2009-10 NHL Thread

Who had nothing to do with the film other than lending his last name to the character in question, a character whose name was originally supposed to be Nick Fotiu. Named after that Nick Fotiu, yes.

This will assuredly come as a surprise to the many who believe the oft-repeated falsehood that John Brophy was the inspiration for Reggie Dunlop.

 

I'm not sure it's possible to threadjack a hockey thread with Slap Shot references.

 

Doesn't matter. Broph is still one of the baddest asses to ever boss the bench.

 

Flames release Fleury:

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090925/CGY_Fleury_Flames_090925/20090925?hub=CalgaryHome

 

"I believe Theoren did a great job and should be proud, especially considering all the factors including age, time away from the game and lifestyle change," said Darrly Sutter. "This is not a hockey story; it's a life story. Our agreement with Theoren was that he had to be one of our top six wingers and there were never any intentions of assigning him to the American Hockey League."

Darrly??

 

Not to threadjack or anything, but Double J, next time we meet at Super Burger we can take in this in Shelburne:

http://www.wheels.ca/reviews/article/782079

Lawn Tractor Racing!!

 

Darryl's other brother. One of the lesser-known Sutters.

 

They did that earlier this month at the Owen Sound Fall Fair!

 

Haha ... never noticed that!

 

Top goal horns in the NHL

http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09/25/the-nhls-top-goal-horns/

Gotta agree with Edmonton

 

Uh, can I post my fantasy team here for feedback?

 

I <3 your accent.