Sat, 3 Nov 2012|
While many NHL fans were discouraged this week with the cancellation of the "Winter Classic", Dale believes there is still hope that pro hockey will get going this season. No one cares how, JUST GET IT DONE!
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It's playoff time for 2 of the major sports and Craig and Larry get into the popularity of the NBA vs the NHL and what the ratings will show as the playoffs for both leagues develop and roll on. Craig is more of an NBA guy while LJ likes to watch it all!
Craig and Larry are in on Sports Sunday and take a general look at the Boston sports scene. They talk Bruins/Rangers and Game 2, discuss the Red Sox victory over the Twins as well as John Farrell's decision to leave Dempster in the game yesterday - LJ did not agree, and even talk a little Pats football with the Gronk injury situation.
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Unless you think this thing is gonna happen here soon. They wanted to enough time to prepare and promote. And -- they didn't feel this was -- this was going to be done properly the way things were going here. And this was not just -- single game at the big house at Michigan and a 1151000. People this was a two weeks celebration of hockey somewhat like they did here at Fenway. Where he had college teams playing -- and high school teams playing there I mean they were building now one rank at the big house they were building a second downtown. They were bringing in you know minor teens and junior teams and American Hockey League teams and they didn't feel that they can do this properly given the amount of time that had transpired. With no real indication look if they thought this deal was going to be done in the next 678 days. They wouldn't have pressed for this to be called for sure but the red wings were saying we can't do this right unless you've got an idea this is going to be wrapped -- I had get what is zero hour here I mean. What do we stressing is knocking at least he's not for one -- months -- -- at least what they can't. The yeah I get wires that say they agree. December 1 Emeka and make it yesterday when the season's start December 15 it to be that fast. But -- organ when they were trying to right the 82 game schedule right they were gonna give each team all week for training camp basically. Roll the puck out let's go so yeah out you can -- people are thinking -- there seems to be sort of if your dog. Super turned into their thinking well there's no game generate once there's no games that that's not the case. But he said it's five million things going on that particular game up probably had to do that to understand that perspective there was a lot of stuff beyond just the game at the big house. 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You know John -- in the beer and you know Terry Francona feel fortunate. Boston Globe article that you -- them Bobby he would tell them. We shall all year I'm looking forward to just watch baseball I hope that the Red Sox don't focus on getting name. And I hope it folk I'm getting in baseball when it because when we're at their each. That's what they went and got the Bill Miller on the Mark Bell or on the hot walkers and their adult kind of -- the guys that comedy to Cody Ross. You know competent plays hard and and played the game in the right way and if you take the -- bottoming and -- bringing -- spot but it is start winning game. That's debris and that you could doubt the experience now. You know about global microbial let -- that that letter that got sent out by. Definite bounce back year from which Colby out there are we desperately need started pitching depth and number intrigued by -- been pretty -- now. And now at what it would that they. Dan Haren is freeagent the the proposed deal out of the proposed deal with. All through yes Chicago right the cubs fell apart. It's a little iffy on why it fell apart -- strange it does seem a little little iffy on how things fell apart I mean your first instinct is a somebody -- a physical. I don't think that was yet I don't know -- and I don't know what happened there either I mean Dan Haren doesn't. Roommate. Is really. Or miss -- -- the -- -- that's the thing yet again -- panel thank him you know. A team from the contract okay. Mean to be surprised if they anchor Aaron came in it was bad. Wouldn't necessary yeah I'm not. Overwhelm a dinner and all well and and the the proposal Lysol bandied about this week trading John Lackey haren and Vernon Wells. -- -- -- Vernon Wells Null or not even a little bit I mean I'm sure that the angels wouldn't jump at the opportunity deltic Lackey back there -- no problem at all. They are desperately trying to unload one of the worst contract in Major League Baseball in Vernon Wells -- They'd be thrilled if you'd step in front of that bus for them. -- a guy obviously can -- right rotations not a virtue he's he's upgrade I think if you put him in irritation better pitcher than seeing Lackey I mean you just is his whips okay. His -- numbers are still OK he's a good solid that are middle of the rotation guy sure better than Daisuke is -- -- Daisuke. These things better and you brought right now on the east better than those guys up front got much more -- -- as he does letting her jumps and is -- third best pitcher probably right from the start. Back again you have to pay this and he's he starts thirty games a year if you areas -- -- his career is 366 Anaheim for three years -- three and a half. If the pay real money -- -- -- in the view. Is -- 31. And 32 -- is he now yeah there was a younger group. 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In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B’s! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.
Dale and DJ get into the two coaches and their polar opposite styles and demeanor. Both teams play a similar style, but the coaches certainly convey their messages in a different way. Dale isn't buying the Tortorella hype and thinks he's a little overrated. DJ thinks he's a good coach, but isn't a fan of anti-media stance. The guys also talk about Jagr and how he has not lived up to the hype. They weren't expecting him to light it up or be the savior, but DJ says he wasn't prepared for just how slow the aging veteran is. Another big topic for B's fans this season is the play of Tyler Seguin and why he has yet to become the superstar everyone anticipates he will be. This leads to Claude Julien's style and if he does actually have something against the younger players. That Iginla trade shows its ugly head again as well.
WEEI.com's DJ Bean joins Dale in studio for Sports Sunday to discuss the Bruins playoff run. Game 2 is later today and the guys discuss the results of the first game of the series. They get into the construction of the lines for the B's and if they would make any changes. DJ has a few ideas for the lines today. The boys also discuss the two goalies - Tuukka vs Henrik Lundqvist and wonder why people automatically think the Rangers have the edge at goalie. Finally, they get into the legacy and the decisions of Claude Julien and Peter Chiarelli.
Shawn joined the program to discuss another overtime win for the Bruins. When asked about Game 7 against Toronto, Thornton said that he would like to keep his specific comments in the dressing room private, but acknowledged that he encouraged Tyler Seguin to up his play and it paid off in overtime.
Barry joined the guys to help breakdown the Bruins overtime win last night in game one. Barry said that he has rarely seen a team dominate as much as the Bruins yet be forced to an overtime.
Boomer joined the program to discuss the tough loss for his beloved Rangers. Boomer told the guys that Lundqvist will be better in game two and predicted a seven game series.
Bruins rookie defenseman Matt Bartkowski has emerged as one of the young stars of the team and he joins Mut and Tom Caron to discuss his role on the team, why he's confident, and the trade that almost sent him to Calgary.
Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.
Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss the Bruins Game 1 win over the Rangers, the play of the three young Bruins defensemen, and the fatigue Jagr has shown on the ice.
We talk all things game one with Jack Edwards of NESN, and get to hear a little from Jack's Finnish protege as well.
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today.. Joe Thornton and disappointing former Boston athletes, parking in Boston, buying jersey numbers and more...
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The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins take a 2-1 series lead, the Red Sox get a run-off win, and we hear about cannibals and bible thieves.
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Damn New Yorkers!
Sauce Man stylings!
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