How frustrating is it...

When your goalie makes highlight-reel save after highlight-reel save, and your team still manages to lose? Why the hell was Petersen the only one back on the OT goal?

K.Lo, please get Roli some help. Now. As others have mentioned, what's the point in having an expensive netminder without any defence? "Expensive" does not necessarily mean "miracle worker" -- even the best goalies in the league need solid D to check and clear the puck. Otherwise it's just a damn shooting gallery. Roli's baseball move is good, but it's no replacement for a (sigh) "puck moving defenceman."

Even if K.Lo sees this season as a "development" year, it's not very cool of him to rely so heavily on Roli to cover the team's asses when the baby defence turns over the puck. Right in front of the net. Again. Why bother? Why not just string up a shooter-tutor, and let Roli take a vacation in Hawaii? (mmm, shirtless Roli) -- Or better yet, why don't we just ask Conks to come back?

Goalie Fight! (Almost)

Here's a clip of Boulton running Roli in the Atlanta game. I kinda wish Greene hadn't stepped in, but it is pretty cute of him to stick up for his goalie. You've redeemed yourself in my eyes (at least temporarily), meth-head Greene. Also -- get back in your net, Hedberg.

Your Champion, Ladies and Gents...

Last night, I had the honour of presenting the Hot Oil Oilogosphere Hot-Off champion, Mike W, with a certificate commemorating his victory. As you can see from my expression, it was thrilling to be in the presence of greatness. Squee!

In addition to the certificate, Mike's prizes included a bottle of wine (for romancing MAB "the ladies") and a '95-'96 hockey sticker and activity book, featuring Chris Chelios and Peter Forsberg on the cover. Very exciting!

Congrats, Mike! And a big thanks to Leah for the photos.

Shameless Self-Promotion

Tuesday night, I was a special guest on the crazy canucks podcast. Yes, it's a Vancouver Canucks cast, but I was there to represent the Oily side of life. I give credit where credit is due (Luongo and Calgary's possible #1 in the division) but you know there is only one team in my heart.

I'm also looking to start a podcast of sorts in the Oilogosphere. Grabia and I are doing seperate research and will conviene with a business plan at a later date.




Go Marty!

Breaking News!

Following a roller-coaster of exhilerating highs, devestating lows, and general indifference, the Hot Oil Oilogosphere Hot-Off has come to a close! Over the past few weeks we've seen puppies, kittens, Jesus, and what puts the Pleasure in Motors. Blinded by all of this rad-tastic-ness, the masses collectively said "...meh." But this makes it all worth it!

Chris! has conceded victory to Mike W, based on the strength of his Championship Round entry. I can't say I blame Chris, as the awesomeness of what you are about to see cannot be disputed:



CONGRATULATIONS MIKE! YOU ARE THE HOTTEST MAN IN THE OILOGOSPHERE!

Your prize will be dispensed shortly.

200 Goalie Sticks?

Looks like Roli can now add "Brilliant Actor" to his resume. Squee!

Hot Off Semi-Final: Who's more sensitive?

Shawn Mullin, in his own words: "...all I can say is that Pleasure Motors was thought to be the favourite to win this thing after the first round, and it's crazy I ended up getting past him. I'll say it was probably the dogs. Definitely the dogs. However, I think I took the dog angle about as far as I could. So here is just me, and I'll let that stand on its own. No gimmick except that I played with the colour. In honour of the great PM that's as close to me naked as you'll get.

And for the record, Chris Pronger still sucks."

Mike W: Artist, sailboat passenger, Oilers devotee. Could he be any more dreamy?

Come on, as if you don't want to see a Covered in Oil bloodbath as the final round.

Mike wins with 57% of the vote!

The final Oilogosphere Hot-Off Round will begin on Wednesday, February 7.