MattJVD

Don't be such an idiot in Canucks talk, go to off topic if you want to spead that nonsense.

You could tell the fans having his back meant a lot to him. I'm proud of Petey for bringing his A game after that and I'm proud of our fans for showing him love.

That's usually my MO too. I don't know what it is, but this year I cheered for the Leafs in round one. It was actually really fun getting together with Leaf fan friends and watching their games, then have them come over on cheer on the Canucks on our game days. They're all still cheering us on and enjoying having a team left in the fight. I might do it again next year.

I don't think so, he's a Canadian perminant resident and said in an interview with Ian MacIntyre that he has no intention of returning to Russia. I belive he said "there's no future for my family in Russia". Players who maintain their off-season home in Russia might still pay some tax there.

This was the first time I ever cheered on the Leafs in round 1. Happy to say my Leafs fan buddies are now all abord the Canucks bandwagon for round two. Feels good

Tocchet was losing his mind on the bench telling them not to do that, telling them to make a play and get some controlled zone exits

Yes, it is a long standing issue that both parties are guitly of. I think the frustration from some close observes (maybe I shouldn't speak for them, but for me at least) at these recent articles is that the last few years have seen a nearly unprecidented (in peace time) re-capitalization of the Air Force and Navy. The Army could use for more love for sure, but the current gov't is actually doing a lot to buy new hardware. We have had 2 deliveries and have 7 more on order for new strategic airlift and air-to-air refueling aircraft, we have ordered long-range surveilance and strike drones, we have ordered new fighter jets, we have ordered new anti-submarine warfare/ISR aircraft. These aren't press releases, these are signed contracts. That's all since 2020 and just for the Air Force. The Navy is doing just as well, we have comissioned 3 new ships since 2021, and have 3 more Ice breakers and 2 at sea replenishment ships under construction at Canadian ship yards. As soon as the ice breakers are done, the frigates go into production. That contract is signed. Crewing all the new equipment will be a challenge, no doubt. Recruitment is up in 2024, but not enough to make up the losses from 2018-2022. So it's frustrating to read the 'same old story' of no investments into the Military be repeated when the facts have actually changed over the last couple of years. and re: the bolded, yes they cut about $1 billion from travel and casual employees then added about $4 billion in investments in new capital.

The Max Bernays had it's commissioning cerimony on the 3rd and is now an official part of the Pacific Fleet, based in Vctoria: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/05/hmcs-max-bernays-commissioned-today-in-vancouver-bc.html

Normally yes, but we sent them a conditional 4th round pick that gets upgraded to a 3rd rounder if we make the conference finals.

Zad knows Dry's back is hurting and is really making him feel it. Kinda dirty, but sometimes that's what has to be done. Same thing happened to Henrik in 2011, he had siatica and needed help to get his skates on by the end

I believe the indoor ones at Rogers Arena don't have anything to do with the city, it's just the team opening the building and holding an event. The Mayor was just speaking to what the city would host/support on public property.

Gazprom posts first annual loss in over 20 years with a $6.9 Billion loss in 2023: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-gazprom-swings-into-69-billion-net-loss-2023-2024-05-02/

Should be the other way around. Singh is fine as an Oilers' regional guy, but I can't stand listening to him do our broadcasts. Shorthouse is a Canucks homer to be sure, but he balances himself well on the broadcast and leaves the homer takes to the colour guy (like Garret in the past).

Man I'm so excited. So proud of how this team battled. That was such a tight series

No Matthews tonight, this does not look good for the Leafs