The Philosophical Keenan
21 April 2008 by Gil
OK, it’s probably time for some kind of commentary on my Flames (it is that time of year after all). Yes, it’s been great to see the boys push the Sharks to game 7, yes it’s been great to see Jarome Iginla establish himself as the best playoff performer out there and yes it’s been great to see the Saddledome faithful decked out in red again.
But all of this pales in comparison to the joy I receive from listening to Mike Keenan’s ‘insights’ following these games. After the big 2-0 win on Sunday Keenan had this to say regarding the improved performance of the underachieving Kristian Huselius,
”That’s the best hockey game I’ve seen him play. I think it was important for Kristian to step out of the box and find a different place to live and have a different existence on the ice.” (ht: tsn)
Wow, thanks Mike. That is truly profound. With wisdom like this behind us, how could we possibly lose game 7.
I’m hoping Mike Keenan finds “a different place to live” and has an “existence” somewhere other than Calgary by next year…
(GO FLAMES!!!)
Ah, the hockey interview: saying nothing with as many clichees as possible. Sometimes I wonder whether hockey people learned it from politicians (are you listening, Mr. Obama?) or the other way around….
Hey “It is what it is.” Apparently this is the most overused sports cliche now.