BREAKING NEWS: PENGUINS TO STAY IN PITTSBURGH

Unlike the last Breaking News, this I am quite happy to post.

Cancel the movers. The Penguins aren't going anywhere.

Sources close to the negotiations say that the team has an agreement with state and local leaders for a new arena that will be ready for the 2009-10 season.

The terms of the agreement call for a 30-year lease and spell out contributions from the team, the state and from gambling revenues.

A formal announcement is expected sometime tomorrow, prior to the Penguins home game at 7:30 p.m. against the Buffalo Sabres.

I am practically speechless with joy right now. I would have waited until the formal announcement to post this...but I am way too ecstatic at my second favorite team's staying in Steeltown to do so.

Current Music: "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

How 'Bout Them Heels?

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...YOUR ACC TOURNAMENT CHAMPS ARE...

THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS!!!

UNC - 89
NC STATE - 80

GO!!! HEELS!!!

Realistically, I don't think my boys will get a numero uno seed in the NCAA selection. But, if they do, I will be quite happy. :D

At least one of my favorite teams got the job done today.

And quite obviously, no, I'm not dead. Just have been a little busy here and there lately...more on that later.

Current Music: "Because We Can" by Fatboy Slim

GO...HEELS!!

NORTH CAROLINA - 79
DOOK - 73

*does the Meposian Dance of Joy*

Current Music: "The Way You Move" by Outkast

November 30th, 2006 - Canes vs. Canadiens: Random Musings and Observations

- Ok, 'cause many of you are expecting it, I'll go ahead and make it official: Ron Francis needs to make more special guest appearances on FSN South when his now very, VERY BUSY schedule can allow it.

In all seriousness, it really seemed like the Canes got an extra spark or two in their engines when Ronnie took to the booth during the second period.

And for the record, when John said a special guest was coming on, something told me it would be Mr. Francis. Figured it would be either him, or Mike Commodore's dad, as much as they talked about Commie's day with Lord Stanley.

- Speaking of Mikey-Boy, you know he is really, truly a party dude when just his mere presence in a photo makes him look like he is fresh out of a college fraternity movie, with or without the enchanted afro.

- Too bad Erik Cole did not get the hat trick...but at least he got much needed points for both the Canes and my Fantasy teams. Something that cannot be said about Staalsy as of late...never thought I'd see the day where the boy would benefit moi more in the PIM column, where that's good anyway, than the goals or assist one.

- Ladies and gentlemen, Wardo is back. And even though I'm not sure I could agree with his taste in music shown off through it, Cam's new Nickleback helmet/mask is rather nifty looking. But, being a mythology nut, I still say Marc Denis has the best current helmet/mask in the NHL.

- What is with FSN South not wanting to cover the games against the Boston Bruins? First this past Friday's game, and now Saturday's game...well, at least NESN has not been obnoxious...yet.

- A thought just dawned on me...I did not see the infamous "Gizmo loves Brindy" ad at all tonight. You mean someone's actually listened to me? Wow...what a novel concept!

It's funny I bring that ad up considering I just bought Gremlins for my so-far tiny DVD collection... :D

Current Music: "My Will" - Inuyasha's First AND Last Closing Theme

BREAKING NEWS: CANES NAME RON FRANCIS DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/news/news.asp?articleid=1642

http://www.thescoreboards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6065

My Ronnie's a Cane tangibly again AND not just in spirit through his #10 hanging in the RBC Center!! YES!!!

Being someone who has pushed for Ron's being a consultant/player developer for the Canes (or Penguins) for quite awhile, this is some of the most freakin' awesome news to come along in sometime.

I cannot express enough how delighted I am for my absolute most favorite athlete AND the Canes. And I hope things really, *really* work out for both Ronnie Franchise and his nicknamesake.

Let the good times roll!!

Current Music: "The Mayor of Simpleton" by XTC