Au revRoy
IN FALL 2013, shortly into Patrick Roy's first season as coach of the Avalanche, SCORECARD debuted the Rage-o-meter to track the mood swings of the famously combustible former Canadiens and Avs Hall of Fame goalie. But after a few early blowups, Roy relaxed, and the Rage-o-meter sat in mothballs. But with Roy's unexpected resignation last week, we decided to dust it off for one last appearance. Roy's statement insisted he was saddened by his decision and remained grateful to the team, but a few blunt lines hinted at suppressed feelings. For example: Roy said that as the coach and VP of hockey operations, he felt he "must also have a say in the decisions that impact the team's performance. These conditions are not currently met." Colorado GM Joe Sakic said his former teammate was "consulted on everything" and denied any tension. Maybe, but that didn't stop Roy from choosing the full nuclear option.
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Rio Gold
So far, five countries have won their first-ever gold medals
FIJI
Rugby sevens made its debut, and Fiji won its first medal in any event with a 43--7 drubbing of Great Britain.
KOSOVO
In the nation's first Olympic appearance, Majlinda Kelmendi beat all comers in the women's 52kg judo event.
PUERTO RICO
Monica Puig, who has a total of one win on the WTA tour, became the first woman from her country to win any color medal.
SINGAPORE
Joseph Schooling won his gold by beating the golden child himself, defeating Michael Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly.
VIETNAM
Hoang Xuan Vinh won the men's 10-meter air pistol event. The 41-year-old army colonel also took silver at 50 meters.