My sister-in-law drank the Lance Armstrong Kool-aid. He could do no wrong. The book was inspiring, blah blah blah.

I said something about how all cyclists of the era were cheaters (at a family dinner) and she absolutely exploded on me. She was personally hurt by my accusation. It was bizarre. There was an uncomfortable tension in the room for about a year afterwards whenever we got together.

Of course a couple of years later he did the Oprah interview.

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
- Atomic Wedgie

I was on the Armstrong bandwagon too. I remember a CNN peice talking about how insane his mutant body was- no lactic acid buildup in his muscles, crazy lung capacity, a heart that could work way harder than the average athlete's heart... can't believe "drugs" didn't click right then and there... especially when they were saying they didn't know why he was like that, and maybe it had to do with the radiation therapy... because he only improved after the cancer.

...and the genius with that theory went on to be the US's surgeon general, who did a 6 month 180 on weed.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/loophole-offers-potential-path-for-some-minor-league-players-to-smoke-way-onto-major-league-rosters-181525068.html

Who doesn't smoke weed? i love it
- clark_griswold

Me. Just puts me to sleep.

tons of people do this.. not just athletes.. and athletes are people.. just like soylent green
- Dozzer

housewives taking prescribed happy pills is fine though

great movie
- clark_griswold

Absolutely. Kadri was on the hunt for weed here when he came for Dion's wedding.
- walshyleafsfan

I was in PEI two weeks ago - oh poop, what a place.

Definitely going back.

I pulled up a few beach chairs, let me tell you!

Let's say there are 14 spots available - you have to send down 4 guys:

http://stats.nhlnumbers.com/teams/TOR?year=2015

Orr, Ashton, McLaren, Smith are my guesses.

Or maybe they keep one of Orr or McLaren for the press box and occasional goon duty.

Should be interesting.
- Atomic Wedgie

that's my guess because of his contract is not to expensive for the leafs.

Absolutely. Kadri was on the hunt for weed here when he came for Dion's wedding.
- walshyleafsfan

i've been boozing around seguin. Let's just say he's moved on from weed lol. I've partied with countless pro hockey guys, coke is rampant as well.

housewives taking prescribed happy pills is fine though
- Sammich

as far as I'm concerned, so long as you hold up your end of your responsibilities, whatever they may be (some have more than others) what you do in your spare time is your own damn business.

unless you're wasted and driving risking others well being or anything along those lines

I was in PEI two weeks ago - oh poop, what a place.

Definitely going back.

I pulled up a few beach chairs, let me tell you!
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah it's a great place during the summer. Love it.

Problem is, you lot leave us and go back to your happy lives while we try to keep our head above snow from December 1st - May 1st.

Me. Just puts me to sleep.
- prock

That means the strain(s) you've smoked are indica.

Try sativa strains if you want the opposite reaction.

Indica strains helped me get over my insomnia though... should be the #1 prescription for that, IMO.

i've been boozing around seguin. Let's just say he's moved on from weed lol. I've partied with countless pro hockey guys, coke is rampant as well.
- clark_griswold

Could only imagine Tyler and Nzaeem together. I'd imagine Jake would get caught up in it as well. Round to Phil's house to raid his Skittles collection.

as far as I'm concerned, so long as you hold up your end of your responsibilities, whatever they may be (some have more than others) what you do in your spare time is your own damn business.

unless you're wasted and driving risking others well being or anything along those lines
- Dozzer

The lines are a bit blurred for professional athletes, though.

Funny substances in certain amounts will affect performance.

So if you are giving a guy millions of dollars to produce, is it fair that he's doing something away from the game that has a negative effect on his performance in the game?

It's an interesting question.

Could only imagine Tyler and Nzaeem together. I'd imagine Jake would get caught up in it as well. Round to Phil's house to raid his Skittles collection.
- walshyleafsfan

Well, if we had Phil and Seguin on the team, that'd mean Kadri, or the pick we used to take him, would be in Boston.

i've been boozing around seguin. Let's just say he's moved on from weed lol. I've partied with countless pro hockey guys, coke is rampant as well.
- clark_griswold

A phrase that quite a few people use.

as far as I'm concerned, so long as you hold up your end of your responsibilities, whatever they may be (some have more than others) what you do in your spare time is your own damn business.

unless you're wasted and driving risking others well being or anything along those lines
- Dozzer

same here
to each their own

In theory, it translates to a team that can roll 4 lines, that all are a threat... giving the first, or at least 2nd line a easier time when it comes to scoring.

Might see the return of ppg Lupul/Kadri.
- Feeling Glucky?

it is a contract year for kadri so he may do really good this year.

A phrase that quite a few people use.
- Atomic Wedgie

LOL he's a douche but he has given me tickets before. He actually plays with del zotto in a men's league against me believe it or not (well they've played like 2 games each). Connor brown too. Seguin loves the sauce it's no rumor.

My sister-in-law drank the Lance Armstrong Kool-aid. He could do no wrong. The book was inspiring, blah blah blah.

I said something about how all cyclists of the era were cheaters (at a family dinner) and she absolutely exploded on me. She was personally hurt by my accusation. It was bizarre. There was an uncomfortable tension in the room for about a year afterwards whenever we got together.

Of course a couple of years later he did the Oprah interview.

Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
- Atomic Wedgie

I'm not shocked by this.

The lines are a bit blurred for professional athletes, though.

Funny substances in certain amounts will affect performance.

So if you are giving a guy millions of dollars to produce, is it fair that he's doing something away from the game that has a negative effect on his performance in the game?

It's an interesting question.
- Atomic Wedgie

Well, THC will let you go through the pain easier... so you can bounce back to your work-out... in theory, anyways.

My muscles are always stiffer the morning after a j.

The lines are a bit blurred for professional athletes, though.

Funny substances in certain amounts will affect performance.

So if you are giving a guy millions of dollars to produce, is it fair that he's doing something away from the game that has a negative effect on his performance in the game?

It's an interesting question.
- Atomic Wedgie

oh I dont disagree with you on premise.. however.. whats morally right and what actually happens rarely coincide as well.

there is also the aspect that you are paying these guys to be role models as well.

where does their personal space begin and end? its not as clear as some would think.

Well, THC will let you go through the pain easier... so you can bounce back to your work-out... in theory, anyways.

My muscles are always stiffer the morning after a j.
- Feeling Glucky?

booze would affect you more than weed as far as pro athletes go. Just sayin

Well, THC will let you go through the pain easier... so you can bounce back to your work-out... in theory, anyways.

My muscles are always stiffer the morning after a j.
- Feeling Glucky?

Andrew, you will have a couple of visitors in uniforms tonight at your door.

housewives taking prescribed happy pills is fine though
- Sammich

ah yes mother's little helper eh.

booze would affect you more than weed as far as pro athletes go. Just sayin
- clark_griswold

used to love to play stoned.

Gardiner is either our #2 or #3 this season, and we should lock him up long term and everyone here will agree come season end that we should've and remember this post.
- mcleafs

*Bump* This ^