Hello There
Justin Azevedo
January 06 2012 12:31AM
My name is Justin Azevedo. You may have seen my name over at the other site I contribute to or in the comment section here. As of now, I'm FlamesNation's newest writer (you're off the hook, VF!) and I also produce the NHL Numbers Podcast.
I don't really like introductory posts because I find them to be quite self-congratulatory, but I'll do my best to keep this one comfotable for everyone to read.
Let's start with my hockey experience. I've played at "A" and "AA" levels all the way up through Midget, where my last year was spent at a sports school in town. Recently I've had some time with a Junior B team in town. Point is, I've played hockey at high levels and I've done so recently. For the most part, I manned the blue line but I also had a couple of seasons at forward sprinkled in there.
Writing-wise, I've been credentialed by the Flames for a few games this season. I've also been writing over at Matchsticks and Gasoline for half a year and before that at the now-defunct 4th Line Blog. I also maintain a tumblr blog for fun.
Personally, I'm 20 years old, 6'1 and 230 on a good day. I'm working on a Double Major at the University of Calgary and I enjoy beer. My father's been around the Flames for a while, being empolyed by them for almost 15 years and I've taken advantage of that a few times. My first article of clothing was a Flames onezie.
I understand how things like "leadership" and "grit" and "clutch" are important to mainstream fans. I'm not a fan of fighting...meaning I think it should be abolished completely. I'm a big believer in advanced stats and despise narratives.
Anyhoo, I'm sure we'll get to know each other in time. I look forward to joining the team.
Welcome Justin. Don't feel bad if your reception is a little cold. As you can well imagine, nobody is in a good mood around here.
Less strange than your original intro at M&G? YUP. Also, Kent, when are you gonna stop stealing my things?!
@Kent Wilson
haha, I'm used to cold receptions :(
@Arik
I'm being shared!
Also, you made me sad with memories of 4LB. Goodbye old blog, good riddance Joomla.
Hi Justin!
Heeeeeey!!!
Given your timing, sir, I consider you to be the harbinger of the impending advent of the anti-Christ on this earth.
But all joking aside, accept my warm welcome. As a former graduate student at the U of C, it's always good to hear from bright minds at my old stomping grounds. p.s. I'm a big fan of fighting, though, so expect some vitriol, harangues, and attempts at character assassination -along with sporadic rational arguments - if you ever bring up the topic in an article.
welcome,
what are your thoughts for the flames future? Regards,
Sweet!!! I'm no longer the noob!!!
Welcome Jazzy.. Great to have you aboard!
Double Major? Nice man sounds intense, what is it in? With your passion for analytics I can assume Mathematics and Statistics?
Looking forward to another fresh point of view. Congratulations Justin . . . um, I think.
Welcome. And congrats.
As an aside... We could use you on the blue-line after last evening's massacre. How much "pull" does your dad have in the organization?! ;)
Hey there, sailor. Are you going to join in the game chats as well? They've missed the punch of constant swearing that the GDTs at M&G have.
Welcome, Justin! Expectations of your writing are plain and simple: be better than VF. (that can't be too difficult, can it?) :)
@If Only HIs Name Was Olli Postandin
I'm sure my parents would agree with you on that first point.
@stallsky
trade ufa's and some other roster players for assets (not picks-unless they're high first rounders), sign stop-gap possession guys and let the few prospects the org has develop naturally.
@Titus
haha, not quite. I actually hate math, to be honest. law & society and polisci, with law school after.
@everton fc
haha, not quite that much. although I am sure I'd be better then sarich, but that doesn't say much.
@SmellOfVictory
from time to time, indeed. fun fact: I like swearing
@Everyone
thanks for the welcome.
Damnit. There is no escaping you now!!! :P
I for one hope your at least better than Rosscreek as a writer :P
Good to have you over here dude. 230? If we ever lace up the skates against each other it would have to be in a non-contact league.
You still at MandG? Where do you find the time???
@44stampede
I am, and I don't sleep.
Welcome Justin. Don't let others make you feel bad about being 230 lbs, I am only 5-9-ish and 230lbs so the "liking beer" part (and liking food in general) I do understand. In fact, think my body-fat percentage is now over 45% while yours is probably under 10%.
Welcome Justin. Anyone who likes beer is good with me. But you know were gonna let you have it when we don't agree with you right? He He
@Captain Ron
fine by me haha.