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If the legacy of Dick Irvin Jr and a theme song are the only things we have to show for it, it's time to put 'er out to pasture. "Compared to other options out there 'Hockey Night in Canada' is bad."

Borrowed it from a moe.downer. The audio and video are spectacular. The setlist leaves some to be desired. The wankery is gratuitous.

The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America (aka Born To Run v.2006) The Decemberists - The Crane Wife (they've refined their sound for their major label debut, I don't love the cd, but I think it's going to be a massive success) Akron/Family - Meek Warrior (not as crazy as their last release but still some wild moments) Ben Kweller - Ben Kweller (Penny On The Train Tracks is the pop song of the year) Trey - 18 Steps (listened to it this afternoon, can't see myself ever listening to it again)

Don't they need the PVC pipes for Happy Snails?

Brad's voice has good tonal and emotional qualities, and generally sounds cool. But the indisputable fact is he wanders off-key a lot. Weirdness already summed this up "Sometimes Brad's vocals are on and sometimes they're off and it's pretty much as simple as that." And when they're on, they're great. Blame the soundman? What, for not running auto-tune or pitch correct?

Hey green go, here's some news for you - the typo in your signature link takes you to a porn site.

Funny side note... Cover for Saint John show = $25. Cover for Halifax, as part of the HPX = $8.

You better have a good excuse to miss this Brad. BY FAR, this was the most blown away I've been by a new band in years. Read my bursting-at-the-seams review

Both teams got rid of guys they didn't want. Ribeiro is one of the most frustrating players to watch, he just doesn't "want it". His demeanour reminds me of Alexandre Daigle. I've always wondered what the hell he's so smug about. Reports out of Dallas camp were that Niinimaa wasn't going to make the team, too much depth on D. Dallas is taking a real gamble on guys that have never lived up to their potential this year - Lindros, Ribeiro, Patrik Stefan...

Somewhere, Booche is sleeping soundly tonight. MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenceman Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round pick in 2007 from the Dallas Stars, in return for forward Mike Ribeiro and a sixth-round pick in 2008. ''In judging by our team needs, what we really need and where we are vulnerable, it responds with an experienced player,'' Canadiens GM Bob Gainey said. ''He can be a good, strong participant in that group and he can give us some added experience and added weight to our defence, as well as depth.'' Ribeiro said he was shocked by the move. ''I'm disappointed and sad at the same time,'' the Montreal native said. ''I didn't expect this now. ''There were rumours last year that I'd be traded, but I didn't think about it this year. I just concentrated on getting ready for the season. I guess Montreal wanted defence and Dallas wanted a centre. It's a great city for me. No winter. No snow. So I'll be happy.'' Ribeiro, 26, is coming off a disappointing 2005-2006 season, during which he scored 51 points and posted a minus-6 rating, down from the 65 points and plus-15 rating he had produced in 2003-2004. The 6-foot, 177-pound centre was a second-round pick of the Canadiens in 1998 and has scored 153 points in 276 career games. ''Dallas has great players, a great team, and they'll be playing for the Stanley Cup,'' said Ribeiro. ''I always dreamed of winning a Stanley Cup here (in Montreal), the 25th, but I guess it won't happen.'' Niinimaa, 31, struggled last season, putting up 16 points and a minus-12 rating combined with the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars. Acquired in January for John Erskine, Niinimaa ended up being a healthy scratch at times late in the year. ''I know he had an ankle injury, but he had it fixed this summer,'' said Gainey, who was not concerned with Niinimaa's ice time. Niinimaa will earn $2.508 million on the final year of his contract this season while Ribeiro is on a one-year deal worth $1.9 million. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Finnish blueliner has recorded 356 points and a plus-56 rating over a 10-year career with Philadelphia, Edmonton, the New York Islanders and Dallas.

Remember when Leeman scored 51 goals as a Leaf and then became bait for Cliff Fletcher to fleece his old team out of Doug Gilmour? Those were good times.

Have a great one Alan! Come visit us again someday, will ya?

Cheers to that. Glad to hear that some bands are still that courteous. Looking forward to seeing you in NB Steve.

Studio versions of Laminated Cat can be found on both the first Loose Fur album and the YHF demos.

Apparently Julie wrote a couple songs for the new S&J cd. I was hoping to get it tomorrow but ...

Just seared in the minds of the bachelorette party at Doc's last night!

Sackville NB's finest - Shotgun & Jaybird featuring Julie Doiron

Have I told you, lately, that I love you all? Yes, even you too Hux.

Good riddance. The NHL is better today.