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Safe Is Death
Jonathan Willis
May 31 2012 12:42PM
There's a school of thought out there that suggests that Oilers' G.M. Steve Tambellini would be making a mistake if he opted for anything other than a head coach with NHL experience. If this hiring fails, the reasoning goes, it will probably cost Tambellini his job, and it would be a mistake to gamble on someone inexperienced.
That reasoning, while understandable, doesn't jive with past experience.
Remember back in 2009, when Steve Tambellini was making his pivotal first hiring of an NHL coach? He decided to bring in the coaching dream team: the uber-experienced Pat Quinn as head coach and chief motivator, with former Rangers' bench boss Tom Renney as an associate coach.
On paper, things couldn't be better. Quinn had a long history with Tambellini and a successful career as an NHL coach behind him. He'd shown he could coach younger players by winning gold with both Canada's U-18 and U-20 teams on the World stage.
For those who worried about Quinn's ability as a tactician, Renney was on the staff as an associate. Like Quinn, Renney was a known quantity for Tambellini from their time together in Vancouver, and of course he'd also had a long career as an NHL head coach.
Then the team imploded under Quinn, stayed in last place under Renney during a rebuild year, and advanced a total of one spot in the overall NHL standings under Renney one year later (though it's worth noting that they were much improved in terms of goal differential). Quinn was "promoted" to a front-office position to finish off his contract; Renney's contract was not renewed when it ended.
The Best Candidate
Maybe the best candidate is an experienced NHL coach. If that's the case, then so be it. On the other hand, there is a trio of first-rate AHL coaching prospects available, men that haven't had an opportunity behind an NHL bench before. They're all relatively young, all very highly regarded, and any of the group might be considered the best coach available depending on perspective.
It would be a mistake to develop tunnel vision, to say 'this is an important decision that could lead to heads rolling; therefore we'd better turn to experience.'
Dan Bylsma had three seasons as an AHL assistant, one as an NHL assistant (with the New York Islanders) and a grand total of 54 AHL games as a head coach under his belt when the Pittsburgh Penguins handed him the top job in the NHL. He won the Stanley Cup in that first half-season with the team. Randy Carlyle had three seasons as an NHL assistant and six seasons as an IHL/AHL head coach when the Ducks hired him to run their team; he got them to the Western Conference finals as a rookie, and won the Stanley Cup with the team the following year. John Tortorella – who used the "safe is death" line when Tampa Bay won the Stanley Cup in 2004 – had been an NHL assistant for a long time but had just two seasons of AHL head coaching experience when the Lightning hired him.
Experience can pay off, of course. Claude Julien, Joel Quenneville, Mike Babcock and Peter Laviolette had all coached other NHL teams before they won it all.
The important thing is to land the best candidate. If one of Todd Nelson or Dallas Eakins or Jon Cooper is the candidate that with the best plan for the Edmonton Oilers, then that's the guy to hire. Nelson had success with an Oilers farm team that has been terrible since forever. Eakins guided his team to improvements in each season behind the bench, culminating in this year's team, fighting for the AHL championship. Cooper ran an NAHL juggernaut, then as coach/G.M. of the Green Bay Gamblers took them from last place to the championship in two seasons, and guided his AHL club to 28 straight wins this year. If Ralph Krueger - one of the key architects of Switzerland's rise from laughing stock to a team that can play any one, - is the man with the necessary vision, hire him.
When I look at the crop of NHL re-treads – a list reduced by one with Bob Hartley's hiring in Calgary – I find myself wondering if there's a fit there. There could be – there are arguments that could be made in favour of most of the candidates, in particular John Stevens – but I don't see a slam-dunk obvious choice for the job.
I see a long list of people who might be the right fit – both with and without NHL experience – and I think it would be a mistake to cross of the latter group out of a misguided belief that there's a "safe" choice in the former. The last time around, the safe choices didn't work out.
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Would you really call it "imploding" under Quinn?
Or can you attribute losing your best forward, defenseman and goaltender as a major reason for the decline?
While the results may not of came immediately, Quinn definitely had the team playing a system which may or may not have been successful had the injuries not piled up.
After you mentioned Jon Cooper in a previous thread, I did some research on the man and there's nothing not to like so far in his resume. He's a Lawyer turned coach who has done nothing but win. Add his legal degree to the mix and you can't help but think (future GM?) that he has a big future in the NHL.
I hope they take a really hard look at him, and not dismiss him because he doesn't have NHL experience, or because Tambellini and Lowe haven't worked with him before. This should not be an Old boys club hiring (Sutter).
May 31 2012, 12:59PM
If the Oilers go with somebody who does not have experience as an NHL head coach, that somebody will be Ralph Krueger.
If the Oilers go with somebody who does not have experience as an NHL head coach, that somebody will be Ralph Krueger.
To hear someone in the know say this, before they even interview candidates, really makes me sick. Tunnel Vision close minded stupidity. EDIT - Not you Robin, Oilers Mgmt.
IF they interview candidates and compare the candidates and then choose Kreuger, then I am fine with the choice. I like Krueger better than a lot of candidates mentioned. I just want them to make an informed and thoughtful decision.
The important question to ask is "but can they speak french?"
I really like John Stevens and hope he gets some serious consideration. Particularly because he previously took a team from second-worst into the playoffs the next year.
Hire a hungry AHL head coach with a good record and good people skills. We don't need the "same old, same old", or a guy who knows if he gets canned can be back with another team the following year.
We need someone with a desire to prove themselves and a winning philosophy.
More and more the Renney firing makes sense? lol
May 31 2012, 01:53PM
So whatever happened to Pat Quinn? I heard him speak at a luncheon once. He was the guest speaker for a charity event and he was really good. He has completely disappeared from the hockey world.
As far as a new coach goes, until they get rid of that idiot GM I do not expect much. That way I will not be too disappointed. Sheesh.
May 31 2012, 01:56PM
The issue is with the guy decided who is the best candidate... I have no faith that Tambillini can actually decifer who that would be.
May 31 2012, 01:57PM
I've got to say Krugers accomplishments with the Swiss team make him an interesting candidate.
May 31 2012, 02:02PM
You think Tambellini is making the decision? THAT IS FAITH :)
#Pessimism #ConspiracyTheory #SortOf
May 31 2012, 02:06PM
To follow up: I've said, and continue to think, that it's unlikely the Oilers will go with a coach who does not have NHL experience running the bench. I'm not saying that's right or wrong, I'm saying that's what I believe they will do.
IF they go outside that comfort level -- experience -- Krueger has a signficant edge on outside candidates because he is very familiar with the personnel here (and he impressed with his communication skills and his technical knowledge). The familiarity factor carries a lot of weight.
And Ralph Krueger would be an upgrade over Tom Renney in what way? Jesus this organization is a disaster.
I really like John Stevens and hope he gets some serious consideration. Particularly because he previously took a team from second-worst into the playoffs the next year.
He's an interesting candidate for sure. He did quite well with the Flyers considering where they were when he took over. Does anyone know what the circumstances of his firing were?
May 31 2012, 02:17PM
Hiring a coach based on experience only and passing on a superior candidate, considering overall talent etc, is like drafting for organizational need instead of BPA....
Bad idea for the organization long term.
Now I know survival instinct says "hire who is going to let me keep my job" but I want this team to be the best it can be for a long time.
May 31 2012, 02:21PM
Not sure all those Stanley Cup winning coaches are great coaches. The players make the coach more than the coach makes the players.
While I don't doubt that kreuger is qualified I feel he is absolutely the wrong choice.
Even if he will end up being the best coach of the bunch down the road right now I believe the team needs a fresh face. If they are "too familiar" there is no shake up or fear of accountability. A new coach coming in wields a bigger stick. An unknown or fierce competitor demanding the most out of his players especially the vets or giving consequences for poor effort.
If Horcoff mails it in, suspend him. If Hemmer dissapears as he did so often last year let him reappear in the press box. I think Kreuger is their buddy. Great for an assistant; Not great for a new head coach in desperate need of changing attitude and effort on every night.
JW: "If this hiring fails, the reasoning goes, it will probably cost Tambellini his job"
I think you need to establish a grading system, minumum result requirement that would allow Tambellini to keep his job. Would that be playoffs? Move up 5 spots in overall standings etc. ie..what determines failure?--likely 20 different answers depending on who you ask.
JW: "The important thing is to land the best candidate"
Same sort of question, define the best candidate, what is the criteria? Probably 20 different answers depending on you who ask. This is very subjective I believe.
May 31 2012, 02:39PM
Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Joffrey Lupul and Scottie Upshall partied like animals and Stevens had no control over it.
I've read a few articles from the time and the Flyers got off to a brutal start that year. Stevens was supposedly a very emotional coach and he had apparently 'lost the room'. Mason Storm pretty much covers it. I would guess that he learned a lot from that situation and from the current situation with the Kings.
The 2008-09 season (his best) had 99 pts and +26 goal differential with the tandem of Biron and Niittymaki in net. Decent D core with Timonen, Coburn and Carle. Forwards were led by Richards, Carter, Gagne and the ages look to average in the mid-low 20s. Good special teams that year also; 6th in PP & PK.
If he isn't even interviewed it would just another sad oversight for this organization.
And Ralph Krueger would be an upgrade over Tom Renney in what way? Jesus this organization is a disaster.
In what way is he not? You see the problem is that you and the rest of us fans out there lack the detailed information to know. So, I don't understand how you conclude that it would be a disaster to hire him.
Unless you are just trolling?
I am with bucknuck. It's nuts to make a call like that without interviewing the top AHL coaches. If Cooper's team murders the Marlies and he wins the Calder Cup, I can't see how any GM looking to hire a coach could pass on Cooper without serious evaluation. All the guy does is win.
Eakins likewise would make a case for himself by upsetting Norfolk.
Going to be an interesting series from a coaching candidate perspective...
May 31 2012, 03:04PM
I'm not convinved that it really matters whatsoever who they get as a head coach. This team isn't making the playoffs next year. I also believe that Tambi's head isn't on the chopping block when the new coach fails to deliver next year. We are still in the rebuild, and the home-grown defence is years away.
This time next year is perhaps a different story.
For now, all I want is a coach who holds the players accountable for their performance. You can suck, but please, suck in the pressbox if you must.
Right now the coach is lipstick on a pig, gentlemen. Lipstick on a pig.
Jon cooper better get a good look but I think Dithers will be afraid to hire someone that is by far more intelligent than him.The Oilers would be nuts not to bring this guy into the organization.
How about Igor Larionov coach the Oilers.
Would seem to me that a really bold move for Tambellini would be to hire someone who was not in the Vancouver org. and worked for him in the past.
Tambellini's failure has been not finding a coach who could get more out of the talent available. Quinn was a disaster, and Renney despite the obvious holes in the roster failed to get the most out of his team - and made some dreadful decisions regarding a number of players.
Not saying MacT should come back (he shouldn't), but it's now obvious that despite his shortcoming's at the end, he was very good at getting the most out of his team. And it should be noted, he had not been a head coach in the NHL prior to getting the job.
Nelson, Eakins or Cooper would be bold moves for this GM. Sutter, John Stevens or even worse - Marc Crawford would be a sign that the GM doesn't get it.
I say that who ever Tamby hires will be saddled with his decisions and general incompetence! This leads us to another question exactly what mandate will the new coach be given?
The old coach was told to develop players, which he did and then was promptly fires. If your mandate is not clear.....then what strategy does one employ.
The only person not clear on strategy IMHO, is Mr. Dithers.
May 31 2012, 03:47PM
Even though I thought Renney should've been given a 1-yr extension, at least Tambo has brought the new menality of "deliver or get out" into this organization. The most frustrating part of pre-Tambo era was not holding players and team staff accountable. Amature scouting was the worst in the league for over 15 years and everybody kept their jobs. Keep throwing away the trash, Tambo. Do it until you get it right.
May 31 2012, 04:03PM
@TrenasOil says the Belanger Triangle has asked for a trade!
Also says Petrell was offered a 2 year extension.
Like the idea of Petrell.... Belanger... not sure if I'm glad he wants out, or if it is just another player that doesn't want to play here.
May 31 2012, 04:06PM
Jon cooper better get a good look but I think Dithers will be afraid to hire someone that is by far more intelligent than him.The Oilers would be nuts not to bring this guy into the organization.
He would be terrified of hiring Maggie the Monkey, I am sure.
May 31 2012, 04:09PM
Just curious why the hate for Crawford? imo I think he might do pretty good here with the kids and knows how to handle the vets, like when he was in Dallas when they won the cup. He may have been out of the game for a few years but he's still more in tune with it than McGuire or Button, and I still remember his rage sessions on the refs for a bad call when he was coach...that was AWSOME we could use that here.
May 31 2012, 04:11PM
Please dont tease me like that, I sure as hell hope Belanger wants out, I want him out too.
May 31 2012, 04:16PM
After you mentioned Jon Cooper in a previous thread, I did some research on the man and there's nothing not to like so far in his resume. He's a Lawyer turned coach who has done nothing but win. Add his legal degree to the mix and you can't help but think (future GM?) that he has a big future in the NHL.
I hope they take a really hard look at him, and not dismiss him because he doesn't have NHL experience, or because Tambellini and Lowe haven't worked with him before. This should not be an Old boys club hiring (Sutter).
"....nothing not to like ..."
"He's a lawyer ..."
Unfortunately Bucknuck these statements are mutually exclusive and cannot appear in the same post.
@TrenasOil says the Belanger Triangle has asked for a trade!
Also says Petrell was offered a 2 year extension.
Like the idea of Petrell.... Belanger... not sure if I'm glad he wants out, or if it is just another player that doesn't want to play here.
Haha, I guess her and 'garfield' had a good nooner.
@ a lg dubl dubl:
Not so much hate for Crawford but criticism of a lack of original thinking from Tambellini. Quinn and Renney are both part of the Vancouver connection that backfired. They were safe hires because of familiarity (GM to coaches).
Quinn was not a good match for the roster he was handed. Tambi made a bad decision, but I'll give him credit for cutting his losses early on there.
Renney while being a good teacher, had some significant drawbacks and was not going to get more out of this roster because of how he used it. Yes Eberle and Hall excelled. But more players fell short of expectations because of how they were handled than succeeded.
The GM has to do a better job of understanding what kind of coach is going to make the most out of his roster. MacT wound up being very good at this.
Crawford won a cup in Colorado a long time ago. Yes, he had competitive teams in Vancouver and in Dallas. But there was a lot of criticism of him - that game management is not his strength and I would suggest we need someone who knows how to get more out of a roster and there are better options available.
May 31 2012, 04:55PM
For all the Oil-hating going on about how this team has no direction, how they continue to lose, and how management is screwing these kids up.....
I suggest doing what I just did....
1.Google "Ryan Nugent hopkins" (I'm sure you will get the same effect by substituting RNH with "Jordan Eberle" or "Taylor Hall"), then click the "Videos" link on the side.
2.Watch for 10 minutes
3.Come back feeling invigorated.
This team will be much improved in the standings next year and will be a force moving forward.
Yay Oilers!
Why couldn't Belanger have (allegedly) asked for a trade when Gauthier was still the GM? Even Tambellini might have been able to coerce a 1st round pick out of him....
Okay, maybe not Tambellini, but he could have at least nabbed a second. A 3rd? A signed Jean Beliveau sweater?
Good news, maybe, the Oilers signed Davidson. Add another defenseman looking for some ice time in OKC next year.
I am all for going with an unheralded name that isn't experienced. I agree that none of the coaches being discussed with previous NHL experience really excite me. The more that I read about Jon Cooper or Dallas Eakins, the more that I hope they get an honest chance.
@Jonathan Willis
What would you do if you pressured him against his advice to make the deal. Would you maybe realize you were wrong and actually hand over the keys to the team?
@The Soup Fascist
Props man... I never thought of that. :-)
I think of coaches as teachers.
When I went to school some teachers made a big difference and pushed me further than where I thought I could go. I never skipped that class.
Others not so much. In fact, the less impressed I was by the performance the more I skipped class.
Some were too nice, some too strict.
Didn't matter their age and I never saw their resumes. Only that they made a difference to me.
If it turns out that Eric Belanger, after completing ONE year of a 3 year $5.25M contract, has asked for a trade...
and the season he had...
and the falloff...
well I hope he can live with himself.
In Oil Change ST commented that EB wanted another year because he believed where the team was heading and wanted to be a part of it.
I will reserve namecalling until it becomes official.
For all the Oil-hating going on about how this team has no direction, how they continue to lose, and how management is screwing these kids up.....
I suggest doing what I just did....
1.Google "Ryan Nugent hopkins" (I'm sure you will get the same effect by substituting RNH with "Jordan Eberle" or "Taylor Hall"), then click the "Videos" link on the side.
2.Watch for 10 minutes
3.Come back feeling invigorated.
This team will be much improved in the standings next year and will be a force moving forward.
Yay Oilers!
Now, go Google Ilya Kovalchuk, Dany Heatley, Kari Lehtonen, Zach Bogosian and Atlanta Thrashers and get back to me.
Bylsma, Carlyle and Tortorella each had NHL coaching experience. They just didn't have any time in the big chair. I don't care how good a junior level coach might be, he doesn't have big league experience which I imagine has to count for alot.
Please name a successful NHL coach that made the jump from the junior level to a head coaching job in the bigs with effectively ZERO NHL bench time.
By your own definition, Krueger would seem to be a player for the job.
May 31 2012, 07:07PM
DSF isn't too far off track here. Sure, today it's Belanger wanting out, how long till one/some of the fab 4 start getting sick and tired, if their mind isn't wandering already?
Take your time Tambo, no need to do more than the bare minimum. 4 and 14 are here for another 5 yrs, if you can keep them satisfied with the direction of the team that is.


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Jason Strudwick Defencemen Camp - April 6th and 7th.
Jason Strudwick
March 11 2013 09:36AM
I have been working at Mt. Carmel school and helping out some youth hockey teams this year. I love the kids' enthusiasm and work ethic. They always take a second to hear what I have to say and try to make the changes in their games.
If I am being honest, I don't have a lot to offer in the department of scoring goals. Try as I might, when I played it just never came together for me in that area! We all have skills, scoring wasn't mine.
I am very comfortable working with defencemen or forwards who want to work on the defensive side of the puck. This is an area that is very hard to coach. I know youth coaches are trying to develop this area of player's games but it is hard. It literally can take years for young defencemen to acquire these skills.
After working with many young players this year I can see there are holes in most young D-men's games. The biggest area of general weakness is the use of their sticks. So many players even in the NHL don't take full advantage of them. In zone awareness, puck retrieval and first pass plays are also issues for defencemen from 8 to 35.
To help plug some of these holes foryoung players I have booked a camp for the weekend of April 6th and 7th. It is a two day camp, one hour of ice time each day that will work on three very specific areas of a defenceman's game.
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- Shooting from the point
- Puck movement
After playing so many years of hockey I realized that very focused and detailed work on one specific area at a time is the way to go. A shotgun approach sounds good on paper but nothing is really accomplished. This detailed approach is what all NHL players use. I will work with all camp participants in the same way.
I have ice times for Atom, Pee wee and Bantam players. This will be a very organized and detailed group of ice times. I expect all camp participants to come ready to work and be focused. The kids should expect me to use the ice time very efficiently and to help them improve as players.
If you have a child who is a forward that is struggling on the defensive side of the puck this camp will work for them as well. The same techniques used by defencemen in their own zone will translate well to a forward. Coaches will not give extra ice time to players that cannot play in both ends of the ice.
For more detail and for camp registration go to Jasonstrudwick.com. Please email all questions to email@example.com
March 11 2013, 09:48AM
Would you consider sessions for older players?
Yours Truly,
N. Schultz . . . . . Er ...... I mean John Smith
Hey Struds, Is it on the 6th and 7th due to your career D position? ....*zing*
Hey Struds. Does your camp help get Dmen to grow a set? There are a few current Oilers Dmen that could seriously use a few lessons.
It's men's pro hockey not girls ringette. Not everyone has to be a crusher but it's ok to lean on a few guys occasionally and not just stand there and take the abuse.
March 11 2013, 09:57AM
"detailed work on one specific area at a time is the way to go"
That is the absolute truth in any good training or skill acquisition program. Struds, is that the norm or the exception in NHL-level coaching?
March 11 2013, 10:03AM
This is really nice to see Struds. Way to give back to the hockey community!
With quite a few ex-NHLers in the area this is something we should see more of IMO.
When Smyth retires I could see a similar camp focusing only on board work, and net presence.
P.S. You could also have a 2 day camp for shoot-out skills after seeing that famous snipe on Kolzig.
March 11 2013, 10:15AM
BTW. I am only half kidding about older players. I am guessing a camp specifically for D men who are entering Midget AAA, or Junior camps would have a line up, as to my knowledge there have not been a lot of opportunity for that level of instruction in this area - especially for such detailed parts of the skill set.
Perry Pearn's 3 on 3 evolved to include Jr and even pro attendees. Something like your instruction, mixed in with conditioning would, I think, draw scads of elite level defencemen in mid August. Likely already part of your development model, but definitely a niche in the market. Good Luck!
March 11 2013, 10:57AM
@The Soup Fascist
You nailed it Soupy!
March 11 2013, 11:09AM
There's some compassion built into that price Jason. Good on you for making it affordable for as many possible.
March 11 2013, 01:32PM
Before having read Soup's remark, my daily dyslexia read "Jason Strudwick Defenseman Camp - April 6 and 7" as "Jason Strudwick 6th and 7th Defenseman Camp."
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Furniture from this manufacturer is proudly made in America in Virginia and North Carolina. They are committed to manufacturing furniture in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner as a founder of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
The Bedford King Bedroom Group by Vaughan Bassett at Becker Furniture World in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Casual elegance comes easy with the Bedford bedroom furniture collection. Each piece is made in America with sustainably harvested wood to continue longstanding traditions of American craftsmanship. Transitional style bedroom storage pieces mix with your choice of a slat poster bed or more contemporary upholstered bed with low-profile footboard.
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Lulu Townsend Satin Jewel Clutch
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Carry a stylish handbag tonight from Lulu Townsend. This oh so elegant frame clutch makes a classy statement with room for essentials like your cell phone, cash, and lipstick.
- Pleated satin frame clutch with ruffled top
- Kisslock closure with large jewels
- Concealed chainlink strap with 24" drop
- Satin lining with slip pocket
- Additional matching strap with 11" drop
- Dimensions: 10" x 2" x 5"
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MTA News
Current News
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 10:12
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for May 6 - May 9
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 14:12
Metro-North Railroad encourages its employees and customers to take a little time from their day on May 9 to give the gift of life. Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall will be the site of a huge community blood drive as MTA Metro-North Railroad partners with New York Blood Center on Monday, May 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, with Metro-North Senior Vice President of Operations, John Kesich in attendance cutting the ceremonial ribbon at 9 a.m.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 10:37
MTA Bridges and Tunnels closed the lower level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on May 1, 2016, for the Five Boro Bike Tour.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 16:39
Donald Spero has been named President of MTA Bridges and Tunnels. MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast appointed Spero who had been serving as Acting President since August 2015. The appointment is effective immediately.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 09:19
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for April 29 - May 2
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 11:55
The Long Island Rail Road's weekend service to Greenport and Long Island's North Fork resumes Saturday, April 30, with trains running on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through November 27. Surrounded by Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound, this part of the East End offers an easy-going, rural feel first noticed from the window of your LIRR double-decker train as it moves through a picturesque landscape that is the heart of Suffolk County's wine country. There are more than 35 vineyards in this part of Long Island and the train trip takes you so close to the grapes that you actually transverse the Castello de Borghese Vineyard and its rural railroad crossing in the hamlet of Cutchogue.
Monday, April 25, 2016 - 15:46
Thoroughbred racing returns to Belmont Park on Friday, April 29, as the racetrack's 2016 Spring-Summer meeting gets underway. And once again, the Long Island Rail Road and New York Racing Association (NYRA) have joined together to provide daily train service for racing fans.
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 13:55
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for April 22 - April 25
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 13:31
MTA New York City Transit is continuing it's earth-friendly efforts. As part of recommendations from a blue-ribbon commission tasked with reducing the impact of public transit on the environment,has installed approximately 6,500 sustainable composite ties in a major Staten Island Railway (SIR) track renewal project to repair significant damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 13:08
MTA Bridges and Tunnels is wrapping up installation of new environmentally friendly LED lights at the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, the last of the agency's four suspended spans to upgrade its "necklace" light fixtures that are part of the bridges' architectural features. Final programing for the controls of the recently installed LED lights is underway, but the view will be worth it when the lights go on permanently (see photo of recent test run).
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 12:43
Turnstyle Opens at Columbus Circle
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 09:54
Customers who have concerns about upcoming L train work will have a chance to speak their minds. The MTA has announced the first of two public meetings to discuss future reconstruction work on the Canarsie Tunnel, which carries the [L] train under the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Marcy Avenue Armory at 355 Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. A Manhattan-based public meeting to be held later in May will be announced soon.
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 13:11
Subway ridership is on an upward trend. Annual subway ridership increased 0.6% from 2014 to 2015 to 1.763 billion, the highest since 1948. Weekday ridership increased by 0.9% to 5.7 million, also the highest since 1948. Forty-nine weekdays in 2015 had over six million riders. Weekend subway ridership declined by 0.7% to 5.9 million, but is still among the highest since two-day weekends became nearly universal in the mid-20th century.
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 16:52
A new pedestrian and motor vehicle bridge over Long Island Rail Road tracks is now open to the public. Long Island Rail Road President Patrick A. Nowakowski was joined on Friday by State Senator Jack M. Martins, State Assemblyman Michael Montesano, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer and Village of Westbury Mayor Peter I. Cavallaro for the opening of the new Ellison Ave. Bridge in Westbury, a $17.5 million project delivered by the LIRR right on schedule.
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 09:33
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for April 15 - April 18
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 16:03
The New York Islanders have made it to the postseason once again, and MTA Long Island Rail Road is providing extra service to Barclays Center in Brooklyn to ensure you don't miss any of the action. As the Islanders host the Panthers on Sunday, April 17, Wednesday, April 20, and Sunday, April 24 (if necessary) – LIRR will continue to provide extra trains heading to hockey games at Barclays Center.
Monday, April 11, 2016 - 09:39
80,000 Feet of Continuous Welded Rail for the New Haven Line
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 09:43
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for April 8 - April 11
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 10:43
If you've been thinking about a little NYC staycation, then Long Island Rail Road has a deal for you at a beautiful, boutique hotel right across the street from Penn Station. Whether it's a romantic getaway with that special someone or a family outing – Manhattan NYC – Affinia Hotel will make every effort to suit your needs. There's even an Affinia Junior program that includes "Family Fun" chests filled with board games. Other features include colorable pillows and kid-friendly snacks.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 11:53
For a second year in a row, MTA New York City Transit is asking customers to share feedback on the subway and bus system for a worldwide survey of transit systems


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Given that one of Triwa's sleek chronograph watches is named the Hulk — and is just as green as the muscle-bound Marvel Comics character — it shouldn't surprise you that this Swedish watch and sunglasses label strives for playfulness in its designs. Founded in 2007, Triwa — short for "Transforming the Industry of Watches" — prides itself on its bright color combinations and provocative styles, which vary from sporty (the water-resistant Hulk, the Great White, the Pinkish Libre) to unpretentiously chic (the Racing Bullit, the brushed stainless-steel Sterling Brown Nevil, the Carbon Dandy). If your watch has to tell you that you're running late for a meeting, shouldn't it at least bring a smile to your face? Pair up your wristwatch with some of Triwa's hand-cut acetate sunglasses, which reinterpret classic shapes in daring colors.
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Naughty Monkey Snoop Platform Pump
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The secret's out about the Naughty Monkey Snoop. This detailed platform pump has a stylish look with vintage appeal.
- Distressed leather upper
- Buckle accents over almond toe
- ¾" hidden platform, 4¾" stacked heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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Location: huntington beach
July 06, 2013
Georgous Shoes
"I got these shoes a few months ago. they are very comfortable and true to size. I ordered my usual size (6.5) and they fit so good! I get a lot of compliments on these lovely shoes! I have the taupe color. I wanted to order black ones also but they don't have them anymore :("
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Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 30, 2013
Cute pumps
"I am usually wearing size 7, but they didn't have it anymore, so I ordered 7.5. The shoes arrived as promised, but they were too large for me. It's a shame I had to return it, as they were really cute! I recommend ordering exactly your size."
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April 17, 2013
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Location: Georgia
April 16, 2013
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"The photo and color will show "teal" but really this shoe is an awful wicked witch green. There is no hint of blue anywhere. It is a deep dark green and is not what I expected at all. I will be returning these right away."
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Organin Hair Thickening Fiber
- Overview
- Ingredients
- Features
- Provides Instant, natural looking thickening results
- It's made of a Non-toxic natural ingredient from plant fiibers
- Clinically proven safe for your hair and skin
- Will not smear or stain your skin or clothing
- Easily removed by washing
- Stays on all day and night until you wash it out
- Easy to apply, just sprinkle it on
- About the brand
Organin is an amazing, natural solution that instantly eliminates the appearance of baldness and thinning hair for both men and women changing your look instantly.
See the difference in these before and after pictures.
Organin is an amazing, natural solution that instantly eliminates the appearance of baldness and thinning hair for both men and women. Organin is not a paint or cream that attempts to cover your bald spots, instead it is a finely textured natural substance that binds to your existing hair and forms a complete layer of "hair" above your scalp, where your natural hair is. Thus, your hair looks thicker and fuller within seconds. Unlike similar products, Organin is made of non-toxic, natural plant fibers an proven safe and effective.
Organin instant hair thickening system is a practical, low cost alternative to expensive hair transplants, wigs and re-growth formulas such as Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Propecia. Organin delivers instant results at a fraction of the cost! Organin comes in 8 blend-able shades to match your own natural hair color (blend any two colors for a perfect color match).
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Rayon, cotton, nylon, keratin, ammonium chloride, silica; may contain: FD&C yellow #5, FD&C green #3, FD&C blue #1, D&C orange #4, D&C red #22.
For optimal results, wash, dry and style your hair. Sprinkle Organin over the thinning area until the scalp is no longer visible. Pat the area of application down gently with your hand to help it settle naturally onto your scalp and existing hair. Apply your favorite hair spray over the applied area!
An amazing breakthrough solution for hair loss, Organin eliminates the appearance of thinning strands and baldness for men and women. Non-toxic Organin is a finely textured, powder-like substance fortified with a natural protein called keratin that binds to your existing hair. Available in 8 natural hair colors: black, dark brown, medium brown, light brown, brown, dark blonde, ash blonde and light gray.
Used To Be Great, But......something has happened to the colors. Dark brown used to really be a dark brown, and now it has an awful purple/red tint that shows up in any moderate to high light. This caused me to switch over to supermillion hair. I wish Organin would undo the color change, since it was so great before. (i still have one bottle of the old one that I use for "special" occasions; the red/purple ones are unusable.) If you guys at Organin read this and change the product colors back, please let us know! Or Folica, when you read this please let them know. Thanks.Jun 21, 2010A.o.
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Love It!I generally don't write reviews but seeing the many 1 star reviews I had to put my 2 cents in. I never knew there were these kinds of products out there to cover my thinning hair. I have all around thinning hair so it's a big task for me to try to cover it all up. Since I have long hair it doesn't look that bad but since buying Organin I don't have to put my hair up anymore! I leave it down all the time! Sure it gets all over my bathroom sink but a quick wipe and it's all gone! I love that it's so fine so no one can really tell what's in my hair and from the reaction from my friends and boyfriend, they couldn't tell what I did but just knew my hair looked thicker and better! And it does get on your fingernails when you run your hands through your hair but that's because it hasn't settled in yet. After I sprinkle it onto an area, I flip my hair over that area and press down, that way the stuff stays onto my scalp and doesn't come back onto my hands (which it does if you press down directly with your hands). And I never had any of the stuff fall onto my clothes and it lasts til the next day as long as I don't wash it. Even when I sleep it doesn't come off on the pillow cases, but that could be because I only put it on the crown of my head so it's hard to come off. But after a day of wearing it to the gym and getting sweaty, running my hands through my hair all day, it doesn't come out unless I scratch my scalp. And unlike other people say, you don't have to put hair spray to keep it in place, I never use hair spray at all, I don't use any product in my hair. I've read about the other products like scalp cover up, the make up colour to change your scalp colour but I would never use it since I know it would make me lose more hair (like another reviewer said) since I'm disturbing the hair on my scalp. I tried to see how something like that would look by using eyeshadow on my scalp and it was hard to do and it did disturb my hair. With this product all you have to do is sprinkle it on and that's it! After I bought the first bottle I re-ordered 5 more bottles that just came in today! A bottle will last approx. a month for myself and I use quite a bit since I don't have just one thin area. I'm very happy with this product and am already promoting it to other people! I just wish Folica didn't have to charge so much to ship to Canada or use UPS who always charge you taxes on top of your shipping!May 12, 2010LisaHAIR TYPEFine or Thin Hair
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Messy And UselessI have used many products for my fine thin hair. I have spent thousands of dollars trying to find something that will conceal my scalp and make my hair look thicker. While this product is a good concept... you try to apply it and your entire bathroom is covered. I have had to go and put it on outside? then you shake your head and many particles are flying out. If I hadn't already paid a killing for shipping... as I was not advised I would have to pay additional fees once the product arrived in Canada I would definitely be asking for a full refund. Instead I will have to spread the word unless I am compensated without also having the hassel. Courtney CanadaApr 19, 2010CourtneyHAIR TYPEFine or Thin Hair
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Didn't Have A ChanceI received this product and tried to open the cellophane coating--had to use a knife--then nothing would come out. Finally opened the top to see what crew was working on the inside and it/they were a fuzzy mess. Couldn't even replace the cap with ease. There were no instructions included to check if I had somehow done something wrong. Back it went!!!Apr 6, 2010Susan
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Help For Thinning Hair.I have used this product for over a year. I use it lightly and don't over do it. It seems to work better if I don't wash my hair every day. After using it, I spray my hair just like I would normally. It is a nice feeling to have hair that looks thicker. I would definitely recommend it to any one, just use sparingly. I would give it a 5* rating.Apr 6, 2010Linda / Colorado
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Messy & UnnaturalThis stuff is scary. Made a huge mess in my bathroom. Very synthetic - very obvious. Will fall onto your shoulders and get in your fingernails. Do not waste your money. Joan Rivers has a much better product. It is kind of like eye shadow but for the scalp - sort of an illusion that doesn't fall off or cause embarrassment!Apr 6, 2010Sherri
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Best So Far!i have used toppik, and i have black hair, toppik looks powdery blue when under the light and its embarassing, then i tried the spray from fullmore and it was powdery and light brown, messy and too expensive, then i tried orgnanin its the perfect color, great price and easiest to use, I love the bottle because i know exactly how much i have left! trust me folks you will be happiest with this one!Mar 23, 2010Daniel / Philadelphia, PA
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Cant Live Without ItThis is a great concealer. I use it along with DermMatch. For best results apply DermMatch while hair is still wet after shampooing.Allow hair to dry(air or blow dry) then style hair.Once hair is styled then apply Organin where needed then complete with hair spray. Next day just touch up with a little Organin where needed. Repeat process when you shampoo hair again. I shampoo every 2-3 days. You dont have to apply DermMatch everyday only touch up with a little Organin. I tried many other hair concealer products and have found that these two work the best. There is no reason to walk around with thin hair. I am a female with very thin hair. My hair is so thin I dont even allow to be seen by my family without this stuff.Mar 15, 2010Mary
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Can't Get It Out Of The Bottle!I just got my organin to try for the first time. I am a 26 year old woman and in the past few years, my hair has thinned dramatically and now my scalp is visible. I really would love to try this product but I can't get it to shake out of the bottle! I tried shaking it really hard and maybe ten fibers will come out. If this product does work, they need a better bottle/dispenser, or no-one will ever know how good it is.Mar 5, 2010Natalie
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Best YetI have thinning hair. I have had thinning hair since high school. For years I have been self conscious of it. I have tried shampoos, volumizing styling products and several hair loss covering stuff. All of them either had no effect or made things worse or left a residue on everything my head touched. But not Organin. It may not be perfect. I tend to use too much. But for a girl who has searched high and low for my hair confidence, this is the best yet.Feb 22, 2010Kathe Lerner / Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Skechers Bikers Verified Sneaker - Womens
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Item # 273697
Slip into the women's Bikers Verified sneaker from Skechers and get comfy! Perfect for long walks, busy weekends or any other casual occasion, this slip-on is sure to become a wardrobe staple.
- Suede and fabric upper
- Slip-on design
- Elastic lacing
- Soft fabric lining
- Removable lightly cushioned insole
- Flexible traction outsole
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By: AmyLovesShoesNYC
Location: New York, NY
June 25, 2013
Love this pair of shoes
"Very comfy! Happy with this buy."
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Location: Germantown,TN
June 16, 2013
Very pleased to buy it.
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Are you interested in a career in the field of health professions? Do you want a career with variety? Would you like a financially secure career that's rewarding both to you and the people you'll help? You may be ready for a career in the nursing profession!
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The Associate Degree Nursing program is a full-time program comprising lecture, skills lab and clinical experience, with rotations involving both day and evening hours. Students begin their hospital rotations the first semester after admission to the program and rotate through metroplex hospitals, participating in a wide variety of procedures.
The following colleges of the Dallas County Community College District offer Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs. Each program has its own application and admissions process and timeline.El Centro College offers an Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. in a two-year program over fall and spring semesters as well as a Perioperative Nursing Enhanced Skills Certificate for RNs and graduate nurses. North Lake College is a satellite campus for El Centro's ADN program. Get more information about El Centro's Nursing program.
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Hi folks,
An RL friend with a horrible work schedule (two weeks of 16+ hr days followed by a week off) asked me to start a character thread for him until he could get an account. He also asked that I put his characters up so that people could rip the character part so that he could learn how the mechanics work a little bit better.
I'm also forwarding his thanks in advance!
edit: He's stated that the account that he wants is the above. Sorry for any confusion.
Jonah Grimm
Thumbnail of character concept: Jonah Grimm. Jonah was a delusional paranoid schizophrenic. Spent many years in an insane asylum lost in his own little world, and was labelled a hopeless case by everyone who tried to treat him. Drugs, conselling, outright psychic manipulation with mental powers, none of it helped. But by sheer will, he fought his way out of his little nightmare world, and woke up to reality... by learning to share his insanity. Jonah bleeds off his delusions into the minds of everyone around him, and that allows him to cope. He escaped from the asylum, and fights the good fight to recompense humanity for the insanity that he leaks.
Motivation: recompense
Hatred: emotional/irrational evil (don't cop an insanity plea!)
Enemies: various do-gooder shrinks and mentalists
Quirk/secret: struggles with delusional paranoia
Str 0
Sta 0
Agil 0
Dex 5
Fight 0
Int 0
Aware 20
Pre 0
Total stat points: 50
Dodge 6
Tough 5
Fort 0
Parry 5
Will 20
Total points spent on defenses: 10
Investigation 2
Vehicles 2
Stealth 8
Total points spent on skills: 6
Fearless 1
Luck 5
Instant Up 1
Hide in Plain Sight 1
All-out Attack 1
Ranged attacks +3
Total: points spent on advantages: 13
Concealment, all senses, partial (-1) 10
Luck control (force opponent re-roll) 3
Detect Minds (1), ranged +1, Accurate +2, Accute +1, Analytical +1, Counters Concealment +5, Extended (10,000 ft) 3, Radius 1, Tracking 1. Total =16 points
Danger Sense 1
Sight Counters Illusion 2
Environment: Visibility (minor delusions) (-2 perception rolls): 6 ranks (900' radius), continuous +1, permanent -1, limited: (maximum penalty = -2) -2, insidious +1, selective +1, subtle (flat +2). Total = 8 points.
Mental power array:
Damage, 11 ranks, ranged +1, vs will +0, subtle +2 flat 24 points
Illusion, vision & hearing: 10 ranks, 1 target only, subtle, alternate effects 1
Mind reading, 11 ranks, subtle, alternate effects 1
Remote sensing, vision & hearing: 7 ranks (range = 1 mile), subtle, alternate effects 1
Affliction (dazed, compelled) (vs will) : 5 ranks, ranged, concentration, cumulative, insidious, limited to two degrees, subtle, alternate effects 1
Communication (mental): unlimited range, 4 ranks, subtle, alternate effects 1
Damage, 7 ranks, ranged, area burst, vs will, subtle, alternate effects 1
Total array cost: 30 points
Total points spent on powers: 70
Total points spent: 149. 1 point unspent.


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Proverbs 21:23-22:4
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. "Scoffer" is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor. All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure. A wicked man puts on a bold face, but an upright man considers his ways. No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the LORD. The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
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Five Ways to Address the Canucks Roster
Cam Davie
May 14 2009 11:07AM
Well now that the Canucks playoff hopes have been dashed, we'll start hyper-analyzing the Canucks, their coaching, their management, their front office, the GM Place vending staff, the Sportsnet crew and anyone who is even remotely connected to the team.
So I'll start. Here's five ways I think the Canucks need to address their roster this off-season.
1. Time for young kids to play now - Cody Hodgson, Michael Grabner, and Cory Schneider. All three of these players seem NHL ready now. Schneider and Grabner proved they could play very well at the AHL level, so it's now the time for them to take the leap to the big leagues. Cody Hodgson, by all accounts, is ready to go. In fact, it sounds like he was close to making the team last season. He's a calm, cool and collected player who looks like a future NHL captain.
2. Add/trade for a young, puck-moving defenseman that isn't Jay Bouwmeester. Bouwmeester is going to be far too expensive on the open market, come July 1st. It would not be fiscally prudent to try to sign Jay Bouwmeester, because it would not benefit the team. It would take too much money away from the line-up, and Gillis looks like he's intent on playing hockey's version of Moneyball. Tomorrow, I'll write on who I think the Canucks should target for this position. They will also have to likely pick up another depth defenseman in free agency, with Ohlund likely leaving and having to trade to bring in a puck-moving defenseman.
3. What about Team Sweden? Re-sign the Sedins. The twins proved their worth. For the Sedins, I would offer 5.75-6m per season for 4 years, in hopes that they will want to stay in Vancouver, where they clearly enjoy playing. As for Sundin and Ohlund - let them go. The Canucks need to get younger and faster and neither of those two players serve that need any longer. Mats Sundin was not a difference maker for the Canucks, not in the regular season or the playoffs.
4. Re-sign Bernier and Wellwood, and let Pyatt go. Pyatt and Bernier are similar players in stature and skill but Bernier is younger and much faster. I feel incredibly bad for Taylor Pyatt and his plight recently, but he's broken now. He is a broken player emotionally and he simply did not play well this season. It does not do the team any good to keep a player out of pity. Wellwood proved he is worth $1m per season, and played his role very well late in the season and into the playoffs.
5.Extend Roberto Luongo - if he's willing to come back. Roberto Luongo has all the characteristics you want in your top player. Heart, determination, character, winning attitude, game-changing ability. I would extend him if he is willing to stay and prove he can win a Cup here. I would suggest to Luongo that he makes the same cash as the Sedins. If he wants to win here in Vancouver, he would hopefully be willing to re-sign for slightly less money to help better the team in the long-run. This will improve his chances of winning a cup if we can get better talent here. An offer of 6m per season for 4-5 years is really only 500K less than what he is currently making now, on average. I know that this is a bit of a wish, but I think that Luongo is the type of player who only wants to win a Stanley Cup, and he would be willing to take slightly less cash if he knew it would make his team better.
Here is what my projected lines would be, focusing on the forwards:
Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Demitra-Kesler-Bernier Wellwood-Hodgson-Grabner Raymond-Johnson-Rypien Hordichuk
Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Demitra-Kesler-Hodgson Wellwood-Bernier-Grabner/Raymond Grabner/Raymond-Johnson-Rypien Hordichuk
The defense would look like this: Salo, **PMD, Mitchell, Bieksa, Edler, O'Brien, Vaananen, Davison
Now I will assume that since I am suggesting that the Canucks trade for a puck-moving defenseman (**PMD) that they will have to trade away an existing defenseman. I will suggest that this trade would involve Salo, Mitchell or Bieksa. I say this because the Canucks will want to keep Edler, and the other defenseman wouldn't be worth the trade coming the other way. Tomorrow, I will specifically address the conundrum of the Puck-Moving Defenseman.
Time to get younger and faster, boys! Time for Gillis to officially put his stamp on this team and prove why he was hired.
Go Canucks!
-Cam Davie
May 14 2009, 11:12AM
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We need to figure the 5 ways to address the Canuck fans. I love how the final act that the classless scum that populate GM Place was to throw crap on the ice for 10 minutes. Compare that to the Capital's fans that gave their team a standing ovation after a blowout. Other than the team being full of dirtbag, classless, cheatshot players, this is another example of why I hate the Canucks.
@ Jack Bauer:
There there Jack. My Dad used to always tell me "the problem with Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver is that the real fans don't get anywhere near the arena cause they can't shell out the $400 for the tickets."
Those weren't canucks fans, those were people at the arena watching the Canucks. There is a difference.
I dont by that. People who arent fans dont react that way. They would have left, beaten the traffic and been home before the horn. In fact if anything the argument can be made those are the diehard fans. But either way, if you throw crap on the ice during a game, you shouldnt be allowed out in public with decent people.
May 14 2009, 04:17PM
Schneider and Grabner proved they could play very well at the AHL level, so it's now the time for them to take the leap to the big leagues.
I'll disagree here. For starters, Grabner has yet to hit the 50-point mark in the AHL, and even his junior numbers since being drafted have not been inspiring. Jason Jaffray had more points in ten less games and I'd put both him and Jannik Hansen has more NHL-ready than Grabner.
As for Schneider, he's been great in the AHL, but he's not going to get any better playing ten games a year as Luongo's backup. Keep him in the minors, recall him if Luongo gets injured would seem to be the course to take there.
"but he's not going to get any better playing ten games a year as Luongo's backup. Keep him in the minors, recall him if Luongo gets injured would seem to be the course to take there"
Perhaps thats another issue. Maybe Luongo shouldnt be playing 72 games a year?
@ Jack Bauer: The more games he plays, the more shots he faces, the better goaltender Luongo is.
I'll disagree with your disagreeing. I've been going to the Moose home playoff games and Grabner has been absolute money when in the lineup. Two beauty snipes in G2 at my end of the ice and he was shooting from everywhere. This is also the product of having Jason Krog as a linemate, but I firmly believe that Grabner is NHL ready next season. It may be true what you say in that he hasn't topped the 50 point mark, but he was playing most of the season hurt according to my local papers. He's of the Pavel Bure school of wingers that use their blinding speed to get wide on the defender and use their stick skills to cut to the inside for a deadly shot.
Cory Schneider is, without a doubt, the best goalie not playing in the NHL this year. He's kept the Moose in some close games during the playoffs and his composure equals that of some NHL goaltenders I've seen. I noticed that his feet were always calm, his movements precise. This in stark contrast to his current opponent Anton Khudobin of the Aeros, who reminds me of watching Simeon Varlamov in net for Washington during these playoffs. His only downside as you said was that he's got to get past Luongo for playing time. He's not far off from forcing the Canucks' hand.
From what I saw of Hodgson in his time in Manitoba, you put him at C, and you damn well better keep him there. 19 years old and he's outmanning veterans in the faceoff dot. And he's scoring too. I couldnt' get enough of watching him play the other night, because I know after this year's playoff run, I'll never see him in Winnipeg again. Vancouver found their version of Jonathan Toews in this kid.
For anyone interested in following the Moose, all Calder Cup playoff games are being streamed free and live at theahl.com


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