Manic Monday….
The budget apparently didn’t allow for a picture this afternoon sadly or maybe that was the hangover. I can not confirm that for 100% certainty. However, it would not hurt to recycle a video….so here goes…….
This is basically a thanks to my co-host Rick who did a fantastic job!
For those who didn’t get to listen on in last night….you can either check out the player on the right side of the blog or go right to Blog Talk Radio. Last night we talked a considerable amount on overspending on free agents, Sundin and Sakic, and of course the brewing mess that is the Radulov saga. We also touched on the lighter side of being a hockey fan, ranted about the Brodeur-Nabokov debate and Rick even managed to set Tampa Bay on fire…well not literally.
In the end, we closed up with comments from our chatters, emails, and some phone calls. The show closed with a simple goodbye and a look ahead to next week’s two hour show. That and the ant marching band sent us off. Stupendous job by everyone that was involved and next time don’t be so shy.
Now are there are going to be any more arbitration hearings? For thse of you who didn’t hear just yet. Jay Bouwmeester got a 1 year deal from Florida today…so scratch his name off the list. Yes many thought, including me, that his case would go to arbitration for sure but of course when you assume….yes you know what happens. So the trade speculation maybe can start in January instead of right after the hearing. Isn’t that nice?
Next up is Vermette…that is IF it goes that far. I am wondering if he gets a deal from Ottawa now at the eleventh hour. At this point, it would not surprise me in the least. I am officially putting out this question for Danada so he can comment on it here….what will it ultimately take for Vermette to sign and why?
After these arbitration hearings, if there are any more…I haven’t heard the latest from Filppula and Koistinen but they may be signed soon enough too for all I know….I am sure everyone will turn their eyes back to the Sundin and Sakic sagas….and the Radulov issue again. Hockey, like many sports, is cyclical in nature and often the longer something lingers….the more it gets exposed and disected to the point where you just want to hack up the next reporter that brings it up. Scary? But that is how it can get at times.
With the dog days in full force, it is seemingly hard to find a story or something to write on but really in all honestly, it isn’t. Just dig a little deeper than the next person and you will be surprised what you find. Stay cool out there and enjoy the rest of your Monday!!
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