Off the Post August 31st

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 2:00 AM PDT

Welcome to Fear the Fin's Off the Post, in which we highlight some of the hockey stories circulating around the Interwebs.

Torrey Michell inks a three year deal at $1.36 M per.
Breakdown of the Ehrhoff & Lukowich trade for all those who were busy this weekend.
Could San Jose get Phil Kessel from the Boston Bruins? Stanley Cup of Chowder with your info.
Gotta love the reassurance from Mirtle on the Ehrhoff / Lukowich trade = "Ehrhoff is overrated in general and could cause some headaches for Canucks fans."
Die by the Blade wonders = Will the Ehrhoff / Luko trade somehow affect the Buffalo Sabres?
Steve at Leafs Hockey Analysis offers up some intriguing, if not entirely convincing, rosterbation involving Toronto and San Jose.
Thoughts on Dany Heatley the man, first from his hometown of Calgary, and then from our Thrashers brethren Bird Watchers Anonymous.

The Shark-killing dude behind the Brenden Morrow hat-trick is back and ready for action.

"Battle of California" takes on new meaning as RudyKelly wages unholy war on the new SBN Kings blogger - whoever that might be.

In case you missed it - Alex Tanguay is headed to the Tampa Bay Lightning. And in case you missed it - The French Connection 2 was nowhere near as good as the original.

Will Chris "Lady Byng" Pronger wear the "A" in Philadelphia?

Three interesting new articles on 3 former Sharks = Mike Grier, Brian Boucher, and (in case you've forgotten him) Steve Bernier.

I'm not saying Paul Kelly looks like SS officer Hans Landa... but I'm not NOT saying he does either. [UPDATE] = Kelly's ass got fired this morning.

A primer on Thomas Greiss, courtesy of Worcester.

If I knew Jay Woodcroft was in Russia the same time I was this summer, I would have at least bought him a couple vodka shots.

Warning - your retinas might malfunction after seeing this.

NOT HOCKEY = Roger Ebert deserves another Pulitzer for this blog entry on his victory over alcoholism.

Speaking of alcoholism - you may have already noticed, but a certain someone got a new moniker. Those that were there May 5th (a healthy - and surprisingly sober - lot of you) might get the reference.

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He's probably going to hate me for putting this up, but FTF stalwart and all-around good guy Dave Valentine is going in for surgery tomorrow.

Get well soon, Dave!

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Digging this feature

I like lots of links that will keep me busy for a while.

by Chicago Shark on Aug 31, 2009 8:13 AM PDT reply actions

(shrugs) I kinda like “Mr K” better. But that is just me. I would go into the whys, but don’t think anyone wants to hear the mommy side of me (again).

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Aug 31, 2009 8:48 AM PDT reply actions

We like the mommy side

it reminds us all to behave (most of the time).

by Chicago Shark on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Greiss

The link to the primer on Greiss doesn’t appear to be working for me.

by Evilducks on Aug 31, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions

Just fixed it

Thanks for the heads up!

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Great

You almost made me think “conico de mayo” is some separate holiday in Mexico where they eat ice cream cones.

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions

That would be May 6th

Ice cream cones and an aspirin, to nurse you back to sobriety.

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Great Work Man

sorry to push it down on the innagural post, but stuff is bumpin today.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 31, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

No worries!

Both of those are incredible updates.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

thanks

for the articles on Bernier, Boosh & Grier – some of my faves.

by AfroPuff on Aug 31, 2009 12:01 PM PDT reply actions

You're welcome!

I thought the Bernier one was interesting because it mentions how he’s getting more and more ripped. Grier’s was interesting because of the reasoning behind why he left Buffalo in the first place. Boucher was just happy to be back in Philly, where he’s loved.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Oooh nice linkage!

And get well soon Dave!

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Aug 31, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions

get well soon Dave

and like ang, i liked, mr. k better. but i also like the new name. but one question, where’s your drunk signature?

MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity

by serrapadre716 on Aug 31, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

Tell you what, serrapadre (you too, idunno)

I’ll let you guys come up with my signature for me. Ah hell, let’s turn it over to the masses – what should the Former Mr. K. use as his sig.?

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Aw,

I felt special for a second…

Any way your sig should be “I hate myself… a lot.”

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Aug 31, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Ummm...

Ok.

I hate myself... a lot.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome!

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Aug 31, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Also tell me

you make your students address you as “Senor Mayo Conico” now.

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

You're giving me ideas, Joe!

In all seriousness, the new moniker poses nickname issues… we call That’ll Cheech You “TCY,” Mr. Plank is simply “Plank,” etc. etc.

Guess I’ll turn it over to people – what should the shorthand be? “Conico”? “Mayo”? “CDMM”? (ugh…) “Do Mayo”?

Although “Senor Conico” has a nice ring to it…

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

CMM

I think that works well. others?

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Sep 1, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm still calling you Mr. K

though I will switch to mr. conico de K if you don’t add me on FB soon :P

resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by CTGray on Sep 1, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought I was the one that added YOU!

We need to sort this out – look up “Dustin Keirstead.” I probably have two accounts, but go to the one with an actual picture.

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

ah you DO have two

I found the pictureless one and was trying to add that

resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by CTGray on Sep 1, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

resent the request

love the ladies man look

resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by CTGray on Sep 1, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

Honestly, I put it up so people would stop thinking I was gay (since I go to San Francisco a lot, which is where I went to school – people can be small-minded, and I’m in a position where small-minded people can influence those above me).

Of course, now the pimpster photo probably looks like I’m over-compensating for something, but so be it :-D

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions

that is super bizarre.

resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by CTGray on Sep 1, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions

CDM

"..." - unknown
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by SetoThorMarChooSki on Sep 1, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably just “Mayo”

Jon Casey fan since '84

by stufflife on Sep 1, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Should we have a poll?

We can just do it here.

Option 1 = Conico
Option 2 = Mayo
Option 3 = Senor Conico
Option 4 = CDM
Option 5 = CMM
Option 6 = Eff it man, just revert back to Mr. K.

Let the voices be heard…. by replying to this post.

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, option 7

Option 7 = Miracle

Feel free to interject new options.

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

(crickets)

Actually, put that down as option 8.

Wooooooooo

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by Mr. Plank on Sep 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh....

Guess this poll thing isn’t working out…. chirp.

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Sep 1, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I vote for “Mayo.” Because then I can call you Mayonnaise.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Sep 1, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I would like to subscribe to your newsletter

resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by CTGray on Sep 1, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions

He eats all his sandwiches with Mayonnaise, he’s a whiz at mine sweeper and he plays for days.

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by Matthew_Taylor on Sep 2, 2009 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Once we see his sweet moves we’re gonna stay amazed, his fingers moving so fast he’ll set the place ablaze.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Sep 2, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I would say “hey dude!” but seeing how I usually refer to Plank as Plankdude, I’ll just say “K” … wait … that sounds too much like Kay as in the name … (shrug) … maybe D man (for dustin)?? (sighs)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

same with idunno

i felt special…until you opened it up to the masses

ughhh, as far as your signature goes, i’ll let you know if i think of anything. too lazy to think, too much thinking needed for junior year.

MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity

by serrapadre716 on Aug 31, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

In the meantime

Will this one do?

In need of a signature... please advise.

by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Aug 31, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity

by serrapadre716 on Aug 31, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Sig

Don’t look up “NAMBLA” on a school computer…

Wow, I almost forgot how epic that thread was…

So, what in the knick-knack-paddywack-give-a-dog-a-bone is going on around here? — Dan Rusanowsky

by Section223 on Aug 31, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

You could get more than a thousand sigs on that thread.

Just reading through it again is hilarious.

idunno723: Say K, on a 1 through 10 how drunk are you??

Mr. K: Fucking like a 125 man

-The dude responsible for this mess

by idunno723 on Aug 31, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

This thread is soo awesome

All due to Drunk Mr. K!

Thanks Drunk Mr. K!

THAT is your signature.

They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn

by ElvisVF101 on Aug 31, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I still can't believe that happened.

Messing with drunk people is fun. And I second that sig.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by Lurker Shark on Sep 1, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but James Mirtle is an idiot.

Here in Canada, his opinion on hockey is just above the coach of my pee wee team way back when.

Who was an idiot.

Put it this way…James Mirtle’s opinion is of little consequence to Canuck fans.

Hope White and Rahimi make your team better…in …say…2013.

vancitydan

by vancitydan on Aug 31, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Right. And we’re supposed to take your opinion over that of a highly respected and knowledgeable blogger/reporter because…?

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Aug 31, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions