Go Wild!!
Honestly, in the world of dedicated sports viewing, it’s all about positioning. Getting the right seat at Liquor Lyle’s so that you can watch the Twins wax the Devil Rays, while at the same time catching the bruising that the Wild are handing down to the Canucks, is a strategic decision that must be carried out without giving thought to friendship, diplomacy, or natural human laws of kindness. It’s a sport in itself. You must be forthright in calling out which games you need on which televisions and you have to be confident in your shouting to move idle humans from your needed visual panorama. It’s also important to roll deep and order ’em up two at a time.

But damn, what a game! The second period of last nights Vancouver Beat Down was probably the most commanding hockey I have ever seen played. Serious Shock and Awe. Take the midnight flight out of Minneapolis and do it again tonight.

Believe it. The high speed power assault carried out by The Boys of Minnesota, is unquestionable. But what really gets me is the way these kids and their coach carry themselves after victory – after declaring “mission accomplished” for the night. It’s a perfect study in humility, grace and maturity. It makes me think of our foolish and feather brained president and his pension for grandstanding, showboating, swooping onto aircraft carriers wearing sheep’s clothing, and just looking really really stupid. Please, dude. Act with some dignity. Watch the Wild tonight and, win or lose, take some notes on character and integrity. I’ll be taking up my position.