tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.comments2023-08-20T15:13:04.078-04:00Scott's Two Cents On SportsThe Sports Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17838800345466457548noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-89838932771351722162023-08-07T19:13:57.347-04:002023-08-07T19:13:57.347-04:00Gilbert was an Amazing Human Being, He was always ...Gilbert was an Amazing Human Being, He was always willing to give 110 percent. He will be truly missed by Everyone who knew him!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-86962462591526695722019-08-09T00:28:05.668-04:002019-08-09T00:28:05.668-04:00Zip Zabel went 18 1/3 innings for the Chicago Cubs...Zip Zabel went 18 1/3 innings for the Chicago Cubs in relief of Bert Humphries June 17th, 1915.The Sports Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838800345466457548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-16032474203962013692019-07-24T17:27:58.930-04:002019-07-24T17:27:58.930-04:00What is the record for most relief innings in one ...What is the record for most relief innings in one game?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710439497061828791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-61741208207501942212017-10-11T17:51:33.389-04:002017-10-11T17:51:33.389-04:00Two things that a lot of hockey fans don't kno...Two things that a lot of hockey fans don't know about Gilbert. He got 1st star in 3 of the 5 games he played in that 79' series against the Canadien's & 2nd star in another. I still remember Lemaire getting a breakaway right after the opening faceoff in game 3 & Gilly robbing him with the glove. Jonathan & Park scored in that game & Gilly was sensational. Had Sinden not been so cheap & resigned Gilbert instead of trading him for a washed up Vachon the B's could've made a few more cup runs imo. It just seemed that Gilbert couldn't catch a break.<br />Nitemarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326771516677468985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-77478155389661159032017-07-02T11:48:35.432-04:002017-07-02T11:48:35.432-04:00Gilles Gilbert was a good netminder who, was overs...Gilles Gilbert was a good netminder who, was overshadowed by prominent veterans like Plante, Giacomin, Vachon, Esposito, Hall and Dryden who were the elite goaltenders in the NHL. I recall, as a youth, and an ice hockey amateur goalie being glued to Hockey Night In Canada as the game was a religious experience that hooked a country. Gilbert had many good caliber players in front of him like Orr and P. Esposito, but with his acrobatic style, when called upon to stop the puck, he was sensational, energetic and entertaining. Cheevers was a rock and the face of the Bruins but Gilbert deserved a lot of credit including the accolades of winning 17 straight games while between the posts. To all that inspired me to donn the pads, those were memorable moments and a time never forgotten. The game has dramatically changed, and cannot watch it since the late 1970's as a new and different breed of overpaid players took over and the game became a business and changed from its humbled roots. There is no comparison between those like Maniago, Crozier, Meloche and others and the ones who played after in the past thirty years. Its all about money and endorsements instead of the heart and soul of the game.<br /><br />Kerwin N. Maude, Canada Kerwin Maudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977041188700105012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-72865465395436823882017-01-26T05:41:48.590-05:002017-01-26T05:41:48.590-05:00Thank you the article on Gilles Gilbert. He is my ...Thank you the article on Gilles Gilbert. He is my all time favorite Bruins goalie. I first Gilbert as North Star as a 20 year old kid. I knew he was going to be a great one. Harry Sinden knew that too. The Bruins needed a young good goalie and offered center Fred Stanfield to Minnesota. Wren Blair GM accepted the trade and Gilles Gilbert, with the lightning quick glove hand was a Boston Bruin. Playing goal for the Bruins in the early 70's wasn't all that easy. Remember the offensive style the Orr-Espo et all played. In return many chances for the opponents happened. Gerry Cheevers was outstanding and cool as goalie, but, my favorite Bruin goaltender of all time was and is Gilles Gilbert. Cheevers of course won the Stanley Cup in 1970 and 72. Gilbert should have won it in 1974 and 1979 where he was so outstanding and kept the Bruins alive in the series against Montreal. Gilbert and Cheevers were a Bruin goalie tanden from 75-79. Don Cherry was their coach. He talked about the mentality of his two netminders. He knew they would challenge his critique if they had played a less than good game. Both showed up with the performance after being critized by the coach. They were the ultimate goaltending pair in the NHL and I doubt any team has had any equals. When Gilbert was coming to Boston for Stanfield my good old Gallery Gods friend Roger Naples said to me "The Bruins are trading my best friend for this kid (Gilbert) so he better be a good one". Sure enough, Gilbert was an all star in his first season as a Boston Bruins and lead them to the Stanley Cup final that year 1974. Bostoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05937419995543050683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-64124742975994013302016-10-22T16:02:05.247-04:002016-10-22T16:02:05.247-04:00Brilliant! It would be interesting to know Lendl&#...Brilliant! It would be interesting to know Lendl's record against all his rivals that you mentioned in the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510609826196433399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-11630198515753316062016-04-21T13:41:17.132-04:002016-04-21T13:41:17.132-04:00Great chart on relief pitchers in bb history. Many...Great chart on relief pitchers in bb history. Many no-namers who deserve recognition.<br /><br />You should publish a book.<br /><br />Yours truly,<br /><br />A fanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510609826196433399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-31081039532416161402016-03-28T20:52:33.497-04:002016-03-28T20:52:33.497-04:00Hey Scott great blog. Would you like to write a gu...Hey Scott great blog. Would you like to write a guest post over here at http://lioneater.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107589368635845995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-40327007198917840692016-01-05T07:46:20.005-05:002016-01-05T07:46:20.005-05:00I went to school with Bill in Guelph at GCVI and h...I went to school with Bill in Guelph at GCVI and he was an amazing person to say the least. Standup guy in every aspect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-31065199771830734712015-12-08T19:53:48.795-05:002015-12-08T19:53:48.795-05:00Wonder how this new whiz kid goalie in To. will af...Wonder how this new whiz kid goalie in To. will affect the Reimer-Bernier pairing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510609826196433399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-91597110483160234372015-12-08T19:51:21.823-05:002015-12-08T19:51:21.823-05:00What were Runnels' power numbers in those two ...What were Runnels' power numbers in those two years? Where did he finish in mvp balloting?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510609826196433399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-76292104658634350482015-12-08T19:49:03.812-05:002015-12-08T19:49:03.812-05:00The second edition of Spahn and Sain then......The second edition of Spahn and Sain then......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510609826196433399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-84987300302620130332015-12-08T17:46:48.738-05:002015-12-08T17:46:48.738-05:00Loved him. He was a great goalie and his pads didn...Loved him. He was a great goalie and his pads didn't take up 3/4 of the net like today. He played absolutely amazing against the best Canadians team of all time in the too many men game. Watched it on classic channel not too long ago and had forgotten how well he played.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743237591930935072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-57706906638714735822014-12-06T18:27:32.060-05:002014-12-06T18:27:32.060-05:00I had the honor of being a teammate of Bills durin...I had the honor of being a teammate of Bills during those two seasons in Cleveland for the 77 and 78 seasons.<br /><br />He was a fantastic skater as well as a powerful winger.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168733351649628103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-81086542010362328112014-05-27T21:46:01.307-04:002014-05-27T21:46:01.307-04:00Fed's loss at Rome to Chardy was not totally e...Fed's loss at Rome to Chardy was not totally expected since Merka has just delivered twin sons. Only player on Nadal's side with any chance against the Spanish southpaw is Ferrer but he would more likely beat Rafa in a best 2 of 3 since Nadal's stamina is more likely to wear the 33 year old down in a best of 5 clay court encounter.<br /><br />Agree that this year is Fed's last kick at the Roland Garros can but unfortunately I see the Joker as too strong for him if they meet in the semis.<br /><br />Finals will be a gruelling match that could go either way; if 4 sets or fewer the Serb;<br />if 5 the Spainard<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-36478840307337627442014-02-08T23:17:56.384-05:002014-02-08T23:17:56.384-05:00Where's the Canada Cup in Hamilton?
Nothing s...Where's the Canada Cup in Hamilton?<br /><br />Nothing since 1985?<br />WheresTheNewStuffhttp://google.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-63881947991192122742014-01-15T00:02:48.296-05:002014-01-15T00:02:48.296-05:00That's a good point. I think the last tandem t...That's a good point. I think the last tandem to develop in the Leafs system was Wregget / Bester, Bester / Reece. Not bad, but not enough! That could also be the story of the Leafs this year!The Sports Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838800345466457548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-57683315355193943472014-01-03T21:14:38.344-05:002014-01-03T21:14:38.344-05:00I'd say that Scrivens was given his chance but...I'd say that Scrivens was given his chance but he never panned out with the Leafs. No defence to help him there, as compared to LA now. Bernier is a solid backup, but only with a struggling team like the Leafs would he be a starter. He stands on his head nightly but if he has an off game, it's pretty hard to watch. Let me ask you this though Scott: When was the last time the Leafs had a quality goalie developed in-house? Potvin was closest but he was never a "quality" guy - he was again a good 2nd-level goalie but never on par with the Roys or Josephs of the era. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-23226982019255355122013-05-01T17:37:38.688-04:002013-05-01T17:37:38.688-04:00oh man...this is good stuff... back then i was in ...oh man...this is good stuff... back then i was in junior high school in dedham, mass...just outside boston..... they don't play hockey like this anymore.... can't imagine why?!....upon further review of the tape all these years later, quinn's clock-job on orr isn't as malicious as what you see today.... but bobby had his head down and nobody wore hats (mikita excepted)so it looked bad.... good piece of hockey old-timey.... let's see what tonite brings....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-9260354161785363982012-04-24T21:09:44.377-04:002012-04-24T21:09:44.377-04:00Obviously written from the point of view of a Leaf...Obviously written from the point of view of a Leaf's fan. <br /><br />Amazing that Orr played the next game. As we've seen recently, hits like this and concussions are no joke. Doctors wouldn't let him anywhere a rink today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-73104534538612366612012-04-23T22:04:54.904-04:002012-04-23T22:04:54.904-04:00Agree with most of your article, but would like to...Agree with most of your article, but would like to see 18 teams tops in the league. I think then it would be VERY competitive, and we can say goodbye to so many of those fringe cities where their sports writers don't travel with the team...Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068224433687016671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-83148957789536816782012-03-15T00:21:16.688-04:002012-03-15T00:21:16.688-04:00Funny :pFunny :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-75296768206671489372011-07-07T00:03:39.244-04:002011-07-07T00:03:39.244-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Jerry Taubernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528512859104781300.post-86764100683722172442011-05-28T23:07:34.824-04:002011-05-28T23:07:34.824-04:00Nice prediction. I guess the hockey gods have yet...Nice prediction. I guess the hockey gods have yet to condemn Chara for his Montreal player hits. Hopefully the ghosts of hockey righeousness will return to the ice under the guise of the Canucks and restore Canadian hockey justice to those Bruins. <br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com