Puck's Shot: Obviously!

No Surprises in The Announcement

Mike Richards stepped into an "A" last season in a vote of confidence from coaching and management. After leading the team in scoring and being named the Most Awesomely Responsible-Looking Boyfriend by SportSquee for the 2007-08 season, it was time for his promotion to the "C." (And SportSquee's now featured him as the epitome of the Home Depot Husband.)

Simon Gagne wore an "A" last season while he played, too. As long as we keep him and he contributes to the bottom line, he'll stay in the running for a leadership role on the team.

Kimmo Timonen wore the "A" in 2007-08 when Gags was out. No surprise here, but lots of happiness and "about darn times" in Casa Flyers.Femme.


P.S.: I may have to reconsider the Richie Tshirt purchase this season. I like to go for less obvious selections, and with his captaincy confirmed, everybody and his/her grandmother will be buying that one.

Off-topic: Though Sorta Not

I Am a Dog Person

Cats are nice, but I, my dad, and my brother are allergic to them.

My apartment allows cats only. (I ask, what about fish, iguanas, and - shudder - snakes? Not saying that I'm getting these, but...) I've been dog-less for almost four years. It sucks!

So, this is my virtual dog*, Puck.



I mean, how could you be a hockey fan and not love a dog named Puck?


*I love Great Danes. Sure, they're huge. They're also very friendly, very funny, and total couch potatoes. Despite their size, they can be wonderful apartment dogs.