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graand

@graand@thecanadian.social

Ambivert-ish. Centre left politically.

Perpetual fan of the Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers.

Ex bunch of things: teacher, school administrator, heavy equipment operator, network architect/geek. Interests-eclectic! Music (play guitar a little), outdoor life (camping, snowmobiling, hiking), volunteering, messing around in the shop with wood, metal, tools, machines ’n’ such, figuring stuff out. Every day I learn more how little I really I know.

“Do no harm, but take no shit!”

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RickiTarr, to random
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Seriously heard someone saying they don't listen to many black artists, because they aren't really into rap. Bitch please, feel free to share songs from Black artists from any genre. Here is one of my favorites, if you like this song please check out her other work:

https://youtu.be/KovrJ8HXI1Q?si=HOYIG7YMuAUTsJz6

graand,
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@RickiTarr Ba Cissoko! My discovery from the Winnipeg Folk Festival several years ago.

As an example https://youtu.be/N-LRPstr3Fo

Shanitoba, to random
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Dinner! Italian Sausage, Pesto Orzo Salad and Italian Peas. 😋 Simple but delish and yes,I did cook the sausage in my air fryer. 😜 I also made bread today.

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graand,
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@Shanitoba I KNOW I don’t use my air fryer enough or appropriately! Keep the ‘nags’ coming!!! 😜

graand, to random
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Be still, my beating heart!

Yes I know it’s to share his wisdom with the incoming rookies but the sheer mention of Milt Stegal coming into a training camp just hits so good!

emarktaylor, to Hockey
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🏒 :NHL: :StanleyCup: @hnom @hockey :HNOM:

TOR 1-0 10:59 to play.

graand,
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@emarktaylor @hnom @hockey Sigh. That ‘stick into the skates tripping call’ happens every time. Except that one. Sorry, the get not love for that one…

graand, to BostonBruins
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Mostly done with for the season but catching a bit of the game. SportsNet seem upset.

emarktaylor, to Hockey
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🏒 :NHL: :StanleyCup: @hnom @hockey :HNOM:

And the ref somehow avoids 2 minutes in the box ...

graand,
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@emarktaylor @hnom @hockey Now that was a great take-down!

wpgguy, to random
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I should nap but I will probably just watch hockey before watching hockey

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:Jets:
🌈 :wasac:

graand,
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@wpgguy This too is where I am. I ‘stretched out’ for a bit after 6:00 but the nap was elusive, so here we are.

wpgguy, to random
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I am as frustrated as the next :JetsRetro: fan but I hope the crowd stays crazy in

we have a rep as being fun and getting ousted in the 1st round - lets keep part of that going.

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:Jets:
🌈 :wasac:

graand,
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@wpgguy My GAF level is way low right now. I’m not sure exactly which stage I’m at right now but am pretty sure it’s beyond the anger.

Yeah it’ll be nice to see a crazy crowd and maybe even a better effort from the but right now the only positive thought I’ve got is at least they can say goodbye at home to their fans.

ColleenB, to random
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Bets on Hellebuyck asking for a trade after this season? Just hanging him out to dry every single game. Where's Toffoli the "natural goal scorer"? Where's the Jennings Trophy team? Just a disaster.

graand,
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@ColleenB I was thinking about this a little while ago. I’m kinda 50/50 on the idea. Helley seemed to be more at peace with life in and has a good contract but not seeing team progress may dampen all that.

emarktaylor, to Hockey
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🏒 :NHL: :StanleyCup: @hnom @hockey :HNOM: :Jets:

Via Paul @kahuna.bsky.social
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NHL due to lack of 4K video, the review is inconclusive

Via Gizmoduck @burgundyblue.bsky.social
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That was offside, but okay, you do you, NHL.

graand,
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@emarktaylor @hnom @hockey
Lack of 4K? Are they kidding us?!?

I didn’t see a replay/angle that clearly showed the puck and the skate at the same time. That’s the primary criteria for not overturning the call of a goal (in my most humble opinion)

emarktaylor, to Hockey
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🏒 :NHL: :StanleyCup: @hnom @hockey :HNOM: :Jets:

All square.6:04 1st period.

Being checked for Offside.

And it's going to be chalked off.

Remains COL 1-0.

graand,
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@emarktaylor @hnom @hockey The replays I saw showed that it ‘might’ have been offside but even the Avs broadcast guys said they couldn’t see for sure. Call on the ice was a goal and without a definitive view showing otherwise the call stands. Coulda gone either way. 🤷🏼‍♂️


mike, to random
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Bones is going to have to pull off some miracle style coaching to wake this group up and get them playing the right way.

graand,
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@mike Dunno. Maurice couldn’t do it, and left town. Bowness has the look of a coach who may be on his last year…

mike, to random
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I can think of no more comforting a voice than Bob Cole doing the play by play of a hockey game. He was one of the grand old gentleman of CBC broadcasting. His tones echoed through my household during winters growing up and his voice always invokes memories of a warm house on a wintery Saturday night. Right now the greats are playing a game and Bob is doing the call. Rest in peace Mr. Cole. :cbc: :HNOM:

graand,
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@mike Yes, truly an amazing interview with an incredible person. Thanks for sharing!

mike, to random
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24 hrs later. The old ways work.

Gain the zone.
Shots on net.
Crash the crease.
Get greasy.
Protect your house.
Ring one off the goalies dome..

Whatever it takes. Play desperate.

graand,
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@ColleenB @mike
Yes indeed, it does seem hard for this team. Not meaning to be too self-serving but it’s also hard on the supporters!!! 😬

graand,
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@mike @ColleenB I’m not going doom n gloom just yet. I’d like to see more consistency but right now I’ll settle for the ‘really good’ to show up for a game or three.

emarktaylor, to Hockey
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🏒 :NHL: @hnom @hockey :HNOM:

On my TV feed (ESPN Australia) I'm seeing the player i.d. over Toronto players (not Boston ones).

Is that normal?

graand,
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@emarktaylor @hnom @hockey This started a couple of years ago, I think as an aid to sportscasters that didn’t know the players. Since then it has ‘leaked’ into general broadcasts once in a while.

wpgguy, to random
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no win

at least I can go to bed now

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:Jets:
🌈 :wasac:

graand,
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@wpgguy After a suitable decompression, ditto…

So there’s gonna be another whiteout party (looking for that damn silver lining)

mike, to random
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Once again Helly goes for a walk behind his net and gets burned. How many times?? JETS:2 AVS:3

graand,
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@mike Every time is one time too many…

graand, to random
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SportsNet talking heads are saying the have been flying under the radar? Are these dudes for real? 🙄

DaveyDov, to random
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I don't care who y'are, that was a balls out shift by right there...

graand,
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@DaveyDov I just go with Nino. Who’s got time for all them letters?!?


mike, to random
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Can anyone please explain how the get 70 minutes of penalties in a 20 minute period?

graand,
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@mike Measured in US minutes vs metric?

graand, to random
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I’ve missed the fans chants! Now it’s “Pull The Goalie”.

graand, to random
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first round

Game 1: Avalanche at Jets -- Sunday, 6 p.m. CT (ESPN2, SN, TVAS)
Game 2: Avalanche at Jets -- April 23, 8:30 p.m. CT (ESPN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Jets at Avalanche -- April 26, 9 p.m. CT (TNT, truTV, MAX, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Jets at Avalanche -- April 28, 1:30 p.m. CT (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
Game 5: Avalanche at Jets -- April 30, TBD
Game 6: Jets at Avalanche -- May 2, TBD
Game 7: Avalanche at Jets -- May 4, TBD

mike, to random
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My family had this discussion last night: What if the miss the playoffs?

A remote possibility, but a possibility none the less.

graand,
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@ColleenB @Gstpulldn @mike Helly is seeing a lot more in tight and up close traffic tonight. Note to D: cleanup in front of your net!

graand,
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@ColleenB @Gstpulldn @mike No, once again you are not incorrect. There’s a tightness in this game. But the Avs are playing a strong game. Nothings easy in the !

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