Gentlemen (and ladies),It's play-off time!
So I'm back on skates and looking for a team that's going to take me to the championship. It has been almost three years since I tasted from the TNH grail, and I need my fix. The team that I choose must be skilled, tenacious, and willing to carry my sorry ass through the play-offs.
And I want a goal.
In each of the games.
I tried the Red Team last week, taking over from the Gimpy Goon Boy and traveling man Ned V* and lets just say it was quite an experience. I was particularly impressed by second year winger Little Richard's ability to consistently pass behind me (and then berate me for not being able to take a pass). I know my timing might be off Richard, but please...AIM FOR THE BLADE!
I particularly cherished Michael K's insistence on sharing my wing.
Now I've shared a wing with Michael before - as have most players in the TNH league - but I think now that I finally understand what his motivation is. The perennial Lost Boy is trying to bring back the Rover position made popular by the late great Frank McGee and the original Ottawa Senators.
McGee (no relation) as you might remember set the early NHL on fire with his skating and scoring prowess. And he didn't let any "wing" designation slow him down. He was also blind in one eye, and Michael wears glasses, but I think I'll stop there before the comparisons become too eerie.
Next time you tell Michael to get on his own wing, be patient, he's an innovator. And damn it, he's experimenting! Invoking the spirit of One Eyed Frank to create a new paradigm. And when the Rover position returns finally to the NHL, you'll know you saw it here first on Tuesday Night.
I plan on playing for the White Team tonight. I have my eyes on the Right Wing (its closest to the bench). And after watching Matt M. and Scotty D. goal suck a couple of weeks ago, apparently you don't have to back check. Its my kind of team.
Hope to see all you girls on Captain Carter's army give me your full support.
Sincerely,
The Former Commish
*The Gooner has promised to be back on skates next week, so make sure to bring all your protective equipment.
