For whatever reason, I was snoozing on my couch through most of this game.

Thank goodness that I did not watch this.

It seems that this team just was not up for this game.  Or was Tampa just pumped after losing in the last 60 seconds of their game last night in Newark, and had to make a 1200 mile journey home – probably getting into their beds around 4am.  That would peeve me too.

Rollie just did not have it.  Gordon is sticking with #30 as his #1, but I think it will be time that brings in Marty B.  He will be in net on Tuesday against the Flyers and Peter Laviolette.  This will not be as big as the first time that Peter faces his old team – but it will be how the Flyers respond to a coach with a different style that his team that he inherits.

With the Flyers and Maple Leafs being the hosts for the Isles this week, the boys in Orange and Blue will have some serious home cooking to taste in the next four weeks.  Thankfully, the Isles did not lose ground.  As a matter of fact, the team is actually in the middle of the pack and they have not disappointed.

Yes, there have been stinkers, just like last night – but usually the turnaround happens.  I do not expect anything less in the next few games.

I am sorry that I have not been around lately.  With the job taking all of my time, as well as the server that this site exists on going down, I apolgize.  But now, I hope to write a little more about the team that I love so much.  Also – a site called the NHL Arena is voting on best blog’s for each team.  Iam providing the link, please vote…

The site is:

http://thenhlarena.com/index.php?showtopic=118787

Please vote for the view from Section 317.  Thanks,

Gary

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