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I recommended something along this line. I love Homer, and he's given his all and then some for this team. I'd love to see him stay on, but not at the expense of guys who could offer more physically. His net presence will never be replaced. That was his special niche. As a player, though, we just have too many others who can fill that roster spot and do better in the other areas of the ice. Hopefully, some will have picked up some pointers from the master and have the balls to do what he did. Definately have him around for interviews. I suggested having him interview the players. That could be fun.

If they were in before mandatory helmets, do they have to wear them? I haven't seen an alumni game (hope someone is streaming these ones), so I don't know what they've done.

Best wishes to him. It was good being able to say, "No need to panic, we have Janik" but all good things must come to an end.

I have to disagree. Not spending if you can't get your money's worth is a good thing. I may have credit approved for $5000 but if I can get what I need for $3000, I'll do that and save the remainder. Is Semin worth what he will eventually go for? Or is it a matter of waiting until he "goes on sale" due to lack of interest and ends up signing at a lower price? Or does he have problems that make him worth less than his asking price? As far as dmen go, who is there that could replace Lidstrom? No one. We will have to settle for filling his place in the lineup. This won't happen with any free agents. We'll need to trade or wait a year and get someone better. If anyone has a player who is that good, I have serious doubts that he will be on the trading block unless he's seriously overpaid, has health issues, or is a problem in the locker room. We're taking a chance on Tootoo. I'm not sure it woud be wise to bring in Semin and a dman who may have issues as well. We may add another forward, but I don't see us getting a big-name dman this season. The trade price would be seriously high. If they are trading a dman, they will want serious assets at the forward position, and we're all up in arms about how we need more snipers and have a pelthora of muckers and grinders. Any trade partner with a seriously good dman to trade will not be looking at dime-a-dozen grinders for a trade. At best we'll get a moderate dman for a couple of good forwards, and still need to improve in each category. I'm not saying that this is the end of the road, I'm just saying it's not the Yellow Brick one.

On one right now. Needed it badly. The person below me enjoys square dancing.

Spider. Hate snakes with a passion hotter than the fire of a thousand suns. 1700's or 1800's?

I'm on vacation.

Basics. There are some things I can't eat and some I don't like, and some that just look odd. Basics all the way. Burgers: beef, tofu, turkey, or buffalo?

I dream frequently and vividly... and strangely. The person below me has been to the Black Hills.

The Bed's Too Big Without You- the Police

Every Little Thing She Does (Is Magic) - the Police (love the reference to the more obscure song, Jedi)

No. Take care of that fever, girl. The person below me is going/has gone somewhere really fun this year.

It depends on what it is. I try to do the right thing, but never enough. Apples or bananas?

It's too bad the position of #1 defenseman isn't a work-from-home type job. He could live there and play here. His offensive talents were greatly needed. I never thought I'd wish he was more of a stay-at-home defenseman.

Nuts. The person below me shakes their booty when dancing.

Lemon Hardshell or softshell tacos?

Nope. Not a gardner. Dad loved it, and I got stuck with the weeding. Not for me, thanks. The person below me likes to fish.

It sounds like he'll be following up on draftees. According to Google translate, anyway:

Charcoal, if I were to actually grill something. Rice krispie bars or chocolate chip cookies?

I was there once in 1984 over Easter. Got sunburnt at Corpus Christi. Fell in love with San Antonio. The person below me lives in a state where cars are required to have license plates both on the front and back of the vehicle.

It really doesn't matter to me. I tend not to buy it since it's usually more expensive. The person below me is territorial.

Going Bananas- the Captain and Tennile

They needed Suter as much as we did. Their D is not exactly notable. That said, I have high hopes for them. I was talking to a Wild fan yesterday, and he was telling me that on July 4th once the news got out, they had to call in extra people to man the phones for season ticket sales. Will they be a top team? Not without better D. Will they make the playoffs? I think so.

The bandwagoners would leave and the rest of us would sit here in the water cooler bemoaning the nut cases in the GD who all know exactly what should be done to return us to our glory days. Hey... The person below me prefers their chips without dip.

Bone chilling. You can always add more clothes; you can't always take more off. Potatoes: mashed or boiled?