Completely Conspicuous

Part 1 of my conversation with guest James Gralian as we discuss the latest NHL lockout and why we still give a damn about hockey. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Ceremony, The Mountain Goats, Allo Darlin' and Yo La Tengo. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Check out James' blog Jerseys and Hockey Love - Seems like we just had a lockout...wiping out 2004-05 season - NHL cancelled first two weeks of regular season - Players are heading to play in Europe - James: Annoyed at the NHL, still love the sport - Plenty of other teams to support: Minor league, college, high school - Jay: Went to more college games during last lockout - Looks like this lockout could be a long one - Jay: The burden of being a Leafs fan - During lockouts, fans find other things to do - Fans will come back, but lockouts are costly - True fans really love the game - Possibility of a new team in the Toronto area - Support for the Leafs in Toronto is similar to Red Sox popularity in New England - The strange journe