Does Anyone Else Think This is Odd?

That is the opening page for the Flyers website. Two guys who have yet to play a game for the Orange and Black are wearing the Orange and Black. So the Flyers employ a Photoshopper on their staff, which is cool. Whatever. I am sure Coburn is fine with Pronger stealing his body. Not so sure Biron is ok with Emery stealing his body. I mean, how much of a blow is that? The guy steals your job and your body all in one day. Tough.

Were You Shocked???!?

Were you surprised by the Emery signing announcement? I was. I did not expect that after the special CSN did on it last week or insane amount of internet chatter about it. I will withhold judgment, except to say that I hope he has cleaned up his act and won't go around punching anybody in the lockerroom (unless it's someone I don't like. Then feel free.)

This also means that one of the nicest, funnest and all around great guys will probably not be here next year. No, not Briere, (like any team would take on his salary and NMC ... bahaha) Biron! I will miss you. Hopefully you will find a niche somewhere, and Emery will not cause the team to implode. And maybe he will help us to have a shorter offseason next year.

Major Announcement

Apparently Holmgren has a major announcement coming tomorrow. Try to act surprised when it is:
A. Ray Emery signing
B. Firing John Stevens
C. Something lame

90% on A. Equal parts on what's left to B and C (that's 5% on each geniuses).

I love how they make an announcement about makng an announcement. It reminds me of one of my former jobs, when people would call meetings to discuss future meetings.