Re: Vancouver's Hockey "Media" (or "Idiots" as Torts calls them)

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Strangelove wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:52 pm
ESQ wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:53 am Did anyone catch Kesler on 650 yesterday? It's kind of ancient history, but it was fascinating as he dug in to his NTC waiver.

He said he'd waived in-season to 6 or 7 teams - Colorado, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Anaheim, Detroit, Rangers...can't recall who else. He really thought the Pittsburgh deal was done, and was super choked at Gillis for not following through.

Then in his first call with Benning, he tells him the 6 teams is down to 2 - Anaheim and Chicago. Acknowledges it's not for anything that Benning did but rather was punishment for what Gillis didn't do, and said Benning blew his top but he respected that he ultimately got it done.

I think it mostly corroborated what HW had already reported, but it was fascinating to hear how choked he was that the Pittsburgh deal fell apart and they went on to win the Cup without him.
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Strangelove wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:52 pm
ESQ wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:53 am Did anyone catch Kesler on 650 yesterday? It's kind of ancient history, but it was fascinating as he dug in to his NTC waiver.

He said he'd waived in-season to 6 or 7 teams - Colorado, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Anaheim, Detroit, Rangers...can't recall who else. He really thought the Pittsburgh deal was done, and was super choked at Gillis for not following through.

Then in his first call with Benning, he tells him the 6 teams is down to 2 - Anaheim and Chicago. Acknowledges it's not for anything that Benning did but rather was punishment for what Gillis didn't do, and said Benning blew his top but he respected that he ultimately got it done.

I think it mostly corroborated what HW had already reported, but it was fascinating to hear how choked he was that the Pittsburgh deal fell apart and they went on to win the Cup without him.
Interesting!

Fucking Gillis...
Fucking Kesler. I still hate the prick.
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Topper wrote: Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:27 pm
Fucking Kesler. I still hate the prick.
I was totally prepared to hate him forever, but I have to admit I admire his mea culpa and how badly he wants to be liked by Vancouver fans again.
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Kesler is an asshole. :blush:
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We need more assholes. :D
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Ever notice how much Jennifer Botterill looks like Bruce Jenner?
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Funny stuff from twitter today:

Sid Seixeiro:
Wayne Simmonds was well within his right to go after Alex Edler yesterday. Canuck fans need to find a new thing to complain about.

https://twitter.com/Sid_Seixeiro/status ... 3394468865

Matt Sekeres:
Stick to cooking segments on breakfast TV.

https://twitter.com/mattsekeres/status/ ... 5122734083
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Megaterio Llamas wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:19 pm Funny stuff from twitter today:

Sid Seixeiro:
Wayne Simmonds was well within his right to go after Alex Edler yesterday. Canuck fans need to find a new thing to complain about.

https://twitter.com/Sid_Seixeiro/status ... 3394468865

Matt Sekeres:
Stick to cooking segments on breakfast TV.

https://twitter.com/mattsekeres/status/ ... 5122734083
Particularly liked this part; Stick to cooking segments on breakfast TV. :lol:
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Micky wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:56 pm
Megaterio Llamas wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:19 pm Funny stuff from twitter today:

Sid Seixeiro:
Wayne Simmonds was well within his right to go after Alex Edler yesterday. Canuck fans need to find a new thing to complain about.

https://twitter.com/Sid_Seixeiro/status ... 3394468865

Matt Sekeres:
Stick to cooking segments on breakfast TV.

https://twitter.com/mattsekeres/status/ ... 5122734083
Particularly liked this part; Stick to cooking segments on breakfast TV. :lol:
Thanks for pointing that out Mick, none of us noticed "that part".

I mean it's not like that was the whole point of Meg's post or anything. Image

Fucking gomers lol...
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Strangelove wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:15 pm
Fucking tin plated soldiers Image lol...
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If you're reading this Sean, for God's sake get him in for a biopsy or a brain scan or SOMETHING!

He's your father damnit!
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Geez the local media is in a tizzy today about the Canucks doing a major organizational housecleaning.

Sekeres, Price, and their guest today Jeff Paterson were practically giddy in anticipation a huge shakeup that they believe is around the corner with Greener, Jimmy, and even Big Frank getting the hook in favor of the likes Roberto Aquilini and Geoff Courtnall.

Today was the first time I have listened to the new podcast version of their old radio show, which I tuned into very sparingly before. https://sekeresandprice.com/
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Sekeres and Price are obsessed with getting Gillis and Gilman back in the chair. It’s in sickness. They want them and the Courtnalls running things

The Courtnalls have zero experience running an NHL franchise

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It was Geoff Courtnall who sold Gillis to Big Frank and the family. Frank identified Trevor himself and despite Trevor's determination not to get back into the game, made him an offer he ultimately couldn't refuse.

But yeah, Geoff has long been a connected guy...
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