The next generation Recap?

I’m apparently still on the hook. I thought I was playing my cards right. I have been very quiet on the board, haven’t made any references to a “recap” of any kind, and I have (relatively) stayed out of any controversy. I even stayed away from rebutting Lenny’s comment this afternoon. Believe me; I wanted to respond to Lenny. But that’s how determined I was to make the recap a once and a while type of thing-I kept my mouth shut. I was doing my best to lay low. I failed. Thanks TPJ.

So, now I have no reason to hold back on Lenny. I’m sort of disappointed that Brett did a great job at making our point. I have nothing else to add. But this leaves me with no one to “rip” this week. Dale had no back-handed shots, Brad decided not to show again and Brendon was Brendon. So what (or who) does that leave me with? It’s not a good recap without controversy.

Week 3: “Like I always say, there is no 'I' in TEAM... there's a 'ME' though, if you jumble it up.”

Any guesses on where the quote is from? I haven’t had one of those in a long time. Enjoy?

Moving on…New Recap template added to the resume. Let me know what you guys think.

Week 3: A sit down with the “scout”

Nick: Where did game one leave you?

Scout: This was the best game of the night, despite the fact that one goalie tried to give away the game.

Nick: Tony?

Scout: Nope. But you were close.

Nick: It seems that playing any position, whether you are playing up or back, it is extremely difficult to play well when you don’t have help from your teammates. Is that a fair assessment?

Scout: Oh, I agree 100%. You are a hockey genius. You definitely know hockey better than Dale. I know he went to PEA, but wow! You are amazing.

Nick: I’m humble too.

Scout: Not one of your better qualities.

Nick: What were your thoughts on Brett’s play this week?

Scout: Well, it goes back to the help factor. He was only number three on my WPR but he could have easily been number one. Brett played defense, hustled, and made an innumerable amount of great passes. But, time and time again they were botched, miss handled or missed completely by his teammates. Even Johnny missed a few this week. He really disappointed me.

Nick: Before we “rip” Johnny, I have to ask, what did you mean when you said ‘my WPR’?

Scout: Perhaps I have said too much.

Nick: Are the scout and WPR one in the same?

Scout: Like I said, Johnny was not himself. I know he had 4 goals but he clearly could have capitalized more. His team needed him and he didn’t seem to step up.

Nick: Ok, so you were not a fan of John’s play, we get it. Back to the more important issue here…are you WPR?

Scout: Ranked number one in this weeks WPR was Jared, he had 8 goals, but only one assist. Jared doesn’t seem to do well in spreading the points. But it works this week I guess.

Nick: Do you see continued success for Jared at this magnitude?

Scout: Who is the goalie going to be?

Nick: I’m sure Jimmy is doing his signature laugh somewhere.

Scout: Perhaps he is at the never ending “Quick” build in Malden.

Lenny: SHUT-UP!!!!

Scout: What was that?

Nick: Didn’t you hear? Lenny yells at people when they make an astute and wise observation. It’s his thing.

Scout: What’s your thing?

Nick: Recaps, I guess.

Scout: You’re not very good at those.

Nick: I didn’t say I was “good” at my thing. (insert a comment that says this is a bad joke to automatically make this into a funny joke. This is Big Board’s thing)

Nick: Your thoughts on Reggie’s appearance?

Scout: He looked ok, I guess. He was surprisingly solid with his stick handling but at soon as he got past the defenseman he seemed to lose the ball. Hopefully he will play more consistently to get his shot “back”

Nick: Did you like my break-away?

Scout: I know I was shocked when you shot it right into the goalie.

Nick: Shall I move on?

Scout: I would.

Nick: Of the missing last night who did you miss the most? Dane or Brad?

Scout: Who’s Brad? Dane all the way, baby!

Nick: Don’t be using my “babies” now.

Nick: What was meaner, what Ariel did to Brendon or what Nick did to Ronnie?

Scout: It was mean that you put yourself in the same category as Brendon.

Nick: An oversight on my part.

Scout: I wish Brendon would post a comment. It makes your job so much easier.

Nick: Yeah, creating controversies is Brendon’s thing.

Nick: Prediction for next week?

Scout: Dave will yell the word “SCREAN!” several times.

Nick: That’s a given.

Scout: Well, it is his thing.

Update

Stats have been updated and perhaps a recap is in-store.

PPP's Quick Hits

1st Week Set Teams: Advantage White

Are you guys happy with the teams as they were constituted this week? Will they stay as they were for the next month? I thought there was some good sustained pressure on both sides. Both teams had there chances and capitalized on a bunch of others.

Contact Crusher

There were a three nice take downs during week 3. Nick was in the middle of all them. He let Ron go by him in the far side and the ol man's feet came out from underneath and wham. That hurt. Nick played some offense and tried to slide by Ron on D only to take a nice spill himself from some convenient stick placement that might have been called a penalty. On the 3rd incident. Here comes Nick again, welcoming Ron Lite to the big leagues with some nice body positioning. The contact crusher of the nite.

Blocked shot that hurt alot

Blocked shot or a wild shot? Either way, Brendon took it on the hand or wrist. That had to hurt. Give the guy credit, he never missed a shift. The trainer taped it up and sent right back out there.

Bing Bang Boom

The combination of Brett and Johnny clicked most of the night. They definitely scored the nicest goals of the evening. Unfortunately the two of them needed more answers and they couldn't find them down the stretch.

White team was offensive

All of the white team offensive players contributed to the teams success tonight. Even Ron Lite notched his 2nd career assist. TPJ was tough down low with plenty of support from Joel, Mike and Dale. After last week's lull from scoring from outside Ron blasted a bunch in from outside.

Hockey is at 5:45 this Sunday, outside rink

Just a reminder, especially since the other thread was too long. Everyone seemed to be in favor of the first set of teams that were posted; you can continue that discussion here. Oh, and since we're making fun of Mike D for being #200, I think we should nickname him the Hulk: he look's like he's on the juice, and he's much better when he's angry!

Riley Rocks when Opportunity Knocks

The teams were slightly weighed in Riley’s favor at the beginning of the night. However, Riley opened the door and welcomed Dale to his fold and from then on the balance of power proved too much to overcome for TPJ’s mix of old and young talent. TPJ’s team notched the victory in the first game, but it was all downhill after that. From my vantage point, Johnny had the deck stacked. If they didn’t dominate, there would have been some serious crying going on. Way to go Johnny. Enjoy your shallow victories.