He was flamboyant as a coach
- vejim

That was a LONG time ago.

I realize he's the grandfather of hockey hot takes and he may see himself as a "hockey guy", but most people see him these days as some older approximation of Canadian Skip Bayless.

I am more worried about getting killed by a texter...I watched a guy text while driving and he did not look up at the road for at least 10 seconds

How bout the Flint Firebirds revolting and quitting the team after their coach was fired?

Apparently, Gruden and his assistants were fired by the owner because the owner's son wasn't playing enough for his liking. His son is a rookie dman on the team.

http://www.si.com/nhl/201...coach-fired?xid=si_social
- Giroux_Is_God

That's terrific. What do they think their options are? Get a bunch of Tier 1 midgets from some where in Michigan?

I am more worried about getting killed by a texter...I watched a guy text while driving and he did not look up at the road for at least 10 seconds
- vejim

srsly, I wouldn't be shocked to find out half of drivers at any given time are (frank)ing with their phone. It's scary.

How bout the Flint Firebirds revolting and quitting the team after their coach was fired?

Apparently, Gruden and his assistants were fired by the owner because the owner's son wasn't playing enough for his liking. His son is a rookie dman on the team.

http://www.si.com/nhl/201...coach-fired?xid=si_social
- Giroux_Is_God

(Possibly) Noble but stupid. Pissing off the owner isn't a great career move.

I am more worried about getting killed by a texter...I watched a guy text while driving and he did not look up at the road for at least 10 seconds
- vejim

I honk my horn at folks I see doing that. The best is when they give me a look like I'm in the wrong. Frank them.

How bout the Flint Firebirds revolting and quitting the team after their coach was fired?

Apparently, Gruden and his assistants were fired by the owner because the owner's son wasn't playing enough for his liking. His son is a rookie dman on the team.

http://www.si.com/nhl/201...coach-fired?xid=si_social
- Giroux_Is_God

Here's some related nepotism for you... so the Plymouth Whalers until recently were owned by Peter Karmanos, Jr, who also happens to own the Carolina Hurricanes.

In 2012 Plymouth drafted a defenseman by the name of Josh Wesley in the 5th-round of the OHL draft. He's the son of Glen Wesley, who won a Cup with the Canes and works in their front office now -- as director of player development for defensemen.

Guess which team recently selected Josh Wesley in the 2014 NHL draft in the 4th-round? Yeah, the Hurricanes. You can't make this poop up.

(and the kid isn't very good, either)

Here's some related nepotism for you... so the Plymouth Whalers until recently were owned by Peter Karmanos, Jr, who also happens to own the Carolina Hurricanes.

In 2012 Plymouth drafted a defenseman by the name of Josh Wesley in the 5th-round of the OHL draft. He's the son of Glen Wesley, who won a Cup with the Canes and works in their front office now -- as director of player development for defensemen.

Guess which team recently selected Josh Wesley in the 2014 NHL draft in the 4th-round? Yeah, the Hurricanes. You can't make this poop up.

(and the kid isn't very good, either)


- Tomahawk

The Devils drafted Brodeur's kid. :shrug:

Hakstol coached Hextall's kid and we all know that's the only reason he was hired. :shrug:

The Devils drafted Brodeur's kid. :shrug:

Hakstol coached Hextall's kid and we all know that's the only reason he was hired. :shrug:
- Scoob

is Brett scouting yet?

I honk my horn at folks I see doing that. The best is when they give me a look like I'm in the wrong. Frank them.
- Scoob

Oh, that's just the best.

I commute through the city daily and it's a tremendous feeling to get flipped off when the other person is driving like an bumhole.

Here's some related nepotism for you... so the Plymouth Whalers until recently were owned by Peter Karmanos, Jr, who also happens to own the Carolina Hurricanes.

In 2012 Plymouth drafted a defenseman by the name of Josh Wesley in the 5th-round of the OHL draft. He's the son of Glen Wesley, who won a Cup with the Canes and works in their front office now -- as director of player development for defensemen.

Guess which team recently selected Josh Wesley in the 2014 NHL draft in the 4th-round? Yeah, the Hurricanes. You can't make this poop up.

(and the kid isn't very good, either)


- Tomahawk

That's some next level nepotism right there.

Almost Ruben Amaro Jr. quality nepotism.

The Devils drafted Brodeur's kid. :shrug:

Hakstol coached Hextall's kid and we all know that's the only reason he was hired. :shrug:
- Scoob

The weird thing thing Hakstol actually hated Brett Hextall and made Ron promise not to re-sign him for the Phantoms.

Also, chemtrails.

He was flamboyant as a coach
- vejim

Also not very good as a coach, unless he had a handful of Hall of Famers on the roster

Oh, that's just the best.

I commute through the city daily and it's a tremendous feeling to get flipped off when the other person is driving like an bumhole.
- johndewar

Happened to me last week, so many idiots behind the wheel.

Also not very good as a coach, unless he had a handful of Hall of Famers on the roster
- Jsaquella

Cherry and Mary Milbury

Bryz is available haha

And he lives in the area

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/don-cherry-connor-mcdavid-injury-1.3309500

Yeah, I don't agree. But them bullies are at it again.
- hockeylover

The comments there are so outlandish. Wow

The comments there are so outlandish. Wow
- missingmike

Most of them are delusional. Deliberate...targeted...intentional... They should all step away from the keyboard and have another donut.

Quiet here today. Did some folks win vacations over the weekend?

Most of them are delusional. Deliberate...targeted...intentional... They should all step away from the keyboard and have another donut.
- Scoob

Visions of Don Koharski

Quiet here today. Did some folks win vacations over the weekend?
- Scoob

Waiting for someone to say something ridiculous

Quiet here today. Did some folks win vacations over the weekend?
- Scoob

Wins usually slow things down here. It should pick up after tomorrow night.

Wins usually slow things down here. It should pick up after tomorrow night.
- BulliesPhan87

Nobody is picking any fights today... What gives?

(Possibly) Noble but stupid. Pissing off the owner isn't a great career move.
- Scoob

Will Bitten (pictured in this article) http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-on-ohls-flint-firebirds/

Is the grandson of my old boss's husband. He was so proud when he was selected in the first round by Plymouth, and he made a point of telling me that Will (from the Ottawa area) spent some time at camps etc that Giroux attended and that he really idolized G. Will has been progressing well, and there is even talk that he could be a first rounder. I hope this gong show doesn't set him back.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/don-cherry-connor-mcdavid-injury-1.3309500

Yeah, I don't agree. But them bullies are at it again.
- hockeylover

A lot of people actually listen and believe his bs. Read the comment section.

On better thought, don't read it.