Poor Sergei Samsonov says he regrets coming to Montreal. I bet they regret it, too. He says he needs "a different, a fresh start". How about Hamilton, Sergei? That different enough for you? I thought he was a good addition, but I guess not, now. He's just sucking and whining all at the same time. Like he deserves more or something. He doesn't right now.

What did Montreal expect, though? People don't score well in Montreal. They always do better before and after a stint there. LeClair? Last full season in Montreal = 43 points. First full season in Philly? 51 goals and 97 points. Mark Recchi wasn't too different, although he did fairly well there. For Samsonov, last year was a mediocre 53 points in 74 games. Why should he do better in Montreal? Now he's just got 26 points this year.

I say put him in the Youppi suit and let him perform every game that way. With his attitude, he's not much good for anything else. Either that, or pack little Samsonov in a Samsonite and ship 'im out of Montreal on the first thing smokin'.



I'm glad Corner Gas was a "Dallas-dream" episode. I figured that's what may happen.



If you ever go to Charlottetown on a weekday, and need some grub, go to the Culinary Institute downtown. It's not a secret, but many folks don't know of it (Paige, you'd love the place). You have world-class student chefs (including Ricky Fitz at one point!) make you one of two main entrees for almost nuthin'. For example... today, I had salmon with a dill & white wine sauce, a bean medley w/ carrots, chopped beets (Harvard?), and pommes croquette (whipped spuds, rolled into a nugget/finger shape, and breaded... I think they were the best part!). So, I had all of that, and a drink for $5.77. That's with taxes. $5.77! It's cafeteria / line style, and you seat yourself in a large room with lots of other folks. The view's awesome, though. The whole outside wall is windows, and is just a few feet from the water, at water level, overlooking the harbour and Victoria Park. So, yeah... if you're hungry and in town... now you know.