Peter,

Football............. Oh yes. 8-O

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsO6D1rwrKc

Tony

I don't mean to hijack Jeanette's thread but it is so seldom that I come across another hockey fan. It has always been a "niche" sport .However I like your thinking that the Wings will win the cup again this year. I have been a big Wings fan my entire life even thru the lean years ( the 80's ) when they were terrible. I couldn't agree with you more about the players. For the most part, they are very classy people who are very accessible and do a lot of charity work. A different breed of professional athlete like you said. Real team players. As far as the Wings winning again this year, it will be real tough. A lot of players have been taking some real cheap shots at our skilled players this year. The west is very tough to win. If you remember, all top 4 seeds were eliminated in the playoffs last year. The competition is close. I don't completely disagree with you about Bertuzzi. But I am sure that the thinking in acquiring him was exactly because of all the cheap shots their skilled players were taking. What he did was a dirty play. He definetly went about it the wrong way. Not in any way justifying what he did was ok but I must say I have seen much much worse. Simon wacking that guy in the face with his stick was worse. The results were not as devasting though as Bertuzzis punch to the head. Being a Wing fan though, I am glad he is on our side now and so is Chris Chelios. It took me 3 years to accept and like Chris Chelios. He was one of the most despised opponents of the Wings for years. Now even at his age he is one of the steadiest players we have. And also a big contributor to the local community. Isn't it funny how people can despise a player until they become a member of their team? This has become way too long but I love talking hockey!!!!!! GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!
-Jim H.

Jim,

You and I probably agree more about hockey than you think.....

The punch that he threw on Paul Kariya in the playoffs last year burned him forevermore with me. That was extremely cheap, and does NOT fit with the brand of hockey that I enjoy.

You can imagine my glee when Kariya came back in the 3rd period of that game and scored the game-winning goal.

I also agree that folks will think twice about putting cheap hits onto the Wing's "skill" players, simply because Bertuzzi is there. It's been a while since they've been a physically dominant team, but this could usher in a new era.

Yes, the west is tough to win....especially with the likes of Anaheim and Nashville. The big advantage for the Wings is that they are peaking NOW, and are not on the downhill side of their peak (like other teams). The same goes for Buffalo....they're the obvious pick in the east.

I like the fact that Pittsburg made it to the playoffs this year, especially after having some rough seasons lately. Good for them!

We'll be watching the cup race closely!

Cody

Wolvey,

What Bertuzzi did was partially fault of Steve M. in my view.
When challenged, if he would've turned around, dropped gloves and face the music, I belive outcome may have been quite different.

Now that my beloved Maple Leafs are out if it for 40th year and counting. :'-(

I would like to see Canucks vs. Sabres in final. Two fan bases that never won anything major.

Your Dead Things will miss Stevie Y. Good luck anyway.

Tony

Cody,

The one I am talking about involves Steve Moore (Colorado Av's.).

The incident with Paul Kariya was Garry Sutter doing that comes to mind I'am not sure, as you pointed out there were numerous.

Eddy The Eagle did ok (for his age) in Toronto, after we lost Cujo to Dead Things (Red Wings). =:)

Do you think Hasek will choke in playoffs? He led the team to top of western division.

BTW, love to talk some hockey to Texan.

Tony

Cody, check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjdS8SDc37s
This is the one I am thinking of.

Gee wizz, I wish my wife would watch a sporting event of any kind with me. Maybe I can get her around to it when Italy plays in world cup soccer otherwise, she is more of "Phantom of the Opera" type.

Tony

Thanks for refreshing my memory, and for helping me remember why I can't stand Bertuzzi. I did see that game, and it made me very mad that a coward like Bertuzzi would be allowed to play the game.

When he was traded to Detroit, I made the statement that, although the Wings have been my favorite team for several years, I hope they NEVER win another game as long as he's there.

He's a coward and a classless individual. Again, that is NOT a good fit for Detroit. He DID fit well in Vancouver (can't stand that team anyway).

Wolvey, congrats to all Red Wings fans.

The Wings played fantastic game all around. Dominator was not tested in this game that much. Soft guys did show some gritt and controlled the game flow as they normally do. I do not see any problems for the Wings
passing first round.

As for not being able to see Original six on more than one game every two-three seasons I am with you all the way. How in the world did they stick Detroit in the west is beyond me. :<

Tony

Jeanette,

What is the discussion in Cowboys land on future of T. O.
Will he be team player or coaches headache, or as usual? Great talent but I don't want him on my team, no thanks.

Tony

Tony,

Darn it! I was hoping you'd take him!

He showed up (that's better than he did last year) for off-season warm-ups; however, he couldn't do anything since his finger hurts. :S

I suspect he'll be about the same as last year -- decent numbers but nothing but a headache for everyone else. Here's hoping our new coach will manage to get the best out of TO but I'm not holding my breath.

Jennette,

Here is the next most important question in deciding how the boys season will end up.

"Will Romo be the field goal holder this year"

You won't believe me, but I started yelling at Bill Parcells (he may not have been able to hear me since I was yelling at him on TV) during Romo's 2nd professional start.

The kid just brought us from behind -- threw a great touchdown pass -- he's jumping up & down (so am I, by the way) -- when he had to calm down enough, immediately, to hold the ball for the kicker.

PLEASE! What idiot was making that decision?! (See? You got me started). Anyway, LONG before THE drop, I was not happy with Tony having to do that extra duty.

Luckily, Coach Phillips has already announced that we will have someone else for that job this year. Smart move, huh?

Jeanette,

Did you people fed our boy Mike Vandrejaght some "MAD COW" BBQ?
Can't belive what happened to him, best kicker in NFL.

Tony

How weird was that???

I was all excited when we signed him before last season. Here I am thinking -- well, at least we don't have to worry about field goals this year!

Where did he end up?