Hal Johnson

Haha...The Russian League can teach the NHL a thing or two about dealing with unwanted players on your team. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3816677

It was on Sportsnet down here... I always aondered what they were fighting about...that's awesome.

I've been reading a lot about this stuff lately and it seems like there is a ton of pressure by the fans and media to do something about it. Apparently, and I dont follow it enough to have my own opinion on it, Utah got screwed this year because they arent as marketable or profitable to be invited to the big game.

That's funny, cause all the news sources I read said that the Soldiers were captured in Lebanon and were held as ransom "to free Arab prisoners in Israeli Jails". Hardly reason to severely attack the country. But I guess the news you read is more acurate than the numerous sources I come accross.

Once again - It might be worthwhile to get all of the facts straight before posting crap. 1. fwiw, there is no country called Palestine in existence today. There used to be such a country under the rule of the Ottaman Empire. After WWI that land was known as British Mandated Palestine. After 1948 it became known as Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Egypt and Jordan ceded rights to their portions and they are now officially occupied territories of Israel. I'm in support of a two-state solution, with those occupied territories becoming known as Palestine. 2. Israel is not bombing the shit out of Palestine. They are bombing the shit out of Hamas, which is a terrorist organization bent on Israel's destruction. 3. "some Lebanese " did not kidnap Israeli soldiers. memebers of the terrorist organization Hezbollah illegaly entered Israel and kidnapped the soldiers. Israeli troops evacuated Southern Lebanon years ago, and were only there in the first place to try to stop the non-stop attacks that Hezbollah was staging from a sovereign country. 4. Israel did not bomb the shit out of Lebanon because soldiers were kidnapped. The kidnapping was the latest form of terrorist activities carried out by Hezbollah - another terrorist organization that is bent on the destruction of Israel. They were also comitting war crimes by targeting civilian populations with rockets. Hezbollah has the same value of life as their brothers in Hamas - which is not to say much. Not only did they hide amongst civilians, they created propaganda films doing things like using the same dead children in various scenes, and faking dead bodies. you guys are just unobjectively repeating the same propaganda that you are being fed. try using some critical thought processes. Okay, by singling out the "Palestine" thing you've avoided the issue completely. Im pretty sure you knew what I meant at that point. Secondly, how do you defend the school bombing today? " A total of 58 Palestinians were killed today – with just two confirmed as militants, health officials in Gaza said." A) what part of this is propaganda, and By this ratio, wouldnt Israel be better served to just wipe out the entire TERRITORY in one fell swoopor at this point? Why bother putting everyone through this misery? If 2 militants are hiding in a school, then Israel is justified in blowing it up? I must have really missed something in school, because this just doesn't seem right to me.

Israel did it to Lebanon a couple of years aggo too. Remember, when some Lebanese kidnapped two Israeli soldiers for no other reason than sheer terroristic boredom? Then Israel bombed the shit out of them? I dont see how it can be viewed as anything other than a crying shame. Im in no way being anti-sematic, nor was I being anti-american when I thought Bush's wars were stupid. There are powerful people in charge who seem to make the rules, doesnt mean everyone has to agree with them.

BTW, what part of "Israel is bombing the shit out of Palestine" is supposed to be taken as anti-sematic, anti-Israeli propaganda?

BWM said: Well this is gonna go nowhere fast.

Yup. And it's back in Canada next year too, eh?

Pk Subban hugging the Mountie was classic! Glad he's a Hab. He and Weber should be a solid foundation for their D for years to come.

I dont know man, I can only take so much of "terrorists and "cowards" and "they hide behind their children." Is this really public opinion?!? This is really acceptable as an argument? Maybe Im just to idealistic.

Check out this gem that was printed in the comments section of the Star this morning (who are the ones spreading the hate again?):

Only if it's worth it.

Its pretty infuriorating that most major news omits some of the facts, leaving the majority of the population to belive that the Palestinians are "terrorists" and that they are "cowards" for "hiding behind their children". Because, when all you report is that Hammas sent missiles into Israel, then ya, it stands to reason that they need to defend themselves and the public would naturally look at it that way. This a very informative piece: http://www.lrb.co.uk/v31/n01/roy_01_.html

Songs you'd like to see/play on guitar hero/rock band 1. Guns n Roses - Locomotive

351. Songs you've heard in Martin Scorsese films (names the movie as well) 1. The Rolling Stones - Monkey Man (Goodfellas) 2. The Band - The Weight (The Last Waltz) 3. Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang (King of Comedy) 4. Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out (The Departed) 5. The Ronettes - Be My Baby (Mean Streets) 6. Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Casino) 7. Bob Dylan - Ballad of a Thin Man (No Direction Home) 8. The Clash - I'm So Bored With The USA (Bringing Out The Dead) 9. Cream - Sunshine of Your Love (Goodfellas) 10. "Hoochie Coochie Man" - Muddy Waters (casino) 11. Neil Young "Helpless" (Last Waltz) 12. The Moody Blues - Knights in White Satin (casino)

Hi SS! I'll be happy if it all works out, but T-res may be your consolation prize, and that would sure blow goats for Leaf Nation. Probably your plan all along, you sick bastard

Hawk's Fan from the bleachers said: and

No doubt it was a big hit. I'd like to see some fan accounts of the game, from way back there though.

Im surprised we haven't heard more about the outfield being seat-free. Seems odd to me that they didnt try to do something more productive with all that space.

My biggest fear is Ottawa getting him. Oh man, that would be horrible!!

I read somewhere that it's his "farewell" tour. They say he's going to be dropped very soon and Pogge will come up from the Marlies. I have no idea how true it is, but it's the only reasonable excuse for it!

CN TOWER elevator stalls, dropps a few feet Toronto Star

Oh, that's right, I almost forgot. I found the article on line though: Nick Foligno celebrates his empty net goal against Khazakhstan on Monday night. The goal pulled Ottawa to within 6 with just under 5 minutes to go in the 3rd.