Last post of the day, and that’s a promise:
- News that won’t surprise anyone: NHL veteran Chris McAllister is the Thunder’s captain. He was chosen by a team vote. “He’s well liked and respected by everyone,” coach Brent Bilodeau said.
- Glenn Detulleo and Jason Duda were chosen as assistant captains.
- A little shameless self promotion here: The Eagle’s Thunder preview package, suitable for framing, runs in tomorrow’s paper. Included is a main story on the team’s huge blueline, featuring four players (McAllister, Little, Adamek, Kovalcik) expected to add toughness to the team. There’s also a roster, with highlights for each player; notes, leading off with injury information; and a season schedule. Bob Lutz, the best hockey columnist in Wichita for my money, emerges from a St. Louis Cardinal-created depression to weigh on the Thunder.