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:12.
Jaws versus Finding Nemo!
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:16.
Nah, that can't work for me. I liked Finding Nemo.
Submitted by Moey on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 12:03.
Habs versus the Flyers playoff series - Slap Shot versus Stars on Ice!
Submitted by filincal on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 15:01.
Slapshot versus Youngblood...
I BLEED BLEU BLANC ET ROUGE!!!
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:55.
The Habs are to The Godfather as the laffs are to Bugsy Malone.
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:42.
Next season on HIO, when they get up their weekly merits for "quote of the week", or "link of the week", they ought to bring out the "best hijacked post of the week".
That might be a tough one!
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:44.
Has anyone even mentioned Antoine Vermette this morning?
Submitted by Grabbed The Cup on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:48.
lol It is what it is, the old guard logging in to see if if any friends are about.
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:52.
The old guard, huh!
Who was it that said something along the lines of: "I'd never want to belong to a club that would have someone like me as a member?"
Submitted by ZepFan2 on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:54.
Groucho Marx.
Submitted by Robert L on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:55.
Yes, that's it. Thanx!
Submitted by Yeats on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 11:53.
It's either that or the pack of f'n trolls. Choose wisely!
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