Hockey's Back

So Hockey's finally back!

I was fairly indifferent coming into the season, (well, in comparison to how I was before the lockout) until last night. As soon as I was watching that game, well, it all came back to me. How much I love that game and how much I really missed it.

It was a good game. Of course, the Leafs lost, but I still think they played well and they got a point out of it. Eric Lindros scored (which was very exciting) and all in all I enjoyed the game. Even if I was tense the entire time.

Of course, this is where I point out that I loathe the shootout. I've never liked it and never will and I was part of the apparent minority who thought it had no place in the NHL. Last night did not change that (obviously).

Nor did it change the fact that I also loathe Daniel Alfredson (as a player, not a person--since, obviously I've never met him and thus don't have a personal opinin). He definitely ranks as my least favourite player in the NHL at the moment and probably will for some time to come.

Still, I enjoyed watching the game. I'd almost forgotten the joy I get from sitting back, curling up and watching my beloved Maple Leafs. Go Leafs Go!

Besides, the fact that hockey's finally back, there' not much else going on in my life. I'm working and I've got killer hours, because of my commute, I'm having like 13 or 14 hour days. It's not a lot of fun.

Thanksgiving's this weekend and I'm going home, of course. Dinner with the family and so on. Might see if everyone wants to hang at sometime. Of course, it's also the return of Hockey Night in Canda Saterday night, so that will have to be worked out. I am not missing HNiC--I've missed Cherry too much to skip it!

That's all, I can think of for now. Not sure what else to say except: Go Leafs Go!