Shortly after I bought our tickets online for Avatar last week, I realized that I’d miss watching the big (deal) game on NBC at Dave & Buster’s. Now I’m glad I didn’t bother, they lost as I anticipated…in overtime. They at least get a point for their effort while their three-game winning streak comes to an end.
I still want a jersey with 33 and Boucher on the back but he didn’t get to play. Then I will have to go with the other American player I can handle, defenseman Matte Carle. Currently all the Canucknuckleheads playing on my team (Briere, Richards, Carter, Gagne and Pronger) are pissing me off. Holmgren should trade Carter to shake up this sorry, idiotic bunch. I would’ve preferred Gagne if his darn no-trade clause weren’t a problem.
Anyway, the fitting irony of the game was the GTG being made by former Flyer Mark Recchi! Serves the front office for ending his time with the Flyers on a sour note. At 41, the Wrecking Ball continues to help Boston in the clutch. Next stop, scoring a GWG in the playoffs against the Pens.
In closing, I saw Team USA’s lineup for the Vancouver Games next month. At least we won’t lose because the bulk of our forwards need walkers to help them skate and after we get eliminated from the medal round, Mike “Lady” Modano won’t be on TV blaming the coaching staff for his embarrassing performance. I say the smart money will be the Swedes again, egos are a major problem with the US and Canadian teams.