Eazy_b97

Like the idea of leaving the top eyelet undone, I'll give it a go.

Been off skates for a while and having some trouble adapting to my Bauer Nexus 800 skates now that I am on the ice again. I am coming from a pair of (and I'm dating myself here) Graf 709s with Mission Pitch Holder (neutral). Part of my issue is definitely rust, but there's a big difference in the position the skates are putting me in. Looking to see what I should be looking for in getting my current skates profiled to match the Grafs. I understand they won't match exactly, but getting close will hopefully put me in a more comfortable position.

That's why it would be nice to have the non-fused option. If I'm gambling on a curve I'll likely search around for some close-out prostocks I can get at a reduced rate over ordering a custom full-priced stick. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea and I love the program, I just wish it was available in a non-fused option so I could take advantage. Thanks, I must've missed it earlier, but I'm hoping they change that in the future.

Any chance you could order a custom stick that's not fused, so you can change the blades if you want? I'd love to try out some of the custom curves, but it's a gamble when I can't try anything similar before I buy it.

Here's what I gathered. Big kid, very developed physically for his age. Strong and can throw his weight around. Has a bullet shot (seems like a 100% consensus on the kid), but it's not overly accurate and that's why he doesn't score more. He can grind and throw big hits (his coach claimed he was one of the best hitters in the Q at 17 years old), but he lacks top line potential.

Looks like they locked up Savard long term. 7 years with a cap hit of 4.2. Contract will take him until he's 40 years old. Looks like a good deal to me, Cap hit is insanely good for now at least and I don't see him falling off a ton with age. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=300651

Heard a band UUVVWWZ the other day and really liked them. Especially the Song "Shark Suit". Haven't been able to download anything from them, or locate a CD, but they have a myspace page and a few sites let you stream some songs.

I remember when they first came out, some were saying it was to help teach proper form on slapshots by forcing kids to shoot behind the puck. That would be the Harpoon Latch system. I just glued those blades in. I think most people did, I liked the blades, but the rubber teeth were lacking. Glad you remembered the name or I'd be searching for it now. I really liked the look of the original and it did well around here, but the follow-up ones (with two colours) had alot of trouble around here.

Someone mentioned them earlier, but I've been listening to Placebo a fair bit recently. I really like their cover of "Big Mouth Strikes Again"

I believe he is saying your son may be embarassed by your tattoo.

I'm really not seeing the point of this and really think you will outgrow it, especially if you haven't come up with your own concept for the tattoo. I know you got bashed last time, and don't want it to turn out this way, but if you are really serious, sit down, talk it over with the mother, get her impressions and look at some work which resembles what you want. Brainstorm a bit. Tattoo's should be personal. You want it to mean something about you and your son, very few people on here should feel the bond that you want to have. Plus if you wait, you may find a defining moment that sparks you on what to get.

I thought your brother was a D-man? Congrats to him, nice article.

I always liked showing it to the customer, makes them happy and shows them what they are looking for. Gives them confidence in your work. Some don't care, others do, but it can't hurt. As long as you do it everytime. Radio - My sharpening at Nationals was fairly decent this time, I was a little worried because the blade was hotter than I like and the kid didn't look great, but he did a better job than most shops are here. Was the SFS at HU? I haven't been there in years, but heard they are very much hit and miss. Oldtrainerguy - Are you guys using anything to check squareness?

I don't have alot on the computer in terms of newer stuff I like so this thread is very helpful. I like the Gym Class heroes that Mack mentioned. One "underground" band I listed to is Elliott Brood. It's labelled as "death country", but it's essentially Alternative with a Banjo mostly. It's a little weird, but not bad and you get used to them. Cadillac Dust is their best song and easiest to use to get into their music. Also, I'm listening to a bit of Death From Above 1979, anyone know of some bands with a similar sound?

Did you say you used the Schaefer curve?