So, in the wake of Michael Keenan’s hire to become the new head coach of the Calgary Flames, we might get what a lot of Flames fans want, defensive, hard nosed play that will surely be remembered by any opposition when they’re nursing their bruises. I have confidence in Sutter’s recent pick, since Jim Playfair sucked totally. Flames fans will hope to get what they’ve been wanting – the silver from Lord Stanley’s mantle.

Speaking of wants, I’ve been at this new job for 6 weeks and I have been buying a couple of things here and there, but not the ones that are the big goals for the season. Without further adieu, here is my 2007 wants list:

Technology and Gaming:

• Nintendo Wii – for intense interaction
• Sony PlayStation 3 – for the new games and a Blu-Ray player
• Nikon D40 Digital SLR – because I think I’ve graduated from P/S
• Samsung Micro Compact DivX Camcorder – for random moments to post on Facebook
• A new laptop – bottom of my list for sure since I’m not sure when this one will come along.

Clothing and Accessories:

• A Flames Jersey
• A new suit – navy or black, for everyday wear and my old ones are years old and outdated
• A lot of V-necks – shirts, sweaters and long sleeves
• A spring/summer jacket – that will mostly be used all the time
• A windbreaker – another jacket but more athletic
• ASICS Gel Sensei – I know where they are, I just don’t know when I’ll get them
• New gym clothes – because I plan to work out/run more than I did in the winter
• New watch – maybe two, as I do annually, top picks are:
  • Nixon metal atom
  • Leather dress watch, probably Guess? Or a cheap Bulova

Training and Equipment:

• Swim lessons – which have been booked
• Golf lessons plus clubs – since I’m in business, as my boss said, I have to learn
• Aikido training – I think I’ve decided on this one since it fits my personality and I totally use the workout and the discipline
• Scuba diving license and at least a wetsuit and fins – I promised myself this, probably after conference and summer finals

Trips:

• Victoria – to go snorkeling
• A lake in Banff – to go diving
• Canmore or Kananaskis – to go Rafting/Kayaking and Hiking and Camping

I think that’s all of it for now. It’s my shortest list yet since most of the items are pretty expensive, I’ll slowly work my way through them. I have conference and tuition to pay for and I haven’t applied for my student loan yet.