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Vegas Golden Knights Insider, color on radio, digital columnist, TV contributor. garyjlawless on insta. To order It Hurts To Win - https://t.co/NtBHVry1en
Las Vegas/Lake Winnipeg
Joined February 2010
Lots of the heavy lifting in terms of writing is in the bank. Have seen some page mock ups and this book will look spectacular.
The official chronicle of the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions 📚. Preorder your copy now 👇.
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It’s a shame to have to say this because Gerard Gallant is such a good person full of respect and humility. But for those asking, this was entirely performance based.
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Incredible.
Vegas will soon be the greatest pro sports city in the world.
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Our sweetest girl Scout passed suddenly this morning. She lived with such joy. Ran, swam, ate and cuddled with zest. She loved the lake, our family and friends. She never passed a chance to filch food including the odd steak. We're sad but so happy for the time we had with her.
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How good is Keith Jones? Moves from panel to booth with aplomb. Smart, funny and likable. One of the best broadcasters in the @NHL without question.
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Jeez, I really hope @GoldenKnights fans appreciate what they have in Bill Foley, George McPhee, Kelly McCrimmon and VGK hockey ops. Smart, committed, driven. The best.
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Bruce Cassidy getting into the spirit of the moment. All Misfits to fill starting skating positions tonight. 19, 71, 81 up front. 3 and 27 on blue line. @GoldenKnights win Stanley Cup with a victory.
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When does hockey world begin to look at @StLouisBlues coach Craig Berube as an elite coach? Another great job outmatching @mnwild and pushing right buttons at right time.
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Four @GoldenKnights seasons and three trips to the final four. Bill Foley, Kerry Bubolz, George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon represent the very best in pro sports ownership and management. Incredible what this franchise has accomplished.
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Gerard Gallant of @GoldenKnights gets 30 of 31 votes from @nhl coaches for Coach of Year in @TSNBobMcKenzie poll. Didn't vote for himself.
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My family is heartbroken for all affected by this senseless action. Thankfully we are safe and sound. Please pray for those less fortunate.
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So @spittinchiclets chat with @JustinWilliams was excellent. Williams is a great guest, that's part of it. But @BizNasty2point0 @ryanwhitney6 and @RearAdBsBlog do a great job pulling out the best in their guests. I've spent a career asking questions. It's hard. Well done.
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Fleury looked tired Monday. Won 5-4. Tonight he looked fresh. Won 5-1. He's as good as any goalie in @nhl right now and better than most. He's been @GoldenKnights best player. Tremendous.
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Plane has taken off from St. Louis to Vegas. Quiet. Not what anyone in @GoldenKnights organization expected coming into season. But this roster is talented and window remains wide open. Long off-season to get healthy and reload. Thanks to all who follow, read, watch and listen.
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just pulled into the office parking lot and stepped out of my car to be greeted by Max Pacioretty and a handshake and a huge smile. He's pumped @GoldenKnights fans and you should be too. Great player and a great guy.
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morning. some news from my family today. We're thrilled to announce we're joining @GoldenKnights organization and will be moving to Vegas.
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My daughter got to play goalie the other day. Loved it. She's not a star but she loves hockey. Started with a new team recently. After her 2nd skate with new group on drive home: "Last week they were new teammates. Tonight, they were friends." #NationalGirlsAndWomenInSportsDay
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Everybody give Ashley a retweet. She's gonna win too!.
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Hey Vegas, your @GoldenKnights doing good things off the ice too.
Here's your feel-good story of the week: When members of the Las Vegas Golden Knights saw Edmontonians in need just across the street from their hotel, they sent over pizzas. #yeg
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Thanks Winnipeg for letting me into your lives from the Freep to OB to TSN1290 to TSN. It's been an honour and so much fun. #Lawlessout.
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Not gonna lie, drinks taste pretty good tonight. Your @GoldenKnights content crew post-game in Edmonton.
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Despite an NHL leading 460 man games lost @GoldenKnights return to playoffs. San Jose is the only other team above 400 MGL and they're dead last in the league. Credit to GM Kelly McCrimmon (roster depth), Bruce Cassidy (getting most from roster) and the players (winning games).
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"Our goalies will be Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury," @GoldenKnights GM Kelly McCrimmon.
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When I joined @GoldenKnights, I thought this was the year we would make playoffs for the first time. Four consecutive trips. What a ride, so far. And this might be the best team George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon have assembled.
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Standing beside Dutchy at a party at the 2013 Grey Cup in Regina was the closest I've ever felt to being in the orbit of a rock star. Loved by his family, his colleagues, his nation and incredibly so by his province. Godspeed, Darren.
TSN mourns the passing of our friend and teammate, Darren Dutchyshen. STATEMENT:
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Our man @ShaneHnidy is being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his home province of Manitoba! Give this a like @GoldenKnights fans!.
Congratulations to the 2024 #MBHHF Player Inductees; Duvie Westcott, Russ Romaniuk, Shane Hnidy, Brad Maxwell & Laurie Langrell!.
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Great treatment for Marleau from @GoldenKnights crowd. Enthusiastic, respectful and classy. My favorite crowd in the game.
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Haven't seen my mom, dad, brother, sister in over a year due to distance and covid. Just teared up in Fred Claus when Giamatta tells Vaughan he's the best older brother ever. My toll has been minor. But I feel it. My best and love to everyone as we try to get through these days.
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Alec Martinez will finish regular season with 244 blocked shot to lead @nhl. When asked why he's willing to perform this thankless task the @GoldenKnights defenseman says on radio postgame show: "Because that's what it takes to win. And I want to win.".
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So, @GoldenKnights now arguably have Canada's top D pairing for 2022 Olympics with Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo.
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On team flight to Florida and just interviewed @GoldenKnights D Alex Pietrangelo for a story on what may be the biggest business trip in team history. Asked him what he packed for the trip: "I only have business suits. You should know that about me by now.".
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can never overstate the magnitude of @GoldenKnights GM Kelly McCrimmon having the vision, guts and skill to acquire Jack Eichel. Franchise altering and Eichel is the gift that keeps on giving. Monstrous today with and without the puck.
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Maybe the best crowd in @GoldenKnights history. A John Bonham drum solo for almost three hours.
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The North Division, which I lovingly refer to as the CFL, would be better if Regina had a team. Just saying.
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just welcomed "my friend," @BizNasty2point0 to Vegas. Me: "Where did you go last night?" HIm: "A couple of spots. But you can't go to them. You're over the age limit." Nasty, indeed.
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Didn't turn out the way we wanted but a huge stick tap to @GoldenKnights players, coaches and hockey ops staff who made personal sacrifices to try and bring @StanleyCup to Vegas. Two trips to conference final in three seasons is amazing. Tough night but overall picture is elite.
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It’s a major. You lost. Tip your cap.
Serena: “I love Bianca and she’s a great girl but I think this is the worst match I’ve played all tournament.”.
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We only get so many summers. Might as well make yours a peach.
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When I got to the Freep in 1999 there were a lot of talented people in the newsroom. Randy Turner was at the top of that list. Funniest, worst dressed, kindest and most self deprecating too. Calling him a friend has been one of the joys of my life. I already miss him. RIP, RT.
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Thankfully she looks like her mother. Off to Daddy Daughter Dance.
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My wife and daughter were with me for parade. I didn't touch the cup on the ice as I was working. Carrier and Whitecloud brought it to me during parade. I got to hoist it right in front of my family. My daughter got to hold it with me. Truly once in a lifetime.
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Four years straight @GoldenKnights fans, the city of Las Vegas and the state of Nevada have stood where they are today - staring out at a #StanleyCupPlayoffs abyss. The journey starts today. Good luck to players, coaches and fans. Have fun and enjoy. Who knows where we're going?!.
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We posted this yesterday but after seeing so many of your faces at the parade this message seems even more apt.
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Walters going and getting Castillo for @Wpg_BlueBombers was a championship move. As was O'Shea taking wind in fourth. Kyle and Mike are an elite GM-HC combo.
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Big Frank, definitely not on Twitter, pictured here with my brother Pete, also not on Twitter, hits 88 today. Played nine @kawartha_golf on Monday. Was on his second rum when I called and grilling his own bday steak. The strong, silent type. Product of PEI. Hero to many. My pop.
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Won't pretend to know style. My view on tonight's gold helmets is they worked. But, hey, you like vanilla, I like chocolate. I'd like to see them with the red jerseys and the gold jerseys. What I do know, I love it that @GoldenKnights aren't afraid. Taking chances is in the DNA.
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So, is like Twitter over? Can anyone read this? If so, I'm gonna learn to play piano, speak Italian and make sushi 🍣 with me newly found free time.
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Mike O'Shea has led @Wpg_BlueBombers to back-to-back Grey Cups. Getting a banged up Bombers club to 7-0 through a savage schedule is some of his best work as Winnipeg's HC. Best in the land. Be glad he's your guy, Bombers fans.
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The trio of William Karlsson, Reilly Smith and Jonathan Marchessault have combined for 580 points as members of @GoldenKnights. Golden Misfits, indeed.
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Referee Garrett Rank to @ArizonaCoyotes Clayton Keller on his way to penalty box: "Careful what you say, Santa is listening." Was picked up on game mic. @GoldenKnights @nhl.
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Bruce Cassidy will coach his 600th NHL game tonight. When asked the difference between Game 1 and Game 600, the @GoldenKnights coach said: "Comfortable in your own skin. Actually that was the difference between 1 and 300. The difference between 300 and 600? We've got bling now."
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Sometimes we take it for granted here in Vegas but our @GoldenKnights production team and the openings they create are tremendous. The Western Conference Final opening is imaginative, polished and exhilarating. Great work, folks.
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This was my first time taking my daughter to a @Wpg_BlueBombers game. Best atmosphere in @cfl. Had a great night.
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Eichel with the shootout winner as well as a goal and an assist in regulation. Now has 34 points on the season and is a plus-11. Has been no Hart Trophy buzz for Jack and that needs to change. He's been the best two-way center in the NHL this season. Elite at both ends.
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The inimitable Dennis Beyak with the shivers inducing goal call on the winner for Finland. Gord and Ray, deservedly, get lots of headlines but Dennis and Craig do an excellent job as well. I'm biased as Dennis taught me as much as he could during our time together on TSN.
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Quick note of thanks to everyone who helps put these together. It's a labor of love. Thanks to editors Ian O'Dougherty, Patrick Ruhlig and Jeff Chavez. Exec producers Nate Ewell and Gordon Weigers. Lots of talent on the roster. Thanks to everyone who watches, reads and listens.
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Love all the, "that roster is terrible. What were they thinking," tweets. Like we haven't seen that movie before.
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Patrik Laine #nhljets this morning when I asked if he had to score 5 to best Auston Matthews: "No, I need two points. Two for the win.".
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Patrik Laine on #nhljets linemate Nik Ehlers and his scoring woes: "he can't score at Playstation either." ouch.
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Helluva year for my man @hustlerama. Spinal injury, rehabs and battles to get back to work ahead of schedule and then yesterday's nine of hearts from TSN 1290. We were talking late last night when we realized at about 12:15 am Peg time that it was his bday. Help me wish him HBD!.
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Cheering on Big Blue with my favorite game companion. You can take the girl out of Winnipeg but you can't take the Winnipeg out of the girl. Go @Wpg_BlueBombers!
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Best fireworks of all. Aurora Borealis on the southern basin of Lake Winnipeg.
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great move by @cfl to crack open those Diversity shirts this weekend. they were planned for later in the season. timely decision. well done.
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October 1 happened just after my family moved to Las Vegas. It will always be part of our lives in this incredible community. The families of victims and wounded are in our thoughts today. We have gratitude to our police, doctors, nurses, paramedics and firefighters. #VegasStrong.
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One of greatest tweets in an illustrious VGK tweet history.
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This is some of the most entertaining hockey I've ever watched. Couple with the Vegas show - what a commercial for @NHL.
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Thankful to have had a front row seat to watch this unfold. Proud to be member of this organization.
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A fitting end to the season for my man @EdTaitWFC who provides stellar wall-to-wall content on @Wpg_BlueBombers all season. Ed sent me this a few minutes ago and it made me so happy. He's a Manitoba treasure. The best of the best. Stories, insight and humor.
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I’m watching the 2017 @GoldenKnights home opener on @ATTSportsNetRMW and all I can think as I bite my lip is how much I love Vegas. Yo, Vegas, I freaking love you.
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When other broadcasters do a good job, I'm happy to compliment them. So it's only fair that I mention @ShaneHnidy is making his star turn right now on @NHL_On_TNT. Smart, concise, accessible. One of the very best in hockey today.
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I got a homemade card, a 5 a.m. wake up to go on a kayak day trip and this smile. She’s the greatest Father’s Day gift. Happy Father’s Day to my dad Frank and all you pops out there.
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With the win, @vegasgoldenknights have now won 9 playoff series since joining @nhl in 17-18. Second only to @lightning. McCrimmon and McPhee among very best at their jobs. Four trips now to conference championship round in just six seasons. Elite.
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Tuesday, this city and team lift a banner. Then it's back to work.
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It can be argued the City of Winnipeg under @Wpg_BlueBombers management of Walters and coaching of O’Shea is the most attractive market in @CFL for players. Culture created by these two is a huge asset.
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We posted this prior to start of SCF. But it works today too. Change the last line to: "He's one win away from being right.".
"No one wants to erase the memory of year one. they want to complete it. Complete it with ultimate hockey victory.". #UKnightTheRealm
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Keegan is real important piece of the puzzle in Vegas. Beloved teammate. A kind and gentle person off the ice and one of the most physical players in the NHL. Fantastic person and still growing as a player. Nice piece of business for team and player. Win-win.
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