So here we are at the halfway point of the NHL season and the Oilers record this year is pretty much the same as last year, if not just a few games worse. So why the optimistic feeling in the Big E? I could spend all night looking up stats, but this is a blog and I like giving my honest, blunt and sudden fan-like responses. I think the feeling is better in Edmonton simply because the team appears to be more competitive and hanging in more games than last year. Using Dallas on Tuesday night as a measuring stick- normally they suck in the Big D. But while they still lost, they probably played their most competitive game in Dallas in years. Plus they've lost a mitt full of one goal games with fewer blow out losses. That's has helped as the fans just seem to want to hang on to every positive this season... and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Is there?
Topic TWO:
For the past seven years the backbone of the Calgary Flames has been their little netminder named Kipper. On numerous occasions against the Oilers he found a thousand ways to steal win after win, night after night. Plus he also played a huge role in their run to the Cup Final in 2004. But now Coach Brent Sutter appears to be pointing his finger at Kiprusoff, telling him he needs to be better. Granted he surrendered four goals on eight shots against Carolina the other night and got the hook. BUT how long can Kipper hang on in Calgary? Surely he's taken stock of the situation and probably realizes he's going nowhere with this team. Hey Brent?! It ain't him... it's the crappy team in front of him. Talk to your older brother about that.
Topic THREE:
More NFL Playoffs up again this weekend. If you're in the Edmonton area and want to have some fun on Saturday or Sunday- come join us at Northlands Park in the Playbook Lounge. We'll be yelling and screaming at the TV and would love to have you join us. I have Pittsburgh, Chicago, Green Bay and New England this weekend. Who you got?
Have a great weekend!
I'm outta here!
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