I couldn’t stay away October 15, 2008
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I decided it was in the best interest of myself to keep DannyPress.org running, even if it is on a semi-basis. I am going to use it as a “mini-blog” where I will post pictures that amuse me, quotes, and other fun stuff.
I am trying to start a hockey blog over at FoxSports, but for some reason I keep getting errors, which is strange because the last one I had over there worked fine. When the problem is resolved I’ll post a link to the blog.
Who knew the Leafs could play? October 10, 2008
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Kudos to the Toronto Maple Leafs for stickin’ it to the man with a great effort last night. They don’t have a lot of flash beyond Nik Antropov, Jason Blake, and Niklas Hagman (his line with the kids had a great game), but they were impressive on the forecheck, and played the dump and chase game as well as any other team could.
This was the best they have been post-lockout, and they seemed extremely fast. Perhaps this is the type of team the Leafs need to succeed (Could be a long shot, but we all remember what roster the Sabres got to the finals with a few years back don’t we?).
As for the Red Wings, I think they are still hung over.
“Mighty” Mike named Flyers captain September 18, 2008
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Almost from the day he was drafted, Flyers center Mike Richards was referred to by many as the future captain of the club.
On Wednesday, that speculation became a reality, as the 23-year-old fourth year center was named as the 17th captain in franchise history, according to general manager Paul Holmgren.
After having four captains in the last four seasons, Richards is likely to be in that position for awhile. His 12-year contract extension, signed last December, kicks in this season.
He was reached for comment while participating in a club-sponsored golf outing in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
“It’s obviously a privilege to be part of such a traditional organization, and be captain of it,” he said. “I am going to do my best to do it. We have a lot of great team leaders right now on our team, and you don’t have to change anything. I think everybody really helps out around the dressing room. There are so many leaders, you just kind of have to do your own thing and more worry about yourself and help out where things are needed.” Full Story
A man’s man August 29, 2008
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I wish I could chug an alcoholic beverage that fast, imagine how cool I would be.
Just when I thought there wasn’t any news August 25, 2008
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Veteran NHL defenceman Bryan Berard will attempt to make an NHL club on a tryout contract, after being invited to training camp with the Philadelphia Flyers.
“Bryan has been around a number of years now (and) he has been a good defenceman for quite some time,” said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. “I’m excited about Bryan’s willingness to come here on a tryout. It will certainly pick up the competition level of what is going to take place in training camp.” Full Story
Whats the harm? If he bombs his tryout, its no loss to us, but if he is viewed as an improvement to someone who is on the main roster, its just an added bonus.
Interest in blogging, nothing to blog August 25, 2008
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All summer I have been avoiding blogging, not because I don’t want to, but because I have been content with life without it, and I just wasn’t feeling the blogging buzz. Lately I’ve been in the mood to talk some hockey, but I chose the worst part of the year to do so.
I also wanted to make note of the fact that all my buttons for blog linking sites were gone when I switched to a one-column theme, and now I am to lazy to go retrieve all the codes. Hopefully I won’t be here much longer, because I have applied to SBNation.com to write about my beloved Flyers, but don’t get to upset, I still have some plans for this blog should they take me as a writer.
39 days..
I’d rather not August 25, 2008
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Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren on Tuesday spoke with Comcast SportsNet regarding unrestricted free agent center Mats Sundin. Sundin, who has spent the last 13 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has yet to decide if he will continue his stellar career.
“Obviously a player of Mats Sundin’s stature…he’s been a tremendous player for a long time,” said Holmgren. “He’s a free agent, and we’ve made inquiries as to his status. We don’t know whether he’s going to play or not. I think Mats is still trying to decide that in his own timeframe. But, if he wants to play, we’d certainly have an interest in seeing if we could fit him in.”
Fitting Sundin in under the salary cap would be the tricky part for Holmgren, should it come to that. The general manager did say, however, that he would not mortgage the future for a short term addition.
“We wouldn’t want to do anything to disrupt our long term plans here,” he said. “Other than kicking the tires and sticking our toe in the water, that’s all we’re doing right now. Full Story
This would be a bad move. There is no way that we would be able to get Sundin without dumping someone like Joffrey Lupul or Jeff Carter, both of whom I would never trade away just to have Mats Sundin for a year or two.
To justify why I don’t want him even more, we have Daniel Briere, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, and Glen Metropolit down who share the same position as Mats. Richards and Carter need to log a fair bit of time this year too, so that they can evolve into their roles with the team sooner than later.
Please, don’t do it Paul.
Oh you quitter August 22, 2008
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The Columbus Blue Jackets got some shocking news on Tuesday when they learned that prospect Stefan Legein has decided to quit playing hockey.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Blue Jackets were informed of Legein’s decision by his agent Doug Woods, telling them he won’t be at training camp and has decided to hang up his skates at the age of 19. Full Story
Why would you do this? Because its Columbus? Do you have a problem with getting large sums of money for participating in a pass time? I wish the Blue Jackets wanted me on their team, I wouldn’t say no.
The anti-Canadian sport July 19, 2008
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One modest step forward, who knows how many steps back?
All that’s left after Canada was convincingly eliminated 83-62 by Croatia at the Olympic men’s basketball qualifying tournament in Athens yesterday is the postmortem.
Three years ago, Canada finished a dismal ninth out of 10 teams at the Tournament of the Americas. Last summer, it improved to fifth against the same field, earning the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Beijing Summer Games at a last-chance tournament with 12 teams challenging for three positions.
The Canadians didn’t get it done – not even close, really. But having the chance to play into the Olympics is not to be scoffed at, given the low ebb the team was at not long ago.
I guess this isn’t our game. The funny thing is that the sport was created by a Canadian.
Jonathan Towes is a bad boy July 12, 2008
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Check this out:
That’s great, it just slipped out too. Check out the look on his face right before the video ends.
