Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wilson
As much as I'm a fan of Andy Murray's fruitless, early-draft-pick-wasting surge in St. Louis, and as much as I think Alain Vigneault deserves recognition for his great coaching, I have to say, Ron Wilson's move in last night's game was something people will be talking about for a while.
Wilson knew Selanne used illegal sticks, and he was probably holding that bit of information close to his vest for a time when it might count for something. It did last night. Now, the Ducks still only need two more points, and San Jose has to be perfect the rest of the way against Calgary who wants to clinch, and Vancouver, but that was the critical moment.
Wilson made the 1997 Ducks an elite team when they had an average goalie and one scoring line. He took the Washington Capitals to the finals the next year, and he's made the Sharks a quality team during his time there. Maybe he deserves some recognition.
Wilson knew Selanne used illegal sticks, and he was probably holding that bit of information close to his vest for a time when it might count for something. It did last night. Now, the Ducks still only need two more points, and San Jose has to be perfect the rest of the way against Calgary who wants to clinch, and Vancouver, but that was the critical moment.
Wilson made the 1997 Ducks an elite team when they had an average goalie and one scoring line. He took the Washington Capitals to the finals the next year, and he's made the Sharks a quality team during his time there. Maybe he deserves some recognition.
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// posted by Rick @ 11:37 AM 
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