Showing posts with label NHL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NHL. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Canadian Teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Who will Go the Farthest?

So far, 0 for 5 in a rare year where 71% of the Canadian teams have made it to the playoffs AND are not playing each other in the first round.  With exception of the tri-coleur, the losses were one by goal, with all teams showing a valiant effort.

While the Leafs could have stole one out of the hands of the NHL's top team on their home Hi Heather. Received your flyer on 30 Philpot. What did it sell for and what was the asking price?   (according to your flyer, above asking ) .

Out of the West, we would all like to see McDavid continue on in successive rounds, while I am also gunning for a pesky, upset series win from Calgary. Writing from Toronto, I will have to reserve comments of the Eastern counterparts, only to say that my annual hope for an "All Canadian Stanley Cup Final" does arrive.

As such, will throw on my two cents on dividend paying stocks - yes, The Keg (KEG.un) and Boston Pizza (BPF.un). As these are national chains, and with most Canadian teams in the playoffs these have had some seasonality to them as I've been watching every playoffs since I've been a shareholder in each. Paying 5.4% to 6%, these should be part of any portfolio. 

And if the Canadian teams advance further, keep an eye out for "Second Quarter 2017 Results" for these companies as most bars in the country will be expecting increased business (especially here in Toronto with patio season approaching).

Sorry Vancouver, but you have your Stanley cup already...Justin's marijuana legalization.

DROP THE PUCK!

Friday, June 10, 2016

Mr. Hockey: No Matter What Sport You Play Professionally Over Five Decades, They Call You Mister

An incredible rags to should have been more riches story.  I'm only finding out about some of the details of his earlier life.  But amazing how his earlier predicament prepared him as an ideal and well rounded NHL star.  From all accounts he was a gentle giant (wrapped in a tough, skilled, full of heart, Canadian hockey player's clothing)

http://www.tsn.ca/gordie-howe-1928-2016-1.504811

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

No Playoff Night In Canada, Watch Rogers Shares

Hard to believe no Canadian teams made it this year.  Other than growing up during an era of the Bobby Orr Boston Bruins (and how have those days have changed) I have no affinity for any US teams with exception of course for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. 
You would think the NHL is loving this guaranteed all American final for ratings etc.  However, there is too much apathy from fans now and that is the biggest risk for a professional sports league.  Especially where it sits behind NFL (SuperLetDownBowl), MLB (is anyone fit in this league?), NBA (shorts are too long, too many tattoos) and NASCAR (dizzy car driving). 
With the last furious round of expansion and some recent rightings of past wrongs (the Jets are back), the rivalries are diluted and fans don't really care much or at all for the next time Columbus or a Phoenix rolls into town. 
Let's hope a Canadian team can elevate itself through the acquisition of this year's first  overall pick (as long as it isn't the Habs!).
And that's your unbiased view...
In the meantime, I'll be watching my Rogers, Boston Pizza shares for any price weakness. 
http://web.tmxmoney.com/quote.php?qm_symbol=rci.b

Thursday, March 3, 2016

World hockey tournament 2016 Uniforms

Some tradition in these uniforms.  Nice to see the '72 half maple leaf reference on the sleeves, but looks more like a superhero outfit.  The Team Europe and North America are more like motocross outfits.  But then again after that one NHL all star game with lime green and black anything goes now.