1. My comment was actually directed at Don Tootin, who apparently
believes that the opinions of people who post here make a difference to
what happens on the ice.
A very curious statement. I don't recall making any statement
regarding my beliefs. For the record, the outcome of any game is
decided on the field/rink/court/pitch, and nothing more.
That said, across the boards and in just about every preview I read
from so-called experts had the Ducks losing in six to the Flames, and
five or six to Colorado. Now that we've firmly established that the
written word does not decide games, it can be reasonably suggested that
players/coaches could carry the same attitude--not because they read it
here, but that they draw the same conclusions we do from the same
observations. Otherwise, wouldn't you expect the Av's to have prepared
themselves a little better?
TJ--the very person at whom my comment was directed--seemed to
understand my response. He'll probably make me eat crow (or Duck) if
Edmonton does take the series in four or five. It's the beauty of
being a sports fan--you should try it some time.