Comments on: Too Early For Predictions?

By: Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:40:32 +0000

That was a hilarious edition of Jeopardy, Rawhide. Has Alice Cooper put out anything new, recently?

By: Rawhide

Rawhide — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:03:46 +0000

Brendan - Now, now...you remember the last time we played Jeopardy on this blog, don't you?

By: Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:53:08 +0000

Anyone can do Alex Tribec’s job. Let me demonstrate. And the Category is … “Loser’s to the Nth power.” “This Thrashers netminder collected $10 million over three seasons, playing only 81 games.”

Bzzt! “Yes, R.Stroz.”

R.Stroz: “Uhh, who is Damian Rhodes?”

“Correct, you control the board.”

R.Stroz: “I’ll take whining Canadian crybabies for $200, Alex.”

(Boy, we could have field day with this category.)

By: R. Stroz

R. Stroz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:45:53 +0000

Brendan – Thanks for the update.

Have you ever thought of going on Jeopardy?

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:45:31 +0000

Upgrades over last year? Not so sure.

So, what you’re telling us is Exelby is better than Kubina, and Antropov won’t bring anything to this team? Color me very skeptical of your statements.

I’m not thinking playoffs. I might be hoping for them, but certainly do not expect them. I expect improvement. On paper, we have improved. Let’s see how well that translates to the on-ice product.

By: Jameson

Jameson — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:06:13 +0000

While I know it’s unlikely that the team could sustain it all season even with the upgrades, should the team play like they did in March and April, that would put them on pace for around 103 points. (If my math is correct.)

By: Jameson

Jameson — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:04:46 +0000

Hokie- And according to Wikipedia, that head injury was caused by a check from our very on Colby Armstrong.

By: Red Light

Red Light — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:13:28 +0000

Take a flier on Patrick Eaves? He’s a second-line center in Atlanta!

By: Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:23:28 +0000

R.Stroz, guesses of July 10, 15, and 22 are over, by Five_hole, Hockey Biltong, Jameson, and DWTOO. Up next, is Rawhide at August 5, 2009 and Alan, August 29, 2009. Kracker and Hokie’s guess is Sept. 7, 2009, followed by Nikita, at Sept. 9, 2009. The guesses end after September for dates in 2009. Then to jump ahead to June 2010.

By: World Be Free

World Be Free — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:56:27 +0000

The thing I like about the Hurricanes is their coach, Paul Maurice. The fans and media ragged on him relentlessly when Maurice coached in Toronto, the guy never really had a chance. He goes to Carolina and takes the team deep into the playoffs without adding a ton of free agent talent.

I am not saying he’s the best coach; just an example of someone who leaves Toronto for a better situation and success.

You are correct Sara-they are REAL blue collar, you gotta love their work ethic. This was the same type of work ethic I say in the Thrashers the 2nd haf of last season and the basis for my optimism for the coming season.