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I appreciate you just pointing out the one.

43 years old. Male, Born in MN. Lived in Sodak and MN (plus school at UND) all my life. FWIW.

How's this for fascinating? I can't even explain why the drawing appears this way to me, but when I look at the logo, the eye appears to be looking up and to the right, as if the character was pondering something. I would probably restate my earlier observation, however. It looks more soft, than feminine, IMO. I do agree with you about how interesting it is that different people can see the same thing but have quite different perceptions. I like the font used for the SiouxSports.com. That's pretty smart.

Yes, my Lord.

First off, Jim, thank you for all the work on this site for our enjoyment. It's the best site out there, and it just got better. Thank you very much. Since you seem open to feedback on the logo, I will give you my unvarnished opinion. I was going to just email it to you but you seem to not mind the public comments... For me, the logo is right on the edge of being very good, but fell over on the not so good side. It looks soft or feminine to me. What I'd prefer to see is a little more steely determination in the eyes, and a set mouth (just a line properly set would do) to emphasize that. I could find this logo to be very acceptable with a few tweaks. Right now it will have to grow on me. Thanks again for everything.

They gave 'em the ol' "How ya doin'?".

That's just one of 'em.

I'm laughing as much as anybody today, but I also know this worm has a tendancy to turn. Hopefully when it does it won't hurt too bad.

It's a dick move on J.O's part, but couldn't happen to a nicer program.

You've watched him play, I haven't, but isn't that expecting a bit much? I don't think we're talking Chris Pronger here. Sounds like Fienhage is a different type of player.

I have heard he's a very good skater. Maybe not the next Travis Roche but that's ok too.

Someone off camera mentioned Jones' name to me regarding this topic. He might be worth putting in the mix.

I don't think anyone said that Gleason was the only one affected. For someone who constantly criticizes other for putting words in his mouth, Hammy was quick to do the same. I was not surprised.

Schlossman's blog originally said something about a scholarship but I think the notes at the end of his story in the Herald today (about ties) corrects that.

I'm all for something. I hated seeing former Sioux teams tying 10 times a season, and as the article says, there are other teams that have done the same. I'm not in favor of a shoot-out for the same reason as mentioned. I don't think entry into the tournaments should depend on whether you have the next J. Toews on your team for the shootout. I do like the 4 on 4 idea or similar. I don't mind some ties, but not SO many.

From a fan's perspective I don't think they owe me anything. However, if they want to attain what they have said, they should carry that attitude as you describe. Though I would agree that this year there is little excuse for a slow start.

No This is a gift and we should appreciate getting to watch these guys all year, regardless of the outcome.

IMO there are few proven scorers at this level on the roster right now. Doesn't mean I'm down on this team but I hardly will compare it to 1987 at this point in time. The late 1990's teams could roll 4 lines. It remains to be seen if this team will be that formidable offensively.

That's a good point. hmmmm

This is the current list of players scheduled for 2008, assuming Duncan and Oshie go pro. This is 16 guys. I don't see any way that many get carried on the roster. I wonder if there's a chance Cichy could be delayed to 2009. Otherwise someone else will likely be moving on... Kozek Martens Miller Watkins VandeVelde Zajac Forney Malone Trupp Frattin Davidson Bruneteau Gregoire Toews Hextall Cichy*

I'd need a hand grenade in that case.

I'd still end up (figuratively) 3-putting.

Why not contact Shantel Rivard? She's still in town, correct?

I agree. Who wouldn't have given their left arm to have Toews return? However, getting Oshie, Chorney, Duncan and Finley return was a stroke of good fortune, and made it pretty easy to accept Toews and Lee moving along.

Lee came in as a high school player and started. LaPoint has a year of USHL experience under his belt. I understand that Lee was a very highly drafted player, but I would guess LaPoint is probably as prepared to play at this level as Lee was when he came in.