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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Random Thoughts

--Are you getting as excited for this Pats-Warriors series as I am. Yes, it could be a short series with one team winning four straight, but I really see this one going six or seven and I see some overtime in the future as well.

--I picked the Warriors to win the East so I can't take the Pats in this series, but as I have said this week, this will be Moose Jaw's toughest test in the Eastern Conference. I can see Brandon knocking off Calgary, but I can't see Kootenay beating Edmonton. I will take the Hat to beat Saskatoon.

--I love the fact SHAW brings us WHL hockey, but at this time of year I wish the cable magnate could give Western Conference play to those in BC and Eastern Conference play to those in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. That would be a win-win for all I think. I'm guessing not many are interested in the Kamloops-Victoria series in these parts, but those in the Okanagan probably wouldn't be that enthralled with watching Moose Jaw-Regina or Saskatoon-Medicine Hat.

--The debate about Jordan Weal winning the WHL MVP award may have taken a big hit when he didn't get a unanimous selection to the Eastern Conference all-star team.

--The Warriors and Pats will both have an emotional fanbase going into this series, but I hope the two respective fanbases are smart enough to leave the fisticuffs and rough play to the ice. Sadly, I know there will be idiots on both sides that will make life miserable for those around them whether they be Moose Jaw or Regina fans.

--I hope the judge in the Graham James case can sleep soundly at night knowing she basically let that scumbag off with a very light slap on the wrist. After seeing the penalty the New Orleans Saints got for "bountygate", I wish NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was the one issuing the sentence.

--If Goodell really wanted to be mean to the Saints, he could have revoked the Tim Tebow trade to the Jets and ordered him to be New Orleans' coach this year.

--What will sell more---Manning Bronco jerseys or Tebow Jets ones. Speaking of which, I wonder what happens to all of those Tebow Denver jerseys that were purchased.

--If the bright lights of New York City don't change Tebow, nothing will----and you know plenty of opportunities will present themselves.

--The St. Louis Blues are the first team in the NHL to hit the 100 point mark. I wonder what the odds of that in Vegas were at the start of the season.

--Is there any doubt that Evgeni Malkin will win the Hart Trophy--symbolic of NHL MVP? While Malkin is almost a certainty to collect some hardware, could Jordan Eberle be the recipient of the Lady Byng Trophy as most gentlemanly player. There are whispers out there that he will be named a finalist.

--I have only won one free coffee when rolling up the rim. I have consumed well over a dozen coffees in that time. DAMN YOU TIMS!!!!

--Why doesn't 7-11 do a similar thing with Big Gulps in the summer time. Actually, maybe its a good job they don't and the same with Slurpees too.

--If former CTV anchor Manfred Joehnck was acquitted on a drunk driving charge, does this mean we could see him back in front of a camera again? I would ask why not?

--Korean skip Ji-Sun Kim obviously doesn't think a lot of Heather Nedohin. After losing to Team Canada at the Worlds on Wednesday morning, Kim said the Jennifer Jones rink is better than the Nedohin foursome and that if the two sides play again, she will win. I am hoping to see another Korea-Canada battle after that.

--Good on Calgary for getting a UFC event. The question now is when will Saskatchewan get one? I am guessing that first event would go at Credit Union Centre.

--I haven't watched too many new episodes of "Two and A Half Men", but after seeing one the other night and what a ridiculous pothead they have turned Jake into that Bud Bundy could kick his ass!

--Some network needs to bring back "Married with Children" and put it on on a nightly basis. That show was second to none.

--I'm not surprised to see Amber Holland break away from her rink, but I thought she would announce her new team before saying she was walking away from her old team.

--I only have eight correct teams in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA basketball tournament that begins tomorrow. Yes, I was a victim of the many upsets that took place. There isn't a lot separating 1 from 16 so I expect a lot of entertaining hoop action this weekend.

--Duncan Keith will likely get suspended for the elbow he threw on Daniel Sedin Wednesday night, but don't you think Sedin should get something for the elbow he threw at Keith a little earlier. It was just as bad although not as blatant.

--The next High Impact Wrestling card in Regina isn't till April 20. Whyyyyyyyy???? Maybe its because that when Rex Roberts will be legally allowed to walk the streets again. There are rumours that he has tagged up with the King. Hopefully the King has more class than to associate himself with someone of his ilk.

--I will never outgrow bubble-wrap!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eberle should win the Lady Byng but the experts figure you can't give an award like that to a second year player, thet have to REALLY earn it. What a bunch of crap. The Oilers are considering starting a campaign to change that line of thought. In baseball, if a youngster hits a home run it's still a home run. They don't say you can only take two bases because you haven't paid your dues.

Anonymous said...

Throwing your support behind a guy who was twice charged with drinking and driving? C'mon Mitch.

Anonymous said...

I agree with you on the SHAW thing. It would be great to have one series in BC and another one across the Prairies. I'd also like to see SHAW bring us both division finals instead of just one. However, some is better than none so we shouldn't really complain.

Brian

Anonymous said...

There's a big difference from being charged and being convicted. If Manny was convicted, you could throw away the key, but if charged and exonerated he should be able to live his life shouldn't he. I'm thinking CTV could have a legal problem here if he wanted to pursue it.

Trevor

Anonymous said...

Never see UFC in Saskatoon until they get a boxing & wrestling commission. Yes they have MMA events but they are unlicensed and the fighters who participate after competing are not allowed to compete in other jurisdictions. So either the province gets one as a whole or Saskatoon does.

Corm said...

If you have Access you will find Married with Children on Deja View. Its on everyday and a few times on the weekend.

Anonymous said...

If you didn't grow up with Detroit cable, you won't get this reference, but Bill Bonds was found guilty of DUI's several times yet found his way back to what I think was the ABC affiliate. Manny could be Regina's Bill Bonds. If someone wants to give him a chance to get back on the air, they shouldn't be criticized for it.

Mitchell Blair said...

Dejaview isn't on my package, but it might be now. Thanks Corm!

Anonymous said...

I don't think anybody would want déjà view on your package!

Anonymous said...

Manny blew .08 and .09 two hours aftre the accident. Imagine what he would have blown at the scene. Our justice system is screwed.
This guy lives near my neighbourhood and don't want him driving around half pinned in the future. He's going to kill somebody.

Anonymous said...

I agree with the last poster. Isn't blowing .08 and .09 considered being drunk? If so, why was he acquitted of the charge?I'm sure that he had an even higher blood alcohol reading 2 hours earlier. I think there is a bit of favoritism going on!!!!

Our system sucks!

Anonymous said...

Its great seeing the Blues doing what they are doing and that Jaden Schwartz is fitting in quite well. Perhaps he will get his name on the Cup in a couple of months. That would be a great story considering what he and his family have been through.


Dwight

Anonymous said...

The story in the LP on Manny is very confusing. It says he blew above .08, but the judge found inconsistencies thus allowing the acquittal. How can you blow above the limit and still be considered not impaired. It is once again a poor reflection on the Canadian justice system.

JC

Anonymous said...

Medicine Hat beats Moose Jaw in East final
Portland beats Tri-Cities in West final and wins the league.