So here goes; Alexei Kovalev has signed for the Ottawa Senators. He was the only reason I really really enjoyed the Montreal Canadiens in the past few seasons, even when he was a lethargic, self-regarding dick, perhaps mostly because he was a lethargic, self-regarding dick. I'll never forget his first round playoff goal when his helmet came off and suddenly it was 1972 and he scored on a backhanded shot that was beautiful.
Senators GM Bryan Murray has been quoted as saying he'd like Kovalev to score 30 plus goals next season, which is like me saying I plan to make 80 Gs singing countertenor this year, so good luck with that Bryan. Anyway, seeing him in a Senators shirt will evoke the same feelings as seeing Barry in Man City blue (leave me alone, football!); nausea mixed with regret and resentment.
PS: Ok, there are some other ways to beat the soccerless summer blues: EPL Talk has a mighty fine retrospective on the Legends of English Football, and so far no Stuart Pierce so all is well. Yesterday they did Stanley Matthews who is of course most famous for playing one season with Toronto City. Enjoy!
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