Mainly Gretzky Column

Gretzky Collector's Or Poster Fans for Bad Behaviour? (July 6, 2003)If there is one thing I have observed as a hobbyist who often sells items from my Wayne Gretzky collection, it is how most of 99's "item worshippers", are his complete antithesis. In a world that rarely has any new shock value for me, at first, this defied even my logic??

Gretzky to Kurri For One More Win (July 2, 2003)
2010 Winter Games Go To Vancouver
"The 2010 Winter Olympics go to the City of Vancouver, Canada."

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Kobe Bryant: Like Father-in-law, Like son-in-law? (August 10, 2003)
Vanessa Bryant: Like Mother, Like Daughter?While being interviewed about the impact on the young couples marriage problems, Vanessa Bryant's father admitted that he and her mother are divorcing because of his own infidelity.

The Kobe Bryant Case - Injustice or Blindness? (August 6, 2003)I wrote this article prior to Kobe Bryant's hearing Wednesday. I did so to avoid being influenced by anything that might occur. It is amusing that nothing happened, sure glad I did not go to Colorado for a scoop.

Suicide or the Red Mafia (July 18, 2003)
A Death RevisitedIt is as a result of the thoughful comments made by readers that I have decided to write more about the death of Roman Lyashenko. The talented 24 year old apparently took his own life on July 7, 2003, though some readers believe that the Russian Mafia may have arranged this young man's puzzling death?

But For the Grace of God, Go I? (July 8, 2003)
Thoughts about Roman Lyashenko

While, I didnt know the play of 24 year old Roman Lyashenko, I only knew of him through my trading card collection. Yet, I recall pausing at his card and describing him in my mind as being unhappy. The kind of commensural thoughts that are dismissed just as quickly.

NO CUP for Vancouver IN 2004 (July 16, 2003)
Brian Burke re-signs Dan Cloutier
The Canucks re-sign playoff flop Dan Cloutier...

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