You know, it’s quite obvious from my site just how much I love Dustin Tokarski. He tends to be topic number one around here, for all the right reasons naturally. There is the fact that his stats are outta control! Seriously, y’all. The numbers are fucking hot. Last I heard his saves percentage was still around .944 and his GAA was about 1.38. His performance last night was stellar. The Chiefs did their best to get a solid footing, but the Rangers weren’t going down like that. Toka proved to be his usual, reliable self in the pipes holding off the Rangers while the Chiefs had a slim lead of 2-1 in the second and stopping 36 shots and getting the win for us in the end.

So, obviously, he was first star of game 2 last night Click for interview with Toka and listen to him talk about how much he rules. Just kidding, he is totally sweet and not arrogant at all.

Oh look, another video; That fucking WordPress won’t let me embed. Whores.

During one of the intermissions, one of the Shaw announcers (I hate those fuckers. STACY BOWMAN!? ARE YOU FUCKING SHITTING ME?!) asked Tokarski about his nickname Coach game him which happens to be Tic and he said he got the Tick painted on his helmet. I figured coach calls him Tic since he has numerous nervous tics and habits when he plays. He covers a puck and clears it out he turns around and smacks hit stick under the net, left then right. Occasionally smacks his stick on right post then left, which I think happens when he is bored or has a light workload. He constantly is tapping his chestplate to make sure it’s in the right place. And I mean like every 2 seconds. About every minute he chops up the ice in the crease then knocks the ice of skates; left then right. During the anthems, he does some shuffle thing that I honestly can’t even describe.

Tic, obviously.

Jenn was able produce picture of said helmet;

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So just a recap on why Tokarski rules;
-Tokarski Saves (my shirt is proof).
-His hair is amazing (and is probably better than Tyler Johnson’s).
-He doesn’t try and grow some weak playoff beard (it would hide his pretty pretty face anyways).
-His stats are crazy awesome (no, really they are).
-His father, uncle, grandfather and a few cousins have played goalie (it’s in the blood).
-He is 9th ranked goalie for the upcoming draft (should have been higher).
-He was passed over about seven times then landed with the Chiefs. (Ha! We win!)
-He used to strum his stick like he was playing Guitar Hero (I think coach told him to stop doing that).
-He is only 18 (two more seasons!).
-His sweet last name (it sounds Polish, and Pollacks are cool, since I am one).
-He once was shit talking a goalie from the bench and was ready to fight him. Goalie pussied out and Toka laughed it off (I would have gladly paid the 200 some fine just to watch Tokarski beat a bitch down).

Now, for the Draft; who do I want to pick Toka? Well, obviously a team I don’t hate. And I anywhere from dislike to hate a lot of teams. Let’s address the ones I approve of;

-The Washington Capitals. I can see him fitting in with the Caps. And I love these dudes already. I would pretty much lose my freaking mind if Toka was on the same team as Ovie. I hear they have a goalie opening and Dustin will be good to go in two seasons. Plus, we all know that Dustin already looks good in red. Which brings me to pick 2…

-The Montreal Canadiens. The red Chiefs jerseys look similar to the Habs. I know, they already have a young hotshot goalie. Another product of the WHL, uberhottie Carey Price. But hey, I am sure Price and Tokarski can bond over a round of GTA IV and then go out and kick some ass on the ice. Price has had a few issues with third periods, but I bet Toka can slide in and keep it on lockdown.

-The Carolina Hurricanes. They picked Drayson Bowman and Justin McCrae. Let’s keep the band together, eh? That’s about all I got for that one.

-The Vancouver Canucks. Sure they are going to be doing some shaking up. I think Dustin should be waiting in the wings. Sanford is a fucking terrible backup. Roberto Luongo can teach this padawan Toka a few tricks I think. Also in the ‘Couv’s favor; the Sedins and Alexandre Burrows. Dudes I love.

-The Toronto Maple Leafs. I forgot to include this team yesterday. And Greener was kind enough to point this out to me. I will be honest, my Leafer Knowledge is lacking. The majority of my Leaf information comes from the various blogs. Seriously, Leaf blogs are some of the most legit around. Anyways, since my knowledge is lacking. Do the Maple Leafs need a goalie? Some whippersnapper upstart? I think so. I will allow Toka to wear the blue.

Fingers crossed he doesn’t go to…
-Any team in California. I just can’t like any Cali team, it feels wrong. Bitch, it doesn’t snow in LA!
-The Red Wings. Does this require explanation?
-The Pens. One, they have enough foxiness in the pipes with MAF. Two, I don’t want him on a team with Sid even though Malkin is fucking legit. Three, I don’t want to go to a Pens game to see him play. I hear the ‘burgh is dirtttttty.