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A Killing at the Track(2000)
(The ninth book in the Jeri Howard series)
A novel by Janet Dawson
Investigator Jeri Howard is fascinated by the beautiful horses and the zealous spectators at stylish Edgewater Downs. But behind the scenes, where the owners, trainers, jockeys, and grooms mingle, life is not so pretty.
Someone is terrorizing owner-trainer Molly Torrance with sinister phone threats. Who would be so malicious? Jeri's money is on ambitious jockey Benita Pascal, whom Molly recently fired. But what about great horses suddenly losing races? Or the blonde Jeri spies betting a bundle on the longest of long shots? And what about . . . cold-blooded murder? For when death's dark horse hugs the rail, Jeri gallops to find a ruthless killer.
Genre: Mystery
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Toe Blake, Coach
Blakes favorite saying was if the day ever comes when I can swallow defeat I'll die.
Blake coached the Canadiens for 13 years, winning eight Stanley Cupsthe most for any coach in the team's history and second in the NHL. He is still the winningest coach in Canadiens' history. He was known for his tough, but fair coaching style; his players always knew he was on their side. He retired at the end of the 1967-68 season, ending 33 consecutive years at ice level with the Habs organization
Stanley Cup champion 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968 (Head coach of Montreal Canadiens)
He had a remarkable coaching record in the playoffs of 82-37 and a 18-5 series record his team never missed the playoffs during his coaching tenure.
HNIC Best of the Best
Toe Blake was the greatest hockey coach ever. Thats not the same as being the most successful hockey coach. There are two other coaches who rank higher in success points than Blake but no other coach was more successful in getting his players to achieveand maintainoptimum performance on the ice than Toe Blake.
I base this conclusion on the data I acquired while calculating my ratings. Using my system six points is the best any hockey coach can achieve during a single season. The closer a coachs score comes to six each season means that the coach in question is doing an excellent job in getting (and maintaining) optimum performance from his players. In Toe Blakes case he coached thirteen seasons and scored sixty-one points out of a possible seventy-eight. Do the math and Toe Blakes optimum performance rating is a staggering .782%.
No other hockey coach in the history of major league professional hockey from 1917 to 2010 scored higher than Toe Blake in the optimum performance rating!
His record is stunning to behold: He had a winning season and made the playoffs every year he coached. Nine times his Canadiens were the best team in the NHL. He won eight Stanley Cups in nine appearances (an NHL record until Scotty Bowman broke it in 2002). In his first five seasons of NHL coaching he won five consecutive Stanley Cupsthe greatest coaching debut and the greatest dynastic run in hockey history. His record of five consecutive Cup victories will never be matched let alone be broken.
How did he do it?
Toe Blake was no tactician. During the past five years when I interviewed many former Habs players who played for Toe Blake, when asked what Blakes offensive tactics were, they all recited the same sentence: advance the puck, hit the open man, and converge on the net. Simply put: a mere continuation of the tactics honed by Blakes predecessor, Dick Irvin Sr.
Blakes magic came from his leadership style which over the course of time took on a mystical, spiritual patina that would culminate in his apotheosis in the hearts and minds of Montreal Canadiens fans.
Toe led his players with an intricately balanced mixture of strength, subtlety, intensity, silence, anger, passion, and occasional humor. In return his players give him their collective hearts, minds, souls, bodies, blood, toil, tears, and sweat.
Blake forged those primal ingredients into the greatest assemblage of hockey talent in NHL history.
No other hockey coach during Original Six era was as beloved by his players as Toe Blake was. That is not hyperbole. When interviewing his former players, I was struck by the reverence they accorded Toe Blake. Never did I hear a complaint or a harsh word about him. Other coaches were spoken about in terms of fear and respect. Toe Blake was spoken of in the same way a son describes his father.
In 2007 when I asked Habs immortal Henri Richard who was the unsung hero of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty from 1956 to 1960? He said laconically: it was Toe Blake and gave me a stern look to let me know he wasnt kidding.
When I asked the late Tom Johnson in 2006 how Blake kept his players hungry during their dynastic run he told me that Blake would pose a simple question to his players in training camp: is this the year youre going to let them take it away from you? No fire and brimstone speeches. No threats or ultimatums; just a quietly expressed question.
No player ever put Toe Blake to the test when it came to discipline. The closest was probably the late Jacques Plante, whose eccentricities exasperated many a coach and teammate alike during his illustrious goaltending career but Blake kept him for seven seasons until he traded him to New York in 1963; even a roguish imp like Bryan Bugsy Watson toed the line while playing for Blake. Watson told me in a 2006 interview that Blake influenced his own managerial style when it comes to running his businesses (Watson is a successful restaurateur in Alexandria, Virginia).
Toe Blakes entire hockey life was dedicated to the Montreal Canadiens. He began his playing career for the Habs in 1937the late Cecil Harts last great gift to hockey. He endured the bad years of the late 1930s and the early 1940s. When Dick Irvin Sr. took over as the Canadiens coach in 1940, he kept Blake and eventually paired him with two future Habs immortals: Elmer Lach and Maurice Rocket Richard. The Punch Line was born. Blake played the same role in the Punch Line as Sid Abel did with the Production Line in Detroit. Blakes experience and intelligence complemented the superb playmaking skills of Lach and the ballistic scoring talent of Maurice Richard. The Habs won the Stanley Cup in 1944 and 1946.
When Toe Blakes NHL playing career ended in the 1948, he took up coaching in the Canadiens farm system. His big break came in 1955 when the Habs asked Blake to succeed Dick Irvin Sr. as head coach.
The Habs were at a crossroads. Irvin had led the team to nine Stanley Cup finals appearances in fifteen seasons with three Cup wins and six defeats. The talent was definitely there and there was no questioning Dick Irvin Sr.s coaching genius but there was a problem: the passion of Maurice Rocket Richard.
The Rocket had been sailing on winds of fire for thirteen glorious seasons but now the flames were threatening to consume his career and his teams chances for victory. The Richard-Hal Laycoe stick-fight; the ensuing suspension of Richard for the remainder of the season and the playoffs; and the Richard Riot which followed cost the Canadiens the 1955 Stanley Cup. Dick Irvin Sr. spent thirteen years keying the Rocket up. Now the Habs needed someone to key the Rocket down.
Enter former teammate and line-mate Toe Blake.
Blake removed the burden from Richard that he had to carry the entire team in return he made the Rocket the team captain and paired him with his younger brother Henri. In 1960 the Rocket retired with five more Cup wins; his place in the Hockey-Hall-of-Fame already guaranteed; his apotheosis complete.
1960 to 1964 were lean years for Blake. The Habs still won but always failed to reach the Cup finals; the stalwarts from the dynasty years had either retired or were traded away; the team was in transition. Youngsters like Gilles Tremblay, Yvan Cournoyer, Bryan Bugsy Watson, Bobby Rousseau, and the late John Ferguson were slowly being integrated into the team.
Toe believed in bringing rookie players up slowly; using them as role players until they gained maturity and confidence. Bryan Watson told me that he and Red Berenson were used exclusively in penalty-killing situations during his rookie season. Cournoyer was used on the power-play before becoming an offensive mainstay. Still when emergency situations arose, Blake would not hesitate to start a rookie. His use of goalie Rogie Vachon during the 1966-67 Season is a case in point.
The 1964-65 Season marked the beginning of four straight Cup finals appearances and three Cup wins for Toe Blake and the Canadiens. The 1965 Cup win was a record setter for Blakehis sixth victory surpassed Hap Days mark of five. The only blot was the loss to Toronto in 1967. By that time Toe had become wearied and drained by the emotional burdens of maintaining Montreals dynastic reign. Even victory can become as burdensome and destructive as defeat. If the Habs had won the 1967 Stanley Cup then Toe Blake would have retired right then and there. But the loss to Toronto stung him and his players.
The greatest coach of them all could not bear to end his career in defeat.
Toe steeled himself once more and led the Canadiens to one more glorious season in 1967-1968. They were the best team in the NHL and were 12-1 in the playoffs, sweeping the upstart St. Louis Blues in four games.
Toe Blake went into a furtive retirement. In his final years he was plagued with Alzheimers disease. Yet before he died he was given one final gift by the Montreal fans. In 1985, Montreal fans selected the all-time Montreal Canadiens dream team and the man they chose to lead that team was not Scotty Bowmanas one might expect considering it was only six years after his dynastic run
It was Toe Blake.
The latest in a weekly series of articles which will discuss the greatest coaches in professional hockey from 1917 to 2009 using my variation of a rating system devised by sports historians Bill James and Sean Lahman.
The rating system awards points based on six measures of success. Points are awarded as follows:
1) For coaching a team to a winning season
2) For coaching a team with a team point percentage of .600% or better
3) For all first place finishes
4) For making a playoff appearance
5) For leading a team to the Stanley Cup finals
6) For coaching a Stanley Cup champion.
I have included coaching stats for those who coached in the World Hockey Association. Three coaches on my list (Glen Sather, Jacques Demers, and Bill Dineen) had their coaching performances in the WHA included in their ratings. I have also used a minimum of twenty success points as an arbitrary cut-off point. Out of the 364 men who have coached in the NHL and WHA from 1917 to 2009 only thirty-nine have achieved twenty or more success points. What follows is an examination of each one of those coaches from the bottom of the list to the top. When you compare the number of great coaches on my list with the total number of those who served, one could paraphrase D.H. Lawrence in saying that a good coach is hard to find.
Seasons 13
Era Mid 50's late 60's
League championships: 1955-1956, 1957-1962, 1963-1964, 1965-1966, 1967-1968
Best Season 1961-62 70 42 14 14 .700%
Stanley Cups 8
#9 Charlie Conacher RW
One of the first true power forwards Charlie revolutionized the right wing position using his size, skill, physicality and his will to compete till he dominated the play like no one else ever did!.Conacher had a wicked hard shot that was considered the best back in hockey during his days in the NHL .He and his two other siblings are all members of the HOF.
Seasons 12
Era Late 20's Early 40's
Adjusted stats 459 393 399 792 323
Art Ross Trophy (1934, 1935)
First All-Star Team (1934, 1935, 1936)
Second All-Star Team (1932, 1933)
Stanley Cups 1
Top 10 Goals
1930-31 (1)1931-32 (1)1933-34 (1)1934-35 (1)1935-36 (1)
Top 10 Points
1930-31 (3)1931-32 (4)1933-34 (1)1934-35 (1)1935-36 (4)
Top 100 Leafs of all Time book 6
Top 100 The hockey News (Late 1990's) 36th
Role Power Forward
#3 Sylvain Cote D
Cote toiled in hockey obscurity for many years carving out a nice career mostly in hartford then in washington back in the day when neither had the horses up front ot make it past teh 1st rnd of the playoffs. He was a underrated player for his entire career. Reliable defender with excellent puck skills, can play in all game situations. Plays it safe defensively whenever possible.Very competitive with good hockey sense.He is a coaches dream player who can do it all at both ends of the rink. Knows how to score when he is on the point during a powerplay. Effortless skater who had the wheels to join the rush to help out on offense.
Seasons 18
Era Mid 80's -mid 2000's
Best Season 1993-94 84 16 35 51 66 +30
Stanley Cup Finals 1
Role Power play specialist 7th d-man
#10 Billy Coutu,D
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190 lbs
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Date of Birth: March 01, 1892
Place of Birth: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date of Death: February 25, 1977 (Age: 84)
Stanley Cup Champion (1924)
Stanley Cup Finalist (1917, 1919*, 1925)
Team Captain (1925-1926)
Top-10 Penalty Minutes (3rd, 7th, 8th, 8th)
Top-10 Scoring Among defenseman (7th, 7th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 10th, 10th)
Top-10 Goalscoring among defenseman (6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 10th)
Top-10 Assist among defenseman (5th, 6th, 8th, 8th, 10th, 10th)
Top-10 Penalty Minutes among defenseman (2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 9th)
Top-10 Playoff Goalscoring (8th)
Top-10 Playoff Assist (9th)
Top-10 Playoff Penalty Minutes (1st, 8th)
Top-10 Playoff Scoring Among defenseman (3rd, 6th)
Top-10 Playoff Goalscoring among defenseman (1st)
Top-10 Playoff Assist among defenseman (1st)
Top-10 Playoff Pim among defenseman (1st, 4th, 5th)[/B]
- In 1916, Coutu won the U.S.A. Senior championship with the Michigan Soo Indians
- On November 24th, 1916, Coutu signed as a free agent by Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey Association
- In 1919, Coutu alongside Joe Hall, Edouard Lalonde, Jack McDonald and manager George Kennedy contracted influenza and were hospitalized. Teammate Joe Hall died during Game 5 and the Stanley Cup finals was cancelled.
- On November 27th, 1920, Coutu was loaned to the Hamilton Tigers by the Montreal Canadiens as part of trade of Jack McDonald, Harry Mummery and Dave Ritchie for Jack Coughlin, Goldie Prodgers and Joe Matte
- On January 12nd 1924,Coutu missed seven games due to a broken wrist suffered in a game against the Toronto St. Patricks
- On January 19th 1926, he was suspended one game and fined 100$ by theNHL for tripping referee Jerry Laflamme against the Ottawa Senators
- At the end of Game 4 of the 1927 Stanley Cup, Coutu started a bench-clearing brawl, apparently at the request of coach Art Ross, by assaulting referee Jerry Laflamme and tackling referee Billy Bell. As a result, he was expelled from the NHL for life. On October 8th, 1929, the suspension was lifted so that Coutu could play in the minor leagues. He never played in the NHL again, although he was reinstated in 193233 at the insistence of Leo Dandurand
- During the 1933-34 season, Coutu played one game in goal for the Providence Reds in the Canadian American Hockey League, allowing 12 goals
- Coutu was a longtime Minor Pro Coach and referee after his playing days
-Several hockey history books, including The Hockey News "Habs Heroes" by Ken Campbell incorrectly attribute his name to a photograph of teammate Louis Berlinguette. He and his family pronounced their name "Koochee", which was sometimes confused with "Couture".
-Ms. Aird Stuart, the sister of Coutu's wife, Gertrude Aird, was the mother of Mary Morenz and grandmother of Marlene Geoffrion, daughter of Howie Morenz and widow of Bernie Geoffrion.
-Howie Morenz played with Coutu on the Canadiens.-wikipedia
Originally Posted by Habs Heroes
Somewhere along the line, Billy Couture became Billy Coutu, but one thing that remained the same was the man's temper and penchant for taking it out on his opponents.
Originally Posted by OurHistory.Canadiens
In his heyday, Billy Couture was one of the most feared men who laced up the skates in the rough and tumble world of professional hockey. Born in North Bay, Ontario in 1892, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound defenseman spent a decade defending his territory against his opponents using any means necessary.
The NHL set up shop the next fall. With Couture on defense and his well-developed mean streak often coming to the forefront.
With Joe Halls death, Couture became the Canadiens undisputed enforcer, a most effective deterrent to those who might choose to take liberties with the teams marquee players. Loaned to the Hamilton Tigers for the 1920-21 season, Couture played against his former Montreal mates with the same ferocity he had shown while wearing their colors.
Returning to Montreal at the beginning of 1921-22, Couture once again began making life miserable for Habs opponents. Not allowing himself to be limited by the rules of play, no tactic was too underhanded or brutal as Couture made sure that his opponents worried about more than simply preventing the likes of Morenz, Joliat, and Boucher from scoring.
In the spring of 1924, the Canadiens made their way back into contention for the Stanley Cup. With Georges Vézina in nets and Couture creating mayhem on the blue line, Montreal was almost unimpeded in their efforts.
Originally Posted by Trail of the Stanley Cup, vol.1
One of the roughest defence men in hockey, particularly when paired with Sprague Cleghorn on the Canadiens.
Originally Posted by Ultimate Hockey
In Montreal, Cleghorn was paired with fellow archfiend Billy Coutu to form what was arguably the most frightening defensive duo ever seen.
Originally Posted by fanatique.ca
will have the distinction to have form the first version of the ''Big Three'' with the Montreal Canadiens with all-star defenseman Sprague Cleghorn and Billy Coutu. Moreover than all three had lightning-like shots, all three of them measured at least 5'10'' et weight more than 190 pounds each.
Originally Posted by Globe and Mail; November 20th 1924
Patrick Offers to Trade Frank Boucher for Coutu
Vancouver, B.C Nov 19- Frank Patrick, owner of he Vancouver Maroons hockey team, has wired Leo Dandurand, offering to trade Frank Boucher for one year only for Billy Coutu, Canadiens defence man. Patrick, it is understood, make the offer owing to Boucher's desire to play hockey in the East.
If Dandurand does not approve, then Boucher will play here or remain out of hockey this season, it is stated.
Originally Posted by Globe and Mail; December 29th 1936
Coutu, a native of Sault Ste. Marie was a turbulant figure in hockey wars for years, and suspensions and fines made no visible impression on him. He was not a great defenseman, but he was better than average, and his reputation was such that attackers were always on the alert when he hove into sight. For several seasons he and Sprague Cleghorn were Canadiens' regular defensemen, and they certainly made the road to George Vezina's net the rockiest one to travel in all the history of hockey.
Originally Posted by Globe and Mail; October 18th 1937 Coutu, for many years a shining in NHL is making his debut as a manager.
Originally Posted by Globe and Mail; December 13th 1938
Billy Coutu, one-time firebrand of major league hockey.- ''He might get overlooked because he played with Cleghorn in term of how dirty and nasty of a player he was.''
- Bob Duff, historian
''He was a rough, rough dude and I think a lot of people steered clear of him. He was one of those guys people thought 'Gee, you'd better not bother him because there's no telling what's going to happen.' He was a pretty good player, but while the others were doing the rushing, he was staying back and doing the dirty work.''
Ernie Fitzsimmons, historian
#8 Rusty Crawford, LW
Crawford was one of the more dangerous scorers in the league and in one three-year period he tallied 51 times in 61 matches.
He was a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning the trophy with the Bulldogs in 1913 and the Areans in 1918. Crawford was one of the sport's early stars and appeared in 258 games in the three major leagues, scoring 110 goals. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.Crawford hung up his skates at the age of 45 in 1930.
Seasons 16
Era Early 1020's late 1920's
Best Season
Stanley Cup 2
Role Two way warrior
#2 Red Dutton, D
Lost several yrs due to a war injury. Mervyn Dutton, forever known as Red thanks to his flaming hair, was a mean, no nonsense defender in the days between the two World Wars. Though long forgotten, he still ranks among the all the best.
Dutton joined the Amerks in 1930, and quickly established himself as one of the most popular athletes in all of New York city. He would play until 1936. Then leaving the ice because he assumed ownership of the team.-
Joe Pelletier
Seasons 10
Era Mid 20's -Mid 30's
World War I Vet
#4 Dave Ellett
Dave Ellett was a very skilled finesse player. Skating was his prime asset. He was an excellent skater, blessed with very good speed and quickness, and fine agility. His mobility allowed him to dictate the play at either blue line. His transition game was great because he could effortlessly turn the play around at the defensive blue line.
His puck ability was also top notch, and that shone through on the power play, which is where Ellett established himself as one of the NHL's top players. He could control the point with great comfort, holding the line and pinching in with great efficiency. He was a key player in establishing the offensive zone. He was an under-rated puck rusher and a good break out playmaker. He also had a very good shot, and the smarts to keep it low and hard to create opportunities for deflections and rebounds.
Joe Pelletier
Era:Mid 1980's early 2000's
Best Season 1987-88 - 68 13 45 58
All-Star Games 1989 1992
10 seasons 30+ Points
9 Seasons 40+ Points
3 Seasons 50+ Points
Ranked 73rd all time leaf
Role: Offensive defenceman
#8 Ron Ellis, RW
With his team-first approach and consistent game in and game out effort and production, Imlach could only hope all his young players could be as good as the stocky right winger.
Ron was one of the fastest breakaway skaters in the league, Ellis had a fine accurate shot. He was also a very sound player positionally.
Joe Pelletier
He was prolific young scorer who when he joiend the leafs immediately became a vital two-way performer playing on a line with stalwarts Dave Keon and Bob Pulford.
Ellis played on his most cohesive forward unit with Paul Henderson and Norm Ullman. This trio was adept at forechecking and opportunistic scoring. Ellis's role was crucial since he usually stayed back to guard against the counter attack while his linemates pushed forward.
Seasons 16
Era mid 60's early 1980's
Lost 2 seasons due to early retirement
Eleven 20+ Goal Seasons
Two 30 + Goal Seasons
Best Season 197475 79 32 29 61 25\
* 196667 - Stanley Cup Champion
* 196364 - NHL All-Star Game
* 196465 - NHL All-Star Game
* 196768 - NHL All-Star Game
* 196970 - NHL All-Star Game
* [(1972)] Team Canada
runner-up to Roger Crozier as the rookie-of-the-year.
Second All-Star Team (1964)
Role 2 way player /sniper
#4 Ron Greschner, D
A member of the Rangers for all 16 of his NHL seasons, defenseman Ron Greschner was the heart and soul of the Blueshirts` blueline corps playing with a combination of skill and toughness that would enthrall a generation of ranger fans through that the late 1970s and the entire 1980s.
Opponents feared ron every time he was on the ice because he was intensively competitive utilizing his speed and his creative natural skill set dazzling all those in the hockey world.
At 6'2 200 pounds gresh could use his reach to a great advantage as well he was a great skater who excelled on the powerplay. He was also a great stickhandler who often played center on broadway.
Greschner came to the Rangers in 1974 as a highly-touted second-round draft pick, who was coming off a 103-point season for New Westminster of the Western Canadian Junior Hockey League. As if to signal how much of an impact he would make, he fittingly scored his first NHL goal against Hall of Famer Ken Dryden and went on to set a then Rangers rookie record of 37 assists in 1974-75.
Greschner was so skilled offensively that the Rangers would occasionally play him at forward as well as defense, and in 1977-78, he registered the first of four 20-goal seasons. His third 20-goal campaign in 1980-81 featured a career-high 27 goals and included time at left win on a line with Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg.
In 1982-83 broke Brad Park`s record for career points by a Rangers defenseman a record he held until passed by Brian Leetch in the late 1990s.
He was named captain for the 1986-86 season after filling in for Barry Beck the previous year.
Greschner retired in 1990 at age 35. Although all of his major team records were later broken by Leetch, Greschner retired from the NHL as the Rangers` all-time leader in points, goals and assists by a defensemen.
Greschner deserves to has his number retired up their in the rafters next to Leetch and Messier- Tom Laidlaw.
THE TOP 100 RANGERS OF ALL TIME Book
Russ Cohen
Oct. 9, 1986 to Dec. 3, 1987
NHL All-Star Game 1980
Players` Player Award 1977-78 (co-winner)
Rangers Good Guy Award 1985-86
"Crumb Bum" Award (Community Service) 1984-85
1979 Challenge Cup NHL All-Stars vs. USSR (reserve, did not play)
Most assists 1977-78, 1980-81
Most playoff assists 1980
Seasons 16
Era Mid-1970's -early 1990's
Best Season 1977-78 NYR 78 24 48 72
20 Goal Seasons -4
Stanley Cup Appearances 1
Role: Franchise Defenceman
Ron's skill and all-round game make him a solid anchor for our third pairing. There isn't anything in particular that he excels at from an ATD perspective, but there aren't any holes in his game. He's very effective at advancing the puck, whether it be skating it up ice or passing to a teammate. He's a good quarterback for our second power play unit, and he has a hard, powerful shot. He's a smart defenceman who takes good care of his own zone. We can play him against an opponent's top line, and not have a liability out there. And he plays a good, tough, physical brand of hockey. We feel confident that we can lean on him for 18-20 minutes per game, while playing a secondary role in all situations.
#1 Reggie M. Lemelin
In the late 80's early 90's if one went to the game they would most likely walk into the gardens and here the fans chant REGGIE---REGGIE---REGGIE
Reggie was well known for his Aero pads and great glove saves and the helmet pump after a big win.Reggie was a card-carrying stand-up goaltender. He just really had a flare for the dramatic and clutch save. He made saves that you thought had no chance of being saved.He relished beating "the beast" also known as the Montreal Canadians
He had 19-game unbeaten streak for Calgary during 1983-84 season. It was the longest such streak by any goaltender that season and set a Calgary record for longest unbeaten streak. Was runner-up from Masterton and Vezina Trophies in 1983-84. Named NHL Player of the Month for November 1985.Set Boston postseason record (since broken) with 1,027 minutes in goal during 1988 Stanley Cup playoffs William M. Jennings Trophy: 1989-90 (co-winner) All-Star Game: 1989 (Boston)Stanley Cup Finals: 1986 (Calgary), 1988, 1990 (Boston)
Last I heard Reggie is was the goaltender coach for the Flyers
Stand up style goaltender. In 84/85 he had plenty of games where I thought he stood on his head. IIRC he was a candidate for the Vezina that year. Unfortunately he couldn't beat Edmonton, and back in those days losing to Edmonton was the worst thing that could happen to the Flames.
In the 1986 playoffs where Vernon took the team to the Cup finals, Lemelin played in only 3 games. All were losses to Edmonton in the 1st round.
I think his best years were in Boston where he had a goalie to share the duties with him. In Calgary he didn't have another goalie to push him until Vernon came around and Vernon outright stole the job away from Reggie.
While Reggie didn't have the goods to push the Flames to the next level he was still a good netminder for them.
Reggie was an above average goalie who was capable of great performances
Lemelin was an old-school stand up goalie. That style is basically instinct today, but it was still accepted practice back then, and Lemelin excelled at playing his angles and directing pucks into the corners. In many ways he was blocking shots rather than saving them. By virtue of his playing style he often made stops seem easier than they probably were.
Lemelin was asked to play for Team Canada at the 1984 Canada Cup following his 21-12-9 season
History may not be overly kind to Reggie Lemelin as perhaps it should be. He was an above average goalie, and for a couple of seasons he may even have been elite. But success and therefore that magical defining moment was tough to find. Consider this - Lemelin was the back up goalie for 3 Stanley Cup finals. Perhaps that is his defining moment.
legends -
Joe Pelletier
Seasons 16
Era Late 70'S Mid 90'S
Best Season 1984-85 56 30 12 10 .888 3.46 1
All-Star Games 1989
William M. Jennings Trophy 1989-90
Shutouts -5 top 10's
Goals Against Average 4 top 10's
Wins 4 top 10's
Save Percentage 3 top 10's
20 Win Seasons 5
30 Win Seasons 2
Role Back Up Goalie/ Team Glue
#7 Ted Lindsay,LW
When Terrible ted retired he was 3rd all time point getter in the NHL with 851 points behind only Gordie Howe 1361 and Maurice Richard 965.
He was also the third highest goal scorer with 379 behind only The Rocket 544 and Mr Hockey 595.
Lindsay's is the only player to have led the league in goals, assists, points and penalty minutes.
Terrible ted was a leader,swift skater,a good checker, skilled with the puck, very feisty tenacious with a great all round game.
Ultra talented cheap shot artist or old school, hard hockey superstar.
More than just a cheap-shot artist, he was playing in the same league as everybody else in his day. If he was the only one who thought to play dirty, then congratulate him for being a genius in a league of idiots. But we're talking about a guy who won an Art Ross trophy by 10 clear points over his more-famous linemate and finished top 10 a bunch of times. Lindsay used intimidation to great effect, but he fought quite a bit too, and backed it all up with scoring.
Many of us modern hockey fans (who have never seen Lindsay play) will hear his name and imagine a star player who was tough as nails, and maybe threw a few questionable checks in his day, but generally just an old school, hard hockey legend.
The truth is he was a really, really dirty hockey player. He was directly responsible for the NHL's introduction of elbowing and kneeing penalties. Kneeing players. He was kneeing players so often and so maliciously that the league deemed it necessary to create a rule against it. He received over 400 stitches to his face during his career. He earned the nicknames Terrible Ted and Scarface.
He is an all-time great that stopped at nothing to win the game. Kind of like another version of the Rocket. It is no coincidence that the Wings never won another Cup without Terrible Ted. You can't replace his heart. Yes he delivered some cheap shots. I think he would still be loved in todays NHL.
Interesting enough back in 1954 Lindsay started a new tradition as he was the first player to hoist the cup over his head and do a victory lap around the ice.
He was an intelligent player on and off the ice.
Lindsay was definitely an old school, hardboiled hockey superstar. I think of him as a much more talented Bobby Clarke type but who did not need the rest of the roster to finish what he started. His leadership extended beyond the ice too.
Was there a more unlikely fellow to rally the other NHLers in an attempt to get a better deal for all? Ted Lindsay, one of the league's superstars and best-paid players and also a successful businessman in his off-hours, did not stand to gain personally in any way from the proposed association. Many of today's players could use a little of his Lindsay's integrity
Boldly Lindsay tried to start a players union to end the owners dictatorship over the players. To stop the injustice to keep the merely good players from being taken advantage off any longer. However the owners were able to squash the union Lindsay and the other trouble makers were banished to Chicago as punishment.
1Mid 1940's to mid 1960's
1068 379 472 851 1808
133 47 49 96 194
NHL 1st All-Star Team
9 Times
All Star Games
Top 10 Goals
1946-47 (6)1947-48 (1)1948-49 (2)49-50 (9) 1950-51(6) 1951-52 (3)1952-53 (2)1953-54 (5)55-56 (6) 56-57(6)
All Time Goal Leaders NHL Career
(97) 379
Top 10 Points
1951-52 (2)1952-53 (2)1953-54 (3)1956-57 (2)
Stanley Cup
Top 100 The hockey News (Late 1990's)21
Leader /Stud Forward
#27 Scott Niedermayer, D
He is the only player to have ever won at every level of hockey that he has played in. He is a great skater who moves effortlessly about on the ice. He has remarkable accuracy when making a pass. He has an above avg Hockey IQ and always makes the best offensive play when called upon. He has great offensive instincts within the team first concept. Scott was a great leader on and off the ice. He is a master at eluding the forecheck while launching a counter attack.
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Scott Niedermayer is the only player in hockey history to have won a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal, World Championship, World Cup, Memorial Cup and World Junior title. He's the only player in hockey history to have won four Stanley Cups and two gold medals. He also has a Norris trophy and Conn Smythe trophy. He was a winner.
Niedermayer often looked like a defenseman with unparalleled skating ability, and he made it look effortless. That carried over to the power play, where Niedermayer's command on the point was glorious: That smooth skating and puck control near the blue line; the way he'd sail against the current while the other players prepared for either a pass or a shot. His influence can be seen in the way players like Mike Green(notes) help run the power play. He didn't reinvent the wheel; he just showed how smoothly it could ride.
He's an elite, legend-for-his-era defenseman; what would his stats have looked like in a different era? Could he have reached Coffey-like numbers in a more freewheeling era on a more freewheeling team like the Oilers? The Devils of the Dead Puck era was no place to rack up blueline numbers, not in Lou's house.
Untapped potential aside, Niedermayer was also an essential part of one of the best defensive teams of the last 20 years. And he's most fondly remembered for his goal as a 21-year-old in Game 2 of the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings, Niedermayer helped the team on its way to a sweep with a calling-card tally on a brilliant end-to-end rush.
Truly, an all-time great.
Era Early 1990's - till early 2010's
Stanley Cup 4
HOF not yet
22nd all time scoring d-man with 784 pts
All Star Games 1998,2001, 2004, 2008, 2009
All-Rookie Team (1st)1992-93
All-Star Team (2nd)1997-98
1ST All-Star Team 2003-04 2005-06 2006-07
James Norris Memorial Trophy 2003-04
Conn Smythe Trophy 2006-07
Role: All round Franchise dman
#3 Dion Phaneuf, D
Has a quite greatness about him that lets other player know that he is one of the elite d-man playing today.
Phaneuf hits everything that moves. Owns a big shot from the point and isn't shy about unleashing it. Displays all-around ability. Is the total physical package. Owns impressive lateral movement and power-play quarterbacking skills.Can be a little too exuberant player who is one of the best offensive, big-minute defenseman in the NHL. Dion is a leader who plays with a physical edge. Plays like a seasoned veteran. Clears the front of the net well and can fight when needed.
Seasons 6
Era-Mid 2000's -Present
Best Season 2007-08 82 17 43 60 182 12
Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL All-Rookie Team (2006)
NHL First All-Star Team (2008)
Played in NHL All-Star Game (2007, 2008)
Role Franchise defenceman
#10 Joe Primeau,C
Joe Primeau Joe Primeau, a playmaking wizard who established the modern passing game.
Placed between Charlie Conacher and Harvey "Busher" Jackson. The Kid Line was born. The three young players - all superstars, Stanley Cup winners and Hall of Famers in the making - complemented each other's style perfectly.
Primeau was the guy who knew how to get them the puck in the kinds of spots that his wingers needed go to score - joe was the guy who knew how to set up a sniper to do what they did best.
Joe was a fantastic passer who could hit you on the tape from pretty much anywhere. It was said that he could put the puck in your pocket if you wanted. With Conacher and Jackson on his wings, Joe led the league in assists three times and set an NHL record with 37 in 1931-32. He was also the defensive conscience of the Kid Line, since it wasn't really a job that appealed to either of those wingers.
The ony real complaint with Joe was that he couldn't play with two pucks simultaneously - something he always had to remind both Conacher and Jackson whenever he'd pass to the other.
Not unlike Doug Gilmour years later, the slippery Primeau masterfully set up his two line mates time and time again, as well as acting as the lines defensive conscience. He was as good a defensive center and penalty killer as there was in his day.
Primeau led the NHL in assists three times. He was never better than in the 1931-32 season. He not only led the league in assists, but he established a new season record with 37 helpers. That record would stand for 9 seasons.
Joe Pelletier
His game was all about getting the puck to his wingers. He would use his speed to get past physicaly punishing defenseman of the time
Top 100 Leafs-Mike Leonetti
An elite playmaking centre who provides a good two-way presence. Led the league in assists three times, with Frank Boucher and Morenz providing stiff competition. Two-time runner-up for the Art Ross Trophy. A very, very intelligent playmaking forward who sees and thinks the game at another level. A key part of Toronto's first championship victory in 1932, when he and the other Kid Line members spearheaded Toronto's offensive attack. Plays a good two-way game and another centre who can play against the opponent's best players.
Later on in life he began to coach and he remains the only man to coach teams to the Allan, Memorial and Stanley cups.
Seasons 9
Era mid 20's mid 30's
Best Season 1931-32 46 13 37 50
Adjusted stats 310 114 498 612
Top 10 Assist- 5 times
Top 10 Assists Per Game 7 times
Top 10 Points
1930-31 (6)1931-32 (2) 1933-34 (2)
Comparable player: Doug Gilmour
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1932)
Second All-Star Team Centre (1934)
Stanley Cups 1
Top 100 Leafs of all Time book 19
Top 100 The hockey News (Late 1990's) 92nd
Note: lead the leaf in assist for 5 straight seasons a record that stood till mats sundin did the same thing for the buds for 7 campaigns straight.
Role: Magician 1st line playmaker[B]
#44 Stephane Richer,RW
While playing midget hockey, young Stephane Richer was a smallish kid who had serious doubts about his ability to progress much farther through the ranks of hockey. He was seriously considering calling it quits when he was offered encouraging words and an invitation from a local police officer and coach to join his club. The man's name was Pat Burns, the future bench boss of the Montreal Canadiens. Richer believed Burns' assessment of his potential and stuck to his path in hockey -
Legends of hockey
He had all the offensive tools. He possessed excellent skating ability, Richer refused to be intimidated,utilizing all of his size and strength to find scoring lanes so he could unload his cannon-like shot with the lightning quick release were all harmonized under one helmet. -
He was a beautiful player, blessed with lightning speed, good size and a bullet of a shot, Richer had no real weakness in his game. He was a very streaker player and scorer, but he was a conscientious defensive player and refused to be intimidated physically.- Joe Pelletier
Richer was a two time 50 goal scorer who had great size skating ability and a wicked shot. He became a complete player while in nj playing under the guidance of lemaire and robinson.
He had two 50 goal seaons, Five 30+ goal seasons and Twelve 20+ goal seaons
Was once considered the next great hope for les candiens . He was considered the heir to ascend to the throne where all great players in the habs history reigned on and off the ice in Montreal.Ce fut la créme de la culture of French Canadian players such as: Rocket Richard , Jen Belliveau, Boom Boom Geoffrion and Guy LaFleur.
He was the last Canadiens player in franchise history to score 50 goals in one season.
Seasons: 18
Era: mid 1980's early 2000's
Best Season: 1989-90 75 51 40 91
All-Star Games 1990
Top 10 in Goals 1987-88 NHL 50 (6)-1989-90 NHL 51 (7)
Career Overall Goals NHL 421 (72 All Time)
Game-Winning Goals 1987-88 11 (1) 1989-90 8 (6) 1993-94 9 (4)
1994-95 5 (7)
Career Game-Winning Goals 72 (35 All Time)
Stanley Cups 2
Role: Sniper/ 2 way forward
#12 Eric Staal,C
The eldest of the hockey playing Staal brothers.He has a spectacular presence not because of his enormous size 6'4" 220.
He is an intelligent player who plays an aggressive game using his great hands explosive speed and size that he uses to get himself into and out of puck traffic.Eric is a leader in both ends of the ice who can eat a tonne of minutes in all game situations.
Seasons 9
Era Early 200's -present
Top 10 Goals
Goals2005-06 45 (8) 2008-09 40 (5
Best Season:2005-06 Carolina 82 45 55 100
All-Star Games
-2007 2008 2009& 2011
NHL 2nd All-Star Team 2005-06
Stanley Cup's 1
Captain Carolina Present
Role -2 way power forward
#11 Jordan Staal,C
A creative centerman utilizes his great size and strength to be one of the nhl's best players on the ice while on the penalty-kill.Has sleek skills terrific poise and game sense.is very agile for his size. The leagues best defensive forward when it comes to positioning.
Seasons 5
Era Mid 2000'S PRESENT
2008-09 Stanley Cup
2006-07 NHL - All-Rookie Team
2006-07 Played in the NHL YoungStars Game
Top Defensive player overall for the last few seasons
#32 Steve Thomas RW
Signed as a Free Agent by the leafs in 84 Thomas became a fan favorite because of his skill desire and everyman appeal. Stumpy was one the more consistent clutch scorers in the game during most of his 20 yr career.
Thomas was a high energy player, relying on explosive speed bursts to key a ferocious fore-check.
Thomas is one who immediately comes to mind when the discussion of the most underrated players comes up. He always worked hard and was a great team guy.
Thomas, who essentially was an opportunistic mucker and grinder. His physical game made him popular wherever he played.
-Joe Pelletier
Thomas had a very strong desire to succeed.Speedy Steve thrived with a play making forwards.A very quick shooting with great instincts. A tough nosed player who would go anywhere on the ice to get a chance to score. He had a high on ice IQ hockey sense wise. Had a pair of decent hands and he could slam a blast past any goalie from any angle on the ice. He was not afraid to tread into the rough stuff on the ice. Stumpy was competitive and a combative fore checker. Can ride shotgun on any top line because he was always willing to pay the price to get his team ahead.
He had a rep as one of the best big game players during his era.Shown his courage and toughness night in and night out especially when all was on the line.
Era: Mid 80's Mid 2000's
Seasons 20
Best Season 199293 New York Islanders 79 37 50 87
Stanley Cup Finals 1
60 Points+ Seasons -8
20 Goal Seasons + 10
30 Goal Seasons+ 5
40 Goal Seasons 2
Game winning Goals 23rd all time with 78
Overtime Goals 12th all time with 10
Playoff Shots on Goal All Time 20th with 444
70 career game winning goals, ranking him among the all time best of ll time
All Time Points - 85th with 933
All Time Goals- 68th with 421
Highest All Time Scoring player from England
Toronto Maple Leafs Top 100 Book Ranked 64th
Role: Sniper/Clutch Player
#7 Gary Unger,C
#7 Gary Unger
was a 7 time all star who would play 16 ironman nhl seasons
Gary was a fast skilled player who could dart away with the puck and fulfill a scoring opportunity. He was also great in the faceoff circle in the offensive zone because in all in one motion he could win the faceoff and pin point the puck past the goalie.
During his subsequent eight years with the Blues, Unger would prove to be one of the more resilient players in the history of the National Hockey League. He played 662 games in a row for the Blues, and scored at least thirty goals per season during his time on their roster. Six of those seasons saw him leading his team in the number of goals scored. He remains to this day fourth on the list of Blues scorers. Still, the most memorable record that he set with the team came in the form of breaking Andy Hebentons 630-straight game record. By the time Ungers streak of consecutive games ended, he had pushed that record to an incredible 914 games it still remains second on the list of consecutive games played, having been surpassed only by the 964 game mark set by Doug Jarvis.
Played in NHL All-Star Game (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)
Top 10 Goals 1969-70 NHL 42 (2) 1972-73 NHL 41 (6)
Career NHL 413 76 all time highest total
Seasons of 20 or more goals 11
30 goal seasons-7
40 goal seasons-2
Best Season -75-76 80 39 44 83
All time Points 137th -804 points
Alll time Goals -77th 413
Retired as the 31st all tiem points leader with 804 points
Game-Winning Goals -Career NHL 54 (85)
Role: 2 way center /Iron Man
#26 Thomas Vanek RW
Uses his blazing speed to get him into scoring position,Thomas has a natural goal scoring ability using his high end hand -eye coordination to tip in any shots in his vicinity.He is dangerous in all areas of the opposing teams ice.He uses his 6'2 frame to battle through nhl d-men in front of the goalie.He is a sniper with great hands and always seems to be in perfect scoring position when the puck is near.In the last few seasons Vanek has developed a nice 2 way game becoming one of the more dangerous 2 way players in the game today
Seasons 6
Era Present
Best Season 2006-07 82 43 41 84 40 47
Goals 2006-07 43 (5) 2008-09 40 (5)
2006-07 NHL All-Star Team (2nd)
NHL All Star 2009
Power Play Goals2007-08 19 (2) 2008-09 20 (1)
Game-Winning Goals2007-08 9 (3) 2009-10 6 (10)
NHL best +47, earning the NHL Plus/Minus Award 05-06
Role 2 way player /sniper /speedster
# 30 Cam Ward,G
Ward was drafted 25th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Ward is a classic butterfly goalie who remains square to the shooter. He is a goalie that enjoys his job, too, and plays better the more fun he is having.Owns a lighting quick glove hand, has excellent rebound control a calm confident nature that allows his team mates to play to there utmost potential. Ward enjoys up-tempo hockey and thrives when he's busy. Prefers to play it safe with the puck.
After posting 15 wins, 2 shutouts and suiting up for 23 of Carolina's 25 playoff games the rookie netminder led his team to its first Stanley Cup. Ward became the fourth rookie goaltender to be named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as most valuable player of the playoffs.(Dryden,Roy, Hextall)
Seasons 6
Era mid 2000's -Present
Best Season 200809 68 39 23 5 6 2.44 .916
Stanley Cups 1
2007 World Championships (gold medal)
2008 World Championships (silver medal)
All-Rookie Team (2005)
Conn Smythe Trophy (2006)
30 win seasons-4
Top 10 Wins 2007-08 37 (4) 08-09 39 (3) 10-11 35 (3)
2011 All Star Team
Role: Relief Starting Franchise Goalie
I'll have time to write bios on the 4 players left on saturday.
#8 Cooney Weiland, C
Weiland lead the league in goal- scoring, he also won the points title with 73, shattering Howie Morenz's single-season record of 51 points.
One of the slickest players of his era, center Cooney Weiland tormented opposing defenses with his trickery. A magician with the puck, he helped the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 1929 as a member of the famous Dynamite Line with Dit Clapper and Dutch Gainor. And his offensive totals might have been even greater than they were had Weiland not also been such an adept penalty killer.
Seasons 10
Era lat 20's -late 1930's
Adjusted stats 509 288 393 681 264
1934-35 NHL NHL All-Star Team (2nd)
Best Seasons 192930 44 43 30 73 27
Top 10 points -2 times
Top 10 goals- 2 times
Art Ross Trophy (1930)
First All-Star Team Coach (1941)
Lester Patrick Trophy (1972)
Second All-Star Team Centre (1935)
Stanley Cups 2
#1 Gump Worsley, G
Gump is the only all time great goalie who wasn't developed by the habs. He came via trade after playing for an awful ny rangers team.He won a calder trophy there and always performed exceptionally well despite not having much of a team in front of him in ny. Once he came to the habs he got recognized for his brilliance on the ice.
One could argue that he was the best goalie in the nhl when he played for the blueshirts. He lead the league in save percent-edge yr after yr when with the rangers -
bob duff hockey historian
He was the only reason the blueshirts made it to the playoffs 4 times during his 10 yrs there.Year in and year out he was the teams best player.
Hes hared 2 Vezinas with Jacque Plante Charlie Hodge and Rogie Vachon
He lead the habs to 3 cups and won another with him as a back up!
Habs Heroes (45) and HNIC Best of the Best (9th)
Era:Early 50's mid 1970's
Career Games 861 (10 All Time)
Career NHL Wins 335 (17th All Time )
Calder Memorial Trophy-1952-53
Vezina Trophy-1965-66-1967-68
NHL All-Star Team (2nd)1965-66
NHL All-Star Team (1st)1967-68
Stanley Cups -4
Role:Franchise Goalie:
#25 Peter Zezel, C
In Peter Zezel's first NHL season, he established a Flyers rookie record of 46 assists while helping the team to a berth in the Stanley Cup finals. He was quickly regarded as one of the league's premier faceoff men and used his tenacious style to earn himself duty on the penalty-killing unit.
Zezel played a vital role in the resurgence of the Maple Leafs in the early 1990's as a checking centre and faceoff specialist, but he also added his share of timely goals using the soft hands and hard shot developed in his junior days.
Zezel was a face off machine because he studied how an opponent would take their face off and try to exploit their weakness. He would also see the ref's puck dropping mechanics and try and use this to his advantage and if that didn't work he would tie up the opposition players stick and kick the puck with his feet.
The faceoff is perhaps the most under-appreciated element of the game but on closer inspection it plays a critical role. Its one of those games-within-a-game that coaches and players zero in on.
People in the stands dont take much notice of it, but players do, says Zezel. We know how important they are. We know how a game can change on who wins a faceoff. I took a lot of pride in taking faceoffs. I never wanted to chase the puck. The idea was to gain possession and have them chase you.
Part of Zezels pre-game preparation was to look at tapes of the opponents centermen and study their tendencies when taking a draw. Zezel also kept a mental book on each referee and linesman and he studied their mechanics when they dropped the puck.
Zezel had a routine of his own when he was taking a defensive draw. He would skate small circles before taking the faceoff, studying how the opposition had lined up for the draw. He was trying to get a sense of the play the opponents were trying to work off the faceoff.
I would circle (the faceoff dot) to make sure the goalie was ready. When I saw how they were lining up, Id tell the goalie what I thought they were trying to do. It was important to see how the other team was lining up. You take a faceoff against a left-handed shot you know he is going to try to backhand it to the defenseman for a shot from the point. - By Alan Adams
Zezel's skills were not only limited to the ice. He saw action with the Toronto Blizzard of the North American Soccer League and the North York Rockets of the Canadian Soccer League.
Zezel was traded by Van to Anaheim in exchange for future considerations on March 23,99, but the trade was voided on Mar 24,99, because Zezel never reported to Anaheim.
Zezel opted to end his NHL career rather than go to Anaheim because his 3-year-old niece Jilliann, the daughter of his sister, was dying from neuroblastoma cancer back in Scarborough, Ontario, and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Zezel's agent Mike Gillis let the Canucks know that he was considering quitting hockey to be with his niece and would only accept a trade to Toronto or Buffalo. Jilliann died on May 16, 1999, but Zezel opted to remain out of the NHL, retiring for the first time that summer. He never came back to the nhl.
He passed away in 2009 from hemolytic anemia , a rare disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them. Zezel was diagnosed with the condition in the summer of 2001. A side effect of the medication is weight gain.
He has had two bouts of this blood disease one attacked his red blood cells the other attacked his white blood cells.
"Im just taking it easy now. I cant get too worked up because that seems to trigger it. Im really taking it easy."
said Peter a yr before he passed away.
Zezel was anything but laid back during his 15-year NHL career that included two tours with the Blues, 1988-89 and 1989-90, and 1995-96 and 1996-97. In 873 career games, he scored 219 goals and 389 assists for 608 points. He also played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks
Zezel is also working with former NHLers Bill Berg and Mark Osborne on a scouting website for players (
). The site allows teams from across North America to discover players who fly under the radar screen and track their progress
Peter played 873 NHL games scored 219 goals and tallied 608 career points
Era Mid 1980's late 1990's
Best Season 1989-90 73 25 47 72
Played in over 1000 NHL games
Holds flyers record for assists by a rookie
Went to the Cup finals with the flyers twice
Five time 20+ goal scorer
On Jan16, 1991 Peter realized a childhood dream and got traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He helped lead the leafs to the conference finals twice
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The first to leave, oddly enough, was Splinter.
The Ancient One invited him to live in Japan and look after his home while he was away on Tribunal business. Everyone involved knew it was a working retirement, a chance for the old rat to live in the land of his birth and be close to his Master Yoshi. His sons were happy for him, eventually, after insinuating with varying degrees of tact that they weren't sure it was a good idea. Finally he informed them that he wasn't that old and that he'd be all right without them. He informed them more quietly, one by one and in reassuring tones, that they would be all right without him.
The next to leave was Donatello.
The Utroms had contacted Leatherhead shortly after the defeat of the Shredder, having been overjoyed to learn that he was still alive, and offering him a place with them. He had reluctantly refused, feeling that his friends the turtles needed him more. They had kept in touch and, as a result of Leatherhead's insistence about Donatello's genius, eventually offered them both a place. Donatello had gone quiet then, and reminded his brothers of his experiences in the world where Shredder was lord and master. He had disappeared, leaving the three of them alone, and though he knew that it was not their future, still he hesitated, the words "I guess we really needed that level head of yours" echoing through his mind but never through his lips. They told him he was being stupid and practically pushed him out the door, letting him see the tears staining their masks as they did so.
After that it was only the three of them for a long time. Splinter wrote often, and Donatello had set up a communications device before he left, and he could visit frequently using the transmat. But it wasn't the same, even though their father and brother were both immensely happy where they were: Splinter finally able to relax and live for himself, Donatello finally able to share his genius with those who would appreciate it.
Then Leonardo left.
He was even more reluctant than Donatello, not even telling his brothers of the Daimyo's offer to come to the Battle Nexus and formally tutor his son in the ways of ninjitsu. They eventually found out through Usagi, and Don made a special trip home to help convince Leo to take this opportunity. They had all known Leo would never be happy in a life that did not involve ninjitsu, and he had been slowly wilting ever since Splinter left. Raphael and Michelangelo promised, Scout's honor, eyes rolling, that they wouldn't do anything stupid while he was gone, and then later they remade that promise formally and seriously, in Japanese, which Leo seemed to trust more.
Raph and Mike left at the same time.
Neither of them could stand the thought of being down there alone, the last of his brothers, and being down there just the two of them was depressing enough. Mike took the basement apartment at April's, eventually becoming a fairly successful webcomicker. Raph wandered around the country on his bike for months at a time before ending up back in New York with his brother, only to take off again with little to no warning. Don made a tracking device that fit onto his shell, and made him promise never to take it off. As far as they could tell, he never did.
They might have chosen anywhere to gather; after all, they now had a multitude of places to choose from. But whenever they wanted to be together, all of them, it was always at the old lair, dusty and dank though it had become. Mike and April had only so much extra time to devote to maintaining what was essentially a ghost house, after all. But they never saw the filth or age that encroached on their old home. All they could see were the memories.


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On a rare chilly morning in Carson, California. the members of the U.S. men's national team endured their longest training session to date. As the camp enters its second week, it is clear that the intensity level has been raised in preparation for the January 23rd friendly against Honduras at the Home Depot Center.
The training began this week with a number of injuries that are common during this time of year. Forward Marcus Tracy sat out his third straight day with tendinitis, while Kevin Alston (hamstring),Chris Pointus (Hamstring), Robbie Rogers also missed practice. None of the injuries are considered serious enough to threaten the players status with the national team.
One of the better storylines from this week's training camp has been the defensive pairing of veteran defender Jimmy Conrad and national team newcomer Omar Gonzalez. The pair has become common during the 6. v. 6. or 11 v. 11 scrimmages that take place at the end of training. The pairing of the 2009 MLS rookie of the year and Conrad has been highly effective in neutralizing the attackers that have faced the two defenders. The Kansas City Wizard veteran Conrad said he is interested in helping the younger defenders the way veteran U.S. defenders Jeff Agoos and Eddie Pope helped him.
"Mainly, I try to lead by example, I took some notes from Agoos and Pope on how they carry themselves and the mentality that they approach each game and practice with," said Conrad of his growth. "Specifically, when I am lined up with Omar during scrimmages, I see him talking (amongst players) and making generally good soccer decisions. If I see something that he could have done different then I'll let him know but generally he has good soccer instincts."
In addition to leading by example, Conrad has also become active in stressing the importance of national team appearances.
"Sometimes I'll share some stories at dinner or in my van after training on what it means to play for the national team. Let alone if it's a World Cup, Gold Cup or a friendly with Honduras, they're all good opportunities to get some experience," said Conrad.
Conrad is not the only player who is offering advice to those new to an experience. Omar Gonzalez has offered a some pearls of wisdom for the players who will be selected in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. The 2009 Rookie of the Year was selected 3rd over all in last years SuperDraft by the Los Angeles Galaxy.The former Maryland Terrapin offered this piece of his advice for those players preparing for Thursday's draft.
"Stay calm and wait for your name to be called. Wherever you go its going to be tough for the first few days, but you've got to work your way into the team and never stop working hard," said Gonzalez. "My advice for their first year is sit back and learn from the other guys. Don't step on people's toes and be a good rookie by putting your head down and working hard."
Oh certainly. I'm not saying that he should be a starter. I don't have him on my final 23 for South Africa right now, so I won't be surprised if he doesn't make it. If he does it will be one of the last couple spots (and probably because some of our injured players weren't healthy).
Still I think his crosses aren't "retarded Pearce like crossing". I feel he's one of the best crossers on the team behind Donovan, Holden and Beasley. I really don't know what Edwin is getting at because this is definitely a camp that Rogers should be at.
Brian, I know Rodney Wallace plays for DC and is born in Costa Rica, but since he did move here when he was 9, almost 13 years ago, went to college and plays professionaly in the States now, I don't expect it to take long, he started the process about a year ago, it only taks about 18 months for it to go thru, with the new stricter rules of Naturalization maybe 2, but more important is that he is much better than Rogers.
About the 3rd keeper, Hannehman has barely gotten any PT with tha national team, Perkins seems good enough to be the 3rd keeper and being still young enough to play in the future after Guzan becomes the 1st choice as his back up. Remember the US will always play friendlies outside of FIFA dates and stuff so Perkins will get some chances, specially if he stays in MLS like it just got reported. Seems he has some family affairs to take care of so he's coming back home.
Hannehman seems to suffer from a very hardly contested role when Friedel, Keller and Howard played most of the games for the past 14 years or so? And now Guzan is in there too.
Josh I agree that we had the disadvantage to have to play the Gold Cup 5 days after the Confeds final, but only do I wish he would of fielded more 1st team players, but considering how Adu fared and the fact that they hardly play him and that Benny was in great form he should of kept him.
Also there were lots of bad decisons as far as how he was going to use who?
Heaps? Really? I think Beasley was better despite sucking really bad, Heaps was slow when he was young and is old as hell and with no skill what so ever, Pearce really? Logan Pause? I had no idea who this was?
Bob could of fielded a much better team, why take Torres to the Confeds if he wasn't going to play him a single freaking minute? WTH? He was our best player in Costa Rica and has played some garbage minutes in Utah vs El Salvador and in DC vs Costa Rica, why? Not a single minute vs Mexico where he's actually used to playing?
I know there was the lasik thing but he could have allowed him to get it done before the Gold Cup, more important is Bob negotiated to only take him to SA should of used him on both. Jozy was available even signing autographs in Santa Monica, CA when the Gold Cup was going on, there were so many bad choices in that cup is not even funny, Goodson over Parkhurst? Really? No Orozco another player in Mexico who could have helped in the Final
Too many things to list
Robbie Rogers had a decent corner vs Costa Rica but 1 okay game doesn't make up for all the ones he sucked at, all of the Gold Cup vs B teams from Concacaf is really bad, a year ago vs Sweeden's B team he sucked so bad is not even funny!
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Tell me what he did in MLS Brian?
He can't cross worth a dime, he didn't do well crossing in the Gold Cup, he didn't do well crossing vs Sweeden a year ago and he sure as hell hasn't done much in Columbus, not this past season at least.
The guy kept boinking cross after cross in the Gold Cup, when he was already open for gods sake after doing all the hard work of making his move past the man marking him, and like mwc said, once the teams figured out that his 1 move is all he has, he was done!
He is a huge surplus, I rather look at guys like this Bedoya kid or guys from the U-20's & 17's.
Gaven, Evans, Sacha, McCarty are all among the same MLS bum category. Nor sure why we would be testing midfielders when is obviously our deepest line.
And if we do it should really only be for people who have played at a level that could transfer to the international level, not just Concacaf. Dempsey, Donovan, Bradley, Clark, Edu, Feilhaber, Torres, Holden that's 8 mids better than all 3 of the guys I listed as MLS bums in this camp's midfield.
I'm not that much of a fan of Beckerman for the the A team, more like the Back up of the B team or starting C team but he's an example of someone who should be looked at, hell Adu with his very few club games played in the last 3 years has done a lot better than Rogers.
You have guys like Jermaine Jones also who could easily be a much better selection, Edgar Castillo plays left mid for his club sometimes and does it much better than Rogers in a more cometitive enviroment
Even Beasley showed better results with the team and now is playing much much better.
Brad Davis is an example of a player that should be in this camp! Lefty winger and great crosser and set piece passer!
So exactly how old do you think Adu is and was at the time when he was a rookie in MLS at age 14?
They guys has no facial or physical aspects that show he's not 14!
And please don't give me this whole thing about how he is from Ghana and in Africa they tend to register the kids inaccurately, you have to come up with a better argument than that
I know Adu has been known to be a problem with discipline and stuff but I have read this is not the case any longer and hasn't been for about 2 years, also in his defense he was tearing up defenses like Crazy in MLS his 1st 2 years, even if he was 6 years older at 20 and 21 he took on teams like LA Galaxy then a defending champion and he just waltzed into the goal box like Romario did in 97 I believe vs Italy or France can't remember, except Adu just fired a shot to the upper far 90, Romario literary walked into the goal
I don't think it would be a good idea to start Gonzalaze in this WC. I can definitely see him as a consistent starter in upcoming WC, and maybe one of the 23 this year (not that impressed by Goodson/Parkhurst/Conrad), but definitely not a starter. He seemed to struggle with the pressure in the MLS playoffs, and that pressure will be infinitely greater in SA. Pressure on a stage like that can make or break a young player if the coach doesn't carefully prepare him.
Isn't hindsight wonderful?
Edwin, it is interesting that you mention particular bad corners or bad shots to justify tearing Robbie a new one. I have a more positive view of Rogers. I saw every game Rogers played for the US last year and, while he has been inconsistent overall, based on his last few performances, he was getting better for the US, particularly after he was moved to the right side.
Rather than nitpick, I prefer to weigh a player's overall performance and what he contributes to the overall effort rather than focus on the errors. One of the nice things about being an attacking player like Rodgers is you can make all sorts of errors but if you get off that one shot or one pass that leads to a goal then the importance of all that negativity decreases dramatically. Defenders can play a near perfect game but if they make one pass or miss one tackle it can cost the team the game.
Finally there is a series of intangibles that a manager has to weigh up when evaluating a player,like how they fit into the locker room,what kind of character a player has, how well they take directions, what kind of smarts do they have and so on. Unfortunately for us, we don't have access to these factors.
Hahnemann is now starting regularly for Wolves in the EPL. Assuming that stays true for the rest of the season (and that seems likely) then he will be sharp right around the time the final WC rosters have to be submitted. The World Cup is a short, intense physically demanding tournament. Unless you are Brazil or Argentina every person on the 23 man roster must be able to perform because they may well be called on. While it's unlikely it's not impossible that Howard and Guzan could both get hurt, in which case, I'd rather have Hahnemann facing Algeria than Perkins.
The World Cup is no place to "develop" players for the future. The US will have another couple of years to do that after the tournament.
I'm pretty sure Chad Marshall will be alongside Conrad. I know this sounds stupid, but I don't even predict Gonzalez making the 18-man roster.
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Ditto what Matt Mathai said. This whole notion that Adu's "real" age is a unknown is bunk.
Dude…kickback, you keep writing full on essays and stuff, we get that you think Rogers shouldnt be near the USA team, but damm after a few posts, kickback……this camp is not one for our starters, its to look at the future, what Bob Bradley can pull out last minute before the Cup, so chill, dnt think that he's gna choose 5 players for SA
Ummm, I never said his corners were bad, in fact I never mentioned anything bad about his corners. I said he got one nice corner to work vs Costa Rica, I guess I should say he did pretty good on corners when he came in vs Costa Rica.
But what I did say is that his shots and croses were Consistantly bad! I'll give you that he did better when he moved to the right vs Costa Rica, but I'm not a big fan of a player playing on the opposite side of his kicking foot. Unless he has tons of talent with both feet ala Donovan.
Messi gets away with this because of his incredible ability to dribble and accurate shots.
But like I said one sub appereance doesn't make up for a long time of inconsistancy, we'll see how he does vs Honduras B squad.
Torres is WAY more deserving of the consideration based on the "intangibles" you mentioned, funny I think Bob just has favorites like Ching, Sacha, Bornstein, Pearce etc. Oh and Torres is hands down a much better player!
Sorry bro, we all have flaws.
One of my biggest one is I write long long posts and text mesages? Trying to cut down.
What can I say man, I'm tired of seeing guys who are worthless on the US camps, and guys who if given shots and PT could have grown much faster within the national team system and could of helped the team get better results. Like if Bob had played Torres earlier and more often maybe we don't tie in El Salvador and do much better in the final vs Brazil at the Confeds since he is the type of guy who keeps possesion.
Jozy was about 6 months too late making his regular appearances and starts
Edwin – We all have our favorite NT Players, and think we know what the best way to use the players. While I actually agree with you on many of your points in the above essays there are a few things that have to be put into perspective…
1) This camp procludes the involvement of any players whos club teams are in camp or league play (Unless the team allows them leave). This basically limits the pool to MLS and a few Scandinavian teams.
2) Yes, BB made some seriously bad choices on player selection during the Gold Cup and even during the Qualification campain. Personally would have liked to see Pitman, Tracey, Gonzo and some of the other young players.
3) Yes, it would have been nice to see more PT for players like Torres, Jozy, Davies, and earlier in the WC qualification cycle, but again we have no control of what BB does/did.
All that said this camp is intended to give experiance/exposure to young players and not intended to find players for this WC…but find those who have the potential for the next WC qualification cycle, by mixing and matching them with veterans and roll players like Jimmy, Benny, etc…
I find your logic a bit flawed.
If a player does badly in game one but then does a little bit better in game two and then maybe even a little bit better in game three, you know what that is called? It's called improvement. It doesn't make sense to hold a player's previous bad games against them forever because all players are capable of reverting to their worst games. But a manager must make a decision based on what they are likely to do for you in the upcoming game. Rogers hasn't done enough yet to earn the kind of trust a Donovan or Howard has but that may happen one day. Otherwise, if you go by your logic, Rogers might as well retire right now and go flip burgers at Mickey D's.
One good game does make up for a series of bad games if that game is the last game he played. I wouldn't say Rogers had improved dramatically and I believe his chances for the World Cup team depend mostly on how a number of other people play these next few months. Still,I feel a lot better about him after his last USMNT game than I did after the Gold Cup.
As for right footed players playing on the left and vice versa, well, you better get used to it because it happens all the time and has for many, many years. Just because a player is right footed doesn't mean he can't use his left. I've seen Beckham use his left foot many times. And just because you start out on the right wing, it doesn't mean you stay there for every minute of the game.
I don't see how you "know" Torres has those intangibles unless you know him personally, or have played with him in the last year or know the guys on the USMNT squad.
As for Bradley's favorites, I notice that Ching, Sascha, and Pearce haven't played for some time.
All national team managers have "favorites". Know why? Because they have very little game and practice time with their players in comparison to a club team. It helps to have players around that you trust and who know what you are talking about and how you want them to play.
Bradley had about 20 games last year and whatever camp and practice time he could get in. Compare that to Dom Kinnear who had 30 games and had,barring injury and international duty, most of his guys available for practice. Bradley is ofen denied his players due to club committments. Hodgson at Fulham has 38 league games, X number of cup and european games and he has a squad of nearly 40 players to choose from. Not only that but if he thinks his left back stinks, he can (budget allowing) buy a new one. Bradley is stuck with eligible Americans. That is why national team managers are often forced to try putting square pegs in round holes.
Believe me if you were USMNT manager you'd have your "favorites" too.


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16. Death
When I came home and told Seth everything, he only howled with laughter.
"You broke your hand by trying to punch Tommy? You shouldn't mess with my right-hand Filomena!" Seth had said.
I only grunted and locked myself up in my room and that's when it happened. I heard a yell from downstairs and I quickly rushed down. Mom had her hand covering her mouth, in a shocked expression. Ray was at the front door, his body covered in blood like Joseph from the bible, except this time it wasn't the blood of an animal, it was his.
"What happened?" I gasped and helped him into the kitchen.
"Masumi, he came and beat me up. He was talking to me, saying that the war was going to start today. That he had plans, then he told me to tell you. Believe me, he got this really angry look when he mentioned you. You better be careful Filomena. The war is going to start any minute. The problem is, he didn't attack me only."
"What do you mean?" I asked, a chill going down my back.
"He took one family member from all the families in the city and beat them up, just like me. Not many had Regeneration and some of them included my friends…and yours."
I stared at Ray as he started healing.
"Tommy, Ruth, Jane, and Sakura were the people who were tortured from your friends. I'm really sorry Filomena."
"Sorry about what?" I asked, but I was pretty sure I knew what he was talking about.
"One of them died."
"Which one?" My voice got pitchy in both words but Ray, now fully healed, got up and hugged me.
Ever since I figured out she died, everything seemed to get to be bad luck. After Ray told me, I was just blank. I didn't talk to anyone, I didn't react to anything, but I listened to others were saying about the war.
"It's hopeless, this city has a very small population and Masumi's bringing a whole continent with him! I wonder how we're going to deal with this!"
Then, Tommy came over to talk with us about the war. Seth teleported Tommy and I to my room. They looked at me, worried.
"Filomena! Please, listen to us! I know you're depressed because of Sakura's death but the only hope that's keeping everyone from evacuating the city is you! Don't turn us down, please just listen!"
I looked up at them. When they knew they had my attention, they made me promise something.
"Promise us you won't transform into Gate 3!" They both said at the same time.
"Promise us!" They demanded.
"I promise," I said.
Tommy took my hand and Seth sat by me and put an arm around me.
"I know you're sad because of Sakura's death. There are going to be others who are going to die today. Maybe me, maybe Tommy, maybe all of us. But you can't let that thought make you go down."
"If I'm the only hope, then you have to let me use my powers to save everybody," I mumbled.
"Okay, fine, only use it when you extremely need to. Now, take some rest. We'll wake you up if anything happens," Seth said, gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and teleported out the room.
"So, I guess I'll go too," Tommy said, and was about to walk out the room but I stopped him.
"Tommy wait, I need to talk to you for a while."
Tommy hesitated for a while, then turned around to face me.
"What?" He asked, trying to make his voice sound irritated.
"Ever since you figured out that Seth and I were a couple, you weren't acting like you anymore. There was always this difference in you. Why?"
"It's better if I get away from you, Filomena. It's better for you and your boyfriend."
"Look, I used to have a crush on you last year. I was actually planning to ask you out but I…I cowered. I thought you wouldn't like me!"
His eyes widened with surprise then narrowed.
"That doesn't sound much like an apology. More like a couple of lies just to make me feel better," he said bitterly.
"Kiss me," it popped out of my mouth suddenly. But I had to prove it to him.
I had always been trying to hide my past feelings toward Tommy. I thought I didn't like him anymore, and I still don't. But I still didn't look at him like my brother. He was more like my best friend. I didn't want to hurt him.
"You're faking it," Tommy said.
"I'm not. I know you want it, if you die I mean if I die, you won't be able to do this."
Tommy hesitated, then closed the distance between us by four long steps. It was so Tommy to take advantage of my offer, I knew he liked me a lot. I thought Seth would come barging into the room, knowing this was happening, but he didn't. I closed my eyes as Tommy took my face in his hands and his lips met mine with eagerness.
My reflexes made me pull away from him. I felt his anger as his mouth tried to fight against my resistance. One of his hands went around my neck, trying to pull me to him. The other hand grabbed my shoulder, doing the same thing as the other hand. My hands balled into fists. He took my wrist and pulled my arm up around his neck.
Since Tommy had the power of Fire, his body temperature is a bit more than the normal body temperature. So when his hand let go of my wrist and went down to my waist, his hands were warm making me feel a bit uncomfortable. He put the other hand on the small of my back and pulled me to him even more so now there definitely no more space between our bodies.
"Why are you doing this? Do you really want me to die?" He hissed in my ear.
Then the anger boiled up inside me and using my hands, which were placed around his neck, I grabbed his neck, sort of trying to choke him in a way, and struggled to pull my face away from this. Noticing what I was trying to do, his lips pressed against mine.
Then suddenly, I did something I never would have done in ages. I kissed him back, I grabbed fistfuls of his hair trying to pulling him closer. Questions popped into my head. Why wasn't I stopping this? Why did I have the desire to kiss Tommy? Then suddenly it hit me. I still liked him.
Tommy's lips parted from mine and he stared at me.
"This is not right", Tommy said, letting go of my waist.
"No, don't."
Tommy bent down to kiss me one more time. Except this time it was more soft. His lips were gentle against mine. His arms went back around my waist and he embraced me tightly when he whispered in my ear.
"I always wished I could've done that."
"Tommy, I think I still like you," I whispered, my voice hoarse.
"I knew you did, I just wanted to show you that."
I laid my head on his chest, where I wished I could always be; in the hands of my best friend.
I felt somebody grabbing me by my shoulders and shaking me.
"Filomena, the war, it's started. Masumi's already in the forest and half the city is out there, fighting him. Come on!"
I got up as soon as he told me.
"Where's Tommy?" I asked, frantic.
"Out there," Seth said.
Then what had happened between Tommy and me flew back into my mind.
"Seth, you know."
"Of course I know," Seth mumbled.
"I'm so sorry," I said, getting up to go to Seth.
"It's okay. I always knew you liked him. Don't blame yourself," Seth said, caressing my cheek.
"I like you more," I said.
"I know you do but Tommy was the only boy who was ever nice to you, Filomena. He was the only boy who you trusted. I know that even if you get married to me in the future, you'll still have him in your heart."
"Don't blame yourself too much," I snapped at him.
"I'm not blaming myself. All I'm trying to say is I want you to be happy. If that's being with Tommy, then so be it."
"What's wrong with you?! You always care about me, do what's best for me! Can't you just fight for my love with Tommy?!"
Seth bent down to kiss me and stopped midway.
"We should go and fight."
Then he teleported me to the battle field where there were already many bodies on the ground. I tried not to look at them and face Masumi instead who was more interested in talking to his son.
"Seth, I had been waiting for you," Masumi said.
I stepped in front of Seth. I didn't want him to get hurt at all.
"We meet again, Filomena," Masumi said again, with a steely edge in his voice.
I nodded.
"I hope you got the news of your friend's death," Masumi informed me.
"And you're going to pay for that."
"Oh, really?"
Seth and I both ran toward Masumi, trying to punch him. But he was able to handle us both at the same time. Seth had the power of reading minds so at least, he was able to foresee Masumi's moves. I just tried hitting him with my body, knowing that my powers were useless against him. Seth and I stopped, panting, trying to catch our breath.
"Where's my family?!" Seth yelled at Masumi.
"You belong to me Seth, you always will," Seth charged back at Masumi, trying to defeat him.
But it was hopeless, the only way I could kill him was being able to transform. I knew I was only allowed to do that in case of emergency. Wasn't the war emergency enough?
I helped out others fight Masumi's men. While I did, I tried brainstorming a way to kill Masumi. If I transformed into Gate 3 and fought him, I would be able to make him bleed and get harmed, but I won't be able to kill him. My goal is to kill him. How exactly would I do that?
In the second prophecy I had learned about, it said that I would bring back Seth's family by defeating Masumi. I knew I would kill him sooner or later, but how I would kill him was the problem.
I compared my life to some things I had read, like a fairy tale. How did Harry Potter kill Voldemort? He destroyed the Horcruxes. But no modern day Dumbledore showed me the way to kill Voldemort. It was useless. The only way I could even harm Masumi in anyway was to transform. So I did.
I don't want to get into details. Let me keep a long story short. I transformed alright, into Gate 3, Seth seemed really angry at me, and I, trying to protect Seth, came in the way of Seth and Masumi's fight, tried to fight Masumi in Gate 3, got beaten up and died.
So all I can say right now, as I fly up to heaven in this dark abyss, I overestimated myself and did the wrong thing. Cause now I was certain I never will be with Seth. But at least, I died protecting him. Isn't that enough?


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The Law Society has today announced a u-turn on its controversial plans to abolish the compulsory Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Under the proposals now being considered by the Training Framework Review Group students will be required to complete the LPC but could be given an exemption from parts of it because of their prior qualifications.
At the start of the year the Law Society was accused of ambushing the legal profession with its radical proposals to overhaul legal education.
The Training Framework Review (TFR) was launched four years ago to bring flexibility to the qualification process and included proposals to abolish the requirement for a law degree or vocational training, such as the LPC, to qualify as a lawyer.