He was looking at the possibility of signing in Asiago, Italy, but told the Komets he would decide by Aug. 1, so he did.
"I wanted to make sure that I let them know in time, and I didn't want to string anyone along," he said. "I couldn't wait any longer. It's not like there's a bitter taste in my mouth coming back here. I think this team is going to be great."
Asked what he wanted to work on this year, Varone said, "Being more consistent offensively, being accountable in all situations and being not only what coach Sims can count on but also my teammates. I want to bring something to the table every night and make sure that I've done everything I can to help the team win.'
Did he feel like that was a problem last year?
"I think a few times I cou ld have
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Hahahhaaha! Gonna have to pass on this one. I'd better get the grill started before I get myself in trouble.
I stopped at home about 11:35am. The TV was on channel 276 (the NHL Network) and guess what! They were showing a 1979 playoff game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadians. Logging a lot of ice time for the Bruins was the future Fort Wayne Komets coach Al Sims. It was great hockey to watch. By the way, Boston won 3-2 in overtime. I don't believe Sims had any points but he was on the ice a lot. It was fun to watch.
Alan- You should have taped it. Than give it to Chuck Bailey or Scott Sprott. It would have been fun to watch on the jumbotron and the Coliseum.
I have a Al Sims hockey card when he played for LA.
No, no, no! I meant that... Oh never mind. I'm used to going out at 3 a.m. and doing something stupid. Just not THAT stupid. LOL.
Wendy--This is for RunningKomet, Please tell us are you the one in the red short shorts or the yellow? Also just what "Corner" do your work? I am sorry but somebody just had to hit the watermellon! After all you threw it not once but twice!! It is all in good summertime fun. It is nice to see that Quad City finally has a coach.
Watermelon gives me a bellyache and there's lots of belly to ache. I have lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks, going for 30! Got a great tan at the lake sunday. I think mightbite stole all my hockey cards I can't find them.
Burgee-Wendy may be out "Hawking" them on a corner!!! Hockeycards that is.
You missed it, Dschebig, Wendy was almost wearing a firefighter outfit at the Halloween game last year. At least, I think that was her from the pics I saw on her site.
I think I better back off from picking on Wendy. She seems like a alright person. I can afford anymore penalties. Burgee has me up for almost murder or something close. But I just couldn't help myself. That watermelon was just so so fat! Sorry Commisioner Blake!
4 Henley cards & 2 game worn jerseys/ 1 Woods card & 2 game worn jerseys/ 2 MacMillan cards & 0 jerseys
And more useless inventories from mightbite... Can you tell my vacation is almost over? I can feel the anger flowing through my veins.
Wow....lots of love for you on this blog, Wendy!! I can see why you, um, hang out on this corner....sorry, it was a good pass, I had to take the shot. ;) Ya know I'm teasin' you like the rest of these guys are!!
Aww, mightbite, keep on with the hockey card talk....I collect 'em too. I would collect the jerseys, but I'm not loaded like you. I can't write quite like you, but I have 1 Woods and 1 Henley card, 0 jerseys for either guy....close enough? :)
I just like getting the jersey autographed. I don't think I'll ever put a name on the back since a lot of these guys are here for a year or two, then bail. Next thing you know, I'm walking around with a jersey on of a guy who hasn't played on the team in 3 years.
BluelineBaby, not loaded during the summer=too hot to drink. 1 Henley card autographed "KING KONG HENLEY" & 1 jersey autographed Brent Henley or something that looks like that. / any word on Legault-Hodgman-O'Conner ?
mightybite-They are all alive and doing well!
I just drove into town about an hour ago. When I reached the city limits there was a sign that said, "Welcome to Fort Wayne, an All American City. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE BLOGGERS."
Some Flint fans are saying that the Generals will not take the ice this year. As of Aug. 12th there are still no phones, no tickets being sold, and new announcements of player signings. I do think they will play this season, but the product will be a poor one and that they will not survive after this season.
Har-har. But yes, those firefighter shorts were definitely short-shorts and they were khaki. The "almost wore" part is right. I was tugging at my shirt all night. Same with the dress I wore at the after season party last spring. I'm just not used to this "ladylike" concept. But hey, if it's any consolation, this is the frontrunner so far for this year's Halloween costume. :D
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/60308.jpg
But like I said, I have to do a lot more jogging. And yes, I have been known to jog at 3 AM. What can I say? I'm a night person.
As for Flint, I still think they should just go with the trained bears. Hey, they couldn't be any worse than their team was last year, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nah3nMStXV4
ToeBlake- Most of those bloggers are just flatout negative. Very bitter people. Flint has a lot of problems to overcome. They must get some credibility first and foremost with business people and season ticket holders. I agree with you they have some work to do, and very quickly. They need a first rate PR guy. Someone like a Brenden Savage. There stinking newspaper only publishes three times a week. They just found out Quad City hired a coach yesterday. They wouldn't have known that if it were not for bloggers. Real BIG trouble in Buick town. To Too bad.
Legault= not tough enough to fight in AHL/ Hodgman= too soft to play in AHL/
Why, Alan, was that directed at moi? Hey, I CAN speak a little French...come to think of it, I do know one or two swear words in French, but don't worry, Blake, I won't bust 'em out on here or anything....I'd hate to really get thrown in the penalty box! ;)
mightbite, who do you like that's left in the IHL (besides Mitch Woods, of course)?
Did Dschebig just go Paulsy Pickard on us with the "Flint Fan is Negative" BS? We would be just slightly negative here in FWA if we had to endure that horse hockey that is going on with the Generals was going on with out beloved Komets. Could you imagine? What a mess that is there. I feel sorry for the hockey fan there that just wants a so-so team to root for locally. I wish no ill on them there, only best wishes for them there.
Muskegon is building a team full of jerks. I can't wait for the Komet V. FuryJack games this season. What a bunch of IceHog-Like renegades they have on that team. I am fired up to scream at those butt-heads.
Blueline Baby, I like MacMillan-Chaulk-and most of the Komets also like Zehr & DiPace.
Colts falling apart=Sanders & Bethea=OUT.
Hit Somebody- That's a low blow. I was commenting on the Flint bloggers and you know it! Flint is turning into a huge mess. I do feel sorry for those fans up there. They just want something to cheer for. Something they can be a part of. The rag they have for a "so called" newspaper gives them zero information. But give me a brake! "Paul Pickard"? I don't know if I could live with myself if I treated people the way he treated the IHL. Most (not all) of the bloggers up there are down right nasty! If I lived in Flint I might be the same way! There really isn't much in Flint to cheer about.
BBB, Blakes Blog Bonus is right around the corner, another week on the maumee. One of Blakes books would be a good idea for the upcoming labor day weekend, go to a lake or the maumee, lay in the sun, get a tan and read a great book. I'll be hangin at #9 today with an OLD friend.
BBB-Blake's Better Bloggers that would be you and me Burgee maybe Wendy. I'll call Hit Somebody one if there are no more "Low Blows"! Heck, we are all Blake's Better Bloggers.
Alright, I might be in the BBB! :D "BLake's Better Bloggers". That feels a bit like "Dumbledore's Army". ;)
BBB, We should have t-shirts made with his picture on it and kitty kats.