Back in 2009

We'll it wasn't a resolution to blog less in the new year, but it seems to be the case as we've just wrapped up January and this is the first posting of 2009.

Lets get back up to speed!


The Celtics are rocking! At 41-9 they are in playoff form. The final 3 minutes of last night's win over the Sixers was real team basketball. All Star break is right around the corner - should be fun!

The Vancouver Canucks finally look better as last night they won their first game, ever! Just kidding, as a fan that's how long it feels like. Roberto Luongo is back to form and stopping shots, we look like the Canucks of October again - with Mats Sundin getting points, lets hope it'll continue!

As 2009 starts off on a better foot economically than 2008 ended, will we see teams like the Phoenix Coyotes come out of financial ruins? As a fan, I certainly hope so. I am not, however, impressed with Gary Bettman's decision to continue to pay the Coyote's bills. Getting a handout like that is similar to a grown man having to run to Mommy and Daddy for money. What is the money for? To feed his ego.

Sports teams are still businesses: huge losses, over spending, and poor decisions, are not OK just because its the NHL. Its no different than any company asking for a bailout. That bailout will only work if you start doing things in a much different manor. Continuing on the same path wil only lead you back to the same mess.

Since our outlook is for a slow and steady climb back to a strong financial position, we'll be looking more at the business of sport. There might be some teams for sale in the very near future - any takers?

Premier Week!

Its Premier Week in the NBA. I caught a couple of the games last night. Boston winning over Cleveland, and this year's Lakers absolutely spanking the Trailblazers. Wow, they sure are a different team with Greg Oden off the floor - hope he heals that foot quickly, Portland needs him. The Boston game was much more entertaining as it was a rematch of last year's playoff battle, well, sort of. The Cavs look in pretty good shape, some nice acquisitions in the off season, but Boston is still Boston - here's some early predictions, Lakers and Celtics to the finals...again.

Well, onto our local scene. As the NBA is kicking off their season, we're getting ready to start the second season of the PEEL. We have grown a bit since the summer league, changed a few things (hopefully for the better) and we're hoping that this season will be the best yet. For all you players out there from the PEEL - thank you for your patience during our September/October hiatus. We're launching The PEEL Winter League (now that we're running until January) on November 8, 2008. The teams look a lot stronger than the Summer league - but I'm not making any predictions until the exhibition games are over.