Let us not forget about power.

It's all about the money. Plain and simple.

i'm not trying to give any creedence. i'm just saying that if there is a problem, why would we truly begrudge the guy?

i still hope it's totally false though.

(and/or he's got some serious problems with one of his fellow teammates...)

That one doesn't really wash with me either. When you get down to it, who on the team is less expendable than Pronger? This isn't a Joe Thornton situation where you've got a player who's underperforming and costs a boatload so you dump him. He's a leader, and a great player, not a dink-wallet or a whiny, spoiled brat.

I'm still not ready to say that this is any more than people like Al Strachan stirring the shit to see what floats.

i like this in response, though:

"We just got over a seven-game series in the Stanley Cup finals and there seems to be a lot of discussion about this and I'm not sure where it's coming from," added Lowe. "Let's put it this way. Why would we want to trade Chris Pronger?"


but, maybe there is some sort of family issue going on here... if the rumour's at all true. if that's the case, who can begrudge a guy who wants to make sure his family feels comfortable and happy? (and/or he's got some serious problems with one of his fellow teammates...) even if the oilers do need him...

Gwa?:

The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of what could be a severe shakeup to their roster just days after their Game 7 Stanley Cup Final loss.

NHL sources indicate that Oilers' defenceman Chris Pronger has requested a trade from the club based on "personal, family considerations."

Don't be surprised if the Oilers trade Chris Pronger to free up some money. He has a whopping salary and the return could be significant.

Futurama is back:

Last fall, Comedy Central outbid Adult Swim for the license to air all 52 episodes of "Futurama" and whatever new episodes might one day be produced.

This week, deals were inked to secure all of the original voice talent and the production staff of "Futurama," paving the way for the series' return to TV.
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Fox may also have the option to air the new episodes, although it is highly unlikely to do so, according to industry sources.

oh, oh! best sign at the rally: "I like cheese... (flip over sign) ... but I LOVE the Edmonton Oilers" well, that's the wittiest/hipster one. The rest were further from the heart. "you'll always be number one in our hearts" "you won the cup in our minds" stuff like that, it was really sweet and heart-warming. a bit of a tear jerker when Kevin Lowe told us the Oilers had failed, but all in all a reaffirmation of Edmonton's love for the Oilers and the Oilers' love of Edmonton.

hockey is the new religion... it would seem.

so, um... any of you listen to cbc radio today at, oh, say 12:30? 'cause i was on it!

that's right, i went to the Oilers' rally downtown, and got interviewed on the team's 'failure' (ha, right, 'cause getting within a hair's breadth of the ultimate dream is definitely a failure...) and my fandom (seeing as i was sporting an ancient jersey). kinda cool. i tried to stay intelligent and coherent... but it's difficult in a rapid-fire live interview. i have a new respect for radio/television folks. i gots me a cbc frisbee and some hockey night in canada stickers out of the deal too. and a greater respect for the hockey players that make up the Edmonton Oilers.

i think i need to write them a letter now though.

Hey, Percy, I know this is an issue that I've discussed with you in the past: PM unveils redress for head tax on Chinese:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised "symbolic payments" to Chinese immigrants who paid a head tax to Canada between 1885 and 1923.

Widows of men who paid the head tax are also covered, Harper told the House of Commons on Thursday.

He also offered a formal apology for the fact that the tax was imposed, saying "the government of Canada recognizes the stigma and exclusion" the tax represented.