Sundin not playing ball
By Charlie Gillis - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 0 Comments
The saga continues. According to this update from TSN’s Bob McKenzie, whose information is…
The saga continues. According to this update from TSN’s Bob McKenzie, whose information is generally solid, Sundin is likely going to wait it out ’til July 1. Contrary to earlier reports (to which we foolishly linked), Bob Gainey has not yet flown to Sweden. He’d just like to.
So we thought we’d catalogue the reasons Mats might not be so eager to join the Habs. Add any you please, within the bounds of good taste (i.e. no franco-baiting):
• Taxes. Players in Quebec pay more than any in the league.
• Habit. He’s spent his life battling the bleu, blanc et rouge, first with the Nords, now with the Leafs. This would be like changing religions.
• Loyalty to the Leafs. Apparently this stuff matters to him, and it sounds like Toronto has made Sundin an offer which he has not yet refused. Continue…
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Now, when it is absolutely vital for Democrats to choose…
By Paul Wells - Monday, May 5, 2008 at 11:15 PM - 0 Comments
“John and Elizabeth Edwards” — apparently they were both running — show Democrats how not to choose.
I’m not sure what it is about third-placeness that makes not-choosing look like such a sophisticated option. François Bayrou has sunk almost without a trace in French politics, after briefly competing seriously against Sarkozy and Royal for the presidency. He still sees his irrelevance as an asset and guards it jealously. Apparently it is a malady that crosses oceans.
