FeedDominic Moore Impresses. Plus…..Another Contest Because It’s All About You
May 3, 2010 in International Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals Tags: Andrei Kostitsyn, Bobby Orr, Dominic Moore, Glen Metroplit, Harvard, Hockey Canada, Jacques Martin, Pierre Gauthier, Steve Moore, Todd Bertuzzi
The more I see Dominic Moore, the more I understand why Habs GM Pierre Gauthier signed him.
Moore is a player who not only checks the opposition into the ground, but also possesses good hands, as was witnessed when he notched the winner in game seven against the Capitals. He’s a smart player, a good skater, doesn’t mind getting his nose dirty, and can be dangerous around the net. And he’s not only smart on the ice. The guy went to Harvard for gawd’s sakes.
The only way most NHL players would go to Harvard would be if they took a bus tour.
I wasn’t sure why we wanted him. Now I know. In fact, Moore has picked up the slack left by others such as Glen Metropolit and Andre Kostitysn, who have been relatively quiet lately. I wondered why he’d bounced around from team to team, and I concluded he was just another journeyman with a brother Steve, who was involved in the infamous Todd Bertuzzi sucker punch incident that broke Steve’s neck. But a contract dispute sealed Dominic’s fate in Toronto, and things just never took off elsewhere. And elsewhere means New York, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Toronto, Buffalo, and Florida before he became a Montreal Canadien. Now it seems he’s found a home.
Good move, Pierre Gauthier..
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I know we’re in the midst of the Habs’ magical mystery tour, but I want to slip this in. Because I want good things to happen to you.
You’ve been complaining for years about how you never win anything. “I never win anything,” you complain. Well, I’m trying to change that. It’s why we have contests here! And this is number four!
The story begins with Hockey Canada setting up an online store to sell Hockey Canada products. It’s a place where one can buy the same jersey as the ones being worn by Team Canada in the World Championships beginning soon in Germany. There’s lots of stuff - Team Canada clothes, signed Bobby Orr Team Canada photos, Team Canada golf bags, and my personal favourite – a Team Canada rubber ducky.
This place, Hockey Canada simply wants more people to know about it, and have offered a $100 gift certificate here on my site that we can turn into a contest. A hundred bucks!
Just mention in the comments section of any of my posts, something that’s for sale on the Hockey Canada website and I’ll put the names in the hat and draw one. So click on the Hockey Canada link above, pick one, and tell me. It’ll take you about twenty seconds.
Kind of like the good old “Leafs Suck” and “Bring Home the Cup” contests that we’ve had recently. But this one’s $100.
The contests just keep rolling along. Sooner or later it’ll be your turn to win, and you can say the only time you’ve ever won anything was on Dennis Kane’s blog.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Hey Dennis, there’s a mighty handsome Hockey Canada golf bag which would be useful for Alexandre Ovechkin and soon Sidney Crosby.
Lots of other neat stuff too.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
You bet, Danno. Mighty handsome golf bag. And thanks for joining in. My worst nightmare is that no one will enter my contests.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I almost received that Men’s Olympic Champions team cap as a birthday present! And if that doesn’t count as mentioning something, I’m going with the women’s vintage-style Hockey Canada T-shirt. Which, by the way, is lovely.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I’ve always liked the White IIHF Hockey Canada Jersey, was quite irritated when they wimped out to the IOC and put the design up for the 2010 Olympic squad.
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Robert and Rookie – Thanks for that. Good luck to you both.
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Hey Dennis,
I think Moore was traded by Toronto because his salary demands were too high. So while I’m enjoying his play I’m not sure we’ll be able to keep him.
I’m disappointed at the Hockey Canada jersey selection. Only Crosby, Iginla, and Luongo (plus Wickenheiser and St. Pierre, not sure if those are men’s jerseys)? How about Hockey Canada offer more player’s jerseys in this era of just-in-time manufacturing?
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Mike Cammalleri – History will be made.
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
It’s funny i was just saying how I don’t win anything and so i decided to try out for the contest to see if i can prolong my winless streak. LOL. I don’t mind losing as long as the Habs keep winning though!
Here’s my response to the contest:
Hockey Canada Golf bag for sale on the Hockey Canada website.
Go HABS Go.
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Thanks, CheGordito. Good luck.
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
The Team Canada glasses…something that’ll be put to good use as I watch the Habs in June.
Moore’s also pretty solid on face-offs, he’s got Lappy playing a bit more interested as well, he does alot of the little things that go unnoticed most games.
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Moore is a keeper! And so is that Vancouver 2010 Team Canada – Champion Hat.
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Punkster and d – Thanks.
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I particularly like the 2-pack of Hockey Canada glasses. Cheers!
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
With the 100$, I would buy a Team Canada golf bag and send it to Crosby, he’ll be needing it in a few days.
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Gillis and Matt R. Cheers!
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Hey Dennis, Another contest, sounds great .I went to the site and you know,I liked the signed Bobby Orr Team Canada picture,would look great in anyones rec room, especially mine.I wasn’t sure about Moore as well,his play has been real good so far,hopefully he can keep it going for the duration,oh ya GO HABS GO
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Thanks, Derry. The Orr pic would be great.
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Hey Dennis,
The Hockey Canada – Black Bear Player – 22 Inch would look good in the arms of the cry baby Sidney Crosby.
Best regards,
John
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Right on, John. Is there a Team Canada baby bottle in there that he could use too?
May 3rd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
The selection on the website is limited but I wouldn’t mind one of those nice caps they have on there
May 3rd, 2010 at 10:35 pm
That Hockey Canada mouse is puuurrrtttyyy
May 4th, 2010 at 4:09 am
Well……it would sure be nice to pull one of those ice cold hockey canada glasses out of the freezer to enjoy a cold one while watching my HABS take care of the pens!!!!!!
May 4th, 2010 at 4:10 am
The Lumberjack pants, on sale at Hockey Canada, look to be the perfect item to wear on occasions when my wife demands I look presentable.
May 4th, 2010 at 5:22 am
Hey SDK!
Moore will shadow Crysby and frustrate him.
Vancouver 2010 Team Canada T-Shirt for your MOM!!!
May 4th, 2010 at 5:22 am
Hi Dennis,
been readin your blog for a while and thoroughly enjoy it.
I think your contests are great; as are our Habs at this time.
can you imagine the next series HABS – Bruins?!?
I just did as I spotted the Hockey Canada Black Bear Player only I saw him wearing a habs jersey as a lesson to the bruins!!!!!
May 4th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Hi Dennis, you know, the oven mitt caught my eye. I could use it and make those delicous grilled frommage sandwiches you have posted on yor blog.
Count me in!
P.S. Glad Dominic Moore is working hard and making things happen for Les Canadiens!
May 4th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Pardon me, that’s YOUR blog not yor blog. Harvard will reject me!
May 4th, 2010 at 7:47 am
whew!………..hawks rock, finally….
tonite………les habs do same to sid the kid!!
May 4th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Well, Dennis I do love to shop…the 1st items to catch my eye were the Hockey Canada beverage Glasses and the BBQ jersey Apron…( you know, for the new back yard) Further into my expedition I noticed a SALE on a Deluxe Car Flag that I just have to have…the #1 with Saint Luongo’s moniker and later on I found some items to stash into my ” perpetual giftbag” that I like to have on hand for those ‘emergency’gifts here and there…those items included the Rubber Duck, the Fuzzy Dice and the probably the most sought-after of all….the Pronger Voo-Doo Doll (anyone else find that one?)
I couldn’t pick one item…I’m a shopper.
May 4th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Okay Dennis I’ll bite. Haven’t entered one of these contests yet but who doesn’t like FS???? I’ll jump on the band wagon.
That being said…$ towards the golf bag would be nice.
Cheers JW.
PS.The hockey pool gang back here in Ottawa can’t believe I’m blowing them all out of the water and my 4 Hab picks are leading the way.It’s all but over in round 2.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
must be a funny coincidence that so many newcomers decide to comment on this particular post. Purely just a coincidence.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:12 am
JW – I think you always were pretty good at hockey pools. Picking the Habs was a brilliant piece of strategy. I rooting for you!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Jan, if you win you’re going to have fun. I can see that. I like the duck and the fuzzy dice too.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Diane, you can get an oven mitt and a rubber ducky and fuzzy dice! Imagine!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:22 am
bea.habs.fan – Thanks for reading and please keep doing it. I’m really glad you like it. And yes – nHabs-Bruins! Bring it on! Good luck on the contest too! Thanks – Dennis.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Moeman, I love your style. Crysby. Love it. Good luck on the contest.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:23 am
I saw a beautiful Team Canada jersey with Crosby’s name on it. The only championship jersey he’ll get to wear in 2010!
(Great write-up on Moore. Love that guy. Thanks!)
May 4th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Mike McKim – Lumberjack pants would be excellent at weddings, state dinners – anywhere. Something to impress the ladies for sure. Good luck!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Gerry, you’re making me thirsty. Good luck on this!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Phil, good luck with the mouse. Hey! the mouse and the rubber ducky! What a combo!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Crazysnowman – Thanks! And for a hundred bucks you can get several caps!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:34 am
McKanadiens – Great name! Good luck with the contest and thanks for reading my blog! Cheers!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:59 am
It’s a pleasure, Dennis! You’re stuff is always great. Been reading for a while now. Keep it comin’!
May 4th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Hi Dennis, let me make this “official” so I can win this contest. Hockey Canada has a fanastic website which sells oven mitts and Bobby Orr photos.
After a gourmet meal you have cooked yourself, you place Bobby Orr’s photo in the opposite chair and raise a toast to hockey. Dining in fine company!
(I’m sure I was switched at birth and really a Canadian, Dennis.)
May 4th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Diane, when I’m raising my toast, is it brown, whole wheat, or white toast? And yes, I’m convinced now you’re Canadian. A proud Canadian. And we’re proud that you’re Canadian.
May 4th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Dennis,
Free stuff = increased internet traffic.
Who’da thunk it?
They have really nice Hockey Canada jackets on the site. And they’re on sale too…
May 4th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Well Dennis, you can raise wheat, white or brown toast with the left hand and a cold brewski with your right.
How’s that for living large?
May 4th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Wooo contest. Love those hockey canada mugs and shot glasses
May 4th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
DK just what I need 2010 champ cap !
GO HABS GO!!
Cheers from the East!!!
May 4th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Wouldn’t mind picking up a Hockey Canada – Women’s Rhinestone Cap Sleeve Tee for the lady.
Great blog, Denis. First time here. The lure of free swag is very strong.
Go Habs!
May 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Hey Dennis. With $100 I’d be $1300 closer to getting that Bobby Orr framed and autographed jersey.
May 5th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Good luck, Craig!
May 5th, 2010 at 12:35 am
You can get a few caps, Mike!
May 5th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Johnathan – thanks! Good luck and come visit often.
May 5th, 2010 at 12:37 am
But it would be sure nice to have, eh, Joe? Hope you’re well. Cheers
May 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Well, I like hats! I saw an awesome Canada Champion 2010 hat on the Hockey Canada site.
May 5th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Duly noted, Tony. Thanks.
May 6th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Someone should send one of those Vancouver 2010 Team Canada – Champion Hats to Ovie. At least he can feel like a winner
May 6th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Too bad they didn’t have Team Canada false teeth so Ovie could get that gap fixed. Good luck, Mr Hab.
May 6th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I actually really like the looks of those Team Canada glasses. They look perfect for Rum and Cokes on the porch this summer!
And right on about Moore, I’ve been telling my friends the same thing since the end of the season. I really hope we sign him in the summer.
May 6th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Ethan, I haven’t had a good old rum and coke in years. It’s always just beer. Maybe I should just for fun.
May 6th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Great points about Moore.
Plus, there’s a mighty fine looking Trapper Hat that would great on my head on that site…
May 6th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Mighty fine hat. Good luck, Bryan.
May 6th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Awesome game tonight and an awesome T-shirt with GOLD on the front on the Team Canada website Dennis!!!!
May 6th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
That Vancouver 2010 Olympic Team Canada Replica Jersey – Red would look really good on me, while I hold my Habs flag and walk down Young St in TO
May 6th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I wonder if that Hockey Canada golf bag would help my game. I would love to find out!
May 6th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Dan, good luck with the contest. And if I was back in Orillia, I’d go down to TO and walk with you down Yonge St.