Comments on: Thin Air: Hockey Thoughts on a Sunday Afternoon, November 15th, 2009

By: jibblescribbits

jibblescribbits — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:26:04 +0000

Understood, but I’ve been a slight critic of the same thing, so I should at least defend myself…

By: Tapeleg

Tapeleg — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:12:36 +0000

Jib – That comment wasn’t aimed squarely at you.

Mark – Jason was a hoot to hang out with. I hope he has another hockey book in him some day.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:27:20 +0000

Growing up in Texas, I did not get to see much hockey. When I joined the Navy back in 1990 the Stars were still considered a novelty. I love what has happened back there since then. Zamboni Rodeo is a great read. I’m not sure if it still holds true but at one time Texas had more pro-hockey clubs than any other state. The book is great in that it shows how kids and vets alike are still clinging to a dream.

By: jibblescribbits

jibblescribbits — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:12:33 +0000

The same can’t be said for the Avalanche. You know, for all the crap Red Wings bloggers take for not writing after a Detroit loss, I am not seeing a lot of effort put into dissecting this latest blowout. Other than blaming the new 3rd jerseys, that is.

I was visiting my dad in the hospital all weekend, so had little time for much computer work at all.

By: Ryan Classic

Ryan Classic — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:27:16 +0000

I’ve gotten away with wearing a Senators jersey before. The 67′s jersey is much less, how can I put this delicately… absolutely wretched. Black or white, it’s the only way I can wear my old hometown with any pride. Both of those jerseys prove that you really can do something good with the RBK Edge system.

I did have one bus driver who (jokingly) told me he wouldn’t let me on the bus when I was wearing my Avs hat.

By: Tapeleg

Tapeleg — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:20:52 +0000

BZA – I take my jerseys off before I eat, but I can tell you, it was a lesson I had to learn the hard way.

Ryan – I like the logo on the white one better as well. If you can live with a white jersey, I would go for it, but the black one is pretty sharp. I won’t matter in the end, though, since the vultures in Vancouver will tear it off you after they mug you and take your wallet for even thinking about eastern Canada.

By: Ryan Classic

Ryan Classic — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:16:02 +0000

I like the logo on the white one so much more. It’s the logo I grew up loving. The food issue really is an issue, though. Most people are telling me to go black.

By: BZArcher

BZArcher — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:13:06 +0000

I gotta say that the black ’67s jersey would be my choice. That tie up in the front is really sharp.

(You’re also right about the food issues…I -love- my old Leafs’ home / 3rd jerseys, but I can’t wear them anywhere I’m gonna be eating or they’ll magically attract coffee, buffalo wing sauce, ketchup, and anything else that can stain…