Things That Make Me Go Hmm...

• While overager Kristofer Westblom has started the last two games in goal, look for Torrie Jung to get the nod when the Rockets visit the Chiefs in Spokane Tuesday. Westblom has registered back-to-back wins, yet for my money he simply does not look comfortable.
• Here is part two of a conversation with former Rockets Head Coach Marc Habscheid. http://www.am1150.ca/player/player?mediapath=&type=mp3&fi=files%2Fam1150%2Fsrimedia%2FR09_0328.MP3&nid=668980&
• Gregg Drinnan did a great job last week with his in-depth article on the 25 most powerful people in the WHL. I think he may have missed one person on that list though - himself. Speak to any coach or media person who covers this league and no one will question who the authority is when it comes to the inner workings of teams across the league. Drinnan is well connected and well respected across the WHL. Some even fear him for what he might write about them. If you don't think other GM's and coaches across the league don't look at his blog for all the 'dirt' on others, you are fooling yourself. Drinnan is one person who has power at his finger tips with a stroke of the keyboard.
• I once again applaud Anne Fowler at the Tri City Herald for conducting the Best of the West poll. Again some interesting results, and some no brainers. I was surprised that Giants goaltender Tysen Sexsmith was regarded as the most overrated player in the conference. Many believe that if Sexsmith played on a team that didn't focus on defense, he would be lit up like a Christmas tree. Sexsmith has company when it comes to those doubting his play. Kelly Guard was given the same treatment when he backstopped the Rockets to a Memorial Cup title in 2004. Both Sexsmith and Guard have something those naysayers don't have. A Memorial Cup ring.
• Here is the audio of the conversation with Edmonton Oil Kings Assistant Coach Rocky Thompson. I love the confident swagger he has about him. http://www.am1150.ca/player/player?mediapath=&type=mp3&fi=files%2Fam1150%2Fsrimedia%2FR09_0336.MP3&nid=668977&
• Speaking of the Oil Kings, it was great to meet up with A.J Jakubec after Saturday's game. A.J and I teamed up as the voices of the Rockets during the 2000-2001 season. Jakubec always had a passion for play-by-play, yet that season he waited his turn and played the role of the color analyst. Now he's calling games in the WHL, and enjoying every minute of it.