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?