Kira

Remember those hideous red, white and blue striped ones that Montreal dug out of mothballs a couple years ago. I swear those made my hubby almost go into epileptic seizure. They looked like something from the costume department of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" And remember those third jerseys Dallas had that they nicknamed the "Mooterus"? Looked like they'd been designed by a drunken OB/GYN.

I would love to see Minnesota and Dallas in Minneapolis. It would be a bit of history, with Dallas being the initial Minnesota team coming back to play the second version of professional hockey in MN. I think it would be kinda cool myself. Or how about Colorado and someone in Denver? May not get box office boffo ratings, but who the hell cares? I'd still watch that over this year's disaster.

Unfortunately, the Hart has become a popularity contest, not necessarily given to the person that is most valuable to your team. Consequently, you'll never see a Red Wing win it as long as Crysby and Ovechkin are around. We don't stand a snowball's chance in Hell for it, even though guys like Nick and Pasha are worth a hell of a lot more than those two media-mongering cretins put together.

Well, it was different. Give the kid credit for being unique if nothing else.

I guess what bothers me on this is that he thinks he knows all this stuff, and yet no one really knows when they are at that point in time except the person themselves. I feel like he's being very presumptive about all this. Daniel, you may have played a lot in the SEL and all that, but the NHL is a totally different kettle of fish.

This may sound like sour grapes and all that, but since when did Daniel Larsson become such an expert on goalies?

As much as I love Pasha, and God knows I do, he doesn't stand a snowball's chance of winning the Hart. Why? That douchebag in Pittsburgh who has everyone and his brother kissing his ass and treating him like he's the second coming. The fact that he isn't means nothing. I'm more than sure that Pasha will take home another Selke trophy, which I'm sure won't break his heart (nor mine), but the chances of him walking off with the Hart are about as good as mine for being 5'7", blonde, gorgeous and loved. Not likely.

I remember the guys saying they were sucking down Pedialyte to keep their strength up between periods of overtime. Sounded funny, drinking stuff you give your kids when they're sick, but apparently it worked.

One of the classiest players to ever grace an ice surface, and Pasha's childhood hero. I remember that triple overtime game. We sat up til past 1AM watching it. The funny thing is that Igor went to Pasha between overtime periods and told him he was going to score the winning goal. Pasha said, "No, you are." And he was right. Happy Birthday, Igor. You are, and will always be, a gentleman and a class act.

I've watched hockey since I was a kid, and we're talking back to the early 60's. I've never in all my life seen anything like what I saw with the jerseys being thrown on the ice. We didn't even do that to Fedorov or Hossa at the peak of our dislike for them. My housemate and I were watching the highlights on NHL On the Fly and I looked at her and said, "Gee, tell us how you really feel." Do you think this is a one-off, or is this the start of a trend? Not that I think it should be, but I just wonder if it might.

You know, have to believe that Pasha saw that and laughed his ass off.

The only other team I pay any amount of attention to is Boston, because my house mate is a die hard Bruins fan. Other than that, my heart belongs only to the Wings. The rest is just the enemy. I admit, I do want to see Andreas Lilja have a good season, only because maybe the front office will realize what a good shot blocker he was and get him back here (I can dream). The rest - nothing.

How did you know I love the Chef???? That's one of my favorite skits too. I'm gonna bet on Huddie too. Sucker bet, I know.

That goal even made Keith Olbermann's "Oddball" last night. This has been a humiliating season in some ways for him. First he loses a fight to Pasha, who is not the most prolific fighter in the League (far from it), and then he scores in his own net. Too funny.

Too bad Pasha, Nick, Henrik, Brian and Johan can't say, "Screw You" and take the vacation/healing time instead.

I wish I'd known someone who was going. I had a favor to ask of them.

I went out to dinner with friends and missed all but the third period. Oh what fun that was to watch! Now will they play that good Friday night when we're there celebrating my hubby's birthday? I sure hope so!

I'm rather steamed about Howie and Kronner both not being on the ballot. Proof again that the All Star Game is a misnomer. Were I Henrik, Pasha, Nick, Johan and Brian, I'd say "F**k you!" and take the days off; go off on vacation to some nice sunny resort somewhere. Beats spending anytime in Raleigh. Believe me, I've been there, and it sucks.

Yes, Hockeytown Cafe has a shuttle, along with some of the other bars. The People Mover is a great mode of transportation from the game. It gets crowded after the game, but most of the time everyone is in good spirits, so the ride can be fun. Hockeytown Authentics is a MUST. As someone said before me, it's Red Wings Heaven. Have fun - I'll be at the game on the 19th (my hubby's birthday).

Your body is sending you a message loud and clear - give it up and go home.

You too??? I thought I was the only one who did that.

Ken and Mickey, Dave Strader, and Ken and Paul on the radio. I have a soft spot for Ken Kal. That's my dog Loki with him on the intros of Red Wings TV.

I despise Rick Jeanrette in Buffalo. Absolutely hate him with a passion. The idiot in Pittsburgh makes me puke, and that "Thank you, thank you, thank you" fool in (I think) Colorado needs to be taken out and shot. I also cringe when Chuck Katton is on, and I don't like Mike Emrich either - his voice grates on my ears and nerves. Makes me appreciate Gary Thorne and Bill Clement. I do, however, like Dave Strader.

It's just a popularity contest.

Dare we to dream???