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Topic Started: Oct 5 2012, 07:42 AM (30 Views)
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"I think the general perception is that if youre playing in London, youre not looking right now for an absolute solution, youre giving yourself an out," Demoff said. "We dont want that perception out there whatsoever." The dome is owned by the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau and leased to the Rams for home games. The lease agreement signed when the team moved to St. Louis in 1994 allows for periodic evaluations of whether it is among the top 25 per cent of all the NFLs 31 stadiums (the New York Jets and Giants share a stadium). The bureau and the Rams have been negotiating over improvements since at least January. Unless a deal is worked out, the Rams could break the lease and potentially leave St. Louis after the 2014 season. "Were committed to working with the city to find a first-tier solution," Demoff said. "We have said we need our actions to speak louder than our words, and this action today should show St. Louis we care about getting this right." The Rams said they worked closely with the NFL in deciding to drop the London games. NFL Vice-President of International Chris Parsons said the league was working to add another game for 2013 "in response to the growth in popularity of our sport. We hope to finalize these plans in the months ahead." NFL owners have agreed to play regular-season games in the United Kingdom for the next five seasons and Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly spoken of the possibility of a full-time franchise there one day. The NFL first played at Wembley in 2007, with the New York Giants beating the Miami Dolphins 13-10. Since then, seven other teams have visited, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making the trip twice. The Rams and the bureau are at odds about what needs to be done, and how much it would cost to get the 18-year-old dome that was built with taxpayer money to first-tier status. The agreement to play "home" games in London each of the next three seasons had been met with some scorn in St. Louis since that would have provided for just seven regular-season games in St. Louis each of those seasons. The CVC privately proposed to the Rams a modest $48 million plan in January that would have been publicly funded. When that was rejected, the CVC in February announced a plan for $124 million in improvements that included better amenities and a massive new scoreboard. It would have required to Rams to pay for $64 million of the cost. Voter approval in St. Louis city and St. Louis County would have been required for the rest. The Rams countered with a much more elaborate plan calling for a new roof with a sliding panel, replacing much of the brick exterior with a glass front, even re-routing a nearby street. The Rams did not provide a cost estimate but mayoral aide Jeff Rainford said the teams plan would cost about $700 million and the dome, which also hosts conventions, would have to be closed for renovation for up to three years, potentially costing the city $500 million in revenue. The Rams were 2-14 last season, tied for the worst in the NFL with Indianapolis, and are 15-65 over the past five seasons. They lost their preseason opener to the Colts 38-3 on Sunday in the debut of coach Jeff Fisher. LaDainian Tomlinson Jersey . Randy Cunneyworth liked the net presence and drive to the goal that his team showed in the win against Ottawa, and will look for much of the same tonight, so dont expect any line-up changes. Torrey Smith Womens Jersey . Did the same to Duke, too. The Seminoles were a trendy Final Four pick entering the NCAA tournament, and they were nearly sent home by little St. Lardarius Webb Womens Jersey . Williams was the second overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. 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The Montreal players all came out to watch the banner-raising ceremony, but it didnt do anything to alter their focus. "Tonight was a big night for Sundin and I was really honoured to be a part of that," said Price. "But I didnt want to win it any more or any less just because it was a retirement party." Prices fourth shutout of the season couldnt have come at a much better time. It gave Montreal its fourth straight victory and moved the team to within seven points of the Maple Leafs for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The goaltender received a bit of luck from two shots off the post in the third period, but he looked calm and in control all night long. "I actually said to someone on the bench `He looks so calm out there right now I dont think theyre going to score a goal," said Habs forward Max Pacioretty. "Good thing I didnt jinx him. Its definitely motivating when hes playing like that because you want to win it for him and you want to give him the shutout." Pacioretty, Erik Cole, Rene Bourque, Lars Eller and Mathieu Darche scored goals for Montreal (23-24-9) while David Desharnais added two assists. The Maple Leafs saw their record drop to 28-22-6 with their most embarrassing loss since getting beaten 7-0 by Boston on Nov. 5. "Carey Price made all the stops and we didnt get very many, so it made for a difficult night," said Toronto coach Ron Wilson. There was more emotion than usual on an evening that started with Sundins No. 13 banner being raised to the rafters at Air Canada Centre. During a thoughtful speech, Sundin urged fans to embrace their young team because of how difficult it can be to play hockey in Toronto. Less than two hours later, the Leafs were being booed off the ice after 40 minutes. Montreal seized control during a second period that saw it score four times on seven shots against James Reimer. Cole started the barrage at 5:01 with a weak shot through the goalies legs -- a moment that ended up being a turning point in the game. "The first goal was probably a stoppable shot," said Wilson. "(It put us) down to a team that wants to play everybody back and rob you of your speed and the kind of game you want to play. That first goal was critical and we talked about that. It wasnt a good goal to give up and bad things happen after that.. Derek Wolfe Jersey. ." The Habs kept on coming with Bourque making it 2-0 less than two minutes on a one-timer before Pacioretty squeaked a shot past Reimer at 15:54 on the power play. It was the first goal the Leafs had surrendered while a man down in 18 games. For good measure, Eller extended the advantage to 4-0 at 18:54 after skating right around Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf and beating Reimer, prompting a loud series of boos from the sellout crowd. It wasnt that long ago Montreal was being treated in a similar fashion, but the players believe theyve turned a corner since the all-star break. "Were just playing like a team," said Habs defenceman P.K. Subban. "I think that were all on the same page, were supporting each other through thick and thin. We have to continue to do that if were going to be successful as a team. "The moment that we start pointing fingers at each other or getting away from the gameplan its not going to work." Wilson sent Jonas Gustavsson out for the third period, no doubt reviving the goaltending debate in the process. The Monster fared only marginally better than his counterpart, getting beaten by Darche on a breakaway just 1:29 into the period, and barely being tested afterwards. In fact, Montreal managed just three shots in the final 20 minutes. That was the only part of the teams game. "If were going to go further and were going to make the playoffs, weve got to bare down for 60 minutes," said Pacioretty. "Its great to get the win but theres a lot of learning still to do." It was just one week ago the Leafs registered an impressive 5-0 victory in Ottawa and looked poised to make a climb up the standings. But after beating Edmonton on Monday, they dropped a game in Winnipeg on Tuesday and Philadelphia on Thursday and now face a tough three-game swing through western Canada. Montreal dug a big hole early in the season but is doing its best to keep slim playoff hopes alive. The Habs return home to face Carolina and Boston next week and need to keep winning. "No matter who were playing we have to play this kind of hockey," said interim coach Randy Cunneyworth. "We were rewarded for playing the right way." Notes:@ It was the 16th shutout of Prices NHL career ... The Leafs had US$7.5 million in salary in the press box with Colby Armstrong and Mike Komisarek scratched. Both players are alternate captains for the team ... Kessel and Mikhail Grabovski each wore an "A" in their absence ... Travis Moen, Ryan White and Yannick Weber sat out for Montreal ... Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was among the announced crowd of 19,685. ' ' '
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