My team has been exhibiting its multiple personalities again. One night, the great offensive machine from the beginning of the season hits the ice only to be followed by the other team from last year, choking against non-divisional foes they should’ve beaten. Sure, the 2007-08 is only 30 percent completed but thanks to their inconsistency, the Devils got their act together and took first place over my Flyers and the Rangers. Something must’ve motivated Philly’s rivals up the turnpike because they were in last not too long ago.
The bigger and better news involved one of my favorite former Flyers, Mark Recchi, a solid forward that Bobby Clarke let walk away before the lockout. What a doofus move! Little did I know it was only the beginning. Anyway, the Penguins once again demonstrated what a “class act” they are when they’re not blackmailing the city of Pittsburgh by waiving Recchi. I think he’s just snakebit and their ill-natured coach just didn’t like him. Well, the Pens’ loss is now the Thrashers’ gain. Mark brings experience, skill, leadership, passion and grit. Something I feel Atlanta has lacked, especially after trading Heatley to Ottawa. The Russian kid Kovalchuk is good yet he can’t inspire the franchise, hence the immediate exit in their first playoff appearance.