As desperately as we might have tried, we cannot ignore Chris Higgins.
I mean, he’s a Canuck, for pete’s sake. AND a Montreal Canadien. These alone make our skin crawl. It fills us with the fire of a thousands suns. It makes us rage like a Desperate Housewife who has drank up all her chardonnay and has no alimony money left to buy more.
But for today (and only today) do we put aside our blinding hatred and name Chris Higgins from the Vancouver Canucks this week’s Foxy Friday.
Chris Higgins is 100% Foxy. Here’s how we break it down.
85% – Abs. Those glorious, perfect, mantacular abs.
We feel like Emma Stone in “Crazy, Stupid Love” when she sees Ryan Gosling with his shirt off.
8% – Beard.
7% – Smile and overall adorableness.
Obviously, he has some hockey skills too, but we wouldn’t know.
Our minds just aren’t functioning the way they should in October.
We should be spending our evenings watching ridiculous amounts of hockey [courtesy of NHL Center Ice] and blogging incessantly.
Instead, we are forced to do things like laundry. Cleaning the bathroom. Reorganizing our closets. Macrame. Baking cakes.
Okay so maybe baking cakes isn’t all that bad. (But it is bad when you are so depressed by the lack of hockey that wind up eating half of it in one sitting.) Hashtag – FatKid.
Another horrible side effect of the lockout is that it is really hard for us to pick new Foxy Friday honorees each week. When you can’t see all the new young faces and their FF potential, it’s like wicked hard.
But that is where the Foxy Friday Flashback comes in to save the day.
And who better to save the day than Trevor Linden.
Seriously, we should give it to him just for his hair alone. Look at it, people.
Perfection.
But TL isn’t getting inducted into the Phi Phi Phi just for his coif alone.
Linden was the #2 overall pick in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. #1 pick was Mike Modano.
He’s got a sweet ride.
Over his 20-year NHL career, he played in 1,382 games, scored 375 goals, had 492 assists, and 119 power play goals. And a few bumps and bruises.
When he retired twenty years to the day that he was drafted, he retired as one of the most beloved and well respected athletes in Vancouver and the entire NHL.
He founded the Trevor Linden Foundation to raise money for local charities and makes frequent appearances at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital and Canuck Place, a hospice for terminally ill children.
He’s been named to both the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada. What’s next? Sir Trevor Linden?
He’s way into cycling. You can tell because of those super tight bike shorts.
Girls always make passes at boys in good glasses.
But besides all of these things, Trevor Linden is just a class act of a guy.
Here’s an interesting fact that you might like to know – Linden was the player rep to the NHLPA, and was later elected as president of the NHLPA in June 1998. He was actively involved in negotiations with the NHL and Gary Bettman on the CBA that ended the 2004-05 lockout.
Are you thinking what we’re thinking?
Is it time to get Trevor Linden out there to work his silver-fox hockey man magic on this current lockout?
A funny thing happened at the Seahawks game last night. Yes, I said Seahawks, as in football.
Why would I be at football game? Free tickets. Other than that? THIS!
But first, I did not know it was mascot night until there he was, in all his fin-tabulous glory, floundering away on the jumbotron.
Of course, I hotfooted it down to where he was, as any good hockey fan at a football game would.
And just as Mr. Cherrie was about to take the photo, a football shot through the frame …
Fin was there for half-time hijinks! If I wanted to spend the night in jail, I would have run down on the field, tackled him and dry-humped him silly! I can only say the lack of hockey made me go completely insane for anything hockey related.
Luckily, there was security and I was only allowed to get to this close to him.
Who would have thought I would have had a hockey experience at a Seahawks game! Ya just never know!
So the Kings making it past Vancouver was like this happening …
But my friends once in a blue moon dreams do come true! So taste the rainbow Kings fans!
And it was all because of the guy with the most AWESOME hair this side of the Mississippi! And I can attest from seeing it in person. HOLY CRAP! It deserves a post of its own – hell, it deserves a facebook page of its own. Le-swoon. Plus, who knew Jarret Stoll was snaggin’ hotties under the radar like this?
yes, that's super model Rachel Hunter with the newly dubbed, west coast - 'bigboy hair'
But what’s really important is what he does on the ice which is this:
But I’ll be honest, it’s nice that under all that is this too :
Hey there handsome! yes, I embarrassed you in front of your team, that was me
Ok, I’m starting this off with I don’t hate the Vancouver Canucks. I just happen to LOVE the LA KINGS – even more so after seeing them last night. Look at the play-off beard!
do you kiss your mother with that mouth? Mr. Canuck fan? no wonder you're with another dude at this game!
If Pants was worried about me when we went to see Ovi in SJ in my outfit, she should have chaperoned me to Vancouver in my harmless Drew Doughty/LA KINGS t-shirt last night because holy Cheesus! I was literally one of 5 Kings fans in the house and the only one with a sign. You could see it anywhere in Rogers Arena.
F%ck you camera man! Telling me I suck. I made it on the Jumbotron anyway! so suck it ... we won too!
The one question I kept getting asked last night was – Why do you like the LA KINGS? Really? I saw Mr. Cherrie hold his breath hoping against all hope I wasn’t going to say something snarky so I waited until now: (our two little friends above the exit sign where AWESOME!) HI!
1. LA has a real goal tender – Quick doesn’t cry either!
Koppie tried flipping me a puck during warm up! totes love for you.
2. LA has Kopitar who can stick handle in a phone booth and I believe is about to cut loose because he is certainly due
He's all class and no sass!
3. LA has Dustin Brown with 2 shorties on them in their barn
Capt. Downtown Brown was trying not to laugh at my sign. Quick had a giggle too along with the rest of the team giving Doughty shit.
4. LA has Jeff Carter and Mike Richards now
5. LA has Drew Doughty (of course)
Drew also tried to flip me a puck during warm-ups!
Any questions? Didn’t think so.
This was totally staged for my pleasure because they were all laughing and trying not to look at me. Hello -Paging Kings Fan of One.
See ... they started laughing and 22 (Trevor Lewis) is a stone cold FOX
But I would like to give a shout out and a thanks to the gracious Canucks fans who let me stand in front of them during the warm-ups so I could watch. They were very nice about it and I truly appreciated it.
There is no accounting for taste in our household. Traitors abound. Mr. Cherrie is a hard-core Buffalo fan.
But when I went to consult my bookie, I mean my oracle- the great swami Osiris Jones, man about town and counselor at law, when he’s not picking NHL play-off games for cat treats, much to my horror this is what I found!
Whut can I saz, I heart king henry
When I told him there’d be no more treats for this treacherous betrayal -
But i'm no foo eder
His brothers are much smarter and helped with the sign making for tomorrows big trek across the border. With Doughty getting so much ice time I am sure to get my money’s worth so look for this sign in the sea of blue and green:
yes mom, I am 12 years old ...and I can make a sign like one too!
I’m hoping to get some exclusive shots for the blog if Mr. Gates doesn’t make me stay after school for extra credit. I am also hoping for another game like last night!
Wow - for me? Awesome .... A hatrick for you then!
But what I really wanted to know was – who would end up in the Stanley Cup finals? So Swami Osiris Jones drug under the couch cushions, licked his butt a few times and gave me two answers – you decide from reading my posts which one is real and which one is for more cat treats …
Swami Jones has spoken ... and it shall come to pass that these two hot horses will play each other in the finals ...
or this:
Pst ...I hear Dawn's picked us for the finals ... ***************************************************** Of course she did, I'm reliable and I always come through even though she's saying it's her 'cat' and she hates Pittsburgh
ah ... can someone get me into the dressing room for an interview? I have a lot of questions for these guys and they look a little bored.
Hey Jumbo Joe … at least pick on someone your own size…
Giving the West Coast some love and Mr. Cherrie too … for our anniversary – what better way to celebrate than seeing my beloved DDTBG in person! And on one of our favorite day of the year - FRIDAY THE 13th!
Yes, I've used this photo before but finding shirtless photos of Drew is like finding a Unicorn, a rainbow and Ovi with a hat trick this year! Ohhhh did I just say that?!
Look out Vancouver – here we come! Because last years autographed Letang Stanley Cup Puck really can’t be out done unless Mr. Cherrie gets Letang gives me a lap dance!
I don’t know whether to wear my “FEAR THE TWINS” shirt from last year’s play off or my ever green – DREW DOUGHTY shirt? Or I could committ the ultimate jersey foul – cut them apart and frankenstein them! Switch them out too! Brilliant I say!
complete jersey foul if I stich these together!
(I guess that depends on who wins in the end …) I learned my lesson at the 2010 Olympics! :0
These are tough and important decisions because I don’t want to be the Hulk Hogan dude that got razzed by Hartnell at the Pens game.
Either way ladies, it’s play-off time and this girl has a new outfit in the making. And you won’t believe your eyes! After being the highest googled Ovi sweat pants peep – my goal is to be the highest google Sex-hair gal.
I need a sign ... but not from god.
I will also need a sign. I found this one but it’s just not me. So I have very little time to come up with something for both sides that I can flip. Because while I am completely there for DDTBG, let’s not forget that Mr. Edler will be in the house. MEOW!
What? Dawn's coming? HERE?! Shut the Front Door!
Let the play offs begin … Can’t wait to see Drew’s play off thingy …can’t call it a beard.
We need a hero... to save us from all those things growing on our hockey heroes!
The Blackhawks have won five in a row, including an OT nail-biter against Vancouver last night. Their next game is Sunday vs. Nashville – a big one for playoff position. Too bad they’re going to have to do it without Duncan Keith:
No question that’s a dirty play. Daniel Sedin struggled back to the bench, played one more shift then went to the dressing room [link]. Keith got an elbowing minor and now everyone fully expects him to be suspended.
Shane Doan just got Shanabanned 3 games for elbowing Jamie Benn [link]. Mike Green served 3 games. But this looks more like Rene Bourque’s hit on Nicklas Backstrom (grrrrrrrrr) that earned a 5-game suspension. Both Borque and Doan are repeat offenders – this would be Keith’s first suspension. (Green’s previous suspension was more than 18 months ago, so not classified as a repeat offender – link.)
The NHL has not yet announced a hearing, but with four days till the Hawks play again there is no rush. Sedin will be re-evaluated today in Vancouver and any sustained injury considered in the case against Keith. Henrik Sedin spoke after the game, saying Keith “did what he wanted to do” [link].
The Canucks are comfortably atop their Division and could still catch St. Louis for 1st in the West and the President’s Trophy [standings]. That dream takes a dive if they lose Sedin - their only 30-goal scorer on the year. They play tomorrow night at Dallas.
Doan and Keith have both been publicly contrite about their hits [link], but who cares? Time to start thinking before you get your elbows up, boys. If you can’t do it for safety at least do it for your teams down the stretch. But really, do it for safety.
Erik Karlsson is on fire and not mentioned – AT ALL – here. I have been loving him for some time now that the Captials season has been in the crapper with Dale Hunter Hockey. It gave me a chance to watch some other teams I may not have noticed.
And he's like two years old so he's not even gotten started on his awesomeness
Ottawa was not supposed to do anything this season once the owner had a fire sale on talent but look at those scrappy dudes? Talk about an offensive/defensive man? And Alfredsson’s kids adore him!
This isn't his only secret weapon - SPEED is his other one!
The numbers he is putting up this season are amazing so here is some love Erik. You keep rockin’ it my little Swedish bad boy. I love to watch you score!
And on the other coast, I’ve noticed Alex Edler, from the Vancouver Canucks.
I get to play with the Sedin-bots!
With all the talent on that team, I know one might get over looked especially when you have Ryan Kesler taking naked photos. But I consider him the Kris Letang of the West Coast, hot, hard-working but not an attention seeker. He’s a reliable work horse but he also attended the All-Star game.
Every girl loves a sharp dressed defensemen
So just wanted to point out some other hockey players out there and give out some pre-Play-Off-season love because as I stated last year, if your favorite team doesn’t make it, you’ll have to find someone else to cheer for, so ladies, start your choices ….
There is all sorts of right going on in this photo, I don't even know where to start
When I get an email from my co-worker Shades with the subject line “Weird Things Happen in Vancouver Friday,” it’s safe to assume he’s been watching hockey clips. These are from Deadspin.com and almost make us like the Canucks. Blergh. Jonathan Toews, hug us!
The best thing about this video?
Bieksa and Kesler do this in the locker room every day.
Juice is in on this one too, and it’s a winner. The one-way train to Laugh Land makes frequent stops at the WUYS office. Good thing we didn’t plan on getting any work done today.
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