Few in the hockey blogosphere can strike as humorous and dischordant of a note as Steve Ovadia. Here's "Steverino" on the resurgence of Alexi Yashin on Long Island:
I haven't watched much Islanders hockey this season because the team seemed like such a trainwreck from the off-season. And with 7-6-2 record, I don't know that anyone is going to pick them to win the Cup, but the team isn't as bad as say, the Flyers or the Coyotes. And part of that record seems to be due to the rebirth of Alexei Yashin. He's physical and engaged like he's never been on the Island. To be honest, I never thought he could top the intensity and focus he showed sitting out in Ottawa.
I guess Steve won't be getting the Carol Alt Xmas card this year.
