Of course everyone knows that when your bandwagon crashes, and it is not the fault of those on the bandwagon per say, one or two "bandwagoneers" can be thrown clear of the incident. These bandwagoneer(s) then could be considered to be "bandwagon-less" and if, and I do say if, in this state of bandwagon-less-ness, one accidently got on another teams bandwagon, such a move would be ruled fair play.
Seriously, I am upset to say the least with the play of the Canucks, but as a true fan, I really don;t blame it on the players. Sure the team did have the BEST single line in the NHL regular season ( and we know who they are Bert, Nas, Mo), but the weight cannot be sustained( obviously) on just them. I continuously said all year long to my friends and family, "when is the ownership going to wake up and buy someone who will give them another high scoring line"? Sure Linden has helped in getting the Bobsey twins out of the corners and in front of the net to help score. Truth is they need more.
I really still do have hope, they say that the odds are against teams coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs and taking a series, but the Canucks have done it twice before. I really hope they do, for their sake. THey really are a great team, but no one is going to give them the respect they deserve unless they go further in the playoffs.
Incidently I did joke with the guys at slot cars that the Blues would take the series in 5. I really hope that I am wrong!
Posted by Muckhead at April 17, 2003 11:59 AM