That’s a lot more plausible and straight-forward explanation than some of the wild theories floated by the Sun and others.

Spezza might not make all the right decisions on the ice, but off the ice he is a good organization guy with a level head and an amazing amount of patience to deal with all the media stupidity.

Guess Garrioch will have to manufacture a new controversy to while the summer away.

Here’s a few suggestions
- Kovy is actually a Russian spy sent to Canada’s capital to spy
- Alfie fathers illegitimate triplets
- Chris Campoli demands a trade to Metallurg Novokuznetsk

What else was he going to say about a trade he had no control over?

Hopefully this puts the trade talk to bed for good.

It’s not just his nerdy laugh I love.

But seriously, he’s a really good guy. That quote is a great example of why he’s an true asset to the team. I’m with Peter – next captain for sure.

“As a new dad, Jason Spezza will teach his daughter all sorts of life lessons.

One day he may even tell Sophia Donna that sometimes it’s best to bite your tongue."

Wow, Don, very enlightening. Wish you would learn that lesson some day!!!

“Now, Spezza’s going to find out what affects will come from his complaints of being booed by the hometown crowd. Could very well be that acknowledging the boos will only make them louder.”

Or, it could be that fans appreciate Spezza’s honesty. A concept you seem unfamiliar with.

“Spezza became ultra-sensitive to his critics during last April’s first-round playoff loss to Pittsburgh.”

Imagine that, a guy who is trying his best gets frustrated when he is losing. Could that possibly mean that he cares about the outcome?

As I may have mentioned a few times already, I am continually amazed by the patience that Spezza shows when dealing with the juvenile delinquents that call themselves sportswriters in this town.