Sunday, May 31, 2009

Ode to a Walking Taco

I attended a graduation party yesterday afternoon, and while I was hoping for meatballs in a crockpot, I was pleasantly surprised to see they were serving the glorious walking taco. What's a walking taco, you ask? It's a small bag of tortilla chips, usually Doritos or even Fritos Corn Chips, with the end of the bag cut open. You then fill the bag with spicy ground beef, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and peppers. The bag is then held closed while you cruch everything together. A plastic fork is used to extract the yummy goodness.





Why do I write this? Well, faithful readers, I think now is the time for a change at the XCel Energy Center. We're going into next season with a new general manager, coaching staff and what promises to be a radically-different roster. Why not mix things up at the concession stands as well? Sure, keep your pizzas, dogs and even buffalo wings, but add the walking taco. This, Wild Management, I implore you to do. And sign #10.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Four Years Running

It's not even much of a contest anymore. For the 4th straight season Rob Brind'Amour has won our "Ugliest Person in Hockey" award and it sounds like he's coming back next season to defend his crown. No other player or even coach comes near Rob's clock-stopping mug and he goes into 2009-10 as a heavy favorite to repeat. Runner up: Oli Jokinen, Calgary Flames.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Current Coaching Odds

It is horse racing season, so it's in that spirit that I present the current odds for each of these candidates to become the next coach of the Minnesota Wild:

Todd Richards ~ San Jose assistant, former overrated gopher defender and close, personal friend of Fletcher is clearly the front-runner. Current odds: 1-3.

Peter Laviolette ~ former coach of the Hurricanes and Islanders would bring an up-tempo style of play and a vast array of hair products to St. Paul. Odds: 4-1.

Craig MacTavish ~ fired Oiler coach is considered a bit of a long shot, but should be considered. Odds: 10-1.

Glen Sonmor ~ if Lou Nanne were in charge Glen would get an interview, but probably get lost on the way to the rink. Odds: 1 billion to 1.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Fletch in the Hizzy

Good move. Good, solid move. Now work on getting a young, up and coming coach, sign #10 and let's play.