After a week off, I’m back. I have to admit, the article might be a little short tonight – just like the rest of John Scott’s NHL career.
NHL – NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN WHO USED TO PLAY WITH US
The NHL is taking steps to try and eliminate hits to the head. They’re doing this through fines, suspensions, and by warning players that receiving too many blows to the brain would make them the perfect candidate to replace Don Cherry on Coach’s Corner.
Former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson played his first game against his old team this week. Reports from Ottawa indicate that money and massive egos that clashed in ugly public spats ended Alfie’s relationship with the Senators. It’s basically Canada’s version of a Kardashian marriage.
Longtime Habs captain Saku Koivu also made his return to Montreal. The good news? The Canadiens brass was generous and gave him a chair. The bad news? It was an electric chair.
Speaking of electric chairs, Buffalo Sabres fans have seen their team get off to the worst start in franchise history. Just to give you an idea of how bad it is, they have about as many wins as the Tea Party has votes of confidence.
NBA – TOO MUCH GIVING GOING ON
Monta Ellis commented to the media this week that he’s passing “too much” in the Mavericks new system. To be fair though, Ellis saying he’s passing too much is like Chris Christie saying someone wouldn’t let him eat the entire ice cream by himself.
Pundits are saying that Raptors coach Dwayne Casey is on the hot seat this year. His seat got even hotter when he accidentally sat on Rob Ford’s crack pipe during a preseason game.
MIKE TYSON SPEAKS OUT
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson says he thinks boxing can become popular again. He spoke from personal experience and suggested that the sport make a cameo appearance in the next Hangover movie.
AND FINALLY …
There is a bar in Boston that allows fans to enjoy Red Sox games from underneath the centerfield bleachers. I tried a drink named after Bill Buckner – it went right through me.
