Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Desert Dogs

Don't know if anyone's noticed, but the Phoenix Coyotes are the hottest team in professional sports not named the Phoenix Suns. Gretzky's resurrection job with the 'Yotes begins with the ace-goaltending they've received from CuJo and the next super Swede, Mikael Tellqvist. They've been nails during this run.

Speaking of goaltenders, Dan Cloutier is out after hip surgery, so you'd figure the Kings would be improving defensively, right?? I mean, we've got the first Japenese player in NHL history on our side. Why wouldn't we be doing incredibly well? After all, Fukufuji only let in half of the six goals conceded to Atlanta, last night. In fact, during this current four-game-pointless streak, the Kings have conceded 20 goals! My lord, you call yourselves professionals? Thank heaven Anze Kopitar is there. He's been the one silver-lining to what may end up being the most embarrassing season in franchise history. The Flyers may beat the Kings for worst record in the NHL, but I'd wager that Philly still has a better team. After all, they did beat the Kings earlier this season. If LA doesn't get the "Ugly" award on Barry Melrose's podcast this week, I'll be stunned.

By the by, has anyone else noticed (wait, no, of course you haven't) that the NHL All-Star game will be played on a Wednesday? Just how far into obscurity has this league fallen? But then, baseball has their All-Star game midweek, too. Whatever, All-Star games are lame.

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Boy howdy!

Watched the triple-OT thrillride earlier tonight between Oklahoma State and Texas. Game of the year, without at a doubt. Won't see a better one for the rest of the season. Shows put on by Mario Boggans (whose improbable three-pointer won it for the Cowboys 105-103) and Kevin Durant, respectively, each dropping 37. I eff'n love college basketball. Also, while his team lost, the freshman Durant is very much the real deal. This guy has to be on the short list for Player of the Year, especially if he keeps tearing through the Big 12 at this clip (read: averaging over 34 ppg in conference play).

Mmm... only two months 'til the Madness proper.

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