Easy come, easy go…
A lot of pundits go nuts at this time of year, trying to out-scoop or out-analyze each other in predicting who will move and who has improved enough to win the cup. While big moves are always possible, it seems more likely that a manager will make tweaks rather than shake things up if he feels his team is a contender. The idea that a contender will somehow fleece a seller is not supported by history. It is more likely that a forward thinking manager will set the table for future seasons by victimizing a manager who is over-estimating his team’s chances and is willing to mortgage the future to win now.
Let’s see how this all plays out. Will Lombardi still be a Flame? Will Horton become a Flame? I doubt Sutter will let a trade deadline dictate terms if he is looking to move a player. If it doesn’t happen in the next week, he will do it in May or July. Patience is key.
attoboy | 11:29 pm, February 25th, 2009
Categories: Hockey. Tags: Analysis, Hockey.
- third pig’s the charm
Amidst all the doom and gloom of the currently reported economy the Calgary 2009 HomExpo was something of an oasis. The crowds were good and the mood of vendors surprisingly upbeat, though it might depend who you were speaking with.
attoboy | 1:44 pm, January 19th, 2009
Categories: Chit Chat. Tags: Analysis, General, Marketing.
- what, no pony?
It’s the same thing every year. Pundits and pundit-wannabes hype up expectations leading up to the Macworld keynote then appear deflated when Apple fails to deliver teleportation and time travel to the masses.
“Underwhelming” was the general media reaction, generally followed with “Apple blew it by not delivering [my pet technology]. They totally suck and are going to lose customers over this one.” Well I can play that game, too. Prediction: pundit will make an accurate statement. Damn, missed again! Can anyone blame Apple for opting out of that game? The only question remaining is whether Apple will move forward on its own or begin participating in more mass consumer shows such as CES.
There was a time when attending CES would have been a big risk. As a “beleaguered” company Apple would have been under pressure to hit a home run with each appearance. Ironically, now that they are held in high regard, their shows are no longer considered “make-or-break.”
It would be nice to see Apple take part in the mass consumer shows if only to show some leadership in that area. The people who bitch and moan at Apple keynotes have no idea how good they’ve got it. Try and watch pretty much any other conference’s keynote. It’s like watching a slide show of a vacation of someone you don’t know who toured a corporate board room.
I really like a lot of the Apple products. I am ambivalent toward the company. I wish a lot of the Apple fans would dial it back a bit.
attoboy | 12:11 pm, January 10th, 2009
Categories: Computer. Tags: Analysis, Marketing, Personal.