Farhan Lalji
@FarhanLaljiTSN
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TSN Broadcaster, Husband/Dad, Occasional 🏈 Coach, @SFU alum, #BowDown☔️, @keywestford & @kidsport ambassador, BC & 🇨🇦🏈 HOF c/o ‘24, IG: farhanlaljitsn 💚💛
Vancouver 🇨🇦
Joined August 2009
25 years ago yesterday I started at @TSN_Sports. It’s been a minute. So many great memories. I’m not done yet (I hope). How did I commemorate the occasion? At an airport😂
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Rome Odunze was the last Huskies player to leave the field. Signed every autograph & took every picture. Picked up some confetti & streamers to take with him.
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Boudreau, “I don’t know the reason I’m still here. Maybe because Chicago, Seattle and Columbus are next. To the new group, good luck” #Canucks.
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Simple advice for parents of kids going through rep hockey tryouts right now:.Stop checking out the competition. It’s not your job to pass judgment on someone else’s child. Focus on your own son/daughter, and when they look up, the only thing they should see is your smile.
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Think Seattle wants hockey? They've sold 25k season ticket deposits and reached 10k in 12 minutes. @TSNHockey @TSN_Sports #Canucks.
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If you’re a #Canucks or #Flames fan you’re probably ecstatic right now, as you should be. That has to hurt far more than a sweep would have. The idea of a #CanadasTeam in a North American league is pure non-sense. Happy for @strombone1 that he’ll get a much deserved ring. Maurice.
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Miller said he almost got emotional when he stepped onto the ice and heard the crowd. Said after the birth of his kids and wedding it was one of the most special things he’s been a part of. Myers also said he had to take a moment to take it all in. #Canucks.
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Racism is awful. Racism in sport is awful. But what IF that’s not what happened here? What IF Panetta is being truthful & his actions were misinterpreted? I don’t know Jacob at all and maybe there is more info that has yet to come out… 1/2.
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Boudreau on the players, “It looked like they were disenchanted right now. It can wear on them”.On the fans, “It’s unbelievable. I’ve only been a year it will go down in my memory book it will go down as one of my best memories… it’s very touching”.Says he’s going to miss it.
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JT says his line has been giving McDavid & Draisaitl too much respect. Says they’ve been playing “not to get scored on” instead of trying to be aggressive and initiate. That changed tonight. #Canucks.
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Thinking of my close friends & colleagues at @TSN1040 right now. There’s not a better group of people in the industry. Talented, passionate, hard working. I love you all. Just gutted right now. @mattsekeres @BlakePriceTSN @patersonjeff @HalfordTSN @JasonBroughTSN @DonTaylor5.
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Potentially game changing missed call with McDavid high sticking Hughes and drawing blood. Would have been 5 min without 97 along with the PP. #Canucks.
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We really are witnessing the coming of age of a great leader and two-way star in @BoHorvat. Wish @Botchford was here to see it. #Canucks @TSN1040.
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I will miss my friend. Just a giant in our industry & truly a one of a kind person. My condolences to his family & anyone blessed enough to have spent time with him 💔🙏🏽 #RIPDutchy.
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There were 3 players involved, all with stick infractions after the game ended. The slash escalated the situation. If there’s going to be supplemental discipline, all 3 should receive it. 97/91 should be treated similarly IMO. #Canucks #LetsGoOilers.
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JT Miller, “I don’t feel ready if I’m being honest. It's kind of crazy. I know everyone has a job to do but to expect our entire team to be ready to play in one practice and a pre-game skate is a bit hard to comprehend." #Canucks.
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As Dregs notes, some #Canucks players have become very ill. I’m also being told that in some cases team medical staff may have gone to the homes of players to administer IV treatments.
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Today marks my family’s 50th year in 🇨🇦. Amazing how fast it’s gone by. Blessed to call this country home. @Asifa604
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Yesterday was the 49th anniversary of my family coming to this great country 🇨🇦. I know our ancestry is not perfect, but I’m still so proud & grateful to be Canadian! @Asifa604
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While a move out of Arizona is long overdue, imagine being Clayton Keller or another player thinking you’ve signed a longer deal to live/play in Phoenix and now you’ve gotta move to Utah.
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Bieksa: “The #Canucks are fun to play against. That’s the worst thing you could say about a team”.
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Henrik says @cmcdavid97 contributed to their retirement, when their kids started asking about Connor more than them they knew it was time. #Canucks #ThankYouSedins.
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Miller on fan reaction, “If they want to throw their shit on the ice it’s up to them… If they want to come to the game, spend all that money and throw their gear on the ice that’s up to them” #Canucks @TSNHockey.
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Three games each for McDavid and Myers. I don’t say this often but I think they got it right. #Canucks.
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The moment when @itsyaboigio became the newest member of @Lions. Shoutout to agent @ZekeSandhu & @ubctbirds who made sure this kid didn’t stay hidden #OnePride @SportsCentre @PSchrags
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Spoke to @Dreamer_Aliu78 who tells me it was the players who initiated the discussion w/ @TheOfficialHDA last night. Scott Laughton, James van Riemsdyk & Kevin Shattenkirk all reached out to Chris Stewart, looking for advice on what to do. It led to today's large #NHL group call.
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Zadorov doesn’t assume he’s priced himself out of a return to #Canucks based on his strong playoff performance, “How much do you think I should make? I don’t know where you get those numbers, the trees? You gotta stop listening to Edmonton reporters.”😂.
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Just ran 10k for the first time in 20+ years. For my guy @ScottRintoul that’s probably a daily occurrence, but for me I’m pretty damn proud of myself! 🏃♂️👍🏽.More on IG farhanlaljitsn
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Boudreau screams at the official “How is he in protocol if that wasn’t a hit to the head” (that’s the family friendly version). #Canucks.
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Improbable, incredible, gutsy. They may have needed a late comeback, but #Canucks were clearly the better team over 60.
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Pettersson, “I’m always my own worst critic and I take alot of blame for this one” #Canucks.
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Boudreau on the black jerseys: “If they want to and we keep getting results like that I’ll wear them to bed” #Canucks.
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Bo addressed the situation in a very honest and forthright manner. In a room that isn’t the easiest to be around, I can’t stress enough that Horvat is an incredible person. In the mould of the Sedins. Would be a huge loss if he’s gone. #Canucks.
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I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. Sign the man.
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Nathan Rourke has agreed to a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. @TSN_Sports @SportsCentre @NFLCanada
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#Canucks fans did themselves proud over the past month. Atmosphere at home games was amazing. It will be interesting to see how the club handles their cap flexibility this off-season. While progression isn’t always linear, this could be the start of something special. As for me,
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Watching this a ton, none of it looks good. Starts with the 2-hand slash from McDavid & then cross checks from Soucy/Z. I’m sure this will get looked at by the league. My opinion? Soucy intends to cross check him in the chest, but the Zadorov cross-check knocks 97 down & Soucy.
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Today my 18 year career of coaching with @HyackFootball came to an end. I’ll explain why at a later date. In the meantime, I really appreciated one final day on the field with these kids. For more check out my IG: farhanlaljitsn.
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36 hours later & the #1040 tributes keep coming in. Truly remarkable & inspiring. A wise man told me early in my career that the goal of Sportstalk radio is not to inform & entertain. it’s to be good company. My colleagues nailed that. @patersonjeff @mattsekeres @justBlakePrice.
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Tocchet: “A lot of people are waiting for us to fall apart. That was a good win for us.” #Canucks.
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Done deal. @geroysimon has now agreed to 2-year deal to become the Asst GM of the #Elks. He will be involved all aspects of football ops, including negotiating contracts. Focus will be on personnel. Great step for him & a nice add for Chris Jones. @CFLonTSN @TSN_Sports #BCLions
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Honoured to be officially inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. To be along side so many of my 🏈 &🎙️ heroes is truly humbling. Thanks to @CFLReporters & @TSN_Sports for a great breakfast this morning. Was very special to celebrate with family & friends. @CFHOFandM 🇨🇦
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Incredibly honoured to be inducted into the B.C. Football Hall of Fame in the builders category. Also pretty pumped to be going into the same class as people like @caravatta2 @GlenSuitor @PaulMcCallum4 & others👇🏽 @BCLions
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I honestly feel like I’m at a funeral right now. Like a big part of the soul of Vancouver sports has been taken away. So many lives impacted. 💔.
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Very saddened to report that Dayna Brons, trainer for the #HumboldtBroncos has passed away:
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Just landed in Regina. Lots of green at the airport, many fans flying from all over the country flying in for this game. Every time I come here it really is heartwarming seeing just how much the @cfl matters here. #ChickenSoupForTheCFLsoul #RiderNation @CFLonTSN #GCPlayoffs.
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Attendance 30,143 tonight. Slightly more than last year’s WSF. Well done @BCLions fans👏🏽👏🏽.
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Nathan Rourke’s workout tour concluded today in Cleveland. He visited 12 teams, a majority have made offers, several with meaningful guarantees. Rourke has been in regular contact with #BCLions throughout the process. A decision is imminent, I expect by the weekend. @TSN_Sports
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An exasperated Tocchet, “We need 5 or 6 guys to get going. I’m not sure if they know it’s the playoffs.” He includes Petey among that group. “There was at least half a dozen passengers tonight”. Suggests some lineup changes are coming. #Canucks.
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The reaction to my news yesterday about stepping away from @HyackFootball has been overwhelming. I can't thank you all enough for the texts, replies & likes. Many of you have asked, "why?".So if you're interested, here is a piece of me:.
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Tonight my 13-year-old son Lukas may have played in his last competitive hockey game. They lost in a Bantam A1 final four game with a chance to go to provincials. His other sports choices could push hockey to the side in the years ahead. If so, I’m very sad. /1.
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2/2… but in the current climate of race discussions it seems like there is simply no room for the benefit of the doubt & in some cases it might be appropriate. As a person of colour I respect & appreciate the trauma Jordan or anyone similar has had to endure over the years.
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Tocchet on Pettersson, “I haven’t liked his game in the last 3-4 games. We need to get him going. He needs to skate…” #Canucks @TSN_Sports.
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Very much enjoying listening to @IceSinghHNIC on the call of tonight’s #Canucks #Oilers game. Congratulations for blazing the trail!.
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Dr Bonnie Henry, “We’re going to be in our post-pandemic world this summer”.
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Had a great time calling my first @CFLonTSN game in a long time. Thanks to @MattDuniganTSN producer Jeff MacLeod and everyone else on the crew. Wasnt a picasso but felt like a thriller to me! Thanks for the opportunity @TSN_Sports. #BCLions #TiCats
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Boudreau, “ That’s the best game I’ve been a part of with this team. Every one of them was committed.” #Canucks.
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I received a surprise delivery today - from a 🏈 player I coached 25 years ago & haven’t seen for at least 20. Two guitars, an amp & more. I was totally blown away. I’m not much of a musician, but my daughter loves to play. I’m so humbled & appreciative 🙏🏽
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History made. @SarahFuller_27 becomes the first female ever to score a point in an NCAA Power 5 🏈 game. @TSN_Sports
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Appreciate that both the captain & head coach aren’t denying that there is an issue between 9 & 40. Will be interesting to see if they can work through it… again. #Canucks.
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A number of #Canucks season ticket holder allowed to watch the coaches post game press conference tonight as part of their benefit package🤦🏽.
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The “into” part should matter here. Pettersson barely jumped up, let alone into anyone.
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Demko asked if at some point he might be able to appreciate being a part of McDavid’s historical accomplishment, “I’m not going to be a fan, until I’m croaking. I’m not sure what you want me to say” #Canucks @TSNHockey.
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Demko says he “desperately hopes” the #Canucks can work something out with Ian Clark. Says he owes him “everything”.
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The two classiest athletes I've ever covered. Sad to see them go, but happy to see them retire on their own terms after solid offensive seasons. #Canucks
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Boudreau asked about his emotions. “It might be a long press conference if I do that… (paused, then holds back tears)… You never know when it’s the end… It will be something that stays with me my whole life.”.His message to the fans? “Thank you” #Canucks.
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