Tao of Stieb
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Occasional Blue Jays contributor, Sportsnet. Not Dave Stieb, nor a parody thereof.
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I saw Randy Feltface tonight. He made me laugh. I guess that was the point.
November 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I saw Randy Feltface tonight. He made me laugh. I guess that was the point.
I guess today was a big day for hockey. Games all day. You’d think someone might have made a bigger deal to promote that.
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I guess today was a big day for hockey. Games all day. You’d think someone might have made a bigger deal to promote that.
Have been picking up on this narrative about Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team, and how they can’t bring Bedard and Celebrini and Schaefer to Milan 2026 because they are too young.
20 years ago, Team Canada left Sid Crosby off the team that finished 7th in Turin.
20 years ago, Team Canada left Sid Crosby off the team that finished 7th in Turin.
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Have been picking up on this narrative about Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team, and how they can’t bring Bedard and Celebrini and Schaefer to Milan 2026 because they are too young.
20 years ago, Team Canada left Sid Crosby off the team that finished 7th in Turin.
20 years ago, Team Canada left Sid Crosby off the team that finished 7th in Turin.
This article was perfectly coded to my particular strains of nerdiness.
When a Canadian says “It’s a bit of a gong show down there," what are they talking aboot? defector.com/how-a-campy-...
How A Campy 1970s Game Show Became Part Of Canada's National Lexicon | Defector
On tiny Hornby Island northwest of Vancouver, after the Women’s World Cup in the summer of 2015, our bed-and-breakfast host was telling us about the town. The pizza place in the park is terrific, he…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This article was perfectly coded to my particular strains of nerdiness.
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What I like about the Cease signing is that it seems (feels?) as though Scott Boras gave the 7yrs/$210M quote, and the Jays were like: “Fine.”
Rather than letting the market play them, and trying to grind the price down, they’re setting the market.
Big dude energy.
Rather than letting the market play them, and trying to grind the price down, they’re setting the market.
Big dude energy.
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What I like about the Cease signing is that it seems (feels?) as though Scott Boras gave the 7yrs/$210M quote, and the Jays were like: “Fine.”
Rather than letting the market play them, and trying to grind the price down, they’re setting the market.
Big dude energy.
Rather than letting the market play them, and trying to grind the price down, they’re setting the market.
Big dude energy.
Dylan Cease wears number 84 because that’s the number classic poses in Hatha yoga, and he’s a disc golf enthusiast who owns courses.
He seems like he has exactly the right sort of good dude weirdo energy to fit into this Blue Jays clubhouse.
He seems like he has exactly the right sort of good dude weirdo energy to fit into this Blue Jays clubhouse.
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Dylan Cease wears number 84 because that’s the number classic poses in Hatha yoga, and he’s a disc golf enthusiast who owns courses.
He seems like he has exactly the right sort of good dude weirdo energy to fit into this Blue Jays clubhouse.
He seems like he has exactly the right sort of good dude weirdo energy to fit into this Blue Jays clubhouse.
Dylan Cease is a Blue Jay.
The Ottawa Charge are fierce.
The Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA.
The Ottawa Senators are playing that hockey.
I love sportsballin’.
The Ottawa Charge are fierce.
The Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA.
The Ottawa Senators are playing that hockey.
I love sportsballin’.
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Dylan Cease is a Blue Jay.
The Ottawa Charge are fierce.
The Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA.
The Ottawa Senators are playing that hockey.
I love sportsballin’.
The Ottawa Charge are fierce.
The Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA.
The Ottawa Senators are playing that hockey.
I love sportsballin’.
Massive game for Brianne Jenner. All is well in Chargeland.
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Massive game for Brianne Jenner. All is well in Chargeland.
Artem Zub is still an Ottawa Senator.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Artem Zub is still an Ottawa Senator.
Despite what you may have heard, I like the Ottawa Charge.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Despite what you may have heard, I like the Ottawa Charge.
Great screen by Emily Clark on the first goal. Exactly what Ottawa needed more of.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Great screen by Emily Clark on the first goal. Exactly what Ottawa needed more of.
One reason I’m glad not to be at the Ottawa Charge - Vancouver Goldeneyes game is because it would have meant booing too many “welcome back” videos.
November 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
One reason I’m glad not to be at the Ottawa Charge - Vancouver Goldeneyes game is because it would have meant booing too many “welcome back” videos.
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The Starting Mo tation
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Starting Mo tation
Okay, Maritimers who have lost themselves in Upper Canada: Where can I find Ganong chocolates here? I don't see any Red Wrap/Delecto/Chicken Bones at Loblaws or Shoppers this year.
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Okay, Maritimers who have lost themselves in Upper Canada: Where can I find Ganong chocolates here? I don't see any Red Wrap/Delecto/Chicken Bones at Loblaws or Shoppers this year.
Only missed it by six wins.
The Jays are winning 100 games.
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Only missed it by six wins.
It’s hard to listen to a podcast when you know the host thinks you are a moron.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s hard to listen to a podcast when you know the host thinks you are a moron.
Question to you, the wise folks:
Can a non-Christmas/holiday song become a holiday song by virtue of its inclusion in a Christmas movie?
I’m thinking of “Put a Little Love In Your Heart” from Scrooged, or “Pennies From Heaven” from Elf.
What say you, sagacious friends?
Can a non-Christmas/holiday song become a holiday song by virtue of its inclusion in a Christmas movie?
I’m thinking of “Put a Little Love In Your Heart” from Scrooged, or “Pennies From Heaven” from Elf.
What say you, sagacious friends?
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Question to you, the wise folks:
Can a non-Christmas/holiday song become a holiday song by virtue of its inclusion in a Christmas movie?
I’m thinking of “Put a Little Love In Your Heart” from Scrooged, or “Pennies From Heaven” from Elf.
What say you, sagacious friends?
Can a non-Christmas/holiday song become a holiday song by virtue of its inclusion in a Christmas movie?
I’m thinking of “Put a Little Love In Your Heart” from Scrooged, or “Pennies From Heaven” from Elf.
What say you, sagacious friends?
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Max Scherzer talking like he’s already signed on with the Jays for 2026. He didnt outright say it but he’s talking about We and Us and winning next year www.reddit.com/r/Torontoblu...
From the Torontobluejays community on Reddit: Max Scherzer is asked if there’s unfinished business in Toronto. He sure said WE and OUR a lot.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Max Scherzer talking like he’s already signed on with the Jays for 2026. He didnt outright say it but he’s talking about We and Us and winning next year www.reddit.com/r/Torontoblu...
I picked up the new version of EA Sports NHL video game on sale. I’m absolutely delighted to report that my all-time favourite stupid bug remains in the game.
In certain game modes, if you are using a team with Wayne Gretzky, it changes his number to 97. Because number 99 is retired.
In certain game modes, if you are using a team with Wayne Gretzky, it changes his number to 97. Because number 99 is retired.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I picked up the new version of EA Sports NHL video game on sale. I’m absolutely delighted to report that my all-time favourite stupid bug remains in the game.
In certain game modes, if you are using a team with Wayne Gretzky, it changes his number to 97. Because number 99 is retired.
In certain game modes, if you are using a team with Wayne Gretzky, it changes his number to 97. Because number 99 is retired.
Does anyone understand what the Cards are doing at this point?
The first of presumably several trades for the #STLCards this offseason:
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/card...
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/card...
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Does anyone understand what the Cards are doing at this point?
You'll never guess who has the absolute shittiest take about Penny Oleksiak.
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
You'll never guess who has the absolute shittiest take about Penny Oleksiak.
Ronja was so good in the season opener. She’s a star.
KEEPING OUR CORE TOGETHER 🔥
We're excited to announce contract extensions for forward Gabbie Hughes and defender Ronja Savolainen!
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We're excited to announce contract extensions for forward Gabbie Hughes and defender Ronja Savolainen!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ronja was so good in the season opener. She’s a star.