NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

Flash · Sep 6, 2007

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JR said:

Flash said:

And a letter in today's Herald:

Hockey - Re: "Flames sport sleeker look," Sept. 5

I find it sort of humorous that the Flames chose to put both the Alberta and Canadian flags on the shoulders of their new uniforms, especially in a city where the general tone is that we could care less about both our provincial and national counterparts.

To better represent the true driving force of this metropolis, a dollar sign and a hand with the middle finger raised would better represent the "new" Calgary's pride and attitude to others on a local and far-reaching level.

Tim McMullen,

Calgary
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Or they could resurrect the old bumper sticker, "Let the Eastern Bastards Freeze in the Dark".
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Funny ... the front page of the Sun today throws to excerpts from Mulroney's memoirs. Had a short debate with my colleague about it.
It seems kind of classless to me that Mulroney would publish a rebuttal to Trudeau's 1987 criticism long after the old boy was cold in his grave and couldn't respond.
In incredible hyperbole, my colleague said Mulroney slamming Trudeau is kind of like Hitler criticizing Mussolini -- just two terrible politicians.
So, in defence of Trudeau, I gave him the finger.

JR · Sep 6, 2007

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Mulroney's flogging a new book and no one cared a wit about him five minutes after he was finally out of office.

And you're right, it's pretty classless. But it's Mulroney, so what do you expect?

He was half the PM and man that Trudeau was.

JC · Sep 6, 2007

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JR said:

Mulroney's flogging a new book and no one cared a wit about him five minutes after he was finally out of office.

And you're right, it's pretty classless. But it's Mulroney, so what do you expect?

He was half the PM and man that Trudeau was.
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Ben Mulroney is the worst thing he did to this country.

JR · Sep 6, 2007

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JC said:

JR said:

Mulroney's flogging a new book and no one cared a wit about him five minutes after he was finally out of office.

And you're right, it's pretty classless. But it's Mulroney, so what do you expect?

He was half the PM and man that Trudeau was.
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Ben Mulroney is the worst thing he did to this country.
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I've been trying to figure a way to ship him south. Let the Yanks deal with him.

JC · Sep 6, 2007

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JR said:

JC said:

JR said:

Mulroney's flogging a new book and no one cared a wit about him five minutes after he was finally out of office.

And you're right, it's pretty classless. But it's Mulroney, so what do you expect?

He was half the PM and man that Trudeau was.
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Ben Mulroney is the worst thing he did to this country.
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I've been trying to figure a way to ship him south. Let the Yanks deal with him.
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Amen

Flash · Sep 6, 2007

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JC said:

JR said:

JC said:

JR said:

Mulroney's flogging a new book and no one cared a wit about him five minutes after he was finally out of office.

And you're right, it's pretty classless. But it's Mulroney, so what do you expect?

He was half the PM and man that Trudeau was.
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Ben Mulroney is the worst thing he did to this country.
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I've been trying to figure a way to ship him south. Let the Yanks deal with him.
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Amen
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We got rid of Celine Dion. Surely, it can't be that difficult.

JR · Sep 6, 2007

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I think Ray Emery should park his Hummer and take cabs. First last year's incident, now this:

"On the way to the rink, I had a little argument with a dude," Emery said in a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon. "He swerved in front of me and started throwing fingers all over the place and so I decided it was time to talk it over. I got mad and started yelling at him. I didn't threaten him. I was just using some regular expletives. I've talked to a couple of people (with the Senators), but I'm not too worried about it. I won the war of words and he got a bit mad. I'm not apologizing or anything."

What's a "regular expletive"?

http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/hockey/story.html?id=493b1f2d-9da5-4b9b-bec0-d08ddc09330d&k=57431

Flash · Sep 6, 2007

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"On the way to the rink, I had a little argument with a dude."

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

hockeybeat · Sep 6, 2007

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The greatest American-born defenseman of all-time, Brian Leetch, will have his No. 2 raised to the Madison Square Garden rafters on January 24, the Rangers announced today.

The New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the organization will retire jersey No. 2 in honor of Rangers great Brian Leetch in an on-ice ceremony prior to the Rangers -- Atlanta Thrashers game on Thursday, January 24, 2008.

"When we talk about what it means to be a New York Ranger, Brian Leetch is the player who exemplifies that model," stated Sather. "He is simply the greatest defenseman in the history of the franchise and gave the same effort when it came to helping the community off the ice. There is no higher honor to grant Brian then to have his number raised to the rafters of Madison Square Garden to join the other Garden legends."

Leetch, who retired from professional hockey after a memorable 18-year career, established himself as the most prolific defenseman to don the Rangers sweater. He holds the franchise record with 741 career assists and ranks second in career points (981) and games played (1,129). Leetch also holds the Rangers record for goals by a defenseman, with 240.

"I appreciate that the New York Rangers have extended the honor of raising my jersey to the Madison Square Garden rafters alongside team icons Rod, Eddie, Mike, and Mark," Leetch said. "New York City, the Garden and Rangers fans hold a special place in my heart and have supplied me with a lifetime of extraordinary memories. This night will be a very special one for me and my family and I look forward to returning to Madison Square Garden and being able to call it home."

Leetch appeared in 1,205 career games with the Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins, registering 247 goals and 781 assists for 1,028 points, along with 571 penalty minutes. Leetch was selected to participate in eleven NHL All-Star games (1990-1998 and 2001-2002) and was honored with the Norris Trophy twice (1992 and 1997), the Conn Smythe Trophy (1994) and the Calder Trophy (1989).

Leetch was a catalyst during the Rangers' run to the 1994 Stanley Cup Championship, in which he led the NHL with 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points (second highest total by a defenseman in playoff history) in 23 matches and became first American born player to capture the Conn Smythe Trophy. The three-time Olympian helped Team USA capture a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics while being named to the All-Tournament Team.

The native of Corpus Christi, Texas will join Rod Gilbert (7), Eddie Giacomin (1), Mike Richter (35) and Mark Messier (11) as the only Rangers players to have their jersey numbers retired. Gilbert's No. 7 was first to ascend to the Garden rafters on March 9, 1977; Giacomin's No. 1 on March 15, 1989; Richter's No. 35 on February 4, 2004; and most recently Messier's No. 11 on January 12, 2006.

In addition, Leetch's jersey number will be among nine New York Knickerbockers that have been remembered in the ceiling of The World's Most Famous Arena. Former Knicks players Dick Barnett (12), Earl Monroe (15), Dick McGuire (15), Willis Reed (19), Dave DeBusschere (22), Bill Bradley (24) and most recently Patrick Ewing (33) have all had the numbers honored by the team, along with Hall-of-Fame coach Red Holzman (613).

Due to high season subscription renewals for the upcoming season, there will be no individual tickets available for this game.
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Claws for Concern · Sep 7, 2007

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hockeybeat said:

The greatest American-born defenseman of all-time, Brian Leetch, will have his No. 2 raised to the Madison Square Garden rafters on January 24, the Rangers announced today.

The New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the organization will retire jersey No. 2 in honor of Rangers great Brian Leetch in an on-ice ceremony prior to the Rangers -- Atlanta Thrashers game on Thursday, January 24, 2008.

"When we talk about what it means to be a New York Ranger, Brian Leetch is the player who exemplifies that model," stated Sather. "He is simply the greatest defenseman in the history of the franchise and gave the same effort when it came to helping the community off the ice. There is no higher honor to grant Brian then to have his number raised to the rafters of Madison Square Garden to join the other Garden legends."

Leetch, who retired from professional hockey after a memorable 18-year career, established himself as the most prolific defenseman to don the Rangers sweater. He holds the franchise record with 741 career assists and ranks second in career points (981) and games played (1,129). Leetch also holds the Rangers record for goals by a defenseman, with 240.

"I appreciate that the New York Rangers have extended the honor of raising my jersey to the Madison Square Garden rafters alongside team icons Rod, Eddie, Mike, and Mark," Leetch said. "New York City, the Garden and Rangers fans hold a special place in my heart and have supplied me with a lifetime of extraordinary memories. This night will be a very special one for me and my family and I look forward to returning to Madison Square Garden and being able to call it home."

Leetch appeared in 1,205 career games with the Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins, registering 247 goals and 781 assists for 1,028 points, along with 571 penalty minutes. Leetch was selected to participate in eleven NHL All-Star games (1990-1998 and 2001-2002) and was honored with the Norris Trophy twice (1992 and 1997), the Conn Smythe Trophy (1994) and the Calder Trophy (1989).

Leetch was a catalyst during the Rangers' run to the 1994 Stanley Cup Championship, in which he led the NHL with 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points (second highest total by a defenseman in playoff history) in 23 matches and became first American born player to capture the Conn Smythe Trophy. The three-time Olympian helped Team USA capture a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics while being named to the All-Tournament Team.

The native of Corpus Christi, Texas will join Rod Gilbert (7), Eddie Giacomin (1), Mike Richter (35) and Mark Messier (11) as the only Rangers players to have their jersey numbers retired. Gilbert's No. 7 was first to ascend to the Garden rafters on March 9, 1977; Giacomin's No. 1 on March 15, 1989; Richter's No. 35 on February 4, 2004; and most recently Messier's No. 11 on January 12, 2006.

In addition, Leetch's jersey number will be among nine New York Knickerbockers that have been remembered in the ceiling of The World's Most Famous Arena. Former Knicks players Dick Barnett (12), Earl Monroe (15), Dick McGuire (15), Willis Reed (19), Dave DeBusschere (22), Bill Bradley (24) and most recently Patrick Ewing (33) have all had the numbers honored by the team, along with Hall-of-Fame coach Red Holzman (613).

Due to high season subscription renewals for the upcoming season, there will be no individual tickets available for this game.
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This is one of the few times a Devils fan will actually agree with something associated with the Rangers.

OK, back to hating NYR.

hockeybeat · Sep 7, 2007

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Wanna get to MSG for a Rangers game this season?

You better know people. They have all but sold out every home game this season.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/2007/09/07/2007-09-07_rangers_season_already_sro-2.html

Pisani is out indefinitely.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070905.NHLNOTES05-2/TPStory/Sports

friend of the friendless · Sep 7, 2007

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Sirs, Madames,

Not to thread-jack, but howz Clyde's # not retired? Beard-blackening commercials aside, he's more a Knick that the Pearl.

Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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