tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69332592863927551192024-03-14T03:39:24.909-04:00Deke Snipe CellyHockey News - Videos - Memes - Trade Rumors - Articles - PodcastRyan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-72585886471682010342022-02-23T15:54:00.001-05:002022-02-23T15:55:04.160-05:0030 YEARS IN STRIPES<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibq88oz7S-V3JTMWuXAFld7djS0z6FnbRcmKpxaQ9zMN0SSMKGMoF0IOGiLu7A8KBVoeAOKi6fzNSvJ3OkOpwo4xEjxi4Ew8LJRZKFSTvrdGK4r3CKL1BKLc35rxMeVnXmoFqSS1SrWuoH-aHHDmxEnjByrGp-mjl70G6JccDh2iKOyVDNFA7AHf8gXw=s750" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="750" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibq88oz7S-V3JTMWuXAFld7djS0z6FnbRcmKpxaQ9zMN0SSMKGMoF0IOGiLu7A8KBVoeAOKi6fzNSvJ3OkOpwo4xEjxi4Ew8LJRZKFSTvrdGK4r3CKL1BKLc35rxMeVnXmoFqSS1SrWuoH-aHHDmxEnjByrGp-mjl70G6JccDh2iKOyVDNFA7AHf8gXw=w627-h392" width="627" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> If you happen to be of a certain, uh, vintage, you may have seen him in the early 1990's working the lines of the hallowed old Stadium during the prosperous days of the St. John's Maple Leafs.<p></p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> Or, perhaps, ten years ago you could have watched him officiating the St. John's Ice Caps at the Mile One Center.</p><p> You might have even witnessed him skating up and down the ice just last week at the Mary Brown's Center during a Growlers game.</p><p> Any way you care to look at it, Jim Vail has been blowing his whistle professionally for over 30 years. And as far as whistle-blowers are concerned, he's been an extraordinarily good one.</p><p></p><blockquote>" I came up through the Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) minor hockey system as a player," he recalls. " Around the age of 15 I realized that I probably had a better opportunity of climbing the ladder as a referee rather than the average player that I was."</blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote>" One of my former coaches had been involved in officiating, and he encouraged me to give it a whirl. I attended all the clinics that were required back then, and started off doing Atom and Pee Wee games at 16. After I graduated from St Mary's University (Halifax) in 1988, I was working junior and senior games."</blockquote><p></p><p> Then a major turning point occurred in his personal as well as his professional career in 1989.</p><p></p><blockquote>" I accepted a job over here in Newfoundland," he recounted. " Eventually, it turned out to be a great opportunity for me in officiating. The baby Leafs were about to start up in 1991."</blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote>" It was really a good situation. Six of us were hired to do the home games. I spent a lot of years doing what I loved and got to see so many future NHL'ers every night. I had the pleasure of watching guys like Felix Potvin and Damian Rhodes. And I got to work with refs like Wes McCauley, Dan O'Rourke, Dave Jackson and Paul Devorski. All of them got to the NHL."</blockquote><p></p><p> Jim Vail is a man of great character and humility. </p><p></p><blockquote>" I had no real aspirations of making it to the NHL," he remembers. " I always thought I had the best of both worlds; a professional career and I still got to go home to my family every night."</blockquote><p></p><p> His resume is most inspiring.</p><p></p><blockquote>" I was selected locally in 1994 to do an International Junior tournament in Japan," he noted. " I was fortunate enough to referee an AHL All-Star game, and even got to work the Calder Cup finals."</blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote>" That was a whole different ball game," he smiled. " Every single call is important, and you realize that even one bad call can be such a difference maker."</blockquote><p></p><p> Judging by his impressive body of work, bad calls have been about as regular as a Halley's Comet sighting over his 30 years in stripes. </p><p></p><blockquote>" I even got to wear the armband for 6 games during my AHL career. One of the times was when I substituted for Wes McCauley."</blockquote><p></p><p> In 2014, he was widely recognized for his superior work on the ice. Jim was presented with the Michael Condon Award which honors an official for his outstanding service and contributions to the AHL. It's the Holy Grail of officiating. And while he attempted to downplay the reward, his sense of pride was easily discernible.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRoEoHAVMUMphKSXUDmkcBXL_3TwtxXnOi9I_ZLatIC5UhydsQGzFDbz6Rb6mZ9gP57IfHr2xNKpLKuYEhFS5UZtCXbNgg-y20qlbnHZw2PDNRrnZFjgecwMd6hsD09jn8SgD3Q-Xo2RpAm25-GDElV2voGR6mcy8v1JOOm7UbtYxUyfsYD2Z8lMRZxw=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1280" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRoEoHAVMUMphKSXUDmkcBXL_3TwtxXnOi9I_ZLatIC5UhydsQGzFDbz6Rb6mZ9gP57IfHr2xNKpLKuYEhFS5UZtCXbNgg-y20qlbnHZw2PDNRrnZFjgecwMd6hsD09jn8SgD3Q-Xo2RpAm25-GDElV2voGR6mcy8v1JOOm7UbtYxUyfsYD2Z8lMRZxw=w347-h278" width="347" /></a></div><p>He remains optimistic about his future in the game.</p><p></p><blockquote>" I still enjoy the hockey and working with other officials. It's still a lot of fun meeting new people. My mind feels sharp and I try to stay in shape by spending time at the gym. I guess as long as my body holds up, and I'm not a liability out there, I'd like to keep going for a little while yet."</blockquote><p></p><p>He spoke candidly about changes the game has undertaken over his several decades of seeing it up close.</p><p></p><blockquote>" One big difference is the fighting. When I started out, there'd be as many as 8 fights a night. Not so much in the way of fisticuffs now, though. The rules are designed for faster players to showcase their talents."</blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote>" We now use a 3-man system in the ECHL games. That's much different the conventional 4-man system we were used to for so many years."</blockquote><p></p><p>Jim remains very much a man of integrity.</p><p></p><blockquote>" I've always given 110% whether I'm doing a recreational game or a professional game. The effort is always there and I always want to get the call right."</blockquote><p></p><p> He shared a grave concern with today's game and its' future that underscores the passion he holds dearly to his profession.</p><p></p><blockquote>" It bothers me a lot to see the bullying that goes on in the games. today. Young officials, who are essentially good kids who love the game and are trying to earn a few extra dollars, are being bullied constantly by some of the parents. It's sad to see. And we're losing some real good kids because of it."</blockquote><p></p><p> Since he started as a teen, Jim Vail has spent 40 years of hearing abuse of all description from players , coaches and fans. The assault from critics in the media, press and talk shows is relentless. Chants of " Three Blind Mice" accompany him in many rinks as a familiar refrain. However, being the professional that he has become, it all rolls off his broad shoulders like bullets off a steel door. Yet, it's the abuse of the younger officials that hits him squarely in the heart. </p><p></p><blockquote>" I've had no regrets," he concluded. " I've certainly enjoyed my many years of officiating up to now. I've visited a lot of great cities, made many new friends and watched a lot of them graduate to the NHL."</blockquote><p></p><p> And while he spoke at great length about how good the game has been to him, Jim Vail has been a whole lot better at giving back to the game. </p>Tim Haywardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17650365125118085418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-31129799867215586502022-02-02T15:10:00.000-05:002022-02-23T16:12:23.934-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ-BRxt8DiG0cBKr8P2rw00Kt15puHnzxSpKXSAgwyMaRX5V16NclU9POxlawkjylWEQ_y0wAub199Eo1wwHIWTzhpHK2XA-HI4BTRkSfZiggePHTSlgweWgVhOJa7LKd_WNX-6YzrM1IHjrK_N4JpzMSwyM7qY0Tjx7D7-GZ46Heq9cdYYtPa5rQ2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ-BRxt8DiG0cBKr8P2rw00Kt15puHnzxSpKXSAgwyMaRX5V16NclU9POxlawkjylWEQ_y0wAub199Eo1wwHIWTzhpHK2XA-HI4BTRkSfZiggePHTSlgweWgVhOJa7LKd_WNX-6YzrM1IHjrK_N4JpzMSwyM7qY0Tjx7D7-GZ46Heq9cdYYtPa5rQ2=w620-h349" width="620" /></a></div><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-58998356096837953562022-02-02T15:09:00.000-05:002022-02-23T16:12:12.670-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E14 - Home and Home with the Devils<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqGLozdWtE5L_QAmC0WV4bmq07_ZG5gdEnRlZZDwtb7iHLM4N3EkfGGGJXxN-uM4fiKmO41tE5jp-l0l37z1abKE67JM4JEcUFFHDh93Ii3teoK-FDjikK1t6rdpELtHCzyST2dd58U8HXwTN-Z4l8B3qU9-GUcknC3L1Jk7MeqtUgaygV0lHLsmIn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqGLozdWtE5L_QAmC0WV4bmq07_ZG5gdEnRlZZDwtb7iHLM4N3EkfGGGJXxN-uM4fiKmO41tE5jp-l0l37z1abKE67JM4JEcUFFHDh93Ii3teoK-FDjikK1t6rdpELtHCzyST2dd58U8HXwTN-Z4l8B3qU9-GUcknC3L1Jk7MeqtUgaygV0lHLsmIn=w584-h329" width="584" /></a></div><p></p><p>There is no way a Newfoundland based hockey podcast could start without first recognizing the passing of Chris “Abbo” Abbott. A true gentleman and legend. You will be missed Chris. Tonight the b’ys dig into the home and home series against the New Jersey Devils. Two vastly different games with the same outcome. The boys chat about the emerging impact of Engvall, Mitch Marner’s dominance, Austin Matthews and more. To cap this one, the lads discuss the looming trade deadline ad some potential names out there linked to the Leafs.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="527" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfQHeuPi9So" width="634" youtube-src-id="hfQHeuPi9So"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-60386871206231415162022-01-29T22:37:00.003-05:002022-01-29T22:37:12.781-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxfBRDYCXgoUu35mg802auI3aiwPC5Ah9ljcJJQ4SU7AbosIOjqmHW3YGm1hfa557CVWmhttR3xjbCipiHUmEEp3K9wZ9danM80ihSVSp8JZmlONMsvvDFq2cMq9c34XeP32tg7MHAW1pKhuMgh5gUO3VTk-jtaZFTNo8I3Pk5wfeFp830DHxH4PQC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="2000" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxfBRDYCXgoUu35mg802auI3aiwPC5Ah9ljcJJQ4SU7AbosIOjqmHW3YGm1hfa557CVWmhttR3xjbCipiHUmEEp3K9wZ9danM80ihSVSp8JZmlONMsvvDFq2cMq9c34XeP32tg7MHAW1pKhuMgh5gUO3VTk-jtaZFTNo8I3Pk5wfeFp830DHxH4PQC=w600-h485" width="600" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-37968405504797992602022-01-25T22:05:00.009-05:002022-01-25T22:05:52.893-05:00DSC Mini-Series: TrailblazHER Part 1 - Tara Slone<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JsE8RleNjtQ/YfC59IUapAI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/rBi-yKiRDqMVanhf_eiqrTTVAyDgYoyIgCNcBGAsYHQ/272046245_259134999674861_6371579704761495739_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="326" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JsE8RleNjtQ/YfC59IUapAI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/rBi-yKiRDqMVanhf_eiqrTTVAyDgYoyIgCNcBGAsYHQ/w579-h326/272046245_259134999674861_6371579704761495739_n.jpg" width="579" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Who better to springboard our TrailblazHER mini-series then a fellow east coaster, the incomparable, Tara Slone. In what might be the best podcast we’ve ever done, we chat about her upbringing in Halifax and memories of Newfoundland and Bob Cole. Our round table gets the scoop on how Tara ended up on Hometown Hockey and her first meeting with Ron MacLean. <p></p><p>The DSC crew zero in on her outspokenness with regards issues around the NHL like the Kyle Beech incident, Evander Kane’s second chances, & Logan Mailloux being draft against his wishes. We discuss the GM’s responsibility to build a winning team vs putting morel character of the players first and foremost and we get Tara’s take on Connor McDavid comments about potentially adding Kane to the Oilers. </p><p>This EP has too much to list here, so sit back relax, pour up a screech and coke and enjoy The DSC Mini-Series: TrailblazHER Part 1 – Tara Slone<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="427" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdNYpMrrVXU" width="514" youtube-src-id="OdNYpMrrVXU"></iframe></div><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-25482159482108870332022-01-22T22:13:00.004-05:002022-01-22T22:14:01.331-05:00DSC’s TrailblazeHER: Tara Slone (Episode Trailer)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="496" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBobnRJR9pU" width="596" youtube-src-id="nBobnRJR9pU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-48091483721341174972022-01-22T22:10:00.000-05:002022-01-22T22:10:04.894-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uHNwCPamCZg/YezG_jRKzVI/AAAAAAAAA_I/gFD_cmHXgNk8LOPLJs1aR9YiP_m3XR_6gCNcBGAsYHQ/271445579_478651700375285_478247940740460460_n%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="516" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uHNwCPamCZg/YezG_jRKzVI/AAAAAAAAA_I/gFD_cmHXgNk8LOPLJs1aR9YiP_m3XR_6gCNcBGAsYHQ/w516-h516/271445579_478651700375285_478247940740460460_n%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-67425119033546225202022-01-22T22:09:00.000-05:002022-01-22T22:09:03.560-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E12 - At Least It Wasn't A Zamboni Driver Among Other Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZhUMQv9PPIkZWCOYp38UKkIM-aNEmHZB2H9hhh_Nld61ekVAgmBO8FI2abMQyYq-ujE1Aqh5QZ_I-nqp6lvpkYJBISNkY9MbQvAvfaU3T3XQKCyWD0IdUal04_XaCXwibz_AuOygKBwpX_mBCqI-HNbzoLT3xS3ggvUwyR1IG155452pAZpPSrcb_=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZhUMQv9PPIkZWCOYp38UKkIM-aNEmHZB2H9hhh_Nld61ekVAgmBO8FI2abMQyYq-ujE1Aqh5QZ_I-nqp6lvpkYJBISNkY9MbQvAvfaU3T3XQKCyWD0IdUal04_XaCXwibz_AuOygKBwpX_mBCqI-HNbzoLT3xS3ggvUwyR1IG155452pAZpPSrcb_=w678-h381" width="678" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In this episode the band is back together again after a busy holiday season. The foursome discusses the recent back-2-back where the Leafs beat the Golden Knights and lost to the Coyotes. Your 4 hosts also weigh in on the Evander Kane situation and McDavid’s comments about it. We chat about the All-Star selections and maybe a Snub? Also, there is a tonne of trade talk and speculation as we edge closer to the trade deadline. If you like a good debate/border line argument, then this is the ep for you! Sit back and enjoy Season 02, Ep 12 of the DSC Podcast.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="526" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sz07WpYniII" width="633" youtube-src-id="sz07WpYniII"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-89841923923535502142022-01-08T23:25:00.002-05:002022-01-09T23:26:54.941-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E11 - Leafs vs Avalanche Post Game - Jan 8, 2022<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC6I__zpT97F9TGI9SBiNCM5RZbHb-2Q4eOuE5wjZeBw4CPZqOpYO3hIVvpPZHc4o1IsHIbagiQoshMUrRXd3olmonjuD-Zo7a201UoK4RFsLm8tsTfozgc-DMmYqsW_3FQB1eRQARtiqfw7XNtKlU-8p4-5w_koKaWcN8c1WfrKEMFdU3NAfHSzj8=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC6I__zpT97F9TGI9SBiNCM5RZbHb-2Q4eOuE5wjZeBw4CPZqOpYO3hIVvpPZHc4o1IsHIbagiQoshMUrRXd3olmonjuD-Zo7a201UoK4RFsLm8tsTfozgc-DMmYqsW_3FQB1eRQARtiqfw7XNtKlU-8p4-5w_koKaWcN8c1WfrKEMFdU3NAfHSzj8=w621-h349" width="621" /></a><br />The b’ys get together and chat about the Leafs 5 to 4 OT loss to the Colorado Avalanche. </p><p>The duo also discuss the future of Jack Campbell, Possible defensive upgrade and trade rumors. What do we do with Alex Kerfoot and our view on Leafs fans in general. Oh and the much anticipated return of DSC world famous segment, Yes b’y No b’y.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AF0Xhco_8Po" width="619" youtube-src-id="AF0Xhco_8Po"></iframe></div><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-6397688167747671042022-01-04T23:22:00.000-05:002022-01-09T23:23:01.178-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E10 - Leafs vs Oilers Post Game - Jan 5, 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsH1Q51rFSoTLKvN0vBkPXOP6hit7bKpQDZyE1flzB42JqomPc8u-5bOda-gutV3K0Z5sY9GXoJAwBRI0zqiHIhvOwd4hLpGBItrGbXK3-WBvRi3zWSJ88rf0ldnHnteSRnzsM5f2DLTDiX0t2j1uZboS2vT4CxBLGBuEkC0QFCP3kHcRq4rYlIIDO=s2876" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="2876" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsH1Q51rFSoTLKvN0vBkPXOP6hit7bKpQDZyE1flzB42JqomPc8u-5bOda-gutV3K0Z5sY9GXoJAwBRI0zqiHIhvOwd4hLpGBItrGbXK3-WBvRi3zWSJ88rf0ldnHnteSRnzsM5f2DLTDiX0t2j1uZboS2vT4CxBLGBuEkC0QFCP3kHcRq4rYlIIDO=w597-h334" width="597" /></a></div><br />It's post-game time. The Leafs with a 4-2 win over the Oilers but the B’ys disagree when it comes to their satisfaction level with the game. The boys talk in depth about all 4 lines as well as a lot of dissecting of the game. <p></p><p>The duo also unanimously crown the Leafs “Most Improved Player of 2021”. The lads even dive into the rumor of Mike Babcock getting a look in Edmonton if Ken Holland decides to make a move. The highlight of this ep might just be Paddy’s Jamie Macoun story.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="505" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nOl0YFvMa6Q" width="608" youtube-src-id="nOl0YFvMa6Q"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-56730038943761927042022-01-03T23:17:00.000-05:002022-01-09T23:18:22.535-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiElLcgchKXG2khpULNl6nZTe_YWghjie0OabVE9ak-SNnwnsns4vsxXmC5homDgwuRm5fF3ZjIVgdqnBDUaPfpl99FSmjCt2sY6-Z2ttuxXWZM-eK0OkUcW3ksxl8ipaU64GlVx_6xemECTAcPi0zKbZm-fvnmBz7VbSsTiPcQ3irmrpo6AQhYhhRQ=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiElLcgchKXG2khpULNl6nZTe_YWghjie0OabVE9ak-SNnwnsns4vsxXmC5homDgwuRm5fF3ZjIVgdqnBDUaPfpl99FSmjCt2sY6-Z2ttuxXWZM-eK0OkUcW3ksxl8ipaU64GlVx_6xemECTAcPi0zKbZm-fvnmBz7VbSsTiPcQ3irmrpo6AQhYhhRQ=w561-h421" width="561" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-17372132767882943392021-12-24T23:15:00.000-05:002022-01-09T23:17:57.113-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuUhFyXhxYfMdNQ2MHd0ZVsQhAH700dtOC1H34BTqxboR9Zf0MT_M0CZskmgoo2_pk5pFjy_e0AcV9IMn964CqLGDmi5ghFZg5wjN521AOKd2yo7tlarP-Q5kBxfEjeBs-Y9iYWMDDCqVAuMnVlUqIdDwmawDZj6NV2nk119w5MrJS3T1aiPJGqyDl=s1701" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1701" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuUhFyXhxYfMdNQ2MHd0ZVsQhAH700dtOC1H34BTqxboR9Zf0MT_M0CZskmgoo2_pk5pFjy_e0AcV9IMn964CqLGDmi5ghFZg5wjN521AOKd2yo7tlarP-Q5kBxfEjeBs-Y9iYWMDDCqVAuMnVlUqIdDwmawDZj6NV2nk119w5MrJS3T1aiPJGqyDl=w595-h350" width="595" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-11213895657825814142021-12-22T10:08:00.005-05:002021-12-23T15:02:18.996-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E09 - Chasing The Dream with Kevin Porter<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE-bRstBnjvFPu_pXMyJ-twVpahMZ-vUunP-peWB4dCpxQauELkEXjNmBkui1mQbPhRu3dM9kI9NyGp1SAqjQfpUy8speXh0B0GUgnonCIR4ehuj6rpCzT7SGXV6vCGOZQzzqQm4l8gPRTP6Wey571CF2fkmb5rIBHxKl2wcfxqS3zkYz4IPlyV5yw=s2864" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1618" data-original-width="2864" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE-bRstBnjvFPu_pXMyJ-twVpahMZ-vUunP-peWB4dCpxQauELkEXjNmBkui1mQbPhRu3dM9kI9NyGp1SAqjQfpUy8speXh0B0GUgnonCIR4ehuj6rpCzT7SGXV6vCGOZQzzqQm4l8gPRTP6Wey571CF2fkmb5rIBHxKl2wcfxqS3zkYz4IPlyV5yw=w605-h343" width="605" /></a><br /></p><p>In this episode, the boys sit down with 46 year old Toronto Fire Fighter/Paramedic Kevin Porter and discuss chasing the dream of becoming a pro hockey player.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="481" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oiAJkuqOJ6A" width="579" youtube-src-id="oiAJkuqOJ6A"></iframe></div><br />Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-41272314051476681372021-12-22T10:04:00.004-05:002021-12-22T10:05:29.091-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E08 - Post Game Leafs vs Lightening - Dec 9th 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3D7xaidrKC7CTpn7V-gIR0eyFDek4fSO_FDUUDz-YyQzqEqlZu2gTPUyDCQv4PJL-rvjb57cfFm-Nt4fdI1Do6F95EOxLvCtKdPNUqHPUn54nDU9iz-L5cTgcUl9M68PWm9dngqUcus1cfKInUmMYGZwU8zBoyF1cWJwU1a3geQwlfUGZd6Yg2lul=s2878" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1614" data-original-width="2878" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3D7xaidrKC7CTpn7V-gIR0eyFDek4fSO_FDUUDz-YyQzqEqlZu2gTPUyDCQv4PJL-rvjb57cfFm-Nt4fdI1Do6F95EOxLvCtKdPNUqHPUn54nDU9iz-L5cTgcUl9M68PWm9dngqUcus1cfKInUmMYGZwU8zBoyF1cWJwU1a3geQwlfUGZd6Yg2lul=w630-h352" width="630" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The b’ys get together for a little chat after the Leafs 5-3 Loss to the Lightening on Dec 9th 2021. Less about the game and more about the configuration of the team with current and future injuries. Who’s showing up and who has not so much. The trio also dig into some 2022 Team Canada Olympic predictions. Finally, the lads look at some players likely to be available to the buds around the trade deadline.<span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="498" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pKKUVg4XiQ8" width="600" youtube-src-id="pKKUVg4XiQ8"></iframe></div><br /><span><!--more--></span><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-80531939608349882142021-12-06T21:59:00.004-05:002021-12-06T22:08:21.104-05:00The GM's Christmas Wish List: They Sure Don't Make Them Like That Anymore<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqUzMv_q4NaoyBWpJAxW6nnXH5Lkoyyb9FKQtSuTmgaNwPUoTQsVXsoWtKsKghPtcFil19DoIugZ10WimqK6gIqfUF4mTt60hnDhD6IjfhCBGLWeLXOOF5jnO87pOArw9g1UjGNFqht3yKp_tqLpIXJm6A4IUiU14WBoktHKFOglKnYuemBgKiQvXzzw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="2048" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqUzMv_q4NaoyBWpJAxW6nnXH5Lkoyyb9FKQtSuTmgaNwPUoTQsVXsoWtKsKghPtcFil19DoIugZ10WimqK6gIqfUF4mTt60hnDhD6IjfhCBGLWeLXOOF5jnO87pOArw9g1UjGNFqht3yKp_tqLpIXJm6A4IUiU14WBoktHKFOglKnYuemBgKiQvXzzw=w585-h327" width="585" /></a><br /></p><div>Through this holiday season, everyone, it seems, has a wish list.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, even NHL general managers.</div><div> </div><div>And while they may be secretly dreaming of a new set of titanium golf clubs from an appreciative team owner, or an all-expenses junket for two somewhere in the Caribbean, compliments of the VP of operations, a more ambitious priority overshadows their list.</div><div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every one of them craves that number one defenceman.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The difficulty lies in finding one, which has proven to be about as successful as bringing down a rhino with a slingshot.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's because they're practically extinct.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A vanishing breed long coveted by any club with realistic aspirations of capturing Lord Stanley's cup.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> General managers spend long hours fantasizing of triumphantly drafting that big fish. Bloodlines of a champion. Six feet and 200 pounds of finely-chiseled muscle. A swift and agile skater, yet, terrifically strong on his feet. A defensive zealot who delights in meting out punishing body checks. An offensive steamroller with exceptional scoring credentials. A slick passer and slicker playmaker who can regulate the power play with a heavy artillery cannon from the point. A natural-born leader who commands respect on the ice and admiration in the dressing room. Above all, a broad-shouldered decision maker who proudly and effectively wears the "C" on his jersey like a badge of honor.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Almost sounds like a fictitious character from the fertile imagination of Steven Spielberg.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No, they sure don't make them like that anymore. But they once did.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enter Mr. Denis Potvin.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Following an extraordinary and highly-publicized five-year OHL career with the storied Ottawa 67's that began at the young age of 15, Potvin was the first overall draft pick in 1973. The New York Islanders had set a record in futility the previous season with the lowest point total in NHL history. They quickly made the 19-year-old Ottawa native their first selection.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's worth noting that Potvin's defence partner during his senior OHL campaign was future Leaf standout Ian Turnbull. What a formidable pair they made. Between the two of them, they amassed 66 goals and 204 points to go with 330 penalty minutes. Compelling stats indeed from the talented blueliners.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the Islanders came calling on draft day, baby, Potvin was more than ready for the bright spotlight of New York.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He skated 15 seasons in the NHL, all with the club that drafted him. During his residency there, he collected 4 Stanley Cups and 3 Norris trophies as the league's top defender. As a testament to his durability, he averaged 70 games a season, despite generously throwing around his 200-pound frame every night he skated.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When his playing days finally ended, he had averaged 20 goals, 70 points, 90 penalty minutes and a plus 30 rating over his remarkable career. He currently sits seventh on the all-time list for points by a blueliner. During the decade of the 1970's and into the early 1980's, Denis Potvin was widely acclaimed as the best defenceman in the NHL. </span></div></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKPJ7WdCf7PhKRucROuacy-z_VJDtFo0rmz_rE72MpVUehoJlBBGc9q0idGbQMzLK8KjUjS7gHvf0ZMVJEm9L6Naa-KowHI_xK9yZOdswOnqwFHRIkVOl-7LJ3wN-ZMBxrvGJblE40RL1KisEGmkbCO5idDn_MiEc22bgh9aEHuunKhLFbOYgnWxztA=s1416" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1280" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTKPJ7WdCf7PhKRucROuacy-z_VJDtFo0rmz_rE72MpVUehoJlBBGc9q0idGbQMzLK8KjUjS7gHvf0ZMVJEm9L6Naa-KowHI_xK9yZOdswOnqwFHRIkVOl-7LJ3wN-ZMBxrvGJblE40RL1KisEGmkbCO5idDn_MiEc22bgh9aEHuunKhLFbOYgnWxztA=w533-h590" width="533" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And while the ostentatious numbers do not tell the whole story, neither do they lie. He could single-handedly lift the entire team with a devastating body check as easily as he could blast home a game winner from the blueline.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, while there are 32 general managers in the NHL dreaming about finding a defender in the same class as Denis Potvin, chances are they'll have to settle for something considerably less. Most of them would take someone half as good.</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No sir, they sure don't make them like that anymore. </span></div></span></div>Tim Haywardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17650365125118085418noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-34399103067421155502021-12-06T21:57:00.007-05:002021-12-06T21:57:48.191-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E07 - The Todd Crocker Episode<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7iHr2PLHUIwn3Vrtc7JGDOdxp8f-q4rWExu7xgQ74huhx-j9FsjDpp93A33PyOxivlRRvotdUJIxW1_nYgolfoZgkvGCHcTOkbG-Tbt3yBWvpw--eRdLKltLtlD5NOh8pMQxHXEI4RT8co-PnC7vCdqQRdN5xLy3cfjLcGp1a46J0P-WvWPd8hEH0=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="2048" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7iHr2PLHUIwn3Vrtc7JGDOdxp8f-q4rWExu7xgQ74huhx-j9FsjDpp93A33PyOxivlRRvotdUJIxW1_nYgolfoZgkvGCHcTOkbG-Tbt3yBWvpw--eRdLKltLtlD5NOh8pMQxHXEI4RT8co-PnC7vCdqQRdN5xLy3cfjLcGp1a46J0P-WvWPd8hEH0=w660-h372" width="660" /></a><br /></p><p>When you get a chance to spin yarns with the voice of the Marlies, what are you gonna talk about? Obviously, Ziggy Peelgoods, Paddy looking like Ed Sheeran, and how COVID-19 has affected the french fry industry. </p><p>We do touch on some other topics though. Like the one time Todd mailed it in as a broadcaster in St. John’s, Amazon’s All or Nothing from a hockey and film makers perspective, Chads Christmas tree, Todd’s segment “Walk to the Rink”, Brian Rogers, Crock’s favourite call, A Jerry Seinfeld reference, TJ Brennan, Paddy discloses who out there can drink more than Newfoundlanders, the inside track on Josh Ho-Sang, Nick Robertson’s focus, Connor Brown’s competitiveness, The Marlies Calder Cup team, Feeling the weight of Leafs Nation, The time Ryan cried watching hockey, First time calling an NHL game the night Crock had to replace Joe Bowen for the Leafs, Wally Pipp, who is your celebrity doppelgänger & much more.</p><p>Oh….and see if you can find the subtle Bill Barilko reference?</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="505" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vg42e4qV_wM" width="607" youtube-src-id="Vg42e4qV_wM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-21295567628744222532021-12-06T21:53:00.005-05:002021-12-06T21:53:55.457-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E06 - "The Inside Track" On Sports Betting With Kris Abbot<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTT7vmnu4-HfUG4txPJupMCP-UHpskZbiayQUTfZb2a_vn9VgeIuQJdDorHCK7kGMCObjVNGdHtwCncdWBrKY_PHtbpFY_QCCO96TI6pqT9yxGpGtRrA5L9WAyeUwKdHrfxfoY9f-MrrHDVr8FS5rIk6wTQM4Rzx5MilWTCXq1krXb-bVhkOsaLJUZ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="2048" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTT7vmnu4-HfUG4txPJupMCP-UHpskZbiayQUTfZb2a_vn9VgeIuQJdDorHCK7kGMCObjVNGdHtwCncdWBrKY_PHtbpFY_QCCO96TI6pqT9yxGpGtRrA5L9WAyeUwKdHrfxfoY9f-MrrHDVr8FS5rIk6wTQM4Rzx5MilWTCXq1krXb-bVhkOsaLJUZ=w608-h342" width="608" /></a></p><p>So, where’s Kris from and how did he end up with Coolbet? Clearly, we want to know about sponsoring The Ray and Dregs Podcast and drinking beer with the b’ys (because that’s what we do). We chat about The Newfoundland connection, not being a fanboy, responsible gambling, transparency with the public, where the sports betting industry is heading next, Russell Crowe, legislation and regulations in Canada, how it all works and much more!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_TcODVDOjVo" width="632" youtube-src-id="_TcODVDOjVo"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-28328703082957719202021-12-06T21:47:00.005-05:002021-12-06T21:49:01.460-05:00The DSC Podcast S02 E05 - Leafs vs Bolts Post Game - "Say No To Crack"<p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6dwdd6e344U/Ya7KlLtQI-I/AAAAAAAAA8w/xIxMke5rCQYXg-rs3TOUf3A6kqVMhmdCwCNcBGAsYHQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-05%2Bat%2B2.41.24%2BAM.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2048" height="371" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6dwdd6e344U/Ya7KlLtQI-I/AAAAAAAAA8w/xIxMke5rCQYXg-rs3TOUf3A6kqVMhmdCwCNcBGAsYHQ/w663-h371/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-05%2Bat%2B2.41.24%2BAM.png" width="663" /></a></p>Tonight, the DSC crew discuss the Leafs 2-1 OT Victory over the Lightening. <p></p><p>Find out where Paddy wants to swipe his Visa. There is lots of love for Sandin and Liljgren in this one. We discuss whether the Oilers are the Best team in Canada. We talk about rumours of trading Holl or Dermott. We chat about the Jack Eichel trade and all the woulda/coulda/shoulda. We dig into the Panthers situation with Bobrovsky. Someone called kylie a “bimbo”. Growlers update. What happens with the Habs if Price comes back. Paddy drops an idea about something we can do at a growlers game. We take a jab at Cole Caufield, give a shout out to the newest member of the DSC team, and we flash some butt early in this one.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="492" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FAm8ECIpQlQ" width="592" youtube-src-id="FAm8ECIpQlQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-53546293314879905572021-10-30T21:22:00.003-04:002021-10-30T21:23:31.272-04:00The DSC Podcast S02 E04 - The Dirt with Dean MacDonald<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-2RtyOdA7jzSo2D1scXes99XxNUi1voY6UtNPLhQci5x7ZwRzrelFQ9pzR-2kpLyZtD5d8Kf1Lj6jR-lsTRqviq4bHzI_pr0hnOzbAwSYV18veMD1rWXXi0ppJxU6mv7ZNqG2vsLLlSfq6mD4mu5OPni_ysvHyEfQDnfUHeyTZ0nKHWrCHwJrutOe=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="2048" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-2RtyOdA7jzSo2D1scXes99XxNUi1voY6UtNPLhQci5x7ZwRzrelFQ9pzR-2kpLyZtD5d8Kf1Lj6jR-lsTRqviq4bHzI_pr0hnOzbAwSYV18veMD1rWXXi0ppJxU6mv7ZNqG2vsLLlSfq6mD4mu5OPni_ysvHyEfQDnfUHeyTZ0nKHWrCHwJrutOe=w644-h362" width="644" /></a><br /></p><p>It’s been a busy 48 hours for Dean MacDonald and the Newfoundland Growlers. </p><p>So, what’s on the go? Dean opens up about the process which is ahead and the uncertainties. Future plans to move on without the City of St. John’s and just why this team and this place is so important to him. We also get updates and insight into Dean’s 2 new ECHL franchises, the Trois-Rivieres Lions and the Iowa Heartlanders and much more. </p><p>PSA: You may want a feed of Mary Browns at the end of this EP. </p><p>Strap in for the Dirt with Dean MacDonald.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="20" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qTA1Z1oaDRk" width="24" youtube-src-id="qTA1Z1oaDRk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-71607269258968361612021-10-30T21:16:00.003-04:002021-10-30T21:17:36.640-04:00The DSC Podcast S02 E03 - Leafs Lose 7-1 vs The Pens<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUf-n8kMtijDgpKo7P85HWbaH3wa2c0FK1hC3xrU6_3hUL_I1fW8JvDgy26fSYh3AWFVl60jcTbV5gjJ5naVgDuvFGA6PGgZYfqj3XZDdzaXBCX6ivoxQt9oCyxX-iALIRAmuHybJWpRIzjdsdf3WrFLpCCMLH805atm7Pl6L0nemDI8BkRtqFwL6Q=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="2048" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUf-n8kMtijDgpKo7P85HWbaH3wa2c0FK1hC3xrU6_3hUL_I1fW8JvDgy26fSYh3AWFVl60jcTbV5gjJ5naVgDuvFGA6PGgZYfqj3XZDdzaXBCX6ivoxQt9oCyxX-iALIRAmuHybJWpRIzjdsdf3WrFLpCCMLH805atm7Pl6L0nemDI8BkRtqFwL6Q=w654-h366" width="654" /></a><br /></p><p>The Game Was Bad. We Know It Was Bad. It Was Really Bad.</p><p>Who is really to blame here? Not who you might suspect actually. Kylie's gigantic water bottle makes an appearance. Talk of higher powers at work. Money, Money, Money is also a theme. Most importantly, we look at the organization from the top down and dish on everyone.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="548" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WikVJcCHSpk" width="659" youtube-src-id="WikVJcCHSpk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-80683753659802875552021-10-30T21:11:00.004-04:002021-10-30T21:11:33.838-04:00The DSC Podcast S02 E02 - Post Game Leafs vs Rangers - "The Human Shield"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM8Qi16TvYeWfP5bjF3Bl2q7meeKGwmW_PrxSO-aoaD9rNkOR0_dLS0TXLjPlTVmjgBH9VUj2_5CD77Fra-KUxGL32-Ve5241_M5hGB8SdZ3B_JMGgw6Fpo3ZerZ-HSRUxsCH6mDBZ2YOYIUsPKF1mGbwLWN0c2dv8wQvI5RM6kq7JXJ6PiPcLAEqK=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="2048" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM8Qi16TvYeWfP5bjF3Bl2q7meeKGwmW_PrxSO-aoaD9rNkOR0_dLS0TXLjPlTVmjgBH9VUj2_5CD77Fra-KUxGL32-Ve5241_M5hGB8SdZ3B_JMGgw6Fpo3ZerZ-HSRUxsCH6mDBZ2YOYIUsPKF1mGbwLWN0c2dv8wQvI5RM6kq7JXJ6PiPcLAEqK=w660-h371" width="660" /></a></div><br />Post game chat from the Leafs vs Rangers on Oct 18th 2021. <p></p><p>Interesting take, 1 game, 3 different reactions from our hosts. Who has stood out so far this season and who hasn’t. Lots of talk about Morgan Rielly & Jack Campbell. The trio discuss unconventional Penalty Killers. More chat on Timothy Liljegren. What to expect next and much more.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="541" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SazHXAHSMRg" width="652" youtube-src-id="SazHXAHSMRg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-56921532595069282732021-10-30T21:06:00.002-04:002021-10-30T21:06:56.602-04:00The DSC Podcast S02 E01 - A Season Preview With Joe Bowen<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipV0CQyFDKmnqtILq5CWLcpBCN4XxF6fkqBkr5Y7n2eeHXtNmyxayJx2jQCST2nyuq8gJSr2obqYYbzf5-3m46sm_Vf0rHrvCNPmnQ4Je1lcT-tKK4lbgrmtRZo5n2SjmsRXC0xz8q6u0MBmiAbrfKkDJE-pb8lxrO-LQr8ZrGZEmo658QuBuNjUua=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipV0CQyFDKmnqtILq5CWLcpBCN4XxF6fkqBkr5Y7n2eeHXtNmyxayJx2jQCST2nyuq8gJSr2obqYYbzf5-3m46sm_Vf0rHrvCNPmnQ4Je1lcT-tKK4lbgrmtRZo5n2SjmsRXC0xz8q6u0MBmiAbrfKkDJE-pb8lxrO-LQr8ZrGZEmo658QuBuNjUua=w601-h355" width="601" /></a></p><p></p><p>Its Season #2 of the DSC Podcast and Look who is back!! Joe Bowen!!! </p><p>Joe talks on what went wrong in the Leafs loss to Montreal in the playoffs. We talk about “All or Nothing” as well as the emergence of another Bowen. We answer questions like: Was the North division weak? Or, what is Killer instinct and does it come in a can? Joe Helps us dissect last year’s team vs this year’s team. We chat about the loss of Bogo and how that affects the bottom pair, What’s up with Nick Robertson? And much more. </p><p>But most importantly, Joe leaves us with renewed faith heading into this season. We Beleaf again!</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="561" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x_3hZPZcHXc" width="675" youtube-src-id="x_3hZPZcHXc"></iframe></div><br /><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; caret-color: rgb(3, 3, 3); color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.20000000298023224px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-18010134256223251422021-10-30T21:00:00.002-04:002021-10-30T21:00:54.509-04:00The DSC Podcast EP. #27 - Leafs Pre-Season: Who's In? Who's Out?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSEXzLsQri2yK0lHa5yIvdnGN4yxhgyxYSklSVGE4WiuImPRbcPl824gyfYQh5cUob9thwlL3qQ6bOp3g5SZigHxSIodx2Tsn6J6ixgoJ52bAsc9xmbypC4wWvABFPe4z3HEBRgLCRADTPqACoUN77IGCv8nsxprMTise08AF5nVQMjFFcFwawcFRH=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2048" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSEXzLsQri2yK0lHa5yIvdnGN4yxhgyxYSklSVGE4WiuImPRbcPl824gyfYQh5cUob9thwlL3qQ6bOp3g5SZigHxSIodx2Tsn6J6ixgoJ52bAsc9xmbypC4wWvABFPe4z3HEBRgLCRADTPqACoUN77IGCv8nsxprMTise08AF5nVQMjFFcFwawcFRH=w660-h370" width="660" /></a></div><p>Clearly we couldn’t start without a little chat about the Blue Jays. But then HOCKEY! So much to talk about. NHL Salary cap debate, The problem with the Leafs D pairs to start the season, What to do with Kerfoot?, the Blue and White game, the left side, Leafs trade bait, What will happen with Rielly?, Amazon's All or Nothing series, and detailed discussion on Bunting, Kampf, Gusev, Robertson, Niemela, Sandin, Ho-Sang, Amadio, Engvall, Liljegren, Brooks, Gabriel, Spezza & more!</p><p>Strap in! A new season is just around the corner.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="534" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3NdwR609n8" width="642" youtube-src-id="a3NdwR609n8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-60816993291781648612021-09-22T08:34:00.003-04:002021-09-22T08:34:51.752-04:00The DSC Podcast EP. #26 - Pre Pre-Season, Can You Keep Up?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KiDD4nv6ZeI/YUsiW4RCxdI/AAAAAAAAA7A/J-B8xcqNhXEcyWGCD_3PwJ_fyn3FdmA9wCLcBGAsYHQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-22%2Bat%2B2.08.57%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2048" height="359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KiDD4nv6ZeI/YUsiW4RCxdI/AAAAAAAAA7A/J-B8xcqNhXEcyWGCD_3PwJ_fyn3FdmA9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w638-h359/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-22%2Bat%2B2.08.57%2BAM.png" width="638" /></a></div><br /> Our trio is back from summer and primed for a new season. They discuss the loss of Hyman and the addition of Ritchie. Opinions are flying around about Robertson, Gusev, & Ho Sang heading into camp. The Growlers are officially back with some speculation on the next Captain. What should we expect from the Amazon special “All or Nothing”. The Habs offseason drama. Did one of our hosts land a PTO with the Kraken? PK Subban rumors and more!<p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFcrcigvjGE" width="578" youtube-src-id="qFcrcigvjGE"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933259286392755119.post-37169754545931240472021-09-04T10:38:00.004-04:002021-09-04T10:38:35.819-04:00The Paul Devorski Episode Trailer<p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IUKFJ_gzKKw/YTOElQ6q0qI/AAAAAAAAA60/6oh3XbteGFocyP1vzKs1gWWlIQv06TSdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-10%2Bat%2B2.10.18%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="2048" height="403" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IUKFJ_gzKKw/YTOElQ6q0qI/AAAAAAAAA60/6oh3XbteGFocyP1vzKs1gWWlIQv06TSdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w652-h403/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-10%2Bat%2B2.10.18%2BAM.png" width="652" /></a></p><p>What makes a legend? Take your pick......</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1COSHnvgf5c" width="618" youtube-src-id="1COSHnvgf5c"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /><br /></p>Ryan Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951354958765323845noreply@blogger.com0