Delighting in the misery of others
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »I'm quite certain that the whole "Love thy neighbor as thyself" thing doesn't apply to the kingdom of sports fandom. How could it? When the clock ticked zero and the Ducks had vanquished their foe on Monday night, I didn't especially ...
The view from Dallas: Finish them off
Friday, April 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »I could pretend like I'm not delighting in the Sharks misery, but that would be disingenuous. I am. I really, really am. But two things: First, it's not over yet, Anaheim...you bastards. And second, I hate you, too Anaheim. You bastards. ...
The view from Dallas: Thanks a lot, St Louis
Monday, April 20th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »The Blues and Blue Jackets have more in common these days than the color in their respective monikers: They suck. I'm sorry to butt in. I know that we don't get a voice or a vote this year because we're not ...
Deranged in Dallas
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »American Airlines Center, Wednesday, April 15th: 8:32 am: I'm here. I can't wait for the game tonight. The lights are off, and I had to break in. I know it's early but I just want to really soak up the atmosphere ...
The view from Dallas: Western Conference first round
Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »I find the thought of writing something about my team today to be...what's the word I'm looking for... "yucky". So instead, I'll tell the rest of you why your team can or can't win their first round series. (4) vs ...
He (Mike Ribeiro) is a bad man!
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »He's a bad man. A very bad man. What pure hot dog, entertainment, non-sense-between-the-legs-crap to end a pointless game in Colorado on a Thursday night. If you haven't seen it, you need to. Check out www.dallasstars.com for the video... And Budaj ...
Time to tank?
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Marty Turco, Matt Climie | 2 Comments »Frankly, I hope so. If last night was any indication, the tank is on, but will it do any good? The Kings are 3 points behind Dallas with 2 to play. The Maple Leafs might pass the Stars. How's that ...
Stars fans left confused, aimless.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »The home schedule wrapped up on Saturday night with a spirited 5-4 win over the St Louis Blues. We were spared the aggravation of taking the "long" (after a loss) walk down the stairs and out to the car outside ...
The 10 most squandered points of the season
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »The "one that got away"...the Stars have had a lot of those this season. Which "Almosts" cost the Stars the most this year? I put together a list of 7 games representing the 10 points I'd most like to have ...
Brad Richards, the Power Play, and You
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 Posted in Brad Richards | No Comments »Well, probably not you. But defintely Brad Richars and the Power Play. We say the power play (and the season) went south for good when Brad Richards went down on Feb. 16th in Columbus. I kind of remember the power play ...
