What?

Even at age-41, Theo Fleury is the kind of player opposing teams HATE.

I wish him well on the comeback.

… the popular yet troubled forward hit the ice with the Calgary Flames for the first time since 1999 and scored the shootout winner in a 5-4 pre-season victory over the New York Islanders at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Thursday.

“That was pretty exciting,” he said. “It was fun, it was a fun game to be in.”

As the capacity crowd of 19,289 chanted “Theo, Theo”, Fleury scored on Islanders goaltender Kevin Poulin with a forehand deke to send the fans into a frenzy.” …

Fleury makes triumphant return with Flames

Actually, that’s now 2 Briers in a row!

Unbelievable.

… Martin also went 13-0 at last year’s Canadian men’s championship in Winnipeg.

Martin now owns four Brier crowns, tying him with Randy Ferbey and Ernie Richardson for the all-time record among skips.

Martin, third John Morris, second Marc Kennedy and lead Ben Hebert will try for their second straight world championship next month in Moncton.

CBC

Wikipedia – Kevin Martin

Like 2004, when the Flames went to the Stanley Cup Final, I’ve gotten into the habit this year of following a professional sports team. (I’m a little embarassed to admit it.)

I work on my laptop with the game on in the background. Or, if I miss it, I’ll sometimes watch the replay rebroadcast Game in an Hour. Even better than in real time, I’d say.

AND … if I miss that … I’ll watch the highlights on the NHL Flames TV website. It seems to play better in Safari than in Firefox.

At the trade deadline, experts seem unanimous that the Calgary Flames made the best moves.

… By acquiring center Olli Jokinen and defenseman Jordan Leopold, general manager Darryl Sutter made the biggest moves of the day. Sutter made the statement that his Flames are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender this season. …

Fox Sports

… Olli Jokinen’s first game in Flames silks. Two goals.

Jordan Leopold’s first game back in Flames silks. One goal.

Michael Cammalleri’s first game ever in Philadelphia. Three points, including one goal.

It added up to a strikingly easy 5-1 triumph over the Flyers in National Hockey League action, making Calgary general manager Darryl Sutter look like a genius in the process. …

Herald – New guys lead Flames to victory over Flyers

Darryl Sutter’s not been called a genius often. Let’s let him have his day.

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How are the City of Champions teams doing this year, by the way? The Oilers? The Eskimos?

At least the first one I recall.

… From an unpredictable lie in the right rough, Woods gouged a wedge out to 12 feet right of the pin. He started to backpedal as the putt neared the hole, paused to make sure it was in, then curled and pumped both fists toward him with his head to the sky.

“… I knew he’d make it,” Mediate said as he watched from a scoring room. …

Tiger’s spectacular birdie forces US Open playoff – AP

Injured. Problems. Tiger will still find a way to win in the 18-hole playoff Monday against Rocco Mediate.

Amazing.

Watched game 7 with a young artist.

It looked pretty much as she drew it …

Flames’ captain dominated in defeat – Vancouver Sun

Thanks Kipper.

Flames take Game 1

We had it planned all along. This team was built for the Playoffs. Our best players were our best players. (Plus Yelle.) We gave it 110%. Keenan is a GENIUS.

“A ‘frohawk,” is how Iginla described the look which, as advertised, combines the best (or worst) elements of an afro and a Mohawk into one odd head of hair.

Globe