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Ken Kal...wrong?

Man, if there was only a way to get both of them on the same team. Oh wait...

I blame the centre; should've won the face-off. next game, stick him in goal. Mc Henry to the fans: "So, where are we going for beers after the game?" Moral: Never talk to strangers.

On the Montreal broadcast of the game (TSN Radio 690), he's known as "Riley Shee-han".

This is an extremely classy move.

We are still talking about the Olympics, right? I, for the life of me, cannot think of one individual who could supplant him. Besides, as I recall, he did all right four years ago.

How cold is it (v2.0)?

Hockey Canada knows significant coaching talent when they see it.

"Price increases" doesn't necessarily mean tickets only; if it's got the League logo on it, it's fair game for an price hike. Merchandise would be the more subtle area to increase first; "foam fingers" are due for a gigantic price increase very soon.

From Vancouver Sun: As the first paragraph suggests, this study seems to be leaning toward a mindset which the League (and sports overall) has operated under in a time-honoured fashion for decades, that of "Why should we incur these costs, we'll just pass it on to the 'the greatest fans in the world'". That's a lot of cheese they're talking about. Then again, when they prefer to start "_ilions" with a "b" rather than an "m", the League might consider this to just be one of the costs of doing business and not that big of a hit to "the bottom line". I realize there are a lot of variables to consider in this equation. But, in the end, it comes down to one question...Is the League doing enough to try and make the game as safe as it possibly can be or are they just "going through the motions" to make it look as if they really care?

Fun Fact: that was Westgarth's third face-off this season. Hartley Coaching Logic: 6:49, give or take.

Jordin "Nine Lives" Tootoo. If Bertuzzi can do it... Twopeat in GR!

Ownership "we're sorry, we're really, really sorry" letters are really, really sad. Katz is just looking down the road, when that brand spanking new arena complex is built, trying to make sure NOW that he hasn't pizzed off part of his loyal season ticket holder base and forcing him later to scramble to find people with pulses who will buy tickets.

Two things about the hallway video: 1) Can you spot Bieksa? It's like playing "Where's Waldo" and 2) I think Hudler back-peddles. Hartley's "justification" for his starting lineup is farcical. This is how he tries to fight to keep his job in Calgary?

According to owner Daryl Katz' open letter, "Official Oilers Torches & Pitchforks" won't be for sale...not just yet.

After hearing about this on today's Tim and Sid on SN360, I found out that this goes back...way back...back into time.

Darren Dreger ✔ @DarrenDreger Follow Gary Bettman and Bill Daly also attending this mornings discipline hearing for John Tortorella. 9:41 AM - 20 Jan 2014

The recent "controversy" regarding Subban's celebration v. Ottawa was amusing (come to think of it, Subban "controversies" are always amusing. If the "cap jump" rumour turns out to be true, they'd better be prepared to hand over a whole lotta money if they want to keep him. Montreal always seem to be an "under the radar" team that manages to find a way to self distruct.

From ESPN: There might be interest in him shown by some teams. Maybe he has a problem with attitude. Hockey...ESPN? Who knew?

Ed Whalen would have loved this game. Welcome to the "Brian Burke era of Flames hockey". PJ Stock: "Calgary Frames"? Who picks out his wardrobe? It looked like he had a beer bet with someone who said he couldn't find a shirt to wear during the "Inside the Game" segment that was: A) Ugly B) Had the Bruins' team colours at the same time.

Scientists give asteroids names. Calgary fans should name their hemorrhoids "Bob Hartley". He has a storied history at being one.

Ben Scrivens: "Thanks; thanks for nothing!"