Casey

Do I want to see Pavel fighting often? Not a chance. Do I think it's nice to have in the toolbox if someone pushes too far? Hell yes. His form was actually pretty darn good. Wouldn't take much to get him trained up with very good technique.

Uke. Mayo or Miracle Whip?

No... this one!

*cringe* Keating. Murph or Trevor Thompson?

Easily one of the best games I have ever seen played. Complete domination in all phases of the game, and one of the best crowds I've ever had the honor of joining in song! I have to admit, though, watching Stuart beat the crap out of Brookbank while singing Journey at the top of my lungs was surreal as hell. Fantastic game. I'm hoarse, my ears are ringing and my legs are shaking from the cheering. It must be a winning opening night! Congrats to Pavel as well- watching on replay, I'd say he beat Perry clean. Not bad for a guy who never fights!

There was one for Vista, let me see if I can find it.

We'll be there!

I know.

Gee, wonder why? I'd rather this over somebody getting hurt in a meaningless game.

Of the current roster, there are many untouchables. Mule, Z, Pavel, Lids, Rafalski, those guys aren't going anywhere. There are a handful of guys on offense who could go either way and need to earn their spots. Ritola, IFil, Mursak, for example. However, what about defense? I'd say it's safe to put the top four as pretty set. Lids, Rafalski, Stuart, Kronwall, in some combination. Salei's probably pretty set as #5, but is Ericsson really set as the #6? Hear me out. Ericsson is listed as six foot four, two-twenty. He plays soft, not using that size in any real capacity. He pulled down a team-worst -15 last season despite playing only 62 games (for reference, Stuart was -12, but played all 82). The -15 marker is #286 of 300 amongst defensemen last season, with the worst being Steve Staios at -27. 4 goals, 9 assists in 62 games. -15. Not hopeful numbers for a #6 defenseman. From what I've seen of Kindl, he's a version of Ericsson that can actually hit. His production in GR is similar to Ericsson's during his last full season there, so I think there's a chance that Ericsson's spot isn't as set as people seem to think. I hope that having a competitor nipping at his heels pushes E to improve, but we'll have to see. At the moment, it may be his spot to lose. It should be an interesting season, at least.

You must be from Toledo.

I much prefer the Vegas odds. I like looking to those who have money at stake, not just air.

Always a good thing. TPBM wants pizza.

Neither- scared of heights. Will you be having the house or Caesar salad this evening?

Stunningly, Toledo's sitting at 3-1 after beating Purdue at Purdue. I hate to get ahead of myself, but a bowl game? Please?

Goal.

Take what you want, burn the rest, scatter me in the woods. Better someone gets something out of it than nothing.

The human knee is held together with rubber bands and prayer. Doesn't matter who you are, it's a weak spot.

He scored a goal on that shift- I was there. However, it sounds like he was walking okay down the tunnel, so hopefully it's just a deep bruise.

Yeah, it's Grand Rapids against Pittsburgh, but still.

They'd better tighten up for the Rangers game, we'll be there!

Figured you would, wanted to head off the questions from the newcomers.

Standard font for the preseason- probably an iron-on. Makes it easy to shuffle numbers.

God, let there be a stream...

I'm looking but so far drawing a blank. Nothing on atdhe, no dice yet on justin.tv.