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A few idle thoughts...

- Rider training camp is rapidly approaching, and the faithful are anxious to see the new (and improved) offence in action. All the pieces are in place, let's hope the performance approaches the hype.
- A new Memorial Cup champion will be crowned this year, as the London Knights lost the OHL final in four straight to Peterborough. Rats!
- I'm skipping the Ken Goff boxing classic this year to hang out with my son. I'll take that trade-off any time.
- If plans for a new rink don't come to fruition soon, was this the last hurrah for the Moose Jaw Warriors?
- Isn't it scary how good Sidney Crosby is when he gets real linemates to skate with?
- Is CJME making a dent in the ratings with the Drew Remenda sports show? Don't suppose CKRM will counter by expanding Sportsline to a nightly offering?
- Access Communications is shaking up the on-air lineup for In the Huddle (the province-wide Riders show) this year. Who would you like to see hosting the show?
- Would anyone really be sad if Barry Bonds announced his retirement tomorrow? There's no reason to believe he will, but we can dream can't we?
- Anaheim is in the NHL final four. Boy, good thing the Canucks got rid of that Brian Burke loser, huh?
- Paul Maurice gets another crack at coaching an NHL team. Hopefully John Ferguson gives him some talent to work with (not that Eric Lindros and Jason Allison weren't great pick-ups, mind you...)
- should I tell Rob Vanstone that Javon Walker is almost as overrated as Jake Plummer? Nah, that would be cruel...