Monday musings

Reflections on a rainy weekend:

• I think Chad Lang will do a fine job as the general manager of the Regina Pats. And yes, I suspect changes are on the way in the hockey operations department.
• The people reacting negatively to Lang's hiring are likely the same ones who panned the hirings of Kent Austin, Ken Miller and Jim Hopson by the Riders. So, there goes the credibility of those critics.
• Rider training camp is only a few short days away. Most the attention will focus on the competition to replace John Chick and Stevie Baggs at defensive end.
• I honestly don't know which quarterback will emerge from training camp as #2 on the depth chart.
• If I had to guess, I'd say Ryan Dinwiddie, based on his previous CFL experience and his previous working relationship with new offensive coordinator Doug Berry in Winnipeg.
• If I've learned one thing in the previous two weeks, it is that I know nothing about dogs! A big thank you to blog reader Bev for her guidance and support - it is very much appreciated!
• Having said that, it doesn't appear that Dexter the dog will die of starvation or loneliness anytime soon! He's been quite a fine addition to our little Paczko clan. Not, if he would only stop confusing the area rug for a toilet...
• The J-man's baseball season hopefully resumes tonight, with a tilt against the Tigers.
• Thankfully the lousy weather prevented me from having to temporarily take on the head coaching duties on Saturday. Nothing good would have come from that!
• You know, if the Chicago Blackhawks keep playing like this, I may have to consider permanently moving them ahead of the Leafs on my personal pecking order.
• Who would you pick as the Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) winner on the Hawks? I'd have to think Toews is the front-runner, but a case could also be made for Byfuglien, Keith or even Niemi (but not if he keeps giving up five goals a game!).
• Java Express on south Albert. Nice place, but loud!