So.
Fleury hey? I have heard so much about him but never, ever, did I think I would get to watch (err more like listen) to this Flames legend play again. So what if he is short, so what if he has celebrated the big 40, the man can still play hockey. From the few pre-season games he has played, at this point in time I would have to welcome him to the regular season roster.. But there is a fine line between producing off perhaps an adrenaline rush and producing consistently throughout the season when the team needs it the most.. A certain bald Finnish man comes to mind as I say this.. He played great the first couple games after he got traded and then what? Nothing.
Until... Now it seems. Wow. I have to grudgingly admit Olli Jokinen has impressed as of late. 6 points in 2 games? That what we're paying him for. Finally starting to use his size and if he has good chemistry with Iggy then guess that looks pretty good for us.
But then again, as I type here listening to our Calgary heroes dig themselves out of a three goal hole its come to mind that the big guns haven't done much tonight. Its been the Prusts, and Lundmarks, and... Just as I say that Jokinen assisted by Dawes scores! Never mind. Its a team effort folks :) You got to give them a hand. What an impressive display of grit and determination they've shown. Sure a slow start but whatever Brent said to them it did something, and I like how he rewards hard work with top line ice time. So far so good.
And... WELCOME BACK BOURQUE! He's become an important part of this team and I know I speak for many when I wish him good luck in staying healthy this season. Hopefully it won't take him too long to get back into it.
Speaking of Rene... Is he the lucky winger that gets to play with Olli and Iggy? I have no doubt that he is good enough but something about that just doesn't sit well with me. I think Bourque is someone you would build a line around not just add too. He has the skills to be a force out there on the ice; I want our talent to be a little more strategically placed.AHHHHH... And we just lost. What a game, honestly.. Since when do the Canucks tie it up with .2 seconds left!? What is that! And Backlund... He didn't even get a shot off. Sorry bud, but you're not making the best impression at camp. I'm a little surprised Theo wasn't picked for the shoot out however.. But I guess we can't push his magic hey? A quiet game from him tonight.. But good effort in the long run guys, losses like that are heart breaking.. It's only pre-season though, its only pre-season.
Revenge: 08.01.09
