Good afternoon. It's time again for our regular Monday look at what's being said around the Score Sports Federation. Here's some total shamelessness.

Hockey

+ Admiring Neil Young on a drive through the Canadian Shield, and wondering who the odd man out is among Oiler forwards-- and evidently it's not Liam Reddox (can I get a Go Petes Go?). [Black Dog Hates Skunks]

+ The Canucks have lost seven straight at home, and nobody seems to be able to figure out what exactly is wrong. Apparently this is a little bit frustrating. [Canucks Hockey Blog]

+  A bunch of Leafs tidbits, including an outstanding calling out of Damien Cox, plus a link to a blog that wants to boycott the CBC when it doesn't subject the rest of the country to the shittiness that is Toronto Maple Leafs hockey. [Down Goes Brown]

+ Awesome fantasy advice (Ryan Smyth anyone?), and even awesomer advice from Jeremy Roenick to the league's young stars regarding interviews-- such as "grow a pair" and "show some (expletive) enthusiasm". [Fantasy Hockey Scouts]

+ Singing the gospel of Matthew Lombardi. [Five Hole Fanatics]

+ Wondering if a rivalry might finally be developing between the Habs and the Senators. [Lions in Winter]

+ Deciding that the Western Conference might just be a whole lot better than the East (while, presumably, trying to ignore how bad the Leafs are). [Maple Leafs Hot Stove]

+ Contemplating the Senators' next move, especially since the rumours aren't flying the same way this week that they were last week. [Sens Chirp]

+ Antoine Vermette dominating the Sens skills competition. (Wait. The Sens have skills? BAAH-HURN!!!) [The Six Pack]

+ All the latest NHL rumours, including a report that the Flyers won't be making a trade to accommodate the return of Danny Briere (and his salary). [NHL Rumors]

Basketball

+ Waiting for the Shawn Marion for Jermaine O'Neal trade to finally go through. [Dino Nation Blog]

+ Trying to determine Chris Bosh's trade value, and coming up with some names who might start an actual conversation. [RaptorBlog]

+ Checking in on Steve Nash, Alando Tucker, Darius Miles, and watching the Suns make Robin Lopez try to get better TV reception. [Court Surfing]

Baseball

+ Ricciardi's streak of never having gone to arbitration with a player looks to stay intact, as Brandon League signs. (Plus a look at some new douche bag Boston fan). [Drunk Jays Fans]

+ Comparing Alex Rios and the Orioles' Nick Markakis, and wondering whether or not the Jays overpaid. (A: They didn't-- because of defence) [Ghostrunner on First]

Football

+ Twenty thoughts from conference championship Sunday. [Goal Line Stand]

Soccer

+ Pablo Vitti, a 23 year old Argentine striker from Independiente, is in negotiations to join TFC. [The Footy Blog]

General Sports

+ Ranking the top teams in the CIS in men's and women's basketball, hockey and volleyball. [The CIS Blog]