I can't talk right now because of my strep throat, but I can still type! Sorry it has been so long since I've posted, but now I've got the chance with a few sick days.
Anyways... here is my dream team. It's pretty convoluted with Sabres, but what can I say? I love my team.
Offense
Malkin - Crosby - Afinogenov: These are some of my favorite players, and there is a lot of chemistry between Crosby and Malkin. I just threw Afinogenov in there because I love him so, and being with those guys would really boost his points. ;)
Hossa - Briere - Heatley: I can't take credit for this brilliant idea. It was actually Lindy Ruff's idea during the All-Star game. Unfortunately, I can't deny the chemistry between Briere and a SEN! (dun, dun, dun...) They racked up 12 points at the game, so I'd have to consider it.
Kozlov - Eric Staal - St. Louis: There's no real reason for this match up, just sort of like the way they play. They tend to be hard-working guys, and with that kind of points, they're bound to do amazingly.
Jagr - Lecavalier - Demitra: I figured that with a veteran like Jagr, and the one man team of Lecavalier, this would work out. Demitra is mainly there because he is a steady player, and I need someone to be awesome in the shootout.
Phaneuf - Campbell - Reghr - Markov - Pronger - Malik - Tallinder: These guys are all amazing. I like a descent mix of aggressive offense that will make the play for the goals, and still have some solid guys in back. I really don't know who'd I put out together. Probably one aggressive guy and one really defensive guy when it's 5-on-5.
Luongo: This guy is just insane. He makes some saves that I didn't believe to be possible, and he seems to play a major role in keeping the Canucks strong.
It looks like I have a new Danny boy to add to my list! Paille started the year as a healthy scratch, but lately he has been playing great. When playing the Bruins he even scored 2 goals in a game. Also, after the Sabres played a quite miserable game, Ruff said that he was playing the best on the team, and keeping the game in check. Ruff once threatened him that if he didn't play better and put his all into the game, Ruff had the power to keep him from ever having a career in the NHL. And Paille answered! He still travels down to the Rochester Americans, but he is now playing nearly every game. I was also especially proud of him after he "nailed" Chara!
I think Marty was just destined for greatness. It's really great to know that even your backup is amazing. Marty has really made Miller's life easier by taking the pressure off Ryan's back. It does help that we probably are not keeping him for next year, so he's trying to show himself off, but he does do his job, and he does it well. I'm also proud that he could have back-to-back wins against Boston. But, Lindy is concerned for him leaving (and for good reason) because Marty B has a way of loosening up the team, so they don't get so stressed and worried. I also love his personality, but seriously, who doesn't? He loves to talk, and he loves to laugh, and everyone loves him for it. I'll seriously miss him next year, and I'll probably become a fan of whoever is lucky enough to snatch him up first.
