The waiting is the hardest part....

These lyrics from one of my favourite Tom Petty songs ring truer than ever now.

OK Matts, you have $20 million on the table from Vancouver and a lock to play for Tre Kronar at the Vancouver Olympics. Detroit will guarantee you a Cup, and if they don't then you can probably win it with the Habs.

Or you can stay a Leaf and play with the likes of Antropov, McCabe, and a 40 year old back up goalie who last played in the Adult Safe Hockey League.

You got options, but for Christ sake, make up your mind!

Good Move Here (Maybe Join Leafs in 09/10?)

Great thinking by your agent - huge bucks next year!

The Florida Panthers avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Jay Bouwmeester on Monday. The 24-year-old played in all of Florida's 82 games last year, ranking first among NHL defencemen in ice time. Full Story.(

New Oilers Captain

This is just a cool little thing they did at the Walter Gretzky CNIB tournament, but I can tell you putting on that sweater feels magical....

Thought for the Day (via Capital C)

Simplicity

Intro by Bennett Klein, Partner

Mark Twain once wrote:
"I'd have written a shorter letter, but I ran out of time."
The challenge facing us in the Information Age is too much information, too little focus.
It's hard to simplify, we have to define priorities and constantly make tradeoffs. We have to edit and refine. But doing this fluently leads to a simplification of communication that is becoming a critical competency, and the key to organizational and personal effectiveness.
Einstein challenged "Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler."
As we simplify, it's important to strike the balance between elegant simplicity and vacuous simplicity. This is a fine line and a critical distinction, but one that needs to be understood. Onwards...

This guy is a smart dude at Capital C - love working with him.

iPhone Hysteria - Get A Life People

People there is no need to line up in the pouring rain. You Trekkie types should know better. They have plenty of stock, and will have so next week and the week after.

This is a cool gadget I admit, but nothing that important is worth lining up for at 6 am.

What the Leafs should have done!!!!

Free agent centre Brendan Morrison is off the free agent list, as the B.C. native is set to join the Anaheim Ducks. Morrison and the Ducks have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million.
Morrison is still rehabbing after undergoing knee surgery on April 7 to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. It is Morrison's fourth surgery in the past two years. Over the past week, Morrison has turned down offers from nine teams including the Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings.
Last week, Morrison turned down a one-year, $1.9 million offer from the Vancouver Canucks, the team he has spent the past eight seasons with. It appeared that the Canucks were hoping Morrison would be their 'fall-back' position if they are unable to sign Mats Sundin. He wasn't prepared to wait.
The move will reunite Morrison with the former Canucks general managers Brian Burke and Dave Nonis, who both work in Anaheim's front office.
Morrison, 32, scored nine goals and 25 points in 39 games with the Canucks last season and spent most of the campaign on the shelf with wrist and knee injuries. In 674 career games with Vancouver and the New Jersey Devils, he has 159 goals and 474 points. If he can stay healthy, Morrison could be Anaheim's second line centre behind Ryan Getzlaf.

Non Smoking Continues

So the half year point has come and past and I am damn proud of myself, but I cannot believe how the urge for a smoke still comes on from time to time. Interestingly, it is not always when I have a drink in my hand (so that is a good thing!) Lately it comes in middle of day, or after lunch but so far so good. It really is not that bad, and while I have added a few pounds, I can honestly say I am feeling great and enjoying my non smoking status.

Last night I was at dinner and sat beside a heavy smoking female friend I had not seen in a while - she went outside during dinner a few times and every time she came back I was aghast at her breathe, and it was all over her clothes. Not to judge, because at least twice yesterday or over the weekend I thought about it.

I keep thinking about getting a full year under my belt and that is my goal. I honestly wish I had never smoked in the first place....

Sundin Not Ready to Make A Decision on Future

I suggest this is not the happy ending we had all hoped for? WTF Matts, $20 million to play 2 more years in Vancouver - are your crazy?

Free agent forward Mats Sundin has thanked teams which have shown interest in him, but says he's not ready to make a decision on his playing future right now.
The 37-year old released the following statement on Wednesday:
"I would like to thank all the teams who have expressed such sincere interest in my services.
"The numerous options provided to me were impressive and I have no doubt that each one presented a unique opportunity for me to finish my career in a terrific hockey environment.
"I spent a great deal of time yesterday reflecting upon the teams who stepped forward and the opportunities that each provided.
"Unfortunately, I am simply not close to being ready to make a decision about resuming my career at this time.
"I wish all the teams the very best and thank them for their interest."
Sundin is reportedly being chased by as many a four different teams. The Vancouver Cancucks made the biggest splash, by offering a 2-year, $20 million contract for the Big Swede.
The nine-time All-Star is the leading scorer in Maple Leafs franchise history. Over his 13 seasons in blue and white, Sundin scored 420 goals and 987 points and spent 10 years as team captain.
Sundin had another stellar season for the Maple Leafs, recording a team-best 32 goals and 78 points this past season. Sundin, a two-time second-team NHL All-Star, won a gold medal with Team Sweden at the Torino Olympics in 2006.
In 83 playoff games, Sundin has scored 35 goals and 74 points, with all but four of those points coming in a Leafs uniform.

Mounties stay alive in Midland/Pool B Champs

Mimico Mounites rallied together for another great team effort this weekend knocking off Sault Ste Marie to win the "B" pool championships in Midland, Ontario this past week. Strong goaltending and great defence played a huge role as the Mounites struggled offensively in the first two games.

The Mounites are back in action in Newmarket this week - Thursday night at 9 pm