Also I hope that this doesn't sound the wrong way, but I think the influx of European players has hurt its recognition among the average American. Most people want to root for players who have names that they can easily pronounce and to be able to see their guy give a clear interview in English.
I will say this board impresses me with the balance of knowledge, optimism, and pessimism. They all seem to keep each other in pretty good balance, allowing all opinions to be heard, without one drowning out the other.
All great points Tex. But even as being by far a baseball fan over all other sports. I will argue there is no better sport to see live than hockey. Espesially at Ice level the action is just addicting.
Damn this is way too many conflicting rumors at one time... It is sad that Maggs is going to be gone if this happens, but I really didn't see him coming back after 2004 anyway, so it is better to hit the motherlode for him, than a couple of draft picks...
I was surprised how close underrated, Cubbie and Drinking Buddy all were. And I honestly am surprised that I am as close to Jas as I am in some of the polls. Also I was really surprised that the Hot Chick thread was blowing out Motherf***ing..., but I guess I shouldn't have been, horny ass guys
There are a couple of races that are dead heats. It will be interesting to see how somethings turn out.
I can honestly say I have been surprised by some of the voting so far.
If I have learned anything about PA is you just have to hit him over the head with a joke, because it just isn't nearly as much fun when you have to explain it to him