Stogie Guys Friday Sampler LXXI

In our ongoing effort to make StogieGuys.com as entertaining and reader-friendly as possible, each Friday we’ll post a selection of quick cigar news and stogie-related snippets. We call ‘em Friday Samplers. Enjoy.

1) The world has lost another great cigar-smoking sportsman. Hall of Fame hockey player, coach, and executive Tom Johnson passed away yesterday at the age of 79. Johnson won six Stanley Cups as a defenseman for the Montreal Canadians and two more as an executive and then head coach of the Bruins. A news report of his death noted that Johnson would be remembered for “his loyalty to friends and colleagues and for his quick wit, not to mention his ever-present cigar.”

2) We hope you had a pleasant and cigar-filled Thanksgiving. In case you’re short of things to be thankful for, Rich Perelman has put together a great list. Most of all, we at StogieGuys.com are thankful for you, our loyal readers.

3) Around the Blogs: Cigar Jack smokes a Padillo Obsidian. Stogie Review reviews a Palmas Puro. Keepers of the Flame lights up a Pelo de Oro Habano. Cigar Command smokes the Padron 2000. Velvet Cigar puffs a Cuvee Blanc.

4) Deal of the Week: Today is the biggest shopping day of the year (also known as “Black Friday”). So here is a Black Friday steal from Tinderbox. They are offering their house brand, the La Reserva, for well under $2 a stick. Those with a sharp memory will note that back in April we gave this cigar a “buy” rating in a quick smoke. Grab yours here.

-The Stogie Guys

photo credit: AP