Hockey Season Started and Other Things

Last night (actually afternoon due to the games in Europe), the NHL officially opened its gates.  However, its been mostly buried thanks to Baseball's epic pitching performances.  Either way, I see the Caps making it to the Stanley Cup, and losing to the Sharks.  And now on to other things.

I was recently asked my opinion on politics.  The reality is, I have none. At their core, all politicians are the same.  They want to keep their jobs, and not have to worry about losing funding. It is a situation that is ripe with opportunities to be bought and sold.  All politicians will sell you on extra recess if that's what you want to hear.  None will tell you how things really are, except maybe in some hyberbolic induced coma of enlightenment.

All of which brings me back to a conversation I really had with my Grandfather.  He was trying to understand my obsession with all things Rhetoric. I explained it to him in the realm of politics and why my college training, and learning has destroyed my sense of belief in the political system.  Why are politicians credible?  Why should we believe them?  Those are questions people fail to ask.

Blindly following people has gotten us nowhere.  Perhaps maybe that is why we followed hope in the last presidential election.  I don't disagree with that idea, but if Hollywood has taught me anything, it is that "Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane."

I wish I had more to say, but I don't.  Logic, my friends, is the most important tool we have in our arsenals. Without it, we are nothing more than sheep.

And the blog has moved here:  http://simplehockeyfan.wordpress.com/

Now What?

Logic.  What has happened to it?  With regards to everything, its quite disturbing.  Ever hear a political candidate discuss issues logically?  What about a simple argument amongst friends, family, neighbors, etc... 

I will expand on this idea, however, an old injury has been acting up, preventing me from writing as much as I would like...that and a new job.  Do not fear though.  I will be adding to this blog. 

Additionally, seeing the name of the blog, you will be getting your occasional hockey updates.  Specifically related to how badly my newest venture, a fantasy hockey keeper league team, is doing. 

Until then, I am just a simple hockey fan.  Nothing more.  Nothing less. 

The New and Improved Simple Hockey Fan

Being that I have a lot to write about and not all pertains to hockey.  I am changing this blog up.  Sure, you will find some interspersed posts about the sanity - or lack thereof - of certain General Managers in the hockey world, but you will also find some interesting things about life and everything that goes along with it.


Perhaps Jack Falla said it best, "Regret is useless except for what we might learn from it" 

I regretted not writing to the point where it gave me tremendous writers block. The time for regret is over. 

I hope you enjoy the new blog

Sorry for the lack of posts. Due to other more pressing things, I had to put off a lot of posting. But fear not, soon I will have a season preview.

Korpedo shipped to Rangers West

Interesting trade, which could have some interesting ramifications for the Rangers.
Enver Lisin was acquired from Phoenix for Lauri Korpikoski (who had been rumored to be headed for the KHL). The interesting part is the talent analysis from Hockey's Future

"Lisin is a talented two-way forward with a huge offensive upside and a significant defensive upside. The young forward was more than likely the fastest forward eligible for the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He is fully capable of developing into a top line forward in the NHL. He’s an amazing skater, who’s a good finisher, has a great wrist shot, is very precise and has a deceivingly quick release."

He sounds like somebody who could end up playing a big role on the Rangers team. Meanwhile, Korpikoski projects to be a more third-line forward with the ability to step up to the top 6 if necessary. With all the moves made by the Rangers this off-season, it will be interesting to see how they can gel come September and beyond. Either way, this Rangers team will be vastly different from the one that was a few periods from upsetting the Caps in the playoffs.