Comments for The Hockey Goddesses http://www.hockeygoddesses.com Now accepting your offerings and sacrifies Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:34:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Exhale… by Kaat http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/03/03/exhale/comment-page-1/#comment-1640 Kaat Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:34:23 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=581#comment-1640 Yep. I work in the media, as do you, so I definitely know how it goes. I don't work for the AJC or have access to their sources or even work in the sports department though. So it's true, it's a splitting of hairs -- and if you're a copyeditor, that statement would be argued all day: What does "find me a team" mean? But I am just going by published reports and what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer and even the dude who works for the team's website reported and that was: he requested a trade. I asked Ben Wright point blank and he said the trade was requested. Don Waddell indicted that in his post-deadline presser. (Not that I usually believe ANYTHING he says, but he's out there on the record saying Kozlov asked for it.) But it's like the entertainment world, which I spent years covering, you don't know who to believe half the time. Personally, my instinct tells me there is a little face saving going on. Very important in that culture -- Russian culture that is. But, like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop -- the world may never know! :-) Whatever the real story is, I hope Slava can work his way back into the lineup. I think he's earned that much and deserves it. But, as ever, I am incredibly biased because he's my favorite player. Yep. I work in the media, as do you, so I definitely know how it goes. I don’t work for the AJC or have access to their sources or even work in the sports department though. So it’s true, it’s a splitting of hairs — and if you’re a copyeditor, that statement would be argued all day: What does “find me a team” mean? But I am just going by published reports and what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer and even the dude who works for the team’s website reported and that was: he requested a trade. I asked Ben Wright point blank and he said the trade was requested. Don Waddell indicted that in his post-deadline presser. (Not that I usually believe ANYTHING he says, but he’s out there on the record saying Kozlov asked for it.) But it’s like the entertainment world, which I spent years covering, you don’t know who to believe half the time. Personally, my instinct tells me there is a little face saving going on. Very important in that culture — Russian culture that is.

But, like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop — the world may never know! :-)

Whatever the real story is, I hope Slava can work his way back into the lineup. I think he’s earned that much and deserves it. But, as ever, I am incredibly biased because he’s my favorite player.

]]> Comment on Exhale… by savvy http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/03/03/exhale/comment-page-1/#comment-1639 savvy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:30:50 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=581#comment-1639 Media reports are always convoluted, and IMHO this time of year they get crazier than ever. From what's been said here, it looks like semantics. Technically you could argue that asking the GM to "find a team" doesn't *exactly* mean "I request a trade." If the Thrashers had been actively shopping him, I think the Bruins might have been interested, but reports here indicate that they didn't hear anything at all. I'm sure we'll never find out what really happened. ;-) Media reports are always convoluted, and IMHO this time of year they get crazier than ever. From what’s been said here, it looks like semantics. Technically you could argue that asking the GM to “find a team” doesn’t *exactly* mean “I request a trade.”

If the Thrashers had been actively shopping him, I think the Bruins might have been interested, but reports here indicate that they didn’t hear anything at all.

I’m sure we’ll never find out what really happened. ;-)

]]> Comment on Exhale… by Kaat http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/03/03/exhale/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Kaat Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:00:57 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=581#comment-1638 Interesting. Because D-Wad and the paper in Atlanta (and media outlets from here to Timbuktu) repeatedly reported that Slava requested to be traded and even quoted Kozlov to that effect. Something just isn't right with this story all around if you ask me. The article I linked above probably holds more answers than I can possibly decipher. But... The beat writer in Atlanta quotes Kozlov on February 26, 2010 as saying: "I asked [general manager] Don [Waddell] to find a team," Kozlov told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Friday. "I don’t know if I'm going to be on this team or another team. If we can find a team which I like and which is good for me and my family I will go. If not, I'm going to be here. ..." Atlanta Journal-Constitution: <a HREF="http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kozlov-requests-trade-due-333332.html" rel="nofollow">Kozlov requests trade due to reduced role</A> I hate to say it sounds like he and his agent are trying to backpedal to save face. And I hate to say that. I really do. I just hope Kozzy gets a chance to go out there and kick ass again. 'Cause he can bring it! Make it rain Kozzy! Interesting. Because D-Wad and the paper in Atlanta (and media outlets from here to Timbuktu) repeatedly reported that Slava requested to be traded and even quoted Kozlov to that effect. Something just isn’t right with this story all around if you ask me. The article I linked above probably holds more answers than I can possibly decipher. But…

The beat writer in Atlanta quotes Kozlov on February 26, 2010 as saying: “I asked [general manager] Don [Waddell] to find a team,” Kozlov told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Friday. “I don’t know if I’m going to be on this team or another team. If we can find a team which I like and which is good for me and my family I will go. If not, I’m going to be here. …”

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Kozlov requests trade due to reduced role

I hate to say it sounds like he and his agent are trying to backpedal to save face. And I hate to say that. I really do.

I just hope Kozzy gets a chance to go out there and kick ass again. ‘Cause he can bring it! Make it rain Kozzy!

]]> Comment on Exhale… by Savvy http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/03/03/exhale/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Savvy Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:28:40 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=581#comment-1637 I just this moment read a comment on Justin Bourne's blog from someone who reportedly spoke to Slava's agent who said, contrary to reports, that Slava never requested a trade, and that he might have been willing to waive his NTC, but he was not asked. I just this moment read a comment on Justin Bourne’s blog from someone who reportedly spoke to Slava’s agent who said, contrary to reports, that Slava never requested a trade, and that he might have been willing to waive his NTC, but he was not asked.

]]> Comment on With Bated Breath by Virginia http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/03/03/with-bated-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-1636 Virginia Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:54:48 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=568#comment-1636 Good luck, Slava! I hope he finds somewhere that he will be happy. Good luck, Slava! I hope he finds somewhere that he will be happy.

]]> Comment on Bad Time to Be a Thrasher Fan by Virginia http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/02/27/bad-time-to-be-a-thrasher-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-1635 Virginia Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:50 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=555#comment-1635 I don't blame Slava for looking for an "out." LIke you said, he's been repeatedly scratched, maybe some is justified. I will say that first time we scratched him we lost in a shoot out, lol. KARMA! I'm thinking maybe Slava can't keep up with Anderson's fast-paced, up tempo style so he's getting the bench. I am by no means an organ-eye-zation apologist, but for once I don't think it's a bad reflection on them. I think he just doesn't fit any more. That does make me kind of sad, I like Slava, too. I don't take it personal and wish him the best. Sometimes it really does seem that the Atlanta Spirit is doing their damned best to run this club into the ground, doesn't it? I was shocked they offered all that money to Ilya. That flies in the face of everything I've thought about them. I hope we get something we can really use in exchange for Slava and I hope Slava finds somewhere he will be happy. I don’t blame Slava for looking for an “out.” LIke you said, he’s been repeatedly scratched, maybe some is justified. I will say that first time we scratched him we lost in a shoot out, lol. KARMA! I’m thinking maybe Slava can’t keep up with Anderson’s fast-paced, up tempo style so he’s getting the bench. I am by no means an organ-eye-zation apologist, but for once I don’t think it’s a bad reflection on them. I think he just doesn’t fit any more. That does make me kind of sad, I like Slava, too. I don’t take it personal and wish him the best.
Sometimes it really does seem that the Atlanta Spirit is doing their damned best to run this club into the ground, doesn’t it? I was shocked they offered all that money to Ilya. That flies in the face of everything I’ve thought about them.
I hope we get something we can really use in exchange for Slava and I hope Slava finds somewhere he will be happy.

]]> Comment on Goddesses Square Off by Andre http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/02/17/goddesses-square-off/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Andre Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:47:56 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=486#comment-1633 I agree with Kaatiya. Canada will take the gold. My MVP pick is Martin Brodeur. Surprise player is Tobias Enstrom. I agree with Kaatiya. Canada will take the gold. My MVP pick is Martin Brodeur. Surprise player is Tobias Enstrom.

]]> Comment on In Praise of Patrice by savvy http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/02/11/in-praise-of-patrice/comment-page-1/#comment-1632 savvy Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:41 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=479#comment-1632 Thanks! Patrice is an easy subject. <3 Thanks! Patrice is an easy subject. <3

]]> Comment on In Praise of Patrice by Kaat http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/02/11/in-praise-of-patrice/comment-page-1/#comment-1631 Kaat Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:23:50 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=479#comment-1631 Welcome, Goddess Savvy -- great first post. :-) Welcome, Goddess Savvy — great first post. :-)

]]> Comment on An Open Letter to the Colorado Avalanche by sasha http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2009/07/18/an-open-letter-to-the-colorado-avalanche/comment-page-1/#comment-1630 sasha Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:44:15 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2009/07/18/an-open-letter-to-the-colorado-avalanche/#comment-1630 Thanks for your comments, David. Yep, this sounds true to form and it's very unfortunate that the organization continues to behave this way. I have actually sent yet another letter to them, and got some mild interest, but have yet to see any major changes. If you feel so inclined, there is a new VP of Marketing this year named Kurt Schwartzkopf and he claims he's interested in hearing about all these issues. Because of my griping they now have an actual form you can fill out for complaints at: http://www.pepsicenter.com/Contact/Default.aspx I realize this may be too much effort and you've probably soured on the team beyond repair, but I thought I'd throw it out there. It sounds like Buffalo really is doing a great job. It would be a dream to have a team in my city that would consider their fans as much as they do there. You are fortunate. Thanks again for the input. - Sasha Thanks for your comments, David. Yep, this sounds true to form and it’s very unfortunate that the organization continues to behave this way. I have actually sent yet another letter to them, and got some mild interest, but have yet to see any major changes.

If you feel so inclined, there is a new VP of Marketing this year named Kurt Schwartzkopf and he claims he’s interested in hearing about all these issues. Because of my griping they now have an actual form you can fill out for complaints at: http://www.pepsicenter.com/Contact/Default.aspx

I realize this may be too much effort and you’ve probably soured on the team beyond repair, but I thought I’d throw it out there.

It sounds like Buffalo really is doing a great job. It would be a dream to have a team in my city that would consider their fans as much as they do there. You are fortunate.

Thanks again for the input.

- Sasha

]]> Comment on An Open Letter to the Colorado Avalanche by David B http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2009/07/18/an-open-letter-to-the-colorado-avalanche/comment-page-1/#comment-1629 David B Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:38:48 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2009/07/18/an-open-letter-to-the-colorado-avalanche/#comment-1629 Here's one other example for you. My kids like to send their extra hockey cards to teams for players to autograph. The one team that I stopped allowing them to write to is Colorado. They write to the player care of the Avs, and receive their cards back unsigned with a single fake-autographed 5x7 card, along with a pocket schedule and/or invitation to join the kids club for the Avalanche. (how do I divide that up between the kids??) Basically, the players are insulated fully from their fan mail. If a player doesn't want to sign a couple of cards for my kids, that's fine - his choice and I have no problem with that. But when the team is interecepting the mail and making the decision for the player - forget that. This is not a way to encourage my kids to learn about the players in the league, or get excited about the sport, a city, or a team. We live in Buffalo. For every pre-season and regular season game, there is an open practice in the morning. This works out great. You can go right in there, for free, sit in the expensive center section, and watch Tyler Myers, Ryan Miller, etc., go through practice for free. It is a good substitute for a family that really can't afford to go to games during the year - in spite of the fact that we probably have the most reasonably priced tickets in the league. In general, the team is pretty accessible to the community - not to a ridiculous level, but appropriate. Result - the city of Buffalo is very attached to its hockey team, probably moreso than it is to the Bills. Here’s one other example for you. My kids like to send their extra hockey cards to teams for players to autograph. The one team that I stopped allowing them to write to is Colorado. They write to the player care of the Avs, and receive their cards back unsigned with a single fake-autographed 5×7 card, along with a pocket schedule and/or invitation to join the kids club for the Avalanche. (how do I divide that up between the kids??) Basically, the players are insulated fully from their fan mail.

If a player doesn’t want to sign a couple of cards for my kids, that’s fine – his choice and I have no problem with that. But when the team is interecepting the mail and making the decision for the player – forget that. This is not a way to encourage my kids to learn about the players in the league, or get excited about the sport, a city, or a team.

We live in Buffalo. For every pre-season and regular season game, there is an open practice in the morning. This works out great. You can go right in there, for free, sit in the expensive center section, and watch Tyler Myers, Ryan Miller, etc., go through practice for free. It is a good substitute for a family that really can’t afford to go to games during the year – in spite of the fact that we probably have the most reasonably priced tickets in the league. In general, the team is pretty accessible to the community – not to a ridiculous level, but appropriate. Result – the city of Buffalo is very attached to its hockey team, probably moreso than it is to the Bills.

]]> Comment on Hello Canada and Fans from the U.S. and Newfoundland by sasha http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/01/22/hello-canada-and-hockey-fans-from-the-united-states-and-newfoundland/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 sasha Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:11:14 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=455#comment-1627 Yay! We're psyched to have you! Post away! Yay! We’re psyched to have you! Post away!

]]> Comment on Mmmm … Delicious Rumors by sasha http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2009/01/20/mmmm-delicious-rumors/comment-page-1/#comment-1623 sasha Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:48:17 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=170#comment-1623 Ahhh....it actually happened, didn't it? And you know how much I love him and will be forever happy I got to meet him. Ahhh….it actually happened, didn’t it? And you know how much I love him and will be forever happy I got to meet him.

]]> Comment on Thrasher’s Casino Night 2010 by sasha http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/01/12/thrashers-casino-night-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1621 sasha Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:35:38 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=440#comment-1621 Also, how about a link exchange Virginia? We'll put you on our blog roll if you add us? Also, how about a link exchange Virginia? We’ll put you on our blog roll if you add us?

]]> Comment on Thrasher’s Casino Night 2010 by sasha http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/2010/01/12/thrashers-casino-night-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1616 sasha Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:53:30 +0000 http://www.hockeygoddesses.com/?p=440#comment-1616 I can't either! I must give Toby more love next year. I am booking marking your blog as I live in Colorado and don't get to see as much Thrash as I'd like. I look forward to the reports! I can’t either! I must give Toby more love next year. I am booking marking your blog as I live in Colorado and don’t get to see as much Thrash as I’d like. I look forward to the reports!

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