Hidden Gems - 6
by Connie Kim on Nov 13, 2007 6:43 PM PST
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Print1) "I guess I had a large behind when I got there. That was Kris Draper’s funny joke. First it was ‘Big Swede,’ then ‘Big Ass,’ then ‘Bubble Butt,’ then ‘Bubba.’ Now, most of the guys just call me ‘Bubs.’ That’s the evolution of the whole thing. It’s stuck for 12 years."
-- Flames defenseman Anders Eriksson on the origin of his nickname, "Bubs." Could have been worse; Draper could have called him "Stinky."
This is pretty much self-explanatory.
2) "Two things with Dustin ... he has to continue with the conditioning and be intense. He has to get himself at a weight where he’s comfortable going up and down the ice. At times he looks incredibly fast and powerful, but at other times ... all I’ll say is Dustin has been very receptive to what we’re asking him."
-- Oilers coach Craig MacTavish on Dustin Penner.
Finny – haha I was RIGHT! His ass DOES look big in those pants! I think they’re trying to slim your boy down. But, seriously, he DOES have quite a bit of junk in the trunk.
3) "That's the reason why I'm here. He brought me to this country and drafted me No. 1. When he's behind the bench, it's a little bit special for me."
-- Thrashers winger Ilya Kovalchuk is more than a little loyal to Atlanta GM/coach Don Waddell.
Umm…ok... It’s because he’s foreign, isn’t it. If you haven't clicked on Kovalchuk's link yet, do it now. You won't regret it. That's a promise.
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by Kirsten on Nov 14, 2007 8:28 AM PST reply actions
by Margee on Nov 15, 2007 5:10 PM PST reply actions
by Connie on Nov 15, 2007 5:29 PM PST reply actions
by Finny on Nov 19, 2007 11:56 AM PST reply actions
Finny - Aww, I'm sure a couple pounds or 10 or 30 won't make him too skinny.
by Connie on Nov 20, 2007 6:59 PM PST reply actions
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