CanadianChris

The Yankees won in 1996 because Baltimore did them the favour of beating the Indians, who had the best shot at preventing New York from getting to the World Series, and because the Braves straight up choked. They won in 2000 because they had the best top-to-bottom pitching staff in the majors.

Sure they do. All teams create stupid turnovers -- some more than others, some more spectacularly than others. (Look at last year's Bruins for some great examples.) Generally, Ottawa has had good enough D and good enough goaltending to overcome the majority of their stupid plays. Incidentally, I have Ottawa finishing second in the Northeast this year. Gerber worries me. Yes, he does.

You mean that defence that was third in the NHL in goals against last year? Worst in their division? Gotcha.

Isn't that what the second hour is called in the US TV listings?

Who have they lost from last year, truly? Chara, of course, and Pothier. But Hasek was injured for the last half of the season (and Emery was more than capable as his regular-season replacement) and Havlat was gone for most of the year with a shoulder injury. They're still a lot better than any team in their division besides Buffalo -- no one can match them offensively. To say they'll finish last is a joke. To say they'll finish fourth is still a bit of a joke.

Predictions really aren't your forte, are they?

They don't need any help in that department.

I remember 90210 having their own official cd soundtracks. There were only a couple of hit songs played on 90210 and the rest was generic. Wonder Years had a ton of number one singles and 60's hits from pretty much ever artists. How long since you've watched it? They had a TON of hit music not on the "official" soundtracks, both contemporary and older.

They're releasing 90210 on DVD, which had just as many (if not more) music licensing issues to deal with.

TSN's reporting that Mike Keenan is no longer the GM of the Panthers. Unclear at this point whether he quit or was fired.

83.9 cents/L today (Canadian). With the exchange, that's about $2.87/gallon.

7-0 Yellow Jackets. The good thing is, we could stop the Irish hype machine in its tracks in the very first week of the season if Tech can pull the upset.

Did ABC Sports just completely scrap their sports division and give everything to ESPN? I don't understand what's going on. I watched Rutgers' win over UNC earlier. The Heels aren't going anywhere with Dailey at QB. It was obvious why Nebraska wasn't concerned with him transferring. Rutgers is going to have a good season; they could even contend for the Big East title. That may be a bit of a reach, but they look like they're going to have a solid season.

Secret Agent and I are different on the Utah/UCLA game as well as ND/GT.

THURSDAY Buffalo Northwestern South Carolina UTEP SATURDAY Rutgers Cal Navy Wake Forest UCLA Pitt Army Notre Dame Arizona MONDAY Miami Tiebreaker 1: 44 Tiebreaker 2: 237

How long did it take that guy in your sig to think up that sign, I wonder?

Nash is a free agent last I heard. His last obligation to TNA was the last PPV. He is injured however. YOU'RE KIDDING!!!

You'll be interested in this, Al...the sale of the Ottawa Lynx to Joseph Finley and Craig Stein was approved by the International League board of governors today. The team will become a AAA affiliate for the Phillies, and will be moved to Allentown after the 2007 season. Sucks for us, but I don't think anyone had any illusions of the team being viable in Ottawa anymore.

Tampa is probably wishing they'd stuck with Kazmir a little longer. He pitched a two-hit shutout through 5 innings and struck out ten Jays. The Devil Rays bullpen has given up six runs since then.

That's cool; wish I could see that. The Blue Jays' three would have to be: 1) Devon White's catch/near triple play in Game 3 of the 1992 World Series. 2) Roberto Alomar's amazing layout to catch a soft liner in shallow right field in Game 1 of the 1993 World Series. 3) Buck Martinez takes a throw from third and tags out a runner trying to score in a 1985 game. Oh, and he made this play after the previous runner that came in broke Martinez's leg as he was tagged out.

Trade the onions for bacon and this is my pizza.

Jays/A's next Tuesday will be my only game this year. Fuck everyone associated with the Expos leaving...I went to at least 7-8 games a year when they were there.

Yeah 6 years, 6.75 mil average, 14 mil guaranteed, 50.8 mil maximum.

I've been there once, nearly 25 years ago. I think I'm overdue for another visit.

That's what happens when your role model is Lawrence Phillips. Greatest Broncos draft pick ever.