Would like to thank And-o

JohnM · Guru

Would like to thank And-o

Manton · Member

Mega dittos to that as I too love Saku and prayed for his speedy recovery. Can't tell you how emotional I got when he was going through his cancer.

Saku is dear to me as he took the time to send me a personalized (as I requested) 8 by 10 colour photo back in 1998. A treasure for sure.

AB Habman · Guru

Typical John...always has to get his digs in. Mr. Antagonistic

JohnM · Guru

AB Habman wrote:

Typical John...always has to get his digs in. Mr. Antagonistic

Hello to you too AB.

Ando · Guru

JohnM wrote:

I just wanted to thank And-o for praying for Koivu's speedy recovery and guaranteeing he will be back for the start of the new season.

Someone had to squash the usual 'sandbagging' and 'hedging of bets' that has typified 'Saint Saku's' tenure! In other words, no more injury excuses (cripes, with Saku the excuses and exemptions start before the season even begins)!!!

BOTTOMLINE...Saku has had loads of time to heal and train for the upcoming season...and he needs to start earning his $4.75 LARGE...and being accountable for the public 'face' of this team in terms of public perception! From all And-o keeps hearing from some here...Saku shouldn't have ANY problems dealing with any of this pressure/accountability!

JohnM · Guru

Saku has never had a problem dealing with the pressure. He would have left Montreal a long time ago if he did...

murphy · Veteran Member

JohnM wrote:

Saku has never had a problem dealing with the pressure. He would have left Montreal a long time ago if he did...

Am with you all the way there JohnM. Incidentally And-o, I don't think anyone has control over when he/she heals so please give it a break. Many of us are tired of you stating 'Koivu has had time to heal'. Saku will be front and centre when the medical staff clear him to play.

Ando · Guru

JohnM wrote:

Saku has never had a problem dealing with the pressure.

GREAT...he should be all set to consistently deliver top centre performances for his top centre money!

Ya see gang...this debate has historically been "circular" in nature only because of all the "if's" and "maybe's" that always astericks and accompany Saku...not because the "bashers" perpetuate the discussion (as evidenced by the origin of this thread...and almost all that relate back into Saint Saku around here).

Anyway...And-o is looking forward to the Captain proving to all that he is worth the $$$!

Figaro · Guru

One of these threads again, eh? I love how we are all doctors and know for certainty that Koivu has (or has not) has the time to heal properly.

macneil · Guru

and-o , he has been proving it since he got here , now you may think otherwise but , he just doesnt get point like certain centers or play d like other centers , hes the total package , he has skill heart , desire and grit , thats why he get the bucks he does.

Johnny USA · Veteran Member

I have to train myself to not open these threads to begin with. Perhaps if I jab sewing needles through my nut sack every time I open one it will break me of the habit.

Anyone got a sewing kit I can borrow?

-- Edited by Johnny USA at 13:50, 2006-08-18

Jonny G · Senior Member

Ando wrote:

GREAT...he should be all set to consistently deliver top centre performances for his top centre money!

The best centres make more than $4.5 million.

plouf · Guru

Johnny USA wrote:

I have to train myself to not open these threads to begin with. Perhaps if I jab sewing needles through my nut sack every time I open one it will break me of the habit.

Anyone got a sewing kit I can borrow?

-- Edited by Johnny USA at 13:50, 2006-08-18

Or through your eye...then you'd have to wait months before you could look at the internet again.....but don't think this board would give you any rest. We'd find your phone number and ask your opinion on eye injuries. Maybe we'd even come in and take some flash photographs and publish them on the site.

gfeaver · Veteran Member

I'm getting tired of the whole And-o hates Koivu (my favourite player)too

Johnny USA · Veteran Member

plouf wrote:

Johnny USA wrote:

I have to train myself to not open these threads to begin with. Perhaps if I jab sewing needles through my nut sack every time I open one it will break me of the habit.

Anyone got a sewing kit I can borrow?

-- Edited by Johnny USA at 13:50, 2006-08-18

Or through your eye...then you'd have to wait months before you could look at the internet again.....but don't think this board would give you any rest. We'd find your phone number and ask your opinion on eye injuries. Maybe we'd even come in and take some flash photographs and publish them on the site.

Better you take pictures of my injured eye than my injured privates. Oh the pain, the pain.

barry33 · Guru

gfeaver wrote:

I'm getting tired of the whole And-o hates Koivu (my favourite player)too

feaver- as you c`an see by who started this thread, it is a 2 way street on this forum. The "haters" start anti-koivu threads and then when it dies down for awhile the "lovers" start one up..it is cyclical. As I have said all along, my only problem in this whole debate is the fact that there does not seem to be any grey area with our Captain. If you criticise him in any way, or do not worship the ise he skates on, you are dubbed a hater. I am far from that. I expect more from our Captain because he is oufr captain..and he expects more from himself.

MC Girl · Guru

barry33 wrote:

...as you c`an see by who started this thread, it is a 2 way street on this forum. The "haters" start anti-koivu threads and then when it dies down for awhile the "lovers" start one up..it is cyclical. As I have said all along, my only problem in this whole debate is the fact that there does not seem to be any grey area with our Captain. If you criticise him in any way, or do not worship the ise he skates on, you are dubbed a hater. I am far from that. I expect more from our Captain because he is oufr captain..and he expects more from himself.

Great post. Nothin' but the truth

I find all the "instigating" entertaining. Something to read when there's nothin' else goin' on.