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| tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116108152010-06-14T22:55:20.003-04:00Thoughts of Hazel MaeCharter members of Leaf Nation that can't seem to agree on anything about sports outside of the Maple Leafs. We can't even agree on Hazel Mae.Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.comBlogger1485125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-55385529172046541932010-06-14T22:54:00.000-04:002010-06-14T22:55:20.009-04:00World Cup 2010 - Portugal vs Ivory CoastHey <a href="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/groups.yahoo.com/group/hazelspeeps">Peeps</a> and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />For some of us - World Cup 2010 starts on Tuesday with Portugal taking on the Ivory Coast. We go into this World Cup with the "experts" doubting us - the Ivory Coast is every jokers sexy pick to progress into the knockout stage, at the expense of the Seleccao das Quinas...just the way we like it. The hopes and dreams of a small nation and its people scattered all over the world rest on the shoulders of<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbnuB1WYcI/AAAAAAAAAkM/IMbgXM3DbV0/s1600/3905337142_cf827d0c7b.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbnuB1WYcI/AAAAAAAAAkM/IMbgXM3DbV0/s400/3905337142_cf827d0c7b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482824374322356674" border="0" /></a>Cristiano Ronaldo<br /><br />He has his detractors, his doubters and his haters - he is on a mission to prove them all wrong. Tomorrow goes a long way to accomplishing just that.<br /><br />Prediction - Ronaldo scores in a 2-0 win for the good guys!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While the nation is confident - it never hurts to ask for a little bit of Hazel Karma. Hazel isn't on record as being a supporter of her new country - so the Quinas are more than happy to welcome her on board...along with some of our friends who:<br /><br />Proudly display the shields<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmZoLHraI/AAAAAAAAATo/UJHcpW28PBg/s1600-h/z5289347X.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmZoLHraI/AAAAAAAAATo/UJHcpW28PBg/s400/z5289347X.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213169896636525986" border="0" /></a><br />Represent<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmLMdT0BI/AAAAAAAAATQ/_6FD5er7R3Q/s1600-h/portugal_girl_01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmLMdT0BI/AAAAAAAAATQ/_6FD5er7R3Q/s400/portugal_girl_01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213169648678457362" border="0" /></a><br />No explanation needed here<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmujCZBXI/AAAAAAAAATw/WnAr38vbvO4/s1600-h/girls_World_Cup_Girl_Portugal_21.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmujCZBXI/AAAAAAAAATw/WnAr38vbvO4/s400/girls_World_Cup_Girl_Portugal_21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213170256034989426" border="0" /></a><br />We wear our heart on our sleeves - or sorta<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmRaYHKcI/AAAAAAAAATY/1U1TeFHSLEA/s1600-h/portuguesa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmRaYHKcI/AAAAAAAAATY/1U1TeFHSLEA/s400/portuguesa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213169755493968322" border="0" /></a>Or other places<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmCUylvSI/AAAAAAAAATI/GFVsQ8fAP5k/s1600-h/forca.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmCUylvSI/AAAAAAAAATI/GFVsQ8fAP5k/s400/forca.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213169496296373538" border="0" /></a><br />Hazel you have an open invitation to join our favourite Portugal Fan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmVSU6zJI/AAAAAAAAATg/Kr7BdHmiARU/s1600-h/portuguesehottie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SFjmVSU6zJI/AAAAAAAAATg/Kr7BdHmiARU/s400/portuguesehottie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213169822052568210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbpmCCNeQI/AAAAAAAAAkc/C75Fe5fDJ6w/s1600/240px-Portugal_FPF_crest.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbpmCCNeQI/AAAAAAAAAkc/C75Fe5fDJ6w/s400/240px-Portugal_FPF_crest.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482826435960600834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hazel, we're thinking the crest worn over your heart would go great with this little number<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbqD5L9Z7I/AAAAAAAAAkk/utVkTAthMyQ/s1600/hazel.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 275px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/TBbqD5L9Z7I/AAAAAAAAAkk/utVkTAthMyQ/s400/hazel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482826948981647282" border="0" /></a><br /><br />here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Song of the day - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN2t-0gjR_A&feature=related">A Portuguesa</a><br /><br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-5538552917204654193?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-7517728228461317392010-04-28T22:53:00.014-04:002010-04-28T23:44:59.887-04:00The Special - and not so special - OnesHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Way back when, a regular entry on this blog was a weekly look back at the Champs and Chumps from the week that was in the world of sports. It is time for another look back at the week or so that was from around the world. This week's entry is in honour of my man Jose Mourinho, coach of Inter Milan - who the British person affectionately/sarcastically refer to as "The Special One". Jose tops the list of Hazel's Heroes this week.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j1B7u5nZI/AAAAAAAAAjE/XG1usoUAwt0/s1600/mourinho+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j1B7u5nZI/AAAAAAAAAjE/XG1usoUAwt0/s400/mourinho+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465387561377176978" border="0" /></a>Jose Mourinho is on the verge of leading Internationale Milan to their most successful season ever. Favourites to win UEFA's Champions League final, the Serie A Championship, and the Coppa Italia. He's lead Champions in Portugal (FC Porto), England (Chelsea) and Italia (Inter Milan) - in his own words, he is a "top manager". He says that he isn't ready to manage the Portuguese National Team yet - maybe in 10 years. A nation hopes he changes his mind and makes it much sooner.<br /><br />Parabems amigo!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j6Trq0JFI/AAAAAAAAAjU/JXAgrGPYD3Y/s1600/sidney-crosby.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j6Trq0JFI/AAAAAAAAAjU/JXAgrGPYD3Y/s400/sidney-crosby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465393363860857938" border="0" /></a>Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins absolutely destroyed the Ottawa SenaTards, knocking them out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He'll get plenty of love here and from the rest of Leaf Nation for doing that.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Speaking of Special Ones<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j6utHb1lI/AAAAAAAAAjc/Xf2JZgVD0Lw/s1600/4451678393_5d5dde81a1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j6utHb1lI/AAAAAAAAAjc/Xf2JZgVD0Lw/s400/4451678393_5d5dde81a1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465393828105803346" border="0" /></a> Ya...just because.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And now we'll leave the lovely Hazel Mae to move on to the "not so special ones" - normally referred to as "Hazel's Zeros".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j7QI_p-oI/AAAAAAAAAjk/qnyaDxQOiCE/s1600/boudreau.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j7QI_p-oI/AAAAAAAAAjk/qnyaDxQOiCE/s400/boudreau.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465394402525051522" border="0" /></a>Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau was observed to have been very nervous prior to game 7 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the stinking Montreal Canadians (spelled incorrectly on purpose because it annoys Habs fans). Maybe Boudreau knew that he was overmatched by Jacques Martin - when you are overmatched by that guy...ugh. Maybe he knew his team would lay an egg and blow a 3-1 games lead in the series.<br /><br />Whatever the case - this guy got way too much credit when the Caps turned things around a couple of years ago...he deserves all the blame for this monumental collapse.<br /><br />Leaf Nation (which we still count Hazel as a member in good standing) want the media to stop talking about this guy being a former Maple Leaf player.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hazel's Olympians - the Divers<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j8ZEaNRII/AAAAAAAAAjs/1RlP2sVZkDo/s1600/lapierre.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j8ZEaNRII/AAAAAAAAAjs/1RlP2sVZkDo/s400/lapierre.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465395655424689282" border="0" /></a>Montreal Canadians forward Maxim Lapierre put on an embarrassing and pathetic display in game six against the Washington Capitals - he took diving to a new level, when he was hit straight on, and threw himself into the boards face first. The 180 degree turn and leap was more reminiscent of a bad figure skater. No wonder this punk is one of the most hated players in the NHL.<br /><br />By the way, Max says that when he's not playing hockey or at the rink - he just likes to hang out with his friends.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j9Tj44olI/AAAAAAAAAj0/D1Si2ic-Auw/s1600/sergio.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9j9Tj44olI/AAAAAAAAAj0/D1Si2ic-Auw/s400/sergio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465396660307272274" border="0" /></a> Sergio Busquets - midfielder for Barcelona FC. In case you were wondering, Sergio is the idiot who looks like he is getting shot when the defender hasn't touched him.<br /><br />Sergio was in fine form today against Mourinho's Inter Milan in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Sensing that his team needed a spark to overcome a 3-1 deficit from the opening game - Busquets fell to the ground grabbing his face like he had been elbowed. The replay showed that Inter's Thiago Motta reached back and touched his face while trying to shield Busquets from the ball. The last two images of Busquets were 1) him sucking on a water bottle like it was his mom's teet, while Motta was being sent off; and 2) Busquets screaming in pain and grabbing his neck after Motta grabbed him before leaving the field.<br /><br />To all you Barca fans - you have someone to be proud of in this guy.<br /><br />Well...that's it for this week. No need to mention Ben Roethlisberger - he is such a mess, he can only hope to ascend to the level of chump.<br /><br />We'll end on a high note<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9kAE_YrR0I/AAAAAAAAAkE/0LGysG5y4Ls/s1600/desk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 275px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S9kAE_YrR0I/AAAAAAAAAkE/0LGysG5y4Ls/s400/desk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465399708525217602" border="0" /></a>YEAAAAAAAAAAAH BOYYYYYZZZZZZZZZZZ!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Song of the Day on Hazelspeeps - for my man Jose Mourinho.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">A Portuguesa - Portuguese National Anthem<br /><br /><br /></span><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-751772822846131739?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-67195077927289168242010-04-07T00:01:00.000-04:002010-04-07T00:01:01.842-04:00Happy Birthday Hazel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S7vqE7zn1gI/AAAAAAAAAik/tBrHXfzzwmk/s1600/195771649_5b316fa384_m.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S7vqE7zn1gI/AAAAAAAAAik/tBrHXfzzwmk/s400/195771649_5b316fa384_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457212743984076290" border="0" /></a><br />Special birthday wishes go out to everyone's favourite MLB personality - Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Hazel, enjoy your special day - hope things are groovy in your world, and that next year by this time, Leaf Nation will be talking about the playoffs...enjoy the MLB season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-6719507792728916824?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-31474190904831362782010-03-07T21:14:00.002-05:002010-03-07T21:23:03.729-05:00March 16th - Book It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S5Rd-k-cPCI/AAAAAAAAAiM/f2Ac3mEI-jM/s1600-h/maple_leafs_senators.jpg"><br /></a>Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Another battle of Ontario last night - Leafs win 2-1, SenaTards again are hiding behind excuse that a bunch of their guys had the flu. Funny, going into the game - their was no way the Leafs and their "AHL Roster" could beat the Tards.<br /><br />The win was secondary - SenaTards resident punk Chris Neil was at his predatory best again last night. In what has become all too familiar with this guy - another predatory head shot on a guy who didn't see him coming.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ8Ad03OtDQ<br /><br />As is usually the case, Neil wouldn't answer later in the game when Leafs tough guy Coulton Orr came looking for him.<br /><br />Leafs come back to Ottawa on March 16th - Neil is going to get a beatdown that night...count on it. A picture of what is in store for Neil on the 16th. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S5Rd-k-cPCI/AAAAAAAAAiM/f2Ac3mEI-jM/s1600-h/maple_leafs_senators.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 337px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S5Rd-k-cPCI/AAAAAAAAAiM/f2Ac3mEI-jM/s400/maple_leafs_senators.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446081179056618530" border="0" /></a><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />Out<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-3147419090483136278?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-1019021860934837282010-03-05T22:07:00.004-05:002010-03-05T22:33:17.015-05:00Calculate this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S5HHV8sPj7I/AAAAAAAAAiE/azkUq2yPV84/s1600-h/chiarelli1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 366px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S5HHV8sPj7I/AAAAAAAAAiE/azkUq2yPV84/s400/chiarelli1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445352604350517170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hey peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />You may be asking yourself - why is a member of Leaf Nation posting a picture of Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli? Well, I guess congratulations are in order for Mr. Chiarelli - if you want to know, just ask him. Before Thursday night's game between the Leafs and Bruins - Chiarelli was on Toronto radio talking about the Bruins - and of course, his favourite topic these days, the Bruins trade with Toronto that saw Phil Kessel move north for two first round draft picks (2010 and 2011) and a second round pick (2010).<br /><br />Chiarelli took a bit of a shot at Brian Burke and Leaf Nation saying- "we calculated that the trade would give us at least a top 10 pick" and something to the effect that anything better would be gravy. Some (read Bruins fans) may think there was nothing wrong with what their GM said - however, it was a classless act sharing with the media that you thought another team would be horrible going into the season. As an aside - how do you "calculate" how a team is going to finish?<br /><br />When Brian Burke is asked about the trade - he says he would do it again and hopes it works out for the Bruins. Whether he means it or not is not the point - Burke, unlike the former SenaTard, would never through a colleague under the bus or mock his team. <br /><br />Laugh it up Pete - you too Bruins fans...remember, this is a guy who spent years as part of the SenaTards brain trust...their history of drafting hasn't been great. You will probably get a lottery pick - enjoy. Some of us aren't as gracious as our GM - we hope you draft the next Alexandre Daigle. You may draft Taylor Hall and he may be great - but playing for the Bruins...two words - Joe Thornton.<br /><br />The question Leaf Nation has for Chiarelli - while you were busy "calculating" where we would finish - should you not have been "calculating" your own damn salary cap? You are the proud owner of the worst contract in the NHL - the one immovable contract - Tim Thomas. The Bruins will be in salary cap hell for a few years - enjoy a few more years of Tim Thomas and his $5 million/year contract. Or maybe<br /><br />Michael Ryder - $4 million in 2010/11<br /><br />Dennis Wideman - $3.9 + through 2011/12<br /><br />David Krejci - $3.750 through 2011/12<br /><br />Good luck filling out that roster next year guys - you'll have your own lottery pick next year.<br /><br />To my anonymous reader who lambasted me for a blog entry about how the Bruins were doomed under Chiarelli - still laughing? or are you know seeing "just how wrong you were"? (remember those words buddy?)<br /><br />One more thing on Thursday night's game - while we lost in a shootout...it was truly spectacular to watch Milan Lucic get dusted by Coulton Orr, knocked on his ass twice by Dion Phaneuf, and miss an open net. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUCH - meh.<br /><br />Song of the night on Hazelspeeps - for Peter Chiarelli<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Loser - Beck</span><br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm out.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-101902186093483728?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-53633529963006022182010-03-03T21:08:00.003-05:002010-03-03T21:16:14.915-05:00Spring is in the airHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae who is ushering in spring for all of us.<br /><br />Yours truly, and all of Leaf Nation (which we still count Hazel as a member in good standing), can't wait for baseball season to start - the 2009/2010 season hasn't been good to the Nation...but we still believe in Brian Burke. While many will be complaining that Burke didn't trade Leafs D Tomas Kaberle - some of us think he was right to hold on to him. A quiet trade deadline day for the Leafs - 43 years and counting.<br /><br />So to those of us who say GO DODGERS...or Blue Jays (ugh - it is going to be a long summer for peeps in Toronto)...I leave you with this, as a sign that spring is in the air.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S48XXFW5AUI/AAAAAAAAAh0/uQJy_YxQIT4/s1600-h/70945185.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/S48XXFW5AUI/AAAAAAAAAh0/uQJy_YxQIT4/s400/70945185.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444596159856836930" border="0" /></a><br />That's it for tonight.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-5363352996300602218?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-64215406889251951312009-09-13T11:57:00.002-04:002009-09-13T12:01:58.575-04:00Back for the NFL - Sunday Three PlayHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />A mixed bag of a summer which will be discussed in a later entry - we're back for the NFL and that means the Three Play.<br /><br />Today's Suggestions<br /><br />Philadelphia -2.5 over CAROLINA - hate to do it, but the Eagles win today. Lay $100 on the Eagles.<br /><br />Dallas -5.5 over TAMPA BAY - the post T.O Cowboys start with a big win today...Yeah Boys. Lay $100 on Big D.<br /><br />HOUSTON -4 over NY Jets - rookie QB for the Jets equals a long day in the lone star state. Lay $100 on the Texans.<br /><br />Back later with more.<br /><br />Enjoy your NFL Sunday.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world and that you can drag yourself away from the MLB stretch run for a little NFL.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-6421540688925195131?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-29562417945448255222009-05-08T06:25:00.003-04:002009-05-08T06:34:21.690-04:00Massholes Unite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SgQIvUtwc3I/AAAAAAAAAhs/bZnsi9T_v60/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SgQIvUtwc3I/AAAAAAAAAhs/bZnsi9T_v60/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333397467821011826" border="0" /></a><br />Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. As always, a very special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />So now every Masshole and his/her retarded cousin (aka Red Sox Nation) is reveling in the news that Manny Ramirez of the LOS ANGELES DODGERS was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a banned substance. Their reasoning is that IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE HE WAS IN BOSTON. Let out your collective "WHEW" guys...Red Sox remain the only untainted team in baseball. I'll let you consider that logic.<br /><br />No judgments here - though I've been accused of being a "Manny-holic". More later though...it is time to get back to regular posting.<br /><br />See you in June amigo.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping that you are one of those rushing to judgment...and of course, that things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I"M out (for now).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-2956241794544825522?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-72388662573821561462009-04-17T06:27:00.002-04:002009-04-17T06:34:53.625-04:00Happy Birthday King<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SehZ1UxFezI/AAAAAAAAAhk/A5qDGviFLmo/s1600-h/salming.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SehZ1UxFezI/AAAAAAAAAhk/A5qDGviFLmo/s400/salming.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325605332008139570" /></a>Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae. <div><br /></div><div>One of the all time great Leafs is celebrating a birthday today - a true pioneer in the NHL. Salming paved the way for Europeans in the NHL - the Jackie Robinson of hockey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Regular Season</div><div>1148 games played, 150 goals, 637 assists, 1344 penalty minutes</div><div><br /></div><div>Playoffs </div><div>81 games played, 12 goals, 37 assists, 91 penalty minutes</div><div><br /></div><div>Salming was as talented and tough as anyone in the NHL - a favourite of Leaf Nation.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for today - NHL playoffs underway, we'll start picking games this weekend. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for taking the time to check in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.</div><div><br />I'm Out</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-7238866257382156146?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-71263551003459930272009-04-07T06:37:00.002-04:002009-04-07T06:39:15.951-04:00Happy Birthday Hazel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SdstFeR8_hI/AAAAAAAAAhc/bD5T3PSN1ck/s1600-h/opening+day.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SdstFeR8_hI/AAAAAAAAAhc/bD5T3PSN1ck/s400/opening+day.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321896956719332882" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Birthday wishes go out to Hazel Mae today - raise a glass/cup/mug y'all.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-7126355100345993027?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-59153113704908724932009-03-04T06:25:00.003-05:002009-03-04T06:37:26.882-05:00JFJ Doesn't Live Here Anymore<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/Sa5lbkIyAlI/AAAAAAAAAhU/Mz3ThA7BBP8/s1600-h/14934.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/Sa5lbkIyAlI/AAAAAAAAAhU/Mz3ThA7BBP8/s400/14934.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309292534947775058" /></a>Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<div><br /></div><div>Today is the day Leaf Nation (still including Hazel in the fold) has been waiting for since Brian Burke came to town. </div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of speculation on who Burke will trade today, with Nik Antropov and Dominic Moore being the more likely to go. Burke has gone on record saying that he won't have a fire sale, that he'll do what's right for the Leafs - this is a departure from previous GM John Ferguson Jr. who would lose his mind on deadline day.</div><div><br /></div><div>If Burke does nothing else today - he'll trade Dominic Moore. In years gone by, JFJ would have signed this guy to an extension at an outrageous number (like the $3M/yr Moore is said to be asking for) and killed the cap number.</div><div><br /></div><div>While Burke has downplayed how busy he'll be today - you have to think he's cooking up a major deal. Sure, most of the nation would love to see Burke work his magic and find a taker for LW Jason Blake - hey, if he was able to trade Sergei Federov's $6.5M/yr contract, he can trade anyone - you have to wonder if the "multi-player deal" he is considering will involve Tomas Kaberle.</div><div><br /></div><div>IF Kaberle gets moved, I'm thinking it is part of a package to get Jay Bouwmeester or to Pittsburgh in a deal where Jordan Staal comes back to Toronto. We'll see.</div><div><br /></div><div>IN BRIAN WE TRUST</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for taking the time to check in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm Out!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-5915311370490872493?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-548236647208476602009-02-01T16:16:00.003-05:002009-02-01T16:19:43.461-05:00Super Bowl Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SYYRNKuCo7I/AAAAAAAAAhM/o-qNtOmG4bI/s1600-h/images+1.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 98px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/SYYRNKuCo7I/AAAAAAAAAhM/o-qNtOmG4bI/s400/images+1.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297940929561404338" border="0" /></a>Super Bowl Sunday gang - a question to every donkey that is a fan of the Steelers.<br /><br />Do you really think the stars are going to line up again for this donkey? The thinking here is that they won't.<br /><br />Arizona is the pick today - to win outright, let alone by the spread.<br /><br />Your Super Bowl Sunday pick is...<br /><br />$200 on the Cards to win outright +$190.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />$200 on the Cards to cover the 6.5.<br /><br />The total for the season stands at + $700, so hockey on the board tomorrow and until the MLB kicks up.<br /><br />A special Hey goes out to Hazel Mae - enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-54823664720847660?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-78657613249698786002009-01-18T13:36:00.002-05:002009-01-18T13:40:42.788-05:00Conference Championship SundayHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae on this championship Sunday in the NFL.<br /><br />Quick post to say it is going to be a dog day afternoon.<br /><br />Two picks today.<br /><br />Arizona over Philadelphia - the Eagles are getting a lot of love, not sure why, Donovan McNabb still sucks. Ask yourself this - in a big game, would you rather have McNabb or Kurt Warner? I thought so. Lay $100 on the Cardinals to win outright + $160.<br /><br /><br />Baltimore +5.5 over Philadelphia - way too many points to give up. Baltimore's D keeps this close, as a matter of fact, I think they win the game outright. Lay $100 on the Ravens plus the points.<br /><br />That's it for this afternoon - good luck if you play them.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-7865761324969878600?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-54277618082381237132009-01-03T14:54:00.003-05:002009-01-03T14:59:25.850-05:00Wild Card Weekend PicksHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<div><br /></div><div>What a way to ring in the new year - wild card weekend and Hazel Mae hits the national stage with MLB TV. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today's picks - total for the year stands at + $1,000.</div><div><br /></div><div>Atlanta +1 over ARIZONA - look for the Falcons to control the clock today and their defense to limit big plays from Arizona's one dimensional offense. The Cardinals are counterfeit, yes they were good at home (including beating my Cowboys), but they are an average team that won a brutal division. Lay $100 on the Falcons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Indianapolis -1 over SAN DIEGO - not trusting the Chargers...at all. The Colts are probably the best team in the NFL right now, and they'll get over on the Chargers in a big way today. Lay $200 on the Colts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe some hockey picks to follow. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for now gang - thanks for taking the time to check in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world - congrats on the new gig.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm Out</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-5427761808238123713?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-79194151615573356552008-12-21T07:26:00.002-05:002008-12-21T07:44:14.891-05:00Thanks MatsHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Two simple words that are on the lips of almost every member of Leaf Nation - be it heartfelt or full of sarcasm, everyone is saying Thanks Mats after news broke that the Leafs former Captain had agreed to a one year deal with the Vancouver Canucks. <br /><br />Many in the media have been critical of Sundin's decision to join an NHL 30+ games into the season, when his reason for refusing to be traded last year was because he didn't want to be a "rental player". Sundin has been accused of many things in his career - selfish was never one of them. To call a guy that gave his heart to an organization "selfish" because he didn't want to give up on his team and bail on them is inexcusable.<br /><br />Thank you Mats, good luck in Vancouver and we'll see you back in Leaf Nation next summer.<br /><br />Leafs slap Crosby and the Pens around last night - good.<br /><br />Cowboys lose to the Ravens - I want to puke in my mouth right now.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">SUNDAY THREE PLAY</span></span><br />Tough week last week - total stands are + $800 (or so). The winning starts early this afternoon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Cincinnati +2.5 over CLEVELAND</span> - no way the Browns should be favoured today, the Bengals have been playing better of late...just ask the Redskins. Lay $100 on the Bengals plus the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">San Diego +3.5 over TAMPA BAY</span> - ya, the Chargers don't travel well when they head east, but with their season on the line AND Brian Griese in charge of the Bucs offense - Chargers keep this one close...actually, I think they pull off the upset. Lay $100 on the Chargers.<br /><br />Leaving it at two games for this afternoon - page will be update throughout afternoon with picks. Thanks for taking the time to check in - good luck if you play them.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world - enjoy your NFL Sunday.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-7919415161557335655?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-28481628266575200222008-12-14T10:45:00.003-05:002008-12-14T10:53:33.048-05:00Game of the weekHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Much has been made of the internal turmoil in Big D this week with Terrell Owens going off on Tony Romo, Jason Witten, and the coaching staff - in any other city, this would be a huge distraction to the team, but in Big D?<br /><br />Boys will be boys and the good guys will beat Manning and Co. tonight.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">SUNDAY'S SUGGESTIONS</span></span><br />The total is back over $1,000 - thanks to going 2-1 yesterday.<br /><br />Today's 1:00 pm picks<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">MIAMI -6 over San Fran</span> - don't like the 49ers going east, Dolphins in the middle of division race. Lay $100 on the Dolphins.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">ATLANTA -3 over Tampa Bay</span> - Falcons have been a surprise team at home, Bucs find that out today. Lay $100 on the Falcons.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Green Bay -2.5 over JACKSONVILLE</span> - the Jags have quit, Green Bay is out of the playoff mix, but Aaron Rodgers still has something to prove. Lay $100 on the Pack.<br /><br />That's it for the early games - back later.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to check in - good luck if you play them.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-2848162826657520022?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-12421144374594453382008-12-13T12:03:00.002-05:002008-12-13T12:41:32.453-05:00Leaf Nation's Christmas Wish ListHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Well, the Maple Leafs keep chugging along towards Christmas with the knowledge that President and General Manager Brian Burke (does that not sound wonderful?) will not make any roster moves until after the holidays. The Leafs have suffered some potentially devastating injuries - with Luke Schenn and Niklas Hagman being the most significant - but it has definitely given Burke some options for January.<br /><br />While it is too early to start celebrating a couple of unheralded call-ups, Jeremy Williams and Jamie Sifers, it is a sign that perhaps, we have more down on the farm than we have lead to believe by hockey experts. <br /><br />Jeremy Williams isn't flashy, he isn't projected as a top-line, or top-six forward - he just finds a way to score, plain and simple. He has found a way to score at every level and deserves a real shot to show he can do it in the show. Jamie Sifers has shown himself to be a steady, if not solid, stay-at-home defenceman who won't make any catastrophic mistakes that will result in the red light going off in your own end. Like John Mitchell before them, these guys have some upside, and with expectations for this year's team relatively low - though we (and Hazel) hope for the best - it would seem like giving unheralded guys a chance to show they can contribute.<br /><br />Burke is likely looking at his options come January - he has some assets that he can move to speed up the rebuilding, both in terms of acquiring prospects/draft picks and lowering the cap hit as we move forward. Burke, Nonis and Associates will undoubtedly do the right thing. Who would Leaf Nation like to see moved? hmmm<br /><br />1) Jason Blake - perhaps the worst contract John Ferguson Jr. signed (after Bryan McCabe). Here's hoping Burke can pull the Easter Bunny out of his hat at the trade deadline and get this guy off the books - come March and April, Blake may be a fit with teams like Washington, Pittsburgh, or maybe even the Blackhawks, who may be looking for a speedy veteran heading into the playoffs. Dare to dream.<br /><br />2) Pavel Kubina - he is a respected and admired leader in the locker room, but that hasn't transcended on the ice. It could be the lack of options he has when moving the puck out of his own end, but he just can't seem to get it done. Kubina has looked a half step slow this year and looks like he is often out of position. Mike Van Ryn has proven to be much better than expected, and at $2M less per season than Kubina, can step in and fill those minutes. As mentioned earlier, Jamie Sifers looks like he can take care of his own end, so moving him up to a number 5/6 guy wouldn't hurt.<br /><br />3) Alexei Ponikarovsky - if/when/once he gets moved, Leaf Nation knows this guy is going to blossom like former Leafs LW Fredrik Modin did when he was moved to the Lightning a number of years back. But the truth of the matter is that he hasn't fulfilled his potential in Hazel's hometown - the return for Poni isn't likely to be a bonanza (maybe a late 2nd round pick - for a playoff bound team looking for depth), but moving the $2M+ off the books will help. Jeremy Williams could provide what Poni does for much less $.<br /><br />4) Curtis Joseph - the experienced backup experiment has been an abysmal failure this year. Cujo, a former fan favourite, has looked over matched this year and doesn't give the team any hope of winning. While factions of Leaf Nation who want to see the team tank this year are calling for Joseph to play more - it is time to thank him for his service and call up Justin Pogge to see if he has a future in the NHL.<br /><br />Weeks back, I asked Tomas Kaberle to consider the possibility of waving his no-trade clause - the return for him would be huge - but being one of the more sentimental members of the Nation, I'd like to see him stick. Kaberle's contract is more than reasonable, at $4M+ and his puck moving ability is excellent. Ron Wilson should get off this guy's back and play him with someone who will (and can) take care of the back end while Kaberle picks his spots to join the rush.<br /><br />There you have it - Leaf Nation's wish list. Speaking of which, much has been made about where Mats Sundin will play this year - the Leafs aren't an option. While the media was quick to jump all over Brian Burke's statement that "the Leafs didn't fit Mats' profile" - the conveniently left out Burke's last word on that statement - he said YET. I was going to post this when Burke got hired, but here it is - Mats will not sign with Toronto this year, but those who think his days in the Blue and White are done, are nuts. Burke is going to move some veterans this year - no doubt - and clear some cap room to allow him to make a couple of free agent acquisitions, likely from his old team, and resign Sundin to a reasonable two year deal to try and give the Leafs two legit scoring lines...you read it here first, Sundin signs with Toronto for the 2009/10 season.<br /><br />In the realm of odd/funny/stupid news - New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman has once again proven he isn't the brightest star in the sky. After signing CC Sabathia to a monster deal, Cashman threw EIGHT MILLION PLUS DOLLARS at "the Enigma" AJ Burnett. The Yankees are going to regret signing this guy - $16M+ for a .500 pitcher. It is to laugh.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">SATURDAY THREE PLAY</span></span><br />Going back to NHL picks - after last week's football picks, the total for the year stands at + $950 - it goes up today.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Minnesota over Los Angeles</span> - the Wild have some injury issues, but they'll be able to frustrate the Kings and score on the counter. Lay $100 on Minnesota - $125.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Columbus over NY Islanders</span> - the Jackets had been playing well at home before going out west and getting smoked - home cooking is what they need to beat the Islanders. Lay $100 on Columbus - $200.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Detroit over Phoenix</span> - the Wings lost to a pretty bad Stars team last night, they'll make the Coyotes pay tonight. Lay $100 on Detroit - $150.<br /><br />That's it for today gang - thanks for taking the time to check in. NFL Picks tomorrow.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-1242114437459445338?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-9939432914151865122008-12-07T15:03:00.002-05:002008-12-07T15:09:07.133-05:00Sunday Afternoon "Threep"For those of you checking in for late game suggestions - afternoon seems to be going ok so far.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Miami + 1.5 over BUFFALO</span> - Dolphins are the play, Bills are inconsistent and have issues, so go with the fish. Lay $200 on the Dolphins.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">New England -7 over SEATTLE</span> - Patriots need to win this game. Belichick will have them prepared. Lay $100 on the Pats.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Dallas +4 over PITTSBURGH</span> - Marion Barber is out, so everyone is picking the Steelers to romp here, but they are 1-2 vs winning teams at home. The Cowboys were going to have throw the ball to win this game, so Barber's absence doesn't mean as much. Lay $100 on Jerry's boys to take it down today.<br /><br />That's it for this afternoon...good luck if you play them.<br /><br />I'm OUT.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-993943291415186512?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-11774961286212675012008-12-07T11:16:00.005-05:002008-12-07T11:41:24.592-05:00Leafs loading up for futureHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />While many in the media and in Leaf Nation predicted that new President and GM Brian Burke would introduce himself to Toronto with a flurry of trades to rid the Maple Leafs of "soft" Europeans, Burke has surprised the Nation by sitting back and evaluating the team first.<br /><br />Burke, no doubt with an eye on the future, has been loading up...the front office. The Maple Leafs announced the Burke's best friend, Dave Nonis, has joined the front office as Senior VP of Hockey Operations. Burke's team is up to five, with Cliff Fletcher staying on in an advisory role and Joe Nieuwendyk, Al Coates and Jeff Jackson remaining with the organization - while we would never assume that Burke was copying anyone, it sure looks like he is looking at the Red Wings management team as he moves forward in rebuilding Hazel's beloved Leafs<br /><br />The future looks bright - even if the present kind of sucks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >SUNDAY THREE PLAY</span><br />Tough week last week, 1-2, meaning the total (for those of you playing along) is down to + $780...it is about time we go 3-0. Today's suggestions:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">TENNESSEE - 14 over Cleveland</span> - hard to see the Browns scoring any points today, the Titans are the play today. Lay $200 on Tennessee minus the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">CHICAGO - 6.5 over Jacksonville</span> - the Jags have packed it in the for season, expect the Bears to ram the ball down their throats with Matt Forte today. Lay $100 on the Bears.<br /><br />NY GIANTS - 6.5 over Philadelphia - big game for the Eagles, which means McNabb will be terrible - Giants won't have Burress, but they'll still run the Eagles into the ground today. Lay $100 on the Giants and kiss those counterfeit Eagles GOODBYE.<br /><br />That's it for this morning gang - thanks for taking the time to check in. Back later for the 4 pm games.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-1177496128621267501?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-8965195795554228602008-11-30T13:27:00.006-05:002008-11-30T21:08:38.195-05:00Leaf Nation giving thanks this weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/STLbX85JvYI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/HsW8bRJPE8s/s1600-h/burke_presser_2_112908.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 358px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uVxDx0r-9D4/STLbX85JvYI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/HsW8bRJPE8s/s400/burke_presser_2_112908.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274519318133587330" border="0" /></a>Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Well, the news Leaf Nation has been waiting for since the end of the 2007/08 season was made official yesterday - as native New Englander, Brian Burke was named the President and General Manager of our (that you, me and Hazel) Toronto Maple Leafs.<br /><br />Not since Cliff Fletcher's initial appointment to the post has the future of the Leafs looked brighter. Burke said all of the things that resonate with Leaf Nation - vowing to transform the Leafs into a big, tougher and meaner team. For those that know the history of the Blue and White - those were the founding principles of the Leafs when the legandary Conn Smythe first founded the team.<br /><br />Burke's initial presser put to bed speculation (on the part of the media, of course) that he would purge the Leafs of their European content in favour of a more North American roster. While the betting is that Burke will improve the North American/European ratio on the team - we can safely assume that some of Toronto's better prospects won't be traded for the sake of improving the ratio.<br /><br />Yes indeed - the future has just gotten a lot brighter for Leaf Nation. A very Happy Thanksgiving after all.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">SUNDAY THREE PLAY</span></span><br />Three picks for the 4:00 pm slate of games. The total for the year is still a respectable + $900, so we'll up the total today.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">NEW ENGLAND -2.5 over Pittsburgh</span> - the Steelers, like their cross-state counterparts (those stinking Eagles), look like champs against the league's lesser lights and rather ordinary against the better teams in the league. Lay $100 on the Pats.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">NY JETS -7.5 over Denver</span> - the Broncos can't stop anyone, so that doesn't bode well for them today against the Jets. Lay $100 on the Jets minus the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Kansas City +3.5 over Oakland</span> - call it a hunch play, but I can't see the Raiders covering against the arch-rivals. Lay $100 on the Chiefs plus the points.<br /><br />That's it for this afternoon - maybe a play on the late game to follow. Thanks for taking the time to check in.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world and that you greeted the news of Burke's hiring with a thumbs up.<br /><br />I'm Out!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-896519579555422860?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-51322611139700378362008-11-16T09:41:00.002-05:002008-11-16T09:51:03.528-05:00Sunday's SuggestionsWe'll get back to some regular blogging soon - especially with the news/speculation that former Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke will soon be in Toronto to sign a long-term deal to guide the Leafs. <br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">SUNDAY THREE PLAY</span></span><br />A good week last week puts the total back into four digits; + $1,120. This afternoon's suggestions:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">INDIANAPOLIS -8 over Houston</span> - The Colts are starting to hit their stride, while the Texans have taken a couple of steps back after a nice three game run. Lay $100 on the Colts.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">KANSAS CITY + 5.5 over New Orleans</span> - don't like the Saints to cover this many points on the road, especially at Arrowhead. I think the Chiefs will shock everyone and win this one outright. Lay $100 on the Chiefs plus the points.<br /><br />Going with two for the early afternoon - more suggestions on the late games to follow...YES, INCLUDING THE COWBOYS.<br /><br />That's it for this morning gang - good luck if you play them.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world, congrats on the MLB TV announcement.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-5132261113970037836?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-12522078083503420242008-11-09T11:11:00.002-05:002008-11-09T11:19:09.516-05:00NFL Sunday Three PlayHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae on this, the 10th NFL Sunday.<br /><br />Last week was the first losing week this season - the total took a pretty substantial hit, but it still stands at + $920 for the year. Three early winners:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">New Orleans +1.5 over ATLANTA</span> - Brees is playing as good as anyone QB in the league right now, expect him to put up enough points to win this one outright. Lay $100 on the Saints.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tennessee - 3 over CHICAGO</span> - this might be the play of the day, the Bears will be hard pressed to score against a Titans D that has dominated everyone this year. Lay $200 on the Titans and give up the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">NEW ENGLAND -3.5 over Buffalo </span>- after a great start, the Bills have looked ordinary...the same old Bills. Lay $100 on the Pats.<br /><br />That's it for this morning - back for late games.<br /><br />Weekend recap at some point - highlighted by the Leafs/Habs game from last night where the Habs showed just how dirty/sneaky they are. Thanks for taking the time to check in.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-1252207808350342024?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-68210715438518193672008-11-02T15:15:00.003-05:002008-11-09T11:19:27.307-05:00Late Sunday PicksThe afternoon is off to a very bad start - but the damage will be minimized with late game picks.<br /><br />Philadelphia -7 over Seattle - Eagles D should be able to stuff Seahawks. Lay $100 on Eagles.<br /><br />Oakland +2.5 over Atlanta - Raiders D should be enough to keep this really really close. $100 on Raiders.<br /><br />Oh yeah - bet the Boys today, divisional game means it will be close. Expect the Cowboys to cover and I've got a feeling Brad Johnson maintains his perfect record against the Giants.<br /><br />Back later<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-6821071543851819367?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-14954109111954336072008-11-02T11:03:00.003-05:002008-11-02T11:14:17.791-05:00Sunday's SuggestionsHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Basking in the glow of TWO amazing come from behind wins by "our" beloved Toronto Maple Leafs in three days - they aren't your mama's Leafs anymore. More to come on the 2008/09 edition of the Leafs later.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">SUNDAY THREE PLAY</span></span><br />Last week's picks split - so all in all it wasn't a bad day. The total for the year (beginning with week 1 of the NFL) stands at + $1,250. Today's suggestions - 1 pm games.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Houston +5.5 over MINNESOTA</span> - the Texans have their offense going full steam - sure, some of the defenses have been suspect, but the Vikings pass D isn't exactly feared or respected. The Texans score enough to cover - actually, I think they'll win this outright. Lay $100 on the Texans plus the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">BUFFALO -5 over NY Jets</span> - the Jets proved last week that they are over-valued, Favre had a brutal day against the Chiefs at home - expect things to be much tougher against the Bills D. Lay $100 on the Bills minus the points.<br /><br />Tampa Bay -9.5 over KANSAS CITY - betting on Bucs D to completely smother the Chiefs and Tyler Thigpen. Twinkle toes Garcia won't make as many mistakes as Favre did, so this one shouldn't be close. Lay $100 on the Bucs.<br /><br />That's it for this morning - back for the 4 pm games a bit later. Thanks for taking the time to check in.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world - enjoy your NFL Sunday.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-1495410911195433607?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11610815.post-66067579486714781212008-10-26T11:40:00.000-04:002008-10-26T11:40:28.336-04:00Sunday Three PlayHey Peeps and anyone else checking in. A special "Hey" goes out to Hazel Mae.<br /><br />Quick post for Sunday's suggestions - the total for the year is at a very respectable + $1270. The good times keep rolling with four early games in the NFL.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Buffalo + 1 over MIAMI</span> - Dolphins wild cat offense getting way too much respect - they'll be in tough against the Bills today. Lay $100 on the Bills.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">New Orleans +3 over San Diego</span> - neutral site game, so why are the Chargers favoured? They are terrible when traveling east - it doesn't get much further east than London England. Lay $100 on the Saints with the points.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Washington - 7 over DETROIT </span>- this looks like a trap game, but it isn't. Detroit will be hard pressed to score a TD against the Skins (I just threw up in my mouth saying that). Lay $100 on Washington, unfortunately for Cowboys' fans, they'll get it done big time today.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">NY JETS - 14 over Kansas City</span> - Favre has made his reputation pounding bad teams...Chiefs start Tyler Thigpen, that's all you need to know. Lay $100 on the Jets.<br /><br />There you go - four early winners, back before 3:30 pm with late afternoon picks. Good luck if you play them - ride the wave here. <br /><br />Weekend recap at some point - highlighting Leafs win over the SenaTards.<br /><br />Hazel, here's hoping things are groovy in your world - enjoy your NFL Sunday.<br /><br />I'm Out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src="http://hazelspeeps.blogspot.com/atom.xml/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/11610815-6606757948671478121?l=hazelspeeps.blogspot.com" alt='' /></div>Poguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565079280849472730noreply@blogger.com0 |
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