From
where I sit it looks like the Miami Heat might be copying the XFL...
via sports.yahoo.com
Remember
the Vince McMahon league? Probably not. But their idea of nicknames
on the back of jerseys may be hitting the big time. And I
think it sounds like fun. It wont be every day, and
even then, who cares? Let the players have some fun. It's not like
it will make life difficult for the announcers. The vast majority of
the time that's how the players are referenced anyway. They won't be
hiding the numbers to there's no impact to the referees. Keep it for
home games. Let the players pick out their own nicknames. Maybe put
it to a fan vote. As leagues continue to make idiotic efforts to
quash individualism it's refreshing to see someone deciding to let
the players have some fun with their jerseys. NHL...I'm looking at
you.
The
Oilers will be under the careful eyes of the NHL this season...
For
starters, Edmonton signed Steve MacIntyre after having the Canucks
run roughshod on Saturday. Who's bright idea was this? The Oilers
need toughness...not a goon. MacIntyre will spend most of his time
either on the bench or in the penalty box. I've heard him called a
'nuclear deterrant'. I don't know how effective a nuclear deterrent is
when it can't be fired. Add to that Ben Eager saying they will be
targeting the Canucks top players later this season. That's kind of
rich coming from a player who spent most of last season in the AHL.
Now, I'm not an expert on revenge. But I certainly wouldn't be
drawing attention to myself if I was planning some. The NHL has a
history of not taking very kindly to threats, veiled or otherwise,
and Eager is crowing about how he's going to even the score. What
the hell does this accomplish apart from putting Edmonton at a
distinct disadvantage? Any perceived slight against the Canucks will
have the full attention of disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan. This
isn't Batman. You can't run around with a cape on avenging your
fallen teammates. Just shut up and play.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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