Just announced today, Game Points with Matthew Ross, normally 9pm-midnight Tuesdays and 6-8pm Sundays on TSN 990 Radio Montreal, will be live on the air at 6pm Tuesdays for the month of July.
The show will be the same mix of great sports analysts, witty banter and overall entertainment. We should cycle through our regular stable of top notch guests, from all disciplines. We hope you find time to tune in 6-10pm every Tuesday for the July period.
Notes: Mathieu Darche isn't coming back to the Canadiens and we need to accept it and move on. A class act and model player, Darche brought marginal skills to the rink, NHL-wise, and the Canadiens are better served bringing in cheaper, bigger, stronger, faster, more physical alternatives. I get that he speaks both languages, but that alone shouldn't keep him in the fold....The Montreal Impact got pasted at home by Toronto FC the other day, effectively losing any momentum they thought they had with their new designated player and improved stadium. Casual-at-best fans like myself probably won't follow much the rest of the way, especially with the Alouettes starting up....Speaking of the Alouettes, I am bullish on them this season. Their offence should be the same and their defence much improved. That tells me that a division crown and semi-final home game are in the cards for the 2012 season...
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Friday, 29 June 2012
Saturday, 31 December 2011
20 Sportstaughts For 2012
As 2011 comes to a close and 2012 awaits us, here are 20 sportstaughts to ponder for the new year. In case you are wondering, the definition of a "sportstaught" is a cynical or sarcastic thought about the world of sports.
- Will Habs fans finally embrace Scott Gomez after he scores the tying goal to help the team qualify for the playoffs?
- At what point do Montreal sports fans get bored with the novelty of the MLS and the Impact to the point that they will stop showing up to Saputo Stadium? (Over / under : July)
- Will the Winter Gimmick (i.e. NHL Winter Classic) be cancelled on the account of great weather?
- Over / under: 50.5 snaps. Number of meaningful snaps taken by Adrian McPherson in 2012.
- Soon after winning his first major in awhile, we will find out that Tiger Woods is dating not one but two women?
- Will Geoff Molson cave again and make the right decision for the fans?
- Can Habs fans stomach another Boston Bruins Stanley Cup reign?
- Will Mr. Markov ever play this season?
- A Steelers V. Packers Super Bowl is not possible. Look for Ravens V. Packers.
- Ron Wilson will be fired after signing his contract extension after the Leafs fail to make the playoffs.
- The National Headshot League (i.e., NHL) will continue to buried its head in the sand after losing another star to another concussion.
- The NBA 66-game schedule will lead to some bizarre playoff match-ups.
- Will Quebec City continue to be teased by the NHL and its inability to settle the ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes?
- Over / under: 3.5 medals. The number of medal won by Canada at the Summer Olympics. (If anyone cares.)
- How many NHL fans will be shocked at the thought of no hockey at the beginning of October 2012?
- Will P.K. Subban be trade bait?
- Should Expos fans be jealous at the accomplishments made by the Miami Marlins?
- How many games are left in Sidney Crosby's career?
- Who is willing to pay for tickets to see NHL games after the CBA is settled?
- When is the city of Montreal going to see its next championship parade?
- Start scoreboard watching now... If you are a Hab fan and still have hopes of the team making the playoffs, you better start scoreboard watching now. Yes, the team is now only 6 points out of 8th place with more than 40 games to play, however; there is a pack of 4 - 5 teams to catch. Furthermore, these 4 - 5 teams will play each other in which a team will pick up 2 point or worst case scenario, split the points and win the extra point. Case in point yesterday's Sabres vs. Capitals match-up or tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Jets game.
- Where's the logic J.C.? I caught the last bit of Le Match on TVA Sports where host, Jean Charles Lajoie, was a tad upset that Jacques Martin's first interview since the Habs fired him was in English with Sirius XM. Lajoie commented that Martin was obligated to give an interview in French since Martin is still being paid by the Canadiens and 80% of the team's revenues are coming from francophones. Really J.C.? So to apply the same logic applies to the ordinary "Joe" where Joe should still show up for work the morning after he was canned from his job because he is collecting severance?
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Holiday Gifts and Wishes For All On The Montreal Sports Landscape
As we approach the holiday season, I would like to take the time to express my gratitude to the people and organizations that make the sport landscape in Montreal so great. The following list are my “would be gifts” and best wishes.
(Please Note: Do not take these seriously. They are meant to mock. I mock because I like, well at least sometimes).
- To Moe Khan of TSN Radio 990, pleated slacks.
- To The Montreal Canadiens, qualifying for the NHL playoffs.
- To The Montreal Impact, the Canadiens not qualifying for the NHL playoffs. (Please read, "A Test Of Impact For The Montreal Sports Fanatic")
- To Matthew Ross, an embargo on Habs' Tuesday night games for the next six years.
- To Pierre Gauthier, this.
- To Jack Todd, an email address at The Montreal Gazette.
- To the AM radio station on Fort St., the radio rights to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Local sports radio highlights are not the same without hearing "Shutout buster")
- To The Montreal Alouettes, God telling Tim Tebow to take his talents to Mont Royal.
- To Elliott Price, an extended vacation for Dave Randorf. (Figure it out)
- To Dwight Walton, the Lakers finishing ahead of the Clippers.
- To Concordia University Football, a winning program.
- To McGill Redmen Football, a win.
- To Mitch Melnick, another historical partnership agreement between, BCE and Rogers. A deal which allow Stephen Brunt to return to Melnick In The Afternoon and have “Louis” from Ville Mercier call Bob McGown.
- To TVA Sports, content.
- To Randy Tieman, the ability to keep his secret on how he can be on the radio and television at the same time between 12:55 and 1pm.
- To Norman Flynn, employment with the Habs which will substantiate his use of the pronoun, "We" on The Montreal Forum.
- To Jesse Marsh, a gift certificate. (Sorry, I don't know you that well.)
To Jacques Martin, a tablet, specifically, a Blackberry Playbook. (Hey, they are on sale.)- To Randy Cunneyworth, a membership card to the PQ to be used as a bookmark for his new Bescherelle.
- To the person responsible for the airing of the spots on TSN Radio 990, the power to delete the promo with John Bowman of the Als for Melnick In The Afternoon.
- To Anthony Calvillo, the missing segment of the video tribute from "a" Brett Favre.
- To Marc Trestman, his own radio show. Co-host, Moe Khan. (Please read, "Will Marc Trestman Be The Alouettes Head Coach Past 2012?"
- To university baseball, fans.
- To Andie Bennett, a Merry Christmas.
- To Jim Popp, a winning quarterback for 2013.
- To Tony Marinaro, candies.
- To Shaun Star, have "#licketysplit" trending on Twitter 24/7/365
- To listeners of the AM radio on Fort St., a decent sports cast weekday morning.
- To dyslexic fans of sports talk radio in Montreal, a radio with no dial, just an on/off switch.
No wonder Kobe is pissed. Anyone see how snippy Kobe Bryant got during a press scrum regarding the trade of Lamar Odom?
The guy wasn’t pissed at the trade, he was pissed because he just found out that he has NO PRENUP. NO PRENUB, C’mon Kobe!!!
Well Done Mike!!! So Mike Milbury goes off on a 12 year old kid at his son’s game? Well done Mike. Say goodbye NBC and CBC, hello TMZ.
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Saturday, 3 December 2011
A Test Of Impact For The Montreal Sports Fanatic
Two of the contributing factors that led to the demise of the Montreal Expos were” 1) the lack of attendance and 2) the general malaise on the part of some sports fans in Montreal. Of course, people showed up for opening day in April to pack the stadium; however, nights saw approximately 8000 hardcore fans in attendance. The other 17 000 sports fans had better things to do in April, May and June. No doubt, these fans were too busy focusing on the Montreal Canadiens and their playoff push.
Why am I rehashing this issue? Earlier this week, I was surprised to learn that the Montreal Impact will open its inaugural season in Major League Soccer at the Olympic Stadium on March 17th, 2012. March? Really? I always thought that soccer was a summer sport; but I digress.
With the way that the current edition of the Habs are playing, will sports fans be too busy hand wringing in worry to be interested in the new soccer club in the spring? In the event that the hockey team makes the playoffs, what can the Impact do to compete to gain the attention of sports fanatics in the spring not to mention the rest of the soccer season?
In an interview with the Sporting News, Joey Saputo, President of the Montreal Impact, stated that the organization wants to market games as “big events”. Call me cynical (and please do), I highly doubt that a Montreal Impact vs Chivas USA match-up in the first week of October can be sold as a “big event”, especially if the home team struggles in the standings. One may argue that once the team begins to win consistently and maybe win a championship, fans will pack the stadium. I do not know if that scenario holds water anymore regarding the Montreal sports market. Look what happened to the Alouettes this past season at the box office. After winning two consecutive Grey Cups and putting a competitive team on the field for the last ten years, the organization found it difficult to sell out a 25 000 seat stadium for only 9 home dates. One pathetic reason that was given for the lack of attendance was the road construction around the stadium.
The expanded Saputo Stadium will have a seating capacity of 20 000. Assuming that the Impact has a season ticket base of 13 000 (comprising of their existing fan base from their days in the NASL), 7 000 tickets has to be sold to sports fanatics. Will these fanatics have “uncritical enthusiasm or zeal” to buy tickets weeks / days before the “big event” or in typical Montreal fashion, wait until the last minute to walk up to the ticket wicket?
Final Taughts:
Why am I rehashing this issue? Earlier this week, I was surprised to learn that the Montreal Impact will open its inaugural season in Major League Soccer at the Olympic Stadium on March 17th, 2012. March? Really? I always thought that soccer was a summer sport; but I digress.
With the way that the current edition of the Habs are playing, will sports fans be too busy hand wringing in worry to be interested in the new soccer club in the spring? In the event that the hockey team makes the playoffs, what can the Impact do to compete to gain the attention of sports fanatics in the spring not to mention the rest of the soccer season?
In an interview with the Sporting News, Joey Saputo, President of the Montreal Impact, stated that the organization wants to market games as “big events”. Call me cynical (and please do), I highly doubt that a Montreal Impact vs Chivas USA match-up in the first week of October can be sold as a “big event”, especially if the home team struggles in the standings. One may argue that once the team begins to win consistently and maybe win a championship, fans will pack the stadium. I do not know if that scenario holds water anymore regarding the Montreal sports market. Look what happened to the Alouettes this past season at the box office. After winning two consecutive Grey Cups and putting a competitive team on the field for the last ten years, the organization found it difficult to sell out a 25 000 seat stadium for only 9 home dates. One pathetic reason that was given for the lack of attendance was the road construction around the stadium.
The expanded Saputo Stadium will have a seating capacity of 20 000. Assuming that the Impact has a season ticket base of 13 000 (comprising of their existing fan base from their days in the NASL), 7 000 tickets has to be sold to sports fanatics. Will these fanatics have “uncritical enthusiasm or zeal” to buy tickets weeks / days before the “big event” or in typical Montreal fashion, wait until the last minute to walk up to the ticket wicket?
Final Taughts:
- Palko est pourri. From some bizarre reason, I’ve been enamoured with Kansas City Chiefs QB, Tyler Palko. (Maybe it is because of the name, say it with me, “P-A-L-K-O”). I had the occasion to watch two Chiefs games in past weeks and the quarterback is awful. I wonder if hardcore Chief fans know that Palko is a CFL reject that did not have a sniff of league play but yet he is a starter for their own NFL franchise.
- The NBA is back and it sucks to be the NHL. Christmas Day would not be Christmas Day without NBA games. The league will return on the 25th with a triple header to kick off a 66-game schedule. NBA fans’ gain, NHL loss. NHL apologists thought that hockey would have replaced the hole left by the NBA in the new year in terms of vying for the attention of sports fans in the United States. Wrong. If television ratings are indicators, the hockey league has not been able to pull in new fans. Nice try National Headshot League!!!
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