I like MacT’s take on Gagner. He may not reach 77 pts like Hemsky in his 3rd year, but I think Gagner will be better than Hemsky (who had 34 pts in his 2nd year). These last few games have been fun to watch (although I missed the Nucks game).

The Oilers are in a better place than the flames. Again they appear to be a good team until late in the year where they demonstrate their ability to falter when it matters. Iggy is still their best player but has his best years behind him. Is there anyone of comparable production potential waiting in the wings? … just those middle of the pack, defensive sutterites, oh ya, and Backlund – woo hoo.

And Horpensky, I can agree with that. I don’t think he’s a bad guy to coach there at all though, but yah, I think he would have been a consideration anyways, just not the first consideration. But I think he can do the job.

Anyways, I really love how the guy says “we” about the team. It shows he still cares. And yah, I was screaming for his head at the end there, but just because he was well past his expiry date. It had to be done, because he had become a big distraction and was even frustrated here as well, it seemed.

I always thought he’d be a great guy to spend a night playing cards and shooting the bull with. Very intelligent and funny. MacT would be good company as well.