Montreal Canadiens versus Ottawa Senators

December 8, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Bergeron goes down the right side to start the team. He moves in on pad and crease. Whack. Goes out. Andrei. Raises his hands like Superman. Smiles like a vacationer.

Edmonton Musings and In-Game Scribbles

October 11, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

We see that NAPA commercial where a female cop busts an elderly couple making out in some out of the way spot. Now why is it that cops feel comfortable knocking on steamy car windows with their flashlights? What purpose does this serve? What community-protection principle are they serving?

What’s In A Number?

September 21, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Some psychologists like to use a technique called word-association to reveal latent or unconscious associations that may assist their clients in progressing with the therapeutic process.

Process

August 2, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

A list on a whiteboard, a splash on film, an auditorium of international scouts. How many sports psychologists can a team hire?

Who Should Stay, Who Should Go

May 4, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

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Toronto Media Overlooks Code, Pardons Kubina

April 5, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

If the code is optional, maybe we should just accept that fighting as a way for the game to police itself has lost its integrity. Its followers can't even observe their own rules. Perhaps it's time for this ageing and addled institution to retire.

Toronto Musings, In-Game Scribbles

March 21, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

Bell Central crowd is booing. And not the isolated muppet-heckle type. Medium to full bowl booing.

Buffalo Musings, In-Game Scribbles

March 4, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

I've had enough of Benoit Brunet. From Pierre Houde's expressions, it would seem he has been feeling the same for weeks or maybe even months. Brunet is not a quarter the outstanding colour-man that Pednault was. Brunet may improve, of course. We shall see.

San Jose Musings, In-Game Scribbles

February 28, 2009, by Homme De Sept-Iles

San Jose can't establish control anymore. And after a lot of mid-ice dithering and some San Jose dump-ins, the period ends, mercifully for Team Teal.