Face of a Franchise

Ryan Smyth has been traded.

For some reason, every time these trades happen in Edmonton its just as suprising as the last one. And the timing is just unbelievable as TSN even commented, who decided Mark Messier night should be on trade deadline day?? Although I was around when Doug Weight, Bill Guerin, and Curtis Joseph left, for some reason Ryan Smyth is just huge. Well, I guess it was that those three players were under the "Old NHL" where it was acknowledged that Edmonton couldn't afford him. But Ryan Smyth?

He is the old sports cliche the "heart and soul" of his team. He helped lead his team to within a game of reclaiming past glory. He has always been among the team's best player and is the best player this year.

The issue probably with negotiation was whether or not Ryan Smyth can be paid as the team's best player in a few years. Certainly most people feel it will be Hemsky... as well, with all the other contracts at the moment taking up budget...

I'm watching TSN and the reaction is just nuts. Last year the Oilers were getting the big news because they were on their big playoff run. Unfortunately, they're getting the big attention for the wrong reasons this year.

Random Stuff from Youtube

Wow, I found this really neat. Its an orchaestra band covering Green Day songs, but check out their movements as they are playing, its really neat.

Now, for some crazy guitar sound effects from Dragonforce (With a name like that, you have to take a look) check this out.

Finally, if you're bored, here is an episode called "Intramural Glory".

Will it Blend? And Other Random Shit From the Internet!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put lightbulbs in a blender? Well now you and I can stop turning and tossing at night pondering such a question! The answer can simply be found right here. Finally, life can continue on with some semblence of satisfaction.

I probably spend too much time on youtube and other stupid videos... oh well!

This comic from Penny Arcade is also awesome to the 'nth degree.

Oh this one is actually useful. Ever wonder how to sell your home? Comfree makes it easy as 1, 2, and 3!

And last one for the night, did anyone get to read this news story? Whats missing from this report is that she has been quoted as wearing diapers while driving to confront the other lady. The diapers are apparently something astronauts will use while lifting off and such. Anyways, she was wearing diapers while on her drive so that she didn't have to take bathroom breaks. Am I the only one who started imagining astronauts planning out how lazy they can be during the day? "Lets see, I can watch the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy if I set up my toothpaste meals on my let, and wear my diapers..."