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August 29, 2007

If it is can we all come
Don't think that we don't know
Don't think that we're not trying
Don't think we move too slow
It's no use after crying
Saying
It's a mistake, it's a mistake
It's a mistake, it's a mistake
~ Men at Work

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz...

I haven't posted anything in awhile, because quite frankly, there isn't much to write about. That will soon change, as NHL training camps open in about two weeks, with AHL camps beginning soon afterwards.

There are a few items I've come across in the past few weeks to share.

On Time Warner Sports (cable channel 32), Admirals owner Harris Turer and new head coach Lane Lambert were interviewed on Dennis Krause's talk show a few weeks ago. I missed the first few minutes, but I still enjoyed the bulk of the show.

Krause alternated questions between the two, with Turer promoting the entertainment value of going to an Admirals game, while Lambert gave us an idea of what kind of coach he'll be.

No surprises from Turer. He came across just as you'd imagine... enthusiastically promoting the upcoming season. Krause brought up the future of a new arena someday replacing the Bradley Center and the uncertain future of the Bucks, with Turer denying he'd be interested in any ownership of the Bucks, and was hopeful that the Admirals would be included in any plans for a new arena.

Turer also explained how the overall entertainment dollar in the Milwaukee area is limited, and the team is looking at attracting people from outside the immediate Milwaukee area to come to games. Having televised games on channel 32 all along the eastern part of the state doesn't hurt.

Watching Lambert speak was more interesting for me, as I'm curious to see how he'll fare as our next coach. It was refreshing to hear him say that he will not copy the style of previous head coach Claude Noel. He expressed a desire to open up the game more to increase scoring.

Lambert also described how he is an 'in-your-face' coach when dealing with his players. His decision to hire Brad Lauer as his assistant was made to provide a balance, as Lauer is more of a behind-the-scenes counselling type of coach. The theory is having that contrast will make it easier to get the most out of the players, as some guys respond to one approach better than the other.

I came away from watching that show impressed by Lane Lambert and confident in Harris Turer's continued commitment to the team.

I also caught part of a segment on a Milwaukee newscast about a new Admirals theme song we'll hear at the BC this season. A guy dressed like a pirate sings a song that goes something like "Yo ho ho, shot and a goal!". Seemed like something out of a children's TV show, which may be exactly the plan... another way to entertain kids so that families make a return trip for another game.

The part of the song I heard wasn't as putrid as "Jump on it", "Put Your Hands Up in the Air", or "YMCA", but I guarantee I'll be tired of hearing it by the second or third game of the season.

posted by Todd # 12:26 PM

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