So long Alfie... What's next?

spader wrote:

wprager wrote:http://www.senatorsextra.com/main/turris-on-alfredsson-i-think-he-should-be-extremely-respected-when-he-comes-back

After all the talk how they probably respected the Pens too much, probably not the best choice of words.  Respect him all you want off the ice, but don't let it stand in the way of getting the 'W' from an in-Division rival.

Because they said they respect the Pens too much the team shouldn't use the word respect anymore?  

First, it just sounds stupid: "I think he should be extremely respected." It almost should be grammatically incorrect. What the hell is extreme respect?

Second, I hope he is talking about the fans and not the players. When Alfie comes back he will be the opposition; the enemy; the one who is trying to take away that 'W'. "Extreme respect" should be the furthest thing from your mind.

Third, it just sounds stupid.

Is that a hair bun?

wprager wrote:What the hell is extreme respect?

Just picture respect with a tribal tattoo and the latest designer shades rock climbing, getting to top, grabbing a hang glider, flying it down to about 50 feet above a river raft, dropping into the raft and heading down the rockiest rapids possible. That there is your extreme respect right there.

You nailed it!

What's next? Well, his press conference with Ottawa media is scheduled for Thursday. I wonder if anyone asks the tough questions or if they let him off easy.

wprager wrote:What's next?  Well, his press conference with Ottawa media is scheduled for Thursday.  I wonder if anyone asks the tough questions or if they let him off easy.

Soft balls all the way. The word "community" will come up 62 times.