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Posts from — May 2009

Montreal Mystique Interviews Howie Meeker (I of II)

May 31, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

At 86 years of age, Meeker remains candid, vibrant and precise in his comments and assessments. Meeker discusses the state of hockey today, what makes a good skater and much more. The CBC icon and former Maple Leaf Calder Trophy winner and three-time Stanley Cup champion is at his best and knocks Homme de Sept-Iles off his horse more than a few times. A delightful interview and a Montreal Mystique favourite.

Hockey. Had Enough?

May 30, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

In Montreal, the stories never die.

From the Desk of Rick Meilleur

May 29, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Quinn Hiring a Mistake

May 28, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

This is a man who assaulted a Toronto Sun photographer, whose words are controversial and who remains a big part of the NHL's still-surviving good old boys network.

Forum Alive

May 27, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Look, I Wasn’t There

May 26, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Stop Retiring Numbers

May 25, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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William Tell

May 24, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Media Monkeys

May 23, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Montreal Mercury

May 22, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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I Was Wrong About Crosby

May 21, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

I've been wrong before. I'll be wrong again.

Ghosted Gordie

May 20, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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ChiRed Musings and In-Game Scribbles (Game Two)

May 19, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Kane has a crossbow release. Gather, back and gone. Does it in full glide after his typical fierce acceleration. Osgood is forced to make a younger man's save. Jaguar reflexes. Faceoff.

Writer to Change Subject?

May 18, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Bombay Gin Wit’ Da Champ

May 17, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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No Title Yet

May 17, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Gay Playa

May 15, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Hall of Famers Are Watching

May 14, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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PenCap Musings and In-Game Scribbles (Game Seven)

May 13, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Theodore is like a small boy. Compact. Quick. Varlamov is watching maskless from the bench. Curious look on his face. Theodore is tested by Malkin twice at the side of the net, now. Stands true.

How the NFL and NBA Lost Me and What the NHL Can Do to Avoid the Same

May 12, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

The problem with anything popular, powered or monied is that it attracts all the wrong people.

PenCap Musings and In-Game Scribbles

May 11, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Crosby makes Varlamov stumble like a baker. Pass crosses the crease but no finders. The action is rising. Bylsma calls a time-out to rest his team. After an ice. Crosby is working as hard as Gretzky. And he has the backhand and change of direction to create almost as much havoc from it. Almost.

Thirty Two

May 10, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Québec Désordre

May 9, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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NHL Continues to Insult Fans’ Intelligence

May 9, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Really, how long can a league continue to insist on their special sid spin cycle without creating ill will with its customers?

Carpet-Bagging Distasteful and Un-Canadian

May 8, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

The Canadian desperation for franchises has seeped into and obscured our media's critical faculties when it comes to the perceived unfair road-blocking of Jim Balsillie's attempts to take a US franchise into the Southern Ontario area.

ChiVan Musings and In-Game Scribbles, Game Four

May 7, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Chicago's speed advantage is meaningless in this period. The Canucks interrupt, snipe, neutral-zone trap and just out-hustle the Hawks. Much of it seems to be the places the Hawks choose to dump or pass the puck. They're not seeing the spaces or seams in the zones. Or not going to them. They have to play smarter and not harder to a certain degree.

PenCap Musings and In-Game Scribbles

May 6, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

They are saying that Ovechkin has had an ordinary game. Hmm. You know every time he is on the ice he is extraordinary. I'm not kidding. He is all flashy strength and urgent skill. I find it interesting to hear him called ordinary. Or that his effort was ordinary. Pens create hot pressure to close the powerplay. Sticks, pokes. Chances. Fear. Caps survive. But the Penguins smell something. They stay around.

ChiVan Musings and In-Game Scribbles, Game Three

May 5, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

I have to switch to CBC. Because I said I would. God. I delay for as many seconds as I can. Vancouver power-play continues as I change the channel. Lots of pointless passing along the boards. Then they get it to the point. A shot. A rebound. A goal.

Who Should Stay, Who Should Go

May 4, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Leaving The Season (CFL Summer Haze Approaches)

May 3, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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