April 17, 2011

Dog tired

Belligerent and bellicose at the best of times, Colonel was nearly apoplectic Sunday following his team's lackadaisical 20-7 loss. It's not the way he wanted to end the regular season. It's not the way he wanted to prepare for next week's start of the Stanley Stick championship series.

After taking his frustration out on the media looking for scathing post-game comment, the feisty veteran expressed his disgust and disappointment at his team's all-around effort, or rather the lack of it.

Linemate Scooby had little reason to disagree.

"We didn't have a lot of energy and we didn't get great goaltending," said the speedy centerman who managed to bring some jump to most of his shifts.

The latter was especially disheartening, as Twizzler struggled all day to get a handle of quick-release long shots that frequently eluded his flapping glove hand.

"It wasn't the best goaltending show," said Scooby.

And nobody cashed in more than Franz Beckenbauer, who had his best, most productive game in weeks, including a dramatic goal on a penalty shot late in the game that stuck a dagger in any hopes their opponents were harboring about a possible comeback.

"It's all about the effort," said the Teutonic rookie. "You see how the goalies play and then you make adjustments. I think I proved a few things to people today."

That confidence will serve him well going into his first Stanley Stick championships series.

"It's pretty crucial," said Beckenbauer. "I feel ready for next week, ready to get started."

Scooby and his mates are also confident they'll be able to put their weak effort behind them in time for the charged atmosphere of the Stick.

"If anything, it motivates you to play better," said Scooby. "If you take something from this game, it's that you can't play like this in the Stick."

Posted by jaysuburb at April 17, 2011 03:21 PM
Comments

I see this week's headline now:
"Living Legend Makes Surprise First Start in Goal ... Ever"

With subcaption: "Team to Re-evaluate Goaltender Role in Week Two"

Posted by: The Colonel at April 24, 2011 09:11 AM

Hey boyz sorry won't be able to play in the finals I injured my self wen I wuz at work did something to my ankle will be out for two weeks but looking forward to play for the next couple games if we are gonna have any

Posted by: twizzler at April 24, 2011 12:21 AM

Hey Roadsters,

Not going to be able to play in the stick this year. My knee's still in pretty rough shape...good luck to everyone, looking forward to reading up on the battle!

Cheers,
Gump

Posted by: Gump at April 20, 2011 11:39 AM

Not to deflect from the intensity of the next two weeks but I know that it may be hard to raise this next week. I'm wondering whether any of you will have interest in continuing to play on Sundays from May 8th until June 5th post Stanley Stick (5 additional Sundays).

I'm entering a team in this year's PlayOn tourney in the old farts division and we'd like to get a few games under our belt ahead of the June 11/12 tournament. If you have interest in continuing to play for those five weekends (May 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5) same time, same place post here to let me know and I'll see if I can get something set up. Although we're "old", we'll give you a serious run. In fact, you might have trouble stealing even one game. (ahh, trash talk - got to love it)

Posted by: The Colonel at April 19, 2011 09:46 AM

Last week doesn't matter. This week does.

Jay Suburb needs to take some interviewing lessons from Larry Brooks. He was clearly caught blindsided when I "Tortorella'd" him: http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2010/1/22/1265168/rangers-analysis-a-look-at-the or http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/04/15/john-tortorella-vs-larry-brooks-part-video/ if you'd rather.

Posted by: The Colonel at April 18, 2011 11:45 PM

You're all going down next week. BOOM. Especially Scooby gang members not on my team.

Posted by: Doo at April 18, 2011 05:09 PM

Serial shooter that Unabomber... firts me, then Billy Ido and now a third victim... he apologizes but does not change his evil ways.

Posted by: lobsterboy at April 18, 2011 11:45 AM

Well there was a photo of the end result anyways....sorry again there Chico. =)

Posted by: Bomber at April 18, 2011 02:35 AM

I am sure everyone will play to their best next week
And no mention of the bomber blowing the mask from my nogging... Come on that was a heart stopping moment, at least for me
:)

Posted by: Chico at April 17, 2011 11:24 PM