MULTICOLORED HABS

As I sit here in the restaurant clogging my arteries with a good old fashioned North-American grease fest breakfast (I like my eggs over easy, sausage and white toast in case you were curious) I can't help but awe in amazement at my subconscious abilities. This cocktail of pills I'm on, whatever they may be, are making me so high (and it’s legite high since they're all prescription drugs) I actually enjoyed she who must be obeyed's cooking last night, and despite having forgotten my keys, wallet, train pass, work bag, jacket and sense of decency at home this morning, I was able to tie my tie in an impeccable and flawless double Windsor.

On that not, what about that game last night. How terrible amd off key was that performance. I thought thing were getting better in recent times, but once again we were frustrated with a total lack of consistency, major lapses in judgement that would make Britney blush, and just an all around poor performance. It's hard to believe that this bunch on the ice is associated with the NHL and get paid to do what they do. Now that I'm done talking about Chris Lee and the rest of his pathetic colleagues, let us talk about the teams.

It was nice to see the HABS back to their inspired, hard skating selves who practiced the game plan and implemented it (for the most part) through out the game. A lucky goal and late game goal with everyone's guards down is all that Philly got to save some face. They tried intimidating us with their physical play, but it back fired on them.

I saw good decisions being made, good plays being executed, and the power play continue it's performance. IMO everyone skated hard last night and we were the far superior team on the ice.

On another note, anyone else wondered is the Flyers had attended a clinic with a local soccer coach on how to dive? If there is any correlation to be made between their top player (Briere) who is a known diver/actor/complainer, and the rest of the team developing a similar personality, than the Penguins (especially under the direction of Michel Therrien) can't be that far behind.

I say let the divers dive, bullies bully, and the inflated ego's prance around the ice. Our team this year has developed an identity of team spirit, equality and distribution, hard working grit, and is consistent and balanced through out the ranks. This team today is a true reflection of its creators and leaders (mainly Bob and Guy): A solid piece of machinery, improving constantly and consistently at a pace where the momentum can be kept indefinitely. Two steps forward and one step back is simply unacceptable in their philosophy, which is why giant leaps in the UFA market are not readily associated with Gainey. But what is synonymous with this approach is that each step is solid, backed-up, planned for with contingencies, and essentially there to stay. The simple fact is that the make-up of our roster is based on a solid foundation, which provides for one of the most balanced and uniform teams in the league. You can call that what you will, but this doped up HABS fan thinks It’s Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat *in a Tony the tiger voice*