Gollum Makes His Move

Did anyone else see that Cyndie Crosby will not play in the NHL Allstar Game Sunday January 25th because of a knee injury? As much as I want to pan Cyndie for being soft, I actually think he is doing the right thing. It's an exhibition game, there is no focus on defense, if he tweaks his knee and misses more of the regular season the Pens may not make the playoffs. So I understand why he's sitting. (Right this date down, you probably won't ever see me back up Crosby ever again.) Although, many Caps' fans might think Crosby is afraid of playing in the game with Alexander Ovechkin since Ovie checked Crosby the other week (the refs didn't call a penalty because they were playing hockey!). There is some bad blood between those two. Who knows.

So, the NHL picked his replacement; none other than Martin "Smeigel" St. Louis! That's right, folks, the Alternate Captain of the All-Shire Team is in! Its about time someone spoke up and made sure the Hobbits were represented well. Makes you wonder if St. Louis had something to do with Crosby sitting out. I can just picture him the whole time, talking to himself and hopping around. "Smeigel knows the way! Yes he does! Smeigel can take you to Cup. You must trust Smeigel." I bet all the other players are looking down on him with pity in their eyes. How the mighty have fallen.