early July sports update

the following was sent to me by a source in Calgary on July 8

Lots of hockey news. Too much to really talk about. The latest (just an hour ago) has the Flames signing Todd Bertuzzi to a one year contract (rumored to be 2.0 million). Owen Nolan signed with Minnesota yesterday and it was assumed the Bertuzzi signing is a trickle down from the Nolan signing. Sutter was not prepared to sign Nolan for that amount.I'm sure you also heard that the Oilers made some great trades on July 1st (Eric Cole for Pitkanen, Greene and Stoll for Visnovsky and Torres for Brule. In case you missed it the Flames traded Tanguay to Montreal and then picked up Cammalari from LA Kings in a 3-way trade. I liked this trade. But haven't been happy with the Flames not being able to sign any good guys to replace Huselius' presence. Huselius signed with Columbus for 4.75 million a year.

in other news
The stampeders have gotten off to a decent start at 2-1.
in week 1 they defeated the BC Lions 28-18 for a good start.
then they went to Edmonton and lost a close one to the Eskimoes 34-31 after a last minute shootout.
in week 3 they went to Montreal and stole a win from the Allouettes 23-19 for thier first road win outside Alberta in years.
on July 17 the Calgary Stampeders host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Go Stamps Go.
the Stamps come in tied with Edmonton for 2nd with a 2-1 record, behind 3-0 Saskatchewan.
the Tiger Cats are coming in tied for 2nd with Toronto at 1-2, behind 2-1 Montreal

Hope that keeps you updated.
still downunder
Adam