I have never been a fan of Trashville…especially not after what Tootoo did to Robi and how the fans reacted to Mikey setting the scoring record. Every game we play against them I cringe just a little bit more than usual when someone scores against us. Needless to say, there was lots of cringing.
I’d like to say tonight was a heck of a success, but I’m sourly disappointed in a few people, namely Trevor Daley, Marty Turco, and Sean Avery. Yes, Daley has scored 2 goals this season so far, but he has also been directly responsible for at least 2 goals in front of Marty: the one tonight off his foot and in game one off the same dang foot! Marty, Marty, Marty….what are we going to do with you? It seems to me that Marty’s been off in la-la land lately. I just don’t get it; he’s late on so many stops! I don’t think we should be worried yet, obviously, but it’s not comforting that Marty’s been playing like this and that 0.79 save percentage is not making me feel any better. And the GREAT Sean Avery. I don’t deny he’s been okay, but being okay is not why he’s here. He’s suppose to be our “missing link” and fill out this team well. I’d rather have Hagman scoring shorties for us than someone who can’t even do his agitator job as well as Otter.
Fabian Brunnstrom!! Boy wonder #2 scores numbers 1, 2, and 3 of his NHL career! All three goals were quite beautiful, don’t you think? I am very glad this kiddo chose Dallas; not only is he going to be a great addition to the team, but he’s also such a sweetheart to watch being interviewed! He’s certainly more intelligent sounding than poor little Loui! (So far anyway.) Robi of course was Robi and played his heart out tonight. If I’m not mistaken, I believe he is the current point leader for the team. Mike Modano, you, sir, look like you’re still in your 20′s! I was very happy to see how light and fast Mo’s play was tonight. Very, very nice!
My three stars:
3. Robi – Just another night at the office for the man with the squished nose!
2. Mikey Mo – My goodness! He’s found the hockey fountain of youth!
1. Fabian Brunnstrom! Need I explain this one?
Sarah
I agree with your 3 stars.
and I’ve been worried about Marty, also. What’s up with him? I’d offer chicken soup, but I’m not sure it would help.
Gosh, I hope we hit the jackpot, with Fabian Brunnstrom (but we’ve got to get him a nick-name, because I’m tired of looking up how to spell his name. [laughs]).
Hot Dog, hat tricks are FUN. (when it’s your team)
Marty usually has a period every year when he plays really poorly. Hopefully this little bit is just his time to play bad, and then he will get it out of his system and be amazing the rest of the year. I wonder if Stephan will get the start tonight.
I want to call Brunnstrom “Brunny”, but for some reason it makes me think of a mean little witch flying around… it’s really weird, I know.
Amy
I’ve read a lot of comments that Stephan should play tonight to give Marty a break, but also because it’s early in the season and a good chance to see what he’s capable of. I’d be interested to see that, myself.
Over here at SHR we call Brunnstrom “Bunny.” It started because of a preseason game incident where he was knocked off balance and hopped around a bit trying to get back up, but it’s turned into a very affectionate term. Go Bunny!
I like Bunny, maybe that one will stick here too. It takes too long to type out Brunnstrom when I’m trying to do a liveblog.
Pretty goal by your Robi last night
I feel like it kind of got forgotten in the whole resurgence of Modano and Bunny’s hat trick, but it was a great way to start the game for the Stars.
Amy
yup, I vote for “bunny”.