What to say? Instead of doing a standard post game wrap up, I have decided to summarize tonight's game with a short 5 item list in the categories: good, bad, and fugly. Enjoy...
THE GOOD
-those two goals in four minutes
-spitz
-mcvay's "WOOOO" after each goal
-brad lotocki
-fan support
THE BAD
-the puck
-the non tripping call on steve
-penalty killing unit
-offense
-length of shifts
THE FUGLY
-two minutes of game time bleeding off the clock during the "fighting" delay
-discipline
-third period
-slashing penalty that nullified an all-but-definite goal for wilson
-non converted odd man rushes
There you have it. Although, one VERY GOOD that cannot go unstated is this gem of a fact: this season's Red Army amassed more victories in the playoffs alone (1) than all of last season's Red Army team in the regular season (0).
But the question is, what team returns in summer. And now it gets interesting...
Recently Mark Hendricks informed the Bratislava Forum that he has opted out of his contract with the GMU team for a chance to play with his brothers, Peter, Neal, and Beege (sucks). This will undoubtedly mean that Mother Russia will have to undergo a mitosis, and divide.
Divide how? Four FOURseeable ways are possible
1: By talent. The teams divide into gold and silver teams This is a very real possibility. But the lack of depth lead many to believe this would be unattainable. It has been stated that Blitzkrieg is looking for a handful of players to fill up their gold squad. How many though? The Hendricks brothers, Brad, and Lynch are a packaged deal. I don't think Blitzkrieg wants to run 3 lines a night. So, can the six afore mentioned players find four more to fit their gold standard? It is possible, but at what cost to the silver team? The chance of a gold team being forged this summer: 17%.
2: By leagues. Dulles Sportsplex, meet your biggest rival: The Box. One team at the plex, one at the box? Any more "x" sounding names? Word on the street is that the box offers a wider array of competition, albeit at a higher price. Would players be willing to migrate down route 50 for more competition? So far reviews have been mixed, but the thought has entered the minds of many who have grown weary of taming the Mad Dads and failing against Old School. The chance of two teams playing in two arenas this summer: (Not enough information yet, but based on the raw facts thus far...) 24%.
3: Don't divide. Stay the same, one large roster with people here and there for games. Silver division, same everything. Not much details needed on this. Chance of this happening: 10%.
4: One arena, one division, two teams. Stay at the plex and take advantage of their dirt cheap fees. A good healthy rivalry would be born, and silver division would see two brand new teams. Granted, their could be some debating and back room deals on where certain players land, but I believe the foundations for the two separate teams have been laid. The Hendricks brothers/Brad/Lynch on one team, while Steve, Andy, Tony, Wilson, and Mcvay lead the other. The remaining skaters Funk, Duhaime(s), Kraus, Simek, Hoefer (if available), and potentially a few old friends who are interested or players from other teams would undoubtedly receive offer sheets when the free agent period begins. Chance of this happening: 49%.
There you have it. We should know more in a few days. I'll update with any breaking news.
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