Spencer Callaghan joined May 2008

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Spencer Callaghan

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Spencer is a former journalist/blogger turned PR guy who is hopelessly addicted to the tragic comedy that is the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club.
When not pining for the first ever power forward or elite goaltender in the Senators modern history, Spencer also enjoys football, where he has a potentially dangerous crush on Tom Brady.
Spencer thinks basketball is the worst sport on the planet, but has as soft spot for soccer. I know...what's up with that?

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Daniel Alfredsson, Tom Brady, Wayne Rooney

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Ottawa Senators, New England Patriots, Manchester United

  • All Time Sports Moment

    May 18, 2006: Alfie scores in OT to beat Buffalo...chills

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Tie - April 12, 1997: Steve Duchesne scores to clinch Sens 1st playoff berth. June 2, 2007: Sens beat Ducks 5-3 in their first ever home Stanley Cup Finals game

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Gretzky 50 in 39

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Basketball sucks

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  • Derek Harmsworth said...

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    Hey Spencer,

    Just thought I would check in with you to let you know about some new alignment to the NHL Community Leaders.

    As you know, Alan Bass, Bryan Thiel, and myself are the current Co-Community Leaders of the NHL section of this page. In order to make things a little easier for everyone, and to allow more focus on specific areas, the three of us have had our duties divided, along with Ken Armer.

    Although we are still free to peruse every part of the NHL section, and are of course free to help anyone that needs it, my new designated Community Leader area is the Northeast division, which of course includes your Ottawa Senators.

    Basically it doesn't really change anything on your end. If you do have any questions or whatever, I will be your guy to go to. Of course if you feel more comfortable talking to Alan, Bryan, or Ken, by all means don't hesitate.

    Anyways, I thought I would send you a little note to let you know about the new alignments of the CL's. As the guy who oversees the Northeast Division, I look forward to working with you in the future.

    Keep up the good work.

    --Derek

    202 days ago

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  • Matt Cullen said...

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    Hey Spencer,

    Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Stevens' career ended kind of awkwardly. In January of 2004 he missed a few games with the flu and then was diagonsed with Post-Concussion-Syndrome and missed the rest of the season. He would never play again as a lockout wiped out the following season and then his official retirement in September of 2005. Truly one of the greats and my favorite athlete of all-time, I don't feel I have ever honored him the way he earned and I really hope I did it with this article- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172153-scott-stevens-forever-beloved-forever-hated-and-forever-remembered

    Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.

    209 days ago

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  • David Law said...

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    I was at that 1997 game when Duchesne scored to get us in the playoffs. Electric atmosphere! It's on my "Most Memorable Game Attended" as well.

    233 days ago

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  • MJ Kasprzak said...

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    Sorry to see you've stopped writing. I wanted to see what your thoughts were on Campoli coming over, and if he is that puck-moving defenceman y'all've been missing.

    288 days ago

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  • Ronnybrook said...

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    Ronnybrook pontificates on the donnybrook.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/117603-ronnybrook-on-the-donnybrook-a-different-approach-to-fighting-in-the-nhl

    309 days ago

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  • MJ Kasprzak said...

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    So far, I look pretty wrong on the Panthers, but it's early. Your Sens look as inconsistent as ever, so maybe we'll both be wrong...or maybe one or both of them will turn it around in the next five months.

    390 days ago

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  • Miah D. said...

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    Love the Montreal Canadiens, or hate the Montreal Canadiens.

    Some B/r’s Montreal’s true non-fans share with us their stories. Please comment and tell me what you favourite moment was, against the Habs.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79603-love-them-or-hate-them-the-montreal-canadiens-from-the-rivals-point-of-view/page/4

    Miah ;)

    391 days ago

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  • Ray Bogusz said...

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    I'd write more about hockey but I have trouble finding games...oh wait!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78183-nhl-and-broadcasting-a-match-made-in-hell

    Thanks if you get a chance

    Ray

    395 days ago

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  • Ray Bogusz said...

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    Hi Spencer

    I have a new Blackhawks piece, I'd love to hear from you.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71933-showdown-in-chicago-blackhawks-must-pick-one-goalie

    Thanks either way,

    Ray

    410 days ago

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  • Ken Armer said...

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    Thanks for the correction on the comment Spencer. Being in the U.S. I don't catch CBC much.

    433 days ago

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  • MJ Kasprzak said...

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    Hey, man, good discussion!
    And I'm sorry about Brady...okay, I'm not, but I'm sorry for your behalf, at least.

    453 days ago

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  • MR CONTROVERSY said...

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    thanks for the feed back. where u talking about the what the f@** part in the heading .. if so i changed it . thought it was a great way to get people to read it .

    469 days ago

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  • Alan Bass said...

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    thanks for the POD vote, spencer, i really appreciate it

    514 days ago

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  • Bryan Thiel said...

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    http://mvn.com/nhl-mapleleafs/2008/05/28/61/

    Check that out, because you should probably know I'm not a Burke support—in fact I live in fear of him.

    That article was more to say that in handing Ron Wilson the job almost certifies Brian Burke coming to Toronto....I'm just as sick of it as you are though not to worry..

    BT

    551 days ago

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  • Spencer Callaghan said...

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    Bryan, no I don't and that is consistent with my point about Pittsburgh delusions of grandeur.

    IMHO a dynasty requires a significant amount of championships in a short period of time with few if any interruptions.

    Detroit had three over a six year period from 1997-2002, which is still not enough in my mind.

    Usually the championships should be in a row, and generally 3 or more in order to get such a lofty title.

    The New England Patriots and the Edmonton Oilers both had one year slip-ups in their championship strings but I would call them both dynasties.

    The title dynasty should be very hard to achieve, and now with the cap is even harder, which is why to even begin to contemplate thinking about pondering the idea that Pittsburgh could be one is frankly asinine.

    556 days ago

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