Musings on the NHL playoffs and N.L.’S changing rugby scene
NOBODY ASKED ME, BUT ….
Wondering why the Montreal Canadiens are not giving Cole Caufield, the rookie out of Wisconsin, more ice in these playoffs. … Same question could be applied to 21-yearold, first-year rearguard Alexander Romanov ….
Watching Zdeno Chara play as a 44 year-old for the Washington Capitals reminded me he was the NHL’S most dominant player during his time with the Boston Bruins.
Lively debate on social media the other day on who’s the best to call hockey games
... Most seem to agree on Danny Gallivan, and there will be no argument from this corner. But people have short memories. When he was at the top of his game, few or none were better than Bob Cole ...
Between-period interviews on hockey games are completely useless. The players say nothing. Of course, the athletes are schooled by communications “professionals” and sometimes coaches who direct the players not to disclose any personal feelings or thoughts under any circumstances. Either way, it’s a waste of time and energy, and the networks need to put an end to it.
Good for MUN basketball player Cole Long who will get an opportunity to play some pro hoops in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) with the Guelph Nighthawks. With the future of the National Basketball League of Canada in serious doubt due to COVID, the CEBL is offering Canadian kids, like Long, another opportunity to play.
Rugby took a recent hit with Simon Blanks choosing to move on from his position of technical director with the Newfoundland Rugby Union. He was also the coach of multiple teams and a key factor in player recruitment and growth. Other NL Sports organizations could take a page from the NRU, and focus on consistent coaching development. It is coaches like Blanks and Dr. Pat Parfrey who have demonstrated that knowledgeable, experienced, educated coaching is key to success in any sport.
As portions of our province were put under an Alert Level 4 again earlier this week, many athletes are at a standstill. Opportunities to stay active, train and practice with teammates, socialize, and participate in league play are at a halt. Let’s keep a watchful eye on our youth. Their physical and emotional well-being has been affected in many ways. They are resilient but have lost a lot throughout the past year or so, as we navigate our way through this pandemic.