Weekly Crosscheck Vol. 2, #2
October 10, 2006
Hi Everybody! Winnipeg Johnny again.
The first week of hockey is over. There was plenty of action and lots to see. First of all, did you notice that there were fewer interference penalties handed out? What do you think? Were there fewer infractions, or did the refs finally get a clue? Also, the new stick blade curve limits didn’t seem to help with the shooters in the shoot outs. Just ask Antero Niittymaki and Henrik Lundqvist. Finally, there was something rotten in Buffalo, and it isn’t the way the team is playing. Did you notice? Here’s a hint.
Now.. on with the Crosscheck.
As Pucknut points out, the stats are now available through this Blog page.
My predictions from last week were pretty accurate, however what no one at Yahoo told us was that because of the shortened week, the three goalie game was waived. Those wankers! It didn’t alter the outcome much, except that Saberswinthecup! stole a point from the Spankers because they only played two goalie games (with the Dominator). We cry “foul”, but nothin’ Yahoo is going to do about it. We are considering awarding the current GAA league record to the Sublimators, however.
The Northern Division were pretty much no-shows this week, however Camo did end up blowing 5 For Fighting out of the arena and is currently in first place overall. Things were a little more competitive in the Southern Division with only 1 point separating the top four teams. I also have to point out that the Ice Bats are not winning the PIM category, but I’m sure we’ll pull ahead of the Sublimators this week. It’s not my fault that Jarkko Ruutu decided to become a sniper instead of a goon all of the sudden. Actually, I’m not complaining about it, really. Way to go Jarkko!
Week 2 Matchup
Ice Bats vs. Camo
Camo is the team to beat. I predict that the Ice Bats will fall behind early in the week, and catch up on Saturday, only to lose on Sunday because of goalie stats. Camo by 2 points.
Sublimators vs. Pucknuts
This will be the matchup to watch. It will be close all week. For the Sublimators Spezza needs to turn on his magic, and Bell needs to get healthy and get skating. I don’t see either happening, so I give this one to the Pucknuts.
Green Bay Monks vs. A-Team
No question about this one. The Rangers are hot and the A-Team is not. A-Team needs to put Connolly on IR, and get another goalie. Also Ward needs to stop acting like the biggest sieve in Ontario. Not going to happen. Matchup to the Monks.
Take Off Eh vs. SenStanley
This is an easy call too. Take Off Eh is shaping up to be a real contender and SenStanley is a lame duck. Alex Auld could take on both of SenStanley’s goalies all by himself. Better watch out Kathleen… Stephen isn’t going to be far behind you by the end of the week.
ShimerSpankers vs. Spezztacular!
Although Spezztacular did OK last week, this week is not going to go his way no matter how well Bertuzzi and Kiprussof play. The Spankers have a great all-around line-up and will probably be leading the southern division by the end of the week.
5 For Fighting vs. Saberswinthecup!
5 For Fighting is in dead last, and this week isn’t going to help. Saberswinthecup! need to fix up their line-up, but even if they don’t they will take the week easily.
Stay tuned hockey fans. Another great week is on its way.
That is all.
-Johnny
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What, you don’t like angry slugs?
Speaking of slugs, I get the impression those Ottawa fans that joined up are going to let me down. They can talk the talk, but apparently not walk the walk. Maybe they’re in hiding from all the Leafers mocking them.
On that note…I discovered that I am able to edit the roster of other teams. I might need to use this to prevent another Badabings. Maybe I’ll pick on day a week to adjust the roster of inactive teams..just put guys on IR, no pickups.
Just one minor correction…. Yahoo cost me 2 points, not that I am losing sleep over it (well at least not much sleep).
Keep up the good work on the cross check!
Dave