Well, that was fantastic. Except for the part where the Blues can't win in North America.

Blues News:

• You know this part already. Blues lost.
• Look at the Cards loss this way, the Blues are now the #1 game in town, unless you're a glutton for punishment when it comes to tackle football.
• Cam SMASH! got all excited to play. Who knew he didn't like playing with skill guys?

NHL News:

• These scores occurred yesternight.
• PCS's non-Blues game ended as a non-competitve clinic where the CrosMalkinsbys showed the truculent Leafs how it's done.
• Darren Dreger figures the Hawks have cap trouble. No shit?
• With Lucic signing an extension in close proximity to Kessel being traded, these comparisons should be going for a while.
• Alex Ovechkin provides us with a fine quote concerning Pavel Datsyuk
• The Canadiens might resort to putting their Penalty Kill unit on the side of the milk carton.

Other Stuff:

• Bahahahahaha!
• SI has the Swimsuit Issue. ESPN has the Body Issue. Maxim is a little more direct: The Booty Issue
• International flavor (without the Euro visors): Drinking games from around the world.
• Marge Simpson has come a long way since season 1.

Video:

Eddie Izzard: Weird fuckin' dresser. Funny comedian. There's also German historical references and a nod to Risk. I couldn't ever hold Asia, either.

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