MafiaMan

Is that Gino Gasparini on the right...or is it PCM?

I think you'll see plenty of kids in the not-too-distant future wearing eye protection because of younger stars like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin already doing so. It's one thing for the fringe players to wear a visor, cage, or full shield, but once top players wear them, it'll become 'the thing to do.' Kinda like ballet tights in the NBA.

Did someone just say 'Kajagoogoo'?

That's right Diggler. Now go put your 'zubaz' pants in the pile marked "rummage sale" and have a great holiday weekend!

PCM, I'm more disturbed than anything by the fact that you even KNOW who Chris Brown is and came across these photos. You ARE the pseudo-journalist extraordinaire!

Hey mikejm, don't I deserve a little kudos for being the first person on this thread to bust out the "Alexander Daigle" comparison?

This thread has gotten a bit off-topic, but I think the comparisons from rival fans will always be there, much like the Vanek vs Parise who's better discussions. Both Toews and Kessel are obviously very talented and I agree with other posters, no one will know until 4-5 years from now who was the better selection. For every Steve Yzerman picked, there are a dozen Patrick Stefans or Alexander Daigles.

I managed to post my comments without taking a verbal cheap-shot at you, ATLSiouxPhan. Thanks for using the same professional courtesy with me.

My apologies, ATLSiouxPhan, I didn't know someone was holding a gun to your head forcing you to read this thread.

LOL...did you happen to read the story BELOW those comments? The ones related to Troy Riddle and his brother being arrested for felony assault?

Correct...sometimes they go #1 (Brian Lawton). The draft isn't an exact science.

Personally, I'd like to see PK come back for one more year for the sole purpose of watching him play at Wisconsin one more time. If he thinks those fans were nasty to him LAST YEAR...

Not silly at all. I hate Kessel's cockiness as much as I hated Sean Hill's cheap-shots in the late 1980's/early 1990's (Wisconsin) and as much as I can't stand how "Diver Down" Robbie Earl (also Wisconsin) plays the game. While ESPN touted his 'miracle' goal against Maine, that bush league stunt made me want to puke.

The answer to your question is 'no', we wouldn't treat him any differently. In fact, we'll hate him just as much when he's a Bruin. On the plus side, it'll be fun to watch the opposition reaction when he does the ear-cupping move after scoring a goal in Montreal.

Was that your batting practice fastball?

Of course I do, Greyeagle. If I didn't, I'd be a Gopher fan!

No can do, dagies. I was there for the comeback against NMU and it was REAL. Well, I was at the 2002 Frozen Four title game, too, but that was obviously an implanted memory in my brain.

OK, it's totally bugging me...does anyone else remember the NMU game that I am talking about?

Such valuable insight and a well-thought out comment there TRIOUXPER. Who hacked into your account? Just teasin'. I totally agree with you. Spirko is, was, and always will be welcome as a Fighting Sioux and he has nothing to apologize for for leaving to go back to his home country.

My bad! I had Barry and Maurice flip-flopped. The Bee Gees Greatest Hits CD is still one of the best of all-time. I can hear it now... Baby, I can't figure it out Your kisses taste like honey Sweet lies don't gimme no rise Oh, oh what you're trying to do? Livin' on your cheatin' and the pain grows inside me It's enough to leave me crying in the rain Love you forever but you're driving me insane and I'm hanging on Oh, oh, I'll win, I'll never give in Our love has got the power Too many lovers in one lifetime ain't good for you You treat me like a vision in the night Someone there to stand behind you When your world ain't working right I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire? Wrap myself up and take me home again Too many heartaches in one lifetime ain't good for me I figure it's the love that keeps you warm Let this moment be forever we won't ever feel the storm I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire? Don't try to tell me it's all over I can't hear a word I can't hear a line No man could love you more And that's what I'm cryin' for You can't change the way I feel inside You're the reason for my laughter and my sorrow Blow out the candle I will burn again tomorrow No man on earth can stand between my love and I And no matter how you hurt me I will love you till I die I ain't no vision, I am the man who loves you inside out backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out I love no other way What am I gonna do if we lose that fire?

Who knew?

Gopher Hockey: Back-to-Back Champions in 2002 and 2003 OR COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA?

Somethin' wrong with bald guys, Sioux-cia?

I GOTTA FEVAH...AND DA ONLY PRA-SCRIPTION...IS MORE COWBELL!

Wait a second...I think we have a winner!