radio silence

Too bad it wasn't the game winner!Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

Yeah, I took a few days off there. We had ourselves a little winning streak, and I was thinking it was because of the Brodeur picture in my last post. I didn't want to jinx things by taking that pic of him getting owned (okay, maybe not owned, but at least scored on...) off the front page.

So, how ya been? Things are getting a little tense around here, no? I really don't have the stomach for late March hockey. My new habit is to not watch the game until it is over and I see what the score is. Is that bad? I just can't deal with the stress!

A few positives from the last week:
We seemed to have solved Valiquette. Phew!
We scored some goals on Marty. Wow.
The guys seem to be having fun again.
Vinny and Briere are starting to click.

I guess that is all for now. More soon, as I prepare for my trip to Pittsburgh...

Why don't you just rip my heart out and serve it to me for dinner?

I know it's early for UFA rumors, but Smith to the Devils? Just kill me now....

Would you rather....

a) Not make the playoffs at all?

or

b) make the playoffs and have to play the Devils in the first round?


Ek's predictions....

Honestly, I think I'd rather not make it at all if we have to play the Devils...

Devils lose. I win.

Stick, together we will crush Kristin's spirit!

Ha Ovechkin! Nice try! Sure, the Flyers lost, but so did the Devils. And honestly, a Devils loss makes me just about as happy as a Flyers win. (Okay, a Devils loss makes me happier. *sigh*)

It was Hextall Hall of Fame induction night, and it was great to see all the old footage of Hextall. Kinda makes me wish there was a goalie out there today with those kind of douche moves. Hextall gave a great speech, and even moved Holmgren to tears. I was impressed by that!!! (I didn't know Homer had tear glands!)

The game was made of suck, and honestly, next game I am bringing rotten eggs to throw at Vandermeer's car afterwards. From where I was sitting, the Caps seemed to have things going on defensively. It was hard to tell if the Flyers were fanning on shots, or if they were being blocked by the Caps. Either way, it was a very frustrating evening. To make things worse, the boys staged a comeback in the waning minutes of the third, but of course, it was too little too late.

Regarding the no goal: I knew there was no way in hell they were gonna call that a goal, which was a shame because it could have really been a turning point. Oh well. Toronto hates us.

Also, note to Gator. I did notice what a maniac you were this evening. Lots of stunning blocks and gorgeous hits. I know you are worried about this whole Pronger thing, but fear not, The Pronger is almost out of my system. Just keep up the good work with the blocking and the hitting, and you'll be number one again in no time. (Your picture in the Flyers Yearbook is certainly working wonders...)

The bright side...

We only play the Devils two more times this year!