apparently, mp lives on hockey time, but i digress....
my person has been a ducks fan since october of '93, back when they sucked. my god, did they suck... but mp loved her team, so she kept the faith. for years, she loved watching guy in the net, paul and teemu create magic, and rooch play his earnest style. when the ducks traded teemu in that bullshit move for a handfull of inadequate sharks (mp is always too hard on friesen), mp stopped going to games for a season and a half, in protest.
teemu is magic-- not just because of his amazing skill on the ice, but because of all he does off it. when teemu and paul reunited in colorado, everyone hoped they could create the same glorious chemistry they had in anaheim (not from love of the avs, but love of the game), but the season was a bust. teemu had knee issues; in deference to a great player, paul's issues will be left alone. during the lockout a couple of seasons ago, teemu had knee surgery and plenty of time to recouperate; he came back to the ducks on a very low-salary deal in orer to play in the city he considers his home. after proving he still has mad skills, he returned this season, still playing for millions less than he could have gotten somewhere else.
teemu is magic-- he brings a level of pride, class, and determination with him. he gives rhythm and heart to the ducks. teemu is the most dynamic player in hockey. there are others that may be more prolific in the media, because southern california hockey is shunned in most places, but if teemu played in detroit or toronto, he'd be a household name. instead, he plays here, loyal to the fans that adore him.
teemu is magic-- and i have my whiskers crossed, hoping to see him skate with the cup he was meant to lift.
