After an excellent run, the incomparable Blurr has had to hang up his Google Reader. However, where one might weep for the loss of our California Correspondent (I know I do) the rest of you should see an opportunity. That's right, PPP Amalgamated Heavy Industries is on the lookout for new blood.

Us: The Leafs blogging juggernaut intent on destroying all comers continuing the programming that you folks enjoy.

You: A young (or not) blogging ingenue looking for your big break into the industry.

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In all seriousness, if you are interested in joining the team here send me an e-mail sooner rather than later.

Onto links and fun stuff.

First up, whining Habs fans! Here's Dave Stubbs outlining their latest conspiracy theory:

Burke would choose a Canadien over his dead body simply for his having been nearly booed out of the Bell Centre last June at the NHL entry draft. A Size XL ego who is loved or loathed with no grey area beyond his snowy scalp, Burke immediately claimed that he didn't take the podium abuse personally.

- Dave Stubbs, The Montreal Gazette

Too bad they couldn't vote for Team USA's players. Then Mike Komisarek would be on the team. Amirite? Oh, he is? Nice. Eat it Habbies.

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