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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:20:47 GMT -5
Lee. Thank you, you're too sweet. I have seen all the others' commercials but not Vartan's. Ahhhh, so jealous, he got to hold the Cup. Maybe I should get back to watching the playoff just so to catch the commercial. Oh well, I think I'm over it. Too many things to be angry about besides the loss, I'm still mad that Burke got let go . Maybe it will be a blessing if McCaw just sell the team, he doesn't give much of a damn about Vancouver anyway, constantly making us worry about the team's gonna be moved. Now that we have a great GM, he got rid of him, what the f**k . I was sick like a dog for the past week, some really bad case of flu/cold and my mom thought I might have catch SARS/Mad Cow/Avian Flu or whatever that's in season (isn't Avian Flu just for the poultry ?). But nothing that serious, just a lot of coughing, light-headness and aches. On the flip side, I lost some pounds ;D, yay.
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Post by Lee on May 7, 2004 13:23:37 GMT -5
Vera, the link in my post provides a link to the commercial and how the commercial was created. Vartan is soooooooo cute there. He took a pic of the Stanley Cup with his dog (I think)
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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:24:54 GMT -5
Oh, I did watch hockey. Yesterday, that Canada beat Finland in OT, phew. I was worried that they might have to go on Shootout like the Czech/Americans. How unlucky for the Czech . I was rooting for them.
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Post by Lee on May 7, 2004 13:24:57 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're well again I read the news about Burke and yes, it's a shame but that's life in NHL, I guess.
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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:26:24 GMT -5
Vera, the link in my post provides a link to the commercial and how the commercial was created. Vartan is soooooooo cute there. He took a pic of the Stanley Cup with his dog (I think) Oh, I watch that. Ya, he's too cute. And that dog is damn lucky, taking a picture with Vartan and Lord Stanley .
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Post by Lee on May 7, 2004 13:26:33 GMT -5
Oh, I did watch hockey. Yesterday, that Canada beat Finland in OT, phew. I was worried that they might have to go on Shootout like the Czech/Americans. How unlucky for the Czech . I was rooting for them. I feel so sorry for Jagr. Czech is the better team IMO although I didn't have the chance to watch any of the matches.
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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:32:52 GMT -5
I read the news about Burke and yes, it's a shame but that's life in NHL, I guess. Well, usually when the team gone bad and everything, the GM got fired. But here, we have Burke who did a great job and everyone (the fans, players, people in NHL) agreed that he did, except the Owner and the CEO of OrcaBay. That's why it's so maddening that Burke's fired because he doesn't deserve the axe. But that's politic, I guess, even though it means bad business. I'm just jealous at the lucky team who's gonna get Burke as their new GM. Someone out there is laughing at our misfortunate for losing a great GM. Oh well. Enough ranting from me.
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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:35:57 GMT -5
I feel so sorry for Jagr. Czech is the better team IMO although I didn't have the chance to watch any of the matches. Czech is the best team. I saw them creamed Team Canada in that 6-2 game. They have great players, Jagr, Rucinsky, Volkun...Too bad for them. Hey, I'm getting very confused. Why is that there's a World Championship now and then there's a World Cup in Aug How many of those international tournament is there and which one is more important? Any ideas?
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Post by Lee on May 7, 2004 13:36:15 GMT -5
I'm just jealous at the lucky team who's gonna get Burke as their new GM. Someone out there is laughing at our misfortunate for losing a great GM. Oh well. Enough ranting from me. That reminds me Sharks fired Sutter and Flames scooped him up immediately and see what he did for the Flames. Also, the media are still giving Sutter the credit for what Sharks achieved this year.
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Post by Lee on May 7, 2004 13:39:36 GMT -5
Hey, I'm getting very confused. Why is that there's a World Championship now and then there's a World Cup in Aug How many of those international tournament is there and which one is more important? Any ideas? I think World Cup only happens once in 4 years, like the Olympics. The World Cup seems more important to me because the GMs will have a better idea of the team they make for Olympics. All players will be available as the season not yet started for NHL.
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Post by Vera on May 7, 2004 13:49:05 GMT -5
I think World Cup only happens once in 4 years, like the Olympics. Oh, I see. Well, if it's like the football World Cup, then it's darn important. Probably more important in this year since the NHLers may not be playing Torino 2006.
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Post by Lee on May 8, 2004 19:59:02 GMT -5
The Lightning strike again. Great to see another low budget team doing well in playoff.
3 out of the final 4 teams have low payroll. Flames at 19, Sharks at 20 and Lightning at 21.
*clear throat* anybody in New York, Toronto, Detroit, Colardo, etc listening?
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Post by Lee on May 8, 2004 23:39:05 GMT -5
On the World Championship, Canada 2-1 over Slovakia. It will be very difficult to defend the title though as they will face the very talented Swedes tomorrow. Especially with the late arrival of Forsberg and Lidstrom.
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 17:28:20 GMT -5
Flames lead 2-0 and 3-2 but now in OT It's worrying as they were outworked and outskated by the Sharks.
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 17:44:38 GMT -5
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 19:31:51 GMT -5
And CANADA WON THE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first time that Canada defends the title since 1958/59. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 23:28:13 GMT -5
These crazy Canucks love to show off their kids. Matt Cooke and his daughter. Didn't look like she enjoyed getting stuck in a cup
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 23:30:26 GMT -5
Come on Dad (Ryan Smith), stop making the V, I am hanging onto my dear life by grabbing your jersey.
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 23:33:27 GMT -5
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 23:34:21 GMT -5
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Post by Lee on May 9, 2004 23:45:51 GMT -5
Back to NHL playoff. Love this new nick name for Kiprusoff. The red-beard thief.
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Post by Lee on May 11, 2004 19:01:48 GMT -5
The Flames are such road warriors. Of the 14 playoff matches, Flames is 9-5(4-1 in OT), 3-3 at home and 6-2 on road.
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Post by Lee on May 11, 2004 22:13:39 GMT -5
It seems the worse Rainer played, the better my Flames. The team is just incredible tonight vs Sharks. And now they are leading 2-0 in the series and heading home for the next 2 games.
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Post by Lee on May 13, 2004 23:00:15 GMT -5
Flames down 2 goals with a minute to go. Sharks are desperate and played well today especially Nabokov.
Flames, JUMP ON THE SHARK NEXT GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by RogiFan on May 14, 2004 15:45:21 GMT -5
sorry about the Flames Lee... but they're still in the lead... they must win the next game! burn those sharks!!
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Post by Lee on May 14, 2004 16:30:33 GMT -5
I will have sharks fin soup on Sunday
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Post by Vera on May 14, 2004 17:56:48 GMT -5
lol. Haven't been here so long to check out the Gold medal picture.
Cookie's daughter was born during playoff, she's like a month old, what a cutie. Cooke and wife only brought their new born to Czech, his other kids were at home with Granny. It's quite understandable that he just can't leave his daughter and the gold cup alone, like the 2 most precious thing at the moment.
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Post by Lee on May 14, 2004 23:20:23 GMT -5
Thank You Eric One of the very few columnists I liked in Calgary. Offensive display Sharks organization shows lack of class on and off ice during Game 3 By ERIC FRANCIS -- Calgary Sun Earlier in the night, Evgeni Nabokov kicked out a Jordan Leopold blast, then a Craig Conroy snapper. To top off the evening, he kicked at Ville Nieminen's head while the forward was trapped underneath him. Twice. Nabokov may not be the class of the league but this isn't exactly a class organization. At least that's the way the Sharks came across last night. Funny thing is, that's what the Sharks players were screaming at the Flames as they marched off the ice last night to a hail of beer and bratwursts -- "no class." Capping off a 3-0 Sharks win, there was an incident that appeared to get more than a few people upset. OK, there wasn't a man, woman or child in Alberta that felt good about it. After dumping Jarome Iginla in the Sharks end during the final minute, Alexander Korolyuk was sprung on a breakaway. Instead of depositing the puck into the empty net, he pulled up at the hash marks and rocketed a hard wrister into the goal. It was the type of move that would -- and should -- get any guy thumped on in any beer league across Canada. It was showmanship, pure and simple. Given the fact tensions were already high, Chris Simon gave Korloyuk a love tap and a crowd gathered to discuss the matter. Instead of pounding Korolyuk, Simon did the honourable thing by picking out a sizeable opponent in Mike Rathje. This, apparently, did not sit well with GM Doug Wilson, who was busy pulling a hissy-fit in the press box, kicking his chair and generally being a real grownup about the whole thing. Despite the fact his own player's indiscretion set the whole thing off, Wilson stood screaming at the ice -- a no-no that would get any journalist turfed from the premises. When told to grow up, shut up and leave the box by yours truly, he screamed back, embarrassed himself for a few more minutes and left for the management box he should stay in if he can't be a professional. Too much time in the California sun apparently made Wilson forget about hockey's code. "I don't know what he was trying to do there, if he was trying to embarrass us or what, but we didn't appreciate it," said Simon of the final minute's melee. Added Iginla: "Dislike grows throughout a series and it's growing." The Sharks tried to defend Korolyuk and deflect attention from the incident by ragging on Flames fans who were also in the wrong by pelting the ice with garbage. "I think he wanted to pass it to Patty (Marleau) but when he stopped, Patty got taken into the net," said Shark Todd Harvey. "I think it's a different custom over there (in Korolyuk's native Russia). I can see Calgary's point but I don't think Korky did that on purpose. They took exception to that and that happens. Throwing (stuff) on the ice like that, that's just wrong. At least if they're going to throw beer out there, leave half in the cup." In typical Ron Wilson fashion, the Sharks coach went way over the top by calling the Flames' late hijinks a black eye for hockey. Doug Wilson calmed down and was all smiles. The chair never recovered.
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Post by Vera on May 16, 2004 1:01:39 GMT -5
I'm deciding on how late I'll stay up tonite. This gives me something to do to put up the roster for the World Cup. A little sad that Brendon Morrison got look over. That onl shows the calibre of players on Team Canada.
GOALTENDERS: Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Roberto Luongo (Florida Panthers), Ed Belfour (Toronto Maple Leafs).
DEFENCEMEN: Scott Niedermayer (New Jersey), Rob Blake (Colorado Avalanche), Adam Foote (Colorado), Ed Jovanovski (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues), Eric Brewer (Edmonton Oilers), Wade Redden (Ottawa Senators), Robin Regehr (Calgary Flames).
FORWARDS: Mario Lemieux (Pittsburgh Penguins), Joe Sakic (Colorado), Joe Thornton (Boston Bruins), Steve Yzerman (Detroit Red Wings), Brad Richards (Tampa Bay Lightning), Patrick Marleau (San Jose Sharks), Kris Draper (Detroit), Jarome Iginla (Calgary), Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay), Dany Heatley (Atlanta Thrashers), Shane Doan (Phoenix Coyotes), Simon Gagne (Philadelphia Flyers), Ryan Smyth (Edmonton), Brenden Morrow (Dallas Stars), Kirk Maltby (Detroit).
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Post by Vera on May 16, 2004 1:03:03 GMT -5
Kariya not on the list too . That's just how his season has been, completely suck.
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