Loonie Daze

Alex Rodriguez is opting out of his contract with the NY Yankees thus giving the Texas Rangers $21.3 million reasons to cheer. Alex says the decision is based on the Yankees no signing the players needed to take the heat off his sub par playoff performances. Alex says he will discuss all potential offers and is interested in Canada, not as a place to play but to buy.

The 13-10 win by the NY Giants against Miami Dolphins gave London England fans everything they wanted, rain, violence and a low scoring football game.


After signing Mikka Kiprusoff, Robyn Regehr and Jerome Iginla to long term deals at less than market value you have to wonder if the players are taking a home team discount or if GM Darryl Sutter moonlights as a private investigator. Sutter says next up is Dion Phaneuf and he expects to start negotiations once the film gets developed.

After getting shelled again at home Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. is asking the NHL if they can play some home games in Buffalo.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Randy Jones was suspended for 2 games for a hit from behind on Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, 1 game for the hit and another for being a Flyer.

The Canadian loonie has reached historic highs against the American dollar which is causing havoc on players visiting Canadian strip clubs. Now instead of making it “rain” they can only cause a drizzle.

Britney Spears mom is writing a book on child rearing and not to be outdone Travis Henry’s mom is writing a book on birth control.

Top 3 Signs your Hockey Fantasy Draft Picks are not working out
#3 The goalie is your top point producer and your centre is leading the league in shutouts
#2 Real picks by the Toronto Maple Leafs GM are outperforming yours
#1 Your fantasy cheerleaders are demanding to be traded

The Dali Lama visited Ottawa this week and among his words of divine inspiration was to “Take Indianapolis and the points”.

The same people that are upset Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris lost the most outstanding player nomination to Saskatchewan Roughrider quarterback Kerry Joseph are still insisting Ramses should have got the nod over Moses. Joseph led his team to the Promised Land and revived the faith of a Nation, enough said!