Day 16: The men who tried to save Christmas, but more importantly, the Stanley Cup Finals

This is a really TOUGH one for me. I can't even write something satirical. Truth is, both of these guys hold a very special place in my heart. I've been a Jussi fan for ages and was sad to see him go to NYR. But like my boy Marty, he came back to where he belonged.

Fernando was the gem in my playoff crown. Not to go back to Marty stories, but when he left, I needed a new favorite skater and always had a soft spot for the RPM line. Pisani, an underdog of epic proportions, filled the void.

These are two of my faves. It's really tough to think that after tomorrow, one will be out of the competition. And in just over a week, the other will be eliminated by the force. That is, Dwayne Roloson.
Vote wisely. I love you all.

WE HAVE ANOTHER TIE! THE HOT OIL TIEBREAKER DENIES US A GOALIE SHOWDOWN AND GIVES FERNANDO THE GO-AHEAD!

Preseason Game Numero Uno

It was a hot one in Winnipeg tonight as the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the team which was once the Jets. The crowd knew which team was hotter. Internet radio has a fancy way of transmitting "sound" and it sounded like cheers for the oil, jeers for Comrie and co.

With no one able to pop Double D's cherry in net, the hottest team around skated to a 5-0 win.

Yours truly was especially pleased with the return of Marty "Shocked and Appalled" Reasoner to the Oilers lineup (with a fabulous 3 assists). It killed me to know that he watched the Stanley Cup run, knowing that he loved this team. They'll just have to win it this year and have it be that much sweeter.

Sure, Mr. Rachel Hunter scored 2 goals, but it was about friggin time. You kids realize he hadn't scored since the San Jose series? Maybe someone needs to take a look at their "priorities".

And then there was Alexei "I always forget if the h goes before or after the k" Mikhnov. Welcome to the NHL, Mr. Straight Hairline. The Pygohy-born player made a huge case for minutes this season with a hot 3 pt performance (1g, 2a). The chemistry* he found with Reasoner may be indicative of future line combinations this season.

(*until actual highlights of this game are seen, chemistry can only be measured by the intensity of Roddy's voice)

So, the inaugural Buster Poindexter (and his banshees of blue) Hot Hot Hot player of the game goes to:

Alexei "Traktor Boy" Mikhnov

Day 15: The D Cup

Well, it's the day that Alana has been waiting for! Today we see new Oiler Daniel Tjarnqvist take on Dwayne Roloson. Tjarnqvist came highly recommended by Roloson, as both played in Minnesota together. Will you take Roli's advice and throw your votes at the sexy Swede, or is Roloson your cup of tea? Do we really even need to be holding this vote? Have your say in the comments section!






Voting over. Roli rolls over the swede.

Day 14: Not Roli versus Not Roli

Today we have another rookie battle on our hands, pitting Mathieu "Crooked Landing Strip" Roy against Brad Winchester, who the Prez has accurately described as looking like someone's mother.













I don't have much to say about these guys except that neither of them are Roloson, who will be thrown into the ring with Tjarnqvist tomorrow. To put you in the right frame of mind heading into this battle, here's a ridiculously cute photo of some Roli-on-Moreau action.

Vote for your favorite Not Roli in the comments now!

VOTING OVER! YOUR MOM WINS!

Birthday time!

Happy birthday to Hot Oil member (and the brains behind the "Hot Off"), Loxy! Hope you have a great one!

Unlucky Day 13: Who's that guy? vs. what's his name?

Danny Syvret.
Many of you have a predisposition towards European and/or Russian men. And that's fine. But Lil' Orphan Danny wants your vote. The good ol' (but young) Canadian defenseman likes macaroni and cheese, online scrabble and the way that fructis makes his hair smell.*

Jan Hejda.
He's been around the European block, and he's coming to a country near you. The Rico Suave of Czech hockey doesn't care if he wins this contest. But that same "je ne sais quoi" is what makes him all the more desireable. Does he have any grasp of the English language? Vášnivý vášnivý vášnivý!


*Unconfirmed

Vote now.

VOTING OVER! HEDJA GIVES DANNY THE BOOT!

Schremp may have lost the Hot Off...

...but he won me over in the shootout vs the Golden Bears.

EDIT: One of the upcoming participants in the Oilogosphere blogger Hot-Off (the mighty Grabia) alerted me to the You Tube of the Schremp goal. I'm too lazy to post it in here, just click the link.

It's hot HOT.

But keep your eyes open for the 0:34, 0:57, and 1:44 on the counter.. (or anytime that Lupul is on the screen.. SQUEE!)

Also, the BoA is helping us bring sexy back. Funny thing is, I don't think sexy ever left. Well, maybe from 94-99.