That Aud Smell

Git ‘em. Let’s go, Buffalo!!

Hasn't really happened in Chicago, though. Is that the exception?

That's one way of putting it.

Interesting take. But, like I said, the way I heard it indicated that it was a real point of internal conflict in the FO. Sakic is the guy in charge there, yes. From what I understand, he very much respects the opinions of the people who are expressing these concerns -- although I don't imagine he's apt to tell the coaches to move the league's leading scorer to a different line.

Rock 'n' Roll, at its best, was (and is) rooted in non-conformity, and personal expression through a blend of modern music styles. I never understand when/why people become dogmatic about what is, and is not, rock 'n' roll.

They were terrific. Mostly because of the two speedsters. Okposo did have one shift where he went old-man-strong on someone.

Well, all I can say is that there are highly qualified people who get paid a lotta money themselves to oversee these matters who believe that it could and probably would be an issue. I won't venture a take on whether this should or should not be the case. I can also say that some of those same people at the franchise in question have gone so far as to suggest that the player's line assignment and/or role be changed so that he'll be less expensive this summer. That's quite something.

The greatest singer and front man of my lifetime. Hands down. Full stop. As it should be. At the time this came out, I was like: HELL YEAH THEY ARE!

He's quite good at what it is that he is paid to do. And I don't think he's paid to be accurate or knowledgeable.

The issue, such as it is and as I understand it, is that MacKinnon is signed (fairly) long-term on a deal that is quite favourable to the club and renders the player underpaid for the balance of the term. If Nikko (Mikko?) comes along and gets nearly twice what MacKinnon is getting, then ... well, that could be a problem internally. Not from a salary cap standpoint. From a team cohesion standpoint. Not quite how it was related to me. They can pay them both. But how will MacKinnon deal with earning about 1/2 of what the other top dog is making?

I often found myself waiting for him to call the name of that little known 13th forward, Doug Whogivesaf**.

I've heard of the show, and know it's a thing. But, no.

Well, bear in mind: Certain members of the FO are petitioning for that. My inference: They're money people, not hockey people.

I seem to recall a bit of a ... dust-up around here when your coordinates were mysteriously referenced by a certain poster. It was a really nice card.

Nah, man - that Euro leading the league in scoring. I can't even recall his name now. Mikko? Nikko? Dude's gonna get PAID. And the FO is apparently hand-wringing over the imbalance that'd create with what they pay MacKinnon (sp?), who, it seems, made a poor deal. Appreciate that - I just know there's a lot I don't know. And it's always Campbell and Wales, Adams and Norris, etc. in my mind.

Also, when I heard the name from him in a room crowded with revelers, I was like, “who?!” He knows what sort of hockey fan i am now — limited.

A 3-guess approach. But we have a winner. Also, I really am quite ignorant of what’s going on out west. I knew this team was doing well, but, until just now (JUST NOW!), had no idea they have the top 2 scorers in the league.

River, stay away from my door! Hand up on that one. You’ll find many past posts of mine saying he’s just too low-hockey-IQ to be very good. I do wonder what’s happened. Coaching? Usage? Whatever. We’ll take it! That’s a helluva fact.

Saints be praised!

Haha. But no. Wait - is that a Toronto reference? If so, no.

Robyism?

What was Dahlin doing there?

I have one single legitimate source in the NHL. At a recent holiday function, I had a chance to catch up with him for a bit, and chew the fat. The one tidbit that I found absolutely fascinating: There are two high-level members of his team's FO who are actively campaigning with the GM to have him tell the coaches to play one of the team's young stars on a different line and/or in a modified role -- in an effort to tamp down production and control the next contract. I was flabbergasted. He said something to the effect of "don't fool yourself - this sort of **** goes on all the time. ... well, it goes on all the time in organizations that don't have their *** completely together, anyway."

This makes sense. As does this.

In the name of all that is good and holy: 2-goal win tonight. PLEASE. It's a cheeky blog entry. Are the 'Yotes really that banged up?