With just one day left before the season begins, it’s time once again to look into that crystal ball and peer into the future.
But, as I’ve mentioned several times before, I’m terrible at predictions. So, for the third consecutive year on the blog, here’s my predictions for what will NOT happen during the upcoming season:
– I predict new Everett coach Craig Hartsburg will NOT approach his predacessor, John Becanic, in words per minute during postgame interviews.
– I predict the Phoenix Coyotes will NOT make Comcast Arena their new permanent home following Tuesday’s game. Not saying they’re going back to Phoenix, just that they’re not staying in Everett.
– I predict the artists formerly known as the Kid Line (there’s no way I’m going to refer to them as kids any more now that they’re 18-year-old veterans) will NOT remain intact throughout the entire season.
– I predict Tips defenseman Radko Gudas will NOT have to wait long before he draws the ire of opposing teams because of a big hit.
– I predict Tips winger Shane Harper will NOT lead the league in penalty minutes. Since he had just 10 while playing a full schedule last season, I guess I’m not really going out on a limb on this one.
– I predict Everett defenseman Ryan Murray will NOT win the Jim Piggott Trophy as the WHL’s rookie of the year. What can you say, defensemen never win the thing.
– I predict Everett will NOT have its second consecutive losing season.
– I predict the Vancouver Giants will NOT be fazed by their heavy losses, particularly on defense, and will regain their place atop the Western Conference.
– I predict the Brandon Wheat Kings will NOT be going into the Memorial Cup through the back door as hosts, but will go in as WHL champions.
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