The following image was submitted by Dribs. While we here at False Gods like to think of ourselves as above this sort of photoshop tom-foolery, we did feel that the away jersey might deserve further consideration as the NHL moves toward more aerodynamic uniforms. Just saying…

I’m a little hesitant to post this, because my trash talk tends to make the gods smile favourably upon the team I’m putting down. However, I can’t help but notice that the Dallas Stars are sounding like they know they can’t win their NHL playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. (more…)

According to this story, Florida Panthers goalie Ed Belfour was arrested (again) Monday at a South Beach bar. Displaying all the traits we love – “slurred speech, blood shot eyes and smelled of alcohol” – Belfour allegedly scuffled with police, who had come to remove him and teammate Ville Peltonen at the request of bar security.

No word on whether Belfour played the billion-dollar bribe card this time. Nor was Alex Auld around to be Eddie’s punching bag.

Peltonen (on the left) at least looks mildly ashamed of himself. But Eddie? No, not Eddie. He’s rockin’ that hairy-chested, open-shirted thing, ready to head right back out on the town. After all, he doesn’t have any playoffs to worry about, so why not party?

- The Sieve

Ok I have to admit I’m happy that the Van-Mitchels were able to clinch their division and will now face the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs. But since when has Joe Thornton been such a cheap shot artist? Joe, joe, joe, that’s not part of your game. Thornton tried to run Mat Cooke through the end boards but only managed to pick up a boarding penalty and hurt himself in the process. Next, he’s hooking Sedin in over time, which leads to the deciding power play goal. Joe, listen up buddy, you’re out of your head. Don’t believe me? Remember your scrap with Eric Lindros? He broke your jaw, didn’t he? He sure did. You left the ice and looked like you’d been crying all day. In case you can’t remember, I’ve posted the clip. Unfortunately, it doesn’t show you skating off with that look on your face – I think it was fear.

It’s a good thing Greater Toronto Hockey League president John Gardner can see through the scurrilous lies about former Maple Leafs thug Tie Domi, who was accused of harassing and threatening his son’s pee-wee hockey coach, Lucas Miller, last week.
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So when am I going to learn that when the Canucks play the Flames and I a) talk trash about the Flames and b) actually watch the game, the Canucks inevitably lose? Probably around the same time the Canucks figure out that fighting Jarome Iginla only gets him fired up. As Coach Mitch Mitchel says: “crouching tiger, hidden Iginla.” By the way, Iggy: nice hit from behind on Willie Mitchell. And nice starting a fight with your visor on. Tough guy.

Not much else to say. Flames deserved to win, Canucks didn’t. I hope this isn’t what we can expect from them come playoff time.

Lastly, note to self: it is unwise to scream “Fuck you, Kiprusoff!” at the TV when in a Calgary bar full of Flames fans.

- The Sieve