Tx, Fx Two Games Into It

--Firstly, I apologize for not having game or warm-up pics from the home opener. I've finally fried my eight gig CF card. It was bound to happen eventually; I'm just glad it didn't decide to crap out on me closer to Spring.

--I'm thinking about doing a photo bit on sports bars. If any of my dozen readers have suggestions, hit up my email. I don't want this to be exclusive to the DC area. Boston, NYC, and Philly shouldn't be left out. Hockey-centric bars are ideal, and I'm open to just about anything aside from an American Football-centric bar. The NFL will be our society's killing stroke.

--Theo and ShaMo look ready for bounce back campaigns. I've said already that Varly will (quite understandably) have a tough stretch. How many rookie goalies have we seen with brilliant playoff debuts? How many have replicated their success in the following year? The good news is that we know Varly has what it takes to be a show-stopper. If he can get a handle on his rebound control -- and there's no reason to think he won't eventually -- he's too goddamn athletic not to be an elite backstop.

--BMo's goal looked like something from Pat Kane's playbook. Gotta love the backhand, sans deke, to the roof.

--For all the Meth-heads, denizens of Pennsylvania, and generally unwashed masses, we want you to know that Brooks Laich is a God among mortals. In the imperishable words of Nas, "It's the feeling of a millionaire spending a hundred grand." Word.

--I'm a huge fan of Luke Schenn. I almost feel sorry that AO used him like a cheap whore, but I suppose any defenseman will do when it comes to the pull-up wrister/screen. I wonder if any other player's ever used that move so effectively.
So does Jim Hughson. Tony the Tiger wishes he had such talent.