PHILLY OUT OF TOP EIGHT, NOT A REASSURING SIGN

It pains me to see the Philadelphia Flyers out of a playoff spot. Not to say that I believe they can’t or won’t come back, but it is a cold hard reminder of how fragile the standings are. With the advent of the new “My NHL” the standings are so closely knit that a loosing streak can bring a team from #1 contention to #9 contention.

With 5NL separating first place Ottawa from 8th place Buffalo, consistency is not an asset, but a necessity. Looking at the HABS recent struggles (5-5-0) this trend and reality is worrisome.

We are however still in 5th and four points out of first place. We need to turn things around before the circumstances re not so favourable, and the ship has to change course now. This week will be an important one in determining the rest of the stretch. I’m sure the team and coaching staff is working overtime fully aware of this fact, and here’s one guy hoping the HABS begin a winning streak.



On another note, our thread and sub-forum ahs been questioned in recent days by a forum member. Many of the points made were valid, and all were his opinions to which he is entitled. Some of us responded with our own tid-bit and gave our opinions in return. Now is the time to let the moderating team and administration do their thing and simply move on. We’ve got bigger fish to fry such as the MN being stuck in the thirties, and gearing up for our own playoffs (bring on the first official predictions playoff).

And to get everyone’s minds off of the uglinesses and on to better and greater things, I have an announcement. Unfortunately Cenner will no longer lay claim to having the youngest HABS fan in Cenner Hice junior, as Mrs HLD has another wee one baking in the oven. He/she should be around just in time for next season with an expected birth date in mid to late October. Is that a good sign or what? ;)