Freak By Night

I was at the game last night. The Habs fans behind us were hilarious. For much of the 3rd period, the Habs had a total of 9 shots on goal, and these fans were yelling out "shoot" anytime a Canadien player had the puck - even if it was behind their own net! When they finally mustered their 10th shot on goal, these fans stood and applauded. They were having fun in spite of their team's flat performance.

This leads me to a comment about habs fans vs. leafs fans when their respective teams visit Ottawa - habs fans are a polite, fun-loving bunch, leafs fans are frickin' arrogant.

Any suggestions for pre-show get-together involving dinner, drinks, etc.?

quiznos costs soooooooo much money!

agreed. the only time I'll eat a quizno's sammy is when I've got a coupon.

Stay away from the tuna!

Wow. That's great. Will you still be a contributing writer to Relix? You could cover the Jamsterdam scene.

Good to see Radek Bonk got a point too!

I'm looking forward to tonight's big game at the Scotiabank Place. Which Sens team will show up? The pizza-providing Sens, or the lacklustre give-the-puck-away Sens? Only time will tell.

I'm glad this has turned into an interesting debate after yesterday's eye-roll inducing irrationality!

I suspect the U.S. doesn't want any Canadian military installations up there because they (the U.S.) already have those waters well-fortified.

Good to see the Habs playing well tonight against the Flyers! A good night for Bulis.

I think I should win something for causing the "biggest eye roll ever".

how about health care? how about the criminal justice system? ..... how about higher education? how about immigration?

I believe Bouche answered those questions when he said "thou shalt get better services if you're rich"

Harper will fix immigration, that's for sure: "Are you white? Welcome to Canada. No? Get out!"

Anyone hitting this then?

I got my tickets!!

Me too!

I wish he had a few more years left in him, but he's gotta do what's best for his health.

Just checked the tour dates page on theslip.com

It looks like they'll be playing at the "Main Hall" which is I believe on St. Laurent just up from Schwartz's.

We'll have to keep our eyes open for when the tickets go on sale.

Just got back from the polling station. What a mess!

There's a lot to be said for voting in the advance poll. I voted on the 13th - no lineup, no hassles. I'll always vote early from now on.

I realize the advance poll may be more difficult for students.

Just got an email from by brother in Toronto, with his reaction to last night's game (He's a huge leafs fan)

Figure I'd save you the trouble in case you have writer's block; just some observations on last night's big game at the Corel. Taped it, and watched when I got home from a function.

1. Paging Mats Sundin...paging Mats Sundin...anyone see Mats Sundin...anyone...?

2. Ironically enough, Belfour's GAA against Ottawa actually improves.

3. Toronto's 1st Star.... Darcy Tucker!

4. When you hit the fast forward button on the remote, the Leafs are almost as fast as the Senators.

5. What? Only seven?

p.s. Go Flames Go!

In like Flynn!

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Enjoy a few pints and packet of crisps tonight!

Prediction: I'll be eating complimentary pizza tomorrow. Sens 6 Ducks 2.

Sorry for jinxing the game folks... not eating pizza today, just a slice of humble pie!

I just heard rumour that Spezza will be back in the lineup for tonight's game.

Prediction: I'll be eating complimentary pizza tomorrow. Sens 6 Ducks 2.

Another big game against the Wild tonight. Sens have to like the back to back games coming up against a team that's lost 4 straight.

Maybe not... the Leafs are going to be like a cornered tiger.. I think they'll put up a good battle in those two games against the Sens this weekend... I'm not expecting Sens blowouts.

Then again... we'll just have to "eight" and see.

... Anywhere the Leafs travel, their fans are there.

like herpes!

I don't think you Canadiens fans have to worry. With Bob Gainey at the helm, I think they'll make the playoffs for sure.

Back to the original topic.... I love watching NFL games but holy moly... the games are way too long. Most of the games are longer than 3.5 hours now. They gotta find a way to speed things up.

I have the same complaint about baseball.