AND THEY'RE OFF

Ladies and Gentleman, your pain and suffering is now over...of course until your team starts losing...but in the mean time just enjoy the fact that hockey is back in action! We are only 4 games in and it looks like it is going to be an interesting season to say the least. Lets start with the Eastern Conference shall we?? The Washington Capitals, who led the league last year and finished out number one are falling second behind...guess who?! WRONG!! It's the Toronto Maple Leafs. Looks like some boys decided to wake up and join the game. But how long will Toronto hold on? My guess not to long, but if they stay healthy and play two way hockey, we may see them in the playoffs this year. Now whats the biggest shocker in the Eastern Conference?? Well this will make a lot of people happy...are you ready?! THE PENGUINS are 3rd to LAST in the conference. Now I know we are only 4 games in but god does that feel good to say. Sidney Crosby...who for some reason everyone seems to think is amazing has had two points in the last 4 games...one goal and one assist. Ok are you ready for my thoughts on this? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! There are rookies in the league with more points than you...again its early, but when you look at Alex Ovechkins 7 points in 4 games...it makes you wonder what all the hype is about the cry baby from Pitt.

Now time to jump all over the Western Conference. Oh Chicago, dear dear chicago. You hoisted the Stanley Cup over your heads less than 4 months ago. WHAT HAPPENED?! You are towards the bottom of the pack and have played 2 more games than most of the other teams in your conference. Tisk Tisk...get off your power trip...stop being pretty boys...put the biscuit in the basket and knock some teeth out. That is what you are paid to do. Remember?? Maybe you had one too many celebration brewskies...or maybe you just think you're holy now...Well guess what...FAIL!! Step it up boys or it will be a longggg season. As for Edmonton and Dallas...welcome to the NHL, so glad you decided to actually play this year! Considering you have played two games less than the Stanley cup champions and still manage to lead them, I'd have to say job well done...now...KEEP IT UP!!

Ya know, I know hockey is not an easy sport...heck I played it and I coach it...but the only way you are going to make it is to give it everything you got...otherwise kiss your careers and your season good bye. No, Mr. Crosby, arguing with the refs for 2 hrs about a penalty does not qualify as giving it everything you've got. Mr. Mike Green, lets try to not pinch alllll the time...the puck trickling past you as you watch it go by is not very entertaining. Mr. Toews you are a Stanly Cup Champion, but keep playing like you are...you can say buh-bye to that title.

Needless to say my life is back for no reason other than hockey season has begun. Lets see who will reign supreme this season....