I know that my absence was grieved by many a reader, however I was on a vital mission of unimaginable importance. Leaving that aside for the moment, let us return to the subject at hand.
Scott Niedermayer put on 8 shots in his first game back. Not bad. In his second game, he helped Anaheim shutout San Jose while picking up an assist on the powerplay. This just shows what kind of player Scotty is. Anaheim is a serious threat to repeat for the cup now. For all you waiver wire addicts, Teemu Selanne has started hitting the gym pretty hard. Usually when you’re retired and just had a kid, you might be working out with diapers… rarely do you start working out like a professional athlete. If Scotty puts up respectable numbers, I know Teemu will come back. To be part of a team that wins the cup twice in a row is just too much a temptation for someone who loves the game like Mr. Selanne.
The New York Rangers gave Lundquist a shut-out tonight. The king only had to make 5 saves through the first two periods. Granted, he had to make considerably more in the third, this was a team shutout. The first goal happened so quickly, I hardly had time to grab a beer. A travesty not to cheers a great Rangers goal, but fear not…the ritual is indeed unbroken. By the end of the game, it warmed my heart to see both free agent acquisitions and a goalie receive the top three stars. A great game, Rangers!
Jarome Iginla is on fire!! Whatever he’s eating on the road, give the man more of it. He is just dominating the ice. Fighting, scoring goals, picking up such beautiful helpers, this guy just loves it. Iginla said after the game, “It’s one of the most enjoyable little stretches I’ve been on since being here.” Yeah, for your fantasy owners as well. Keep up the great work…(sigh) I have a soft spot in my heart for Calgary. Oh, and Miikka Kiprusoff has 6 wins in a row. It happens every year. Christmas must be when Miikka finally shakes off the cobwebs from summer. I see some serious shutout hockey in his future.
Until tomorrow, keep your head up and your stick on the ice. Everyone wants to see the Rangers start a serious winning streak, right? Yup, that’s right.
