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Posted Thursday November 26, 2009, About: Oilers' Hemsky injured by hit from behind

When are these types of disgusting hits going to stop? You can plainly see that he is against the boards yet, you charge at him anyway? I fail to understand.

Posted Thursday November 26, 2009, About: Boston's Thomas close to return

Yup and Tuukka is playing well. Yet another bad moves the Leafs made.

Posted Wednesday November 25, 2009, About: Niedermayer has separated shoulder

That's what I did with mine but it took 9 hours to put back in. After that it came out 7 or 8 times before the surgery (i put it back in myself after the first hospital visit). That's the only reason why I'm asking if their is a difference between the two. I don't understand the difference when they say separated or dislocated. I know what I felt and it was not nice.

Posted Wednesday November 25, 2009, About: Ex-Lightning owner under investigation

This is unbelievable. And Gary will continue to say that they scrutinize their owners carefully. Ya right! Bloody poison dwarf makes me sick.

Posted Wednesday November 25, 2009, About: Niedermayer has separated shoulder

I've had a dislocated shoulder. After surgery, it was a year before I regained full rotation. What's the difference with a separation? Obviously not as bad but, I don't really know the difference.

Posted Wednesday November 25, 2009, About: Former Habs suitor eyeing Coyotes

Is he misappropriating his funds too?

Posted Tuesday November 24, 2009, About: Burke itching to make Leafs moves

How can he send guys down if they have a one-way contract?

Posted Monday November 23, 2009, About: Leafs-Hawks pondering trade?

I'm not grumpy. I'm not too impressed with my leafs but life goes on.
P.S: I'll take Toews anyday

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Phoenix to Quebec?

I am not saying that he has not tried to save certain teams (Edmonton et al) but its the simple fact that he won't admit when his efforts are not working (Yotes, Preds, Thrashers). When will this guy admit that HE f'ed up? It ain't working down there and never will. Edmonton, Ottawa & Buffalo had a fighting chance but they just needed a little boost. What do these other teams have as a possible chance? They need more than a boost, they need the boot!

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Kovalchuk to play it safe in Atlanta

Oh boy! here we go again with BGM trading everybody from Boston. LOL

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Phoenix to Quebec?

Sounds to me like we have a poison dwarf supporter amongst us.

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Wilson running out of time with Leafs?

The Leafs are incredibly bad, no doubt. But NOBODY thought they would be THIS bad. Because they are, everybody wants to shoot Burke or Wilson or both.
I think that they may as well ride this season out while continuing to re-build. I don't like Burke's idea of just getting big and tough as I think speed and skill wins more games but who am I to judge?

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

Daughter? 27? I am single and a nice guy. I have little sisters in that age category but, this could work Hank...............

Posted Sunday November 22, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

Damn, now I feel really old, thanks guys! ;)
My oldest is 18, and NO! I will not introduce her to any of you lol

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

Argos, you have really touched a nerve here with me. I am continuing to be in a nasty court battle with my ex. 4 years running. I represent myself (and have become quite well educated on the subject of family law) but am disgusted by the opposing lawyers actions towards me and even some Judges. I was very close 2 years ago with having her lawyer put in prison for her actions towards me. It was not until the last minute that I revealed that I am an Engineer (aka: as swift as any lawyer on the planet) and can represent myself with the utmost professionalism. The attitude in the entire courtroom changed as they were now dealing with a fellow professional. It was actually disgusting to see.
This ties into your Mario situation. Certain people think that they are soooooo much better than others (that really burns me). I never personally consider myself 'better' than anybody. Maybe on certain a subject that I am well versed in but NEVER do I consider myself to be a better person.
Sorry for ranting their Argos but things like this really bother me. I hate people who put themselves on such a high pedestal.

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

That's rude Argos.
Not what you said but what Mario did (if true). I never would have expected that from Mario.
I guess too many of these 'professionals' put themselves on such a high pedestal that no mere mortal should approach them.
They forgot their roots is my guess. (to put it nicely).

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

Wow Hank, you're old! Just kidding about that. I was born in 71' and am being told that I am old. LOL
Your story about your sister brought back a memory. My parents best friends (at the time) were very good friends with Darrel Sittler. They got Poloroids of him in their living room (as he was a regular visitor) and had him sign them for my brother and I. Even back then I was a Leaf fan. It is quite 'washed out" now but, I still have it. It was taken back in his hey days with the leafs. Mid 70's is my guess as I have no date on it. His attire is pure 70's though. Truly something special.
My oldest son (now 14) has an autograph from Bobby Hull taken 3 years ago. Matthew doesn't know much about him but, as I told him how great a player he was, Matthew now cherishes this book with the autograph. It won't ever appear on ebay.

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Wilson running out of time with Leafs?

I realize this Foos. I'm just stating a question. The pressure once the Olympics gets here will then shift to these guys to perform.

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Bruins taking care with Savard

As a Leaf fan, I have to comment. A lot of players surely do want to play here just because its the Leafs. Other players don't for the same reason. Some players simply cannot handle the intense pressure of playing here. That pressure from media and fans alike is second to nowhere else in the league. Make no mistake about it, the pressure on these players is incredible. The players here get raked over the coals on a daily basis.
I was at a playoff game once at the ACC watching it on the jumbo tron. They were playing the Devils. All the money went to charity and tickets were $5.00 I brought (at the time) my two kids. The building was basically sold out. Where else can this possibly happen in the league to watch a televised game? Fans here are INTENSE.

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Niedermayer's friendly gesture starts fight

Totally disgusting behavior no doubt. But alas, it happens in the other sports too. Look at how many fights start over a baseball.
BTW, did the little girl finally get the stick?

Posted Saturday November 21, 2009, About: Wilson running out of time with Leafs?

Let's not forget that Burke and Wilson are also the tandem of the U.S Olympic team. That would be kind of awkward wouldn't it?