Post by Flames GM (Beamer) on Dec 6, 2020 20:56:43 GMT -6
Beamer - And we're back...GM chats with Beamer is brought to you by the letters "G" and "L" and by the number "6". Today were chatting with Tony, the GM on the team in the Lone Star State...the Dallas Stars. Welcome Cowboy! First question . How do you see your Stars doing this year in SCD?
Tony - I think we will be pretty productive, but truthfully I need to stick to the direction. The team has some strong pieces in the NHL and in the minors, and I am trying not to overplay the plan too early.
Beamer - Sounds like a good plan Stan. Big D is always formidable (at least to most other clubs). Question 2. If you could go on a pub crawl with 5 other GMs from this league, who would they be and why?
Tony - Oh that’s a toughy. Gonna lead off with Gameface - that’s gotta be an interesting event that I’d be fascinated to see how it turns out. I’d throw you on that list too Beams, for none of the same reasons. I feel like rolling out with you and Will would be a fun time with some good hockey talk and otherwise. 4th I’ll toss in Wildchild. I wanna know if he makes the same faces in real life 100% of the time that he does in here. And for #5 I’ll say McBitter. I feel like he may have a taste for a beer.
Beamer - I did hear McBitter makes some bitter-looking faces......hopefully he can handle his beer but I think he may be used to drinking margaritas and drinking Canada Cooler. Chicks and McB dig em. Would be fun to see Wild Child make the emoji faces in the flesh, and we know Gameface would probably get us all in heaps of trouble. That'd be a fun night so long as we don't end up in jail. Question 3. Speaking of jail...and rather if you were gonna be put to death....What would you choose as your last meal? Why?
Tony - I feel like ending up in trouble is part of the deal. This is gonna sound lame, but I’m going with pizza. I’ll eat pizza every day any time of day. I’m a simple man.
Beamer - Pineapple on a pizza okay with you yes or no?
Tony - Yeah. People that say otherwise are just looking to be contrarian. Or they’ve never had it. It has many combinations it works with, but of course the tried and true Hawaiian pizza is always phenomenal when you’re in the mood for it.
Beamer - Phew...glad you're a pineapple on pizza guy. It's one of the best toppings for a Za! Simple is good...pizza pretty much should satisfy most people. If they hate pineapple on it, then they haven't ready experienced pizza. Question 4. What "vintage" video games do you play (I.e. nothing that's been released in the last 10 years).
Tony - Honestly I’m mostly a sports guy when I get down to it. BUT I also have a Super Nintendo that I am always ready to play super Mario on. Can’t go wrong there.
Beamer - My favourite was digging up an old PC game.....Leisure Suit Larry. It probably parallels the life of a few GMs in this league. One can never go wrong with a classic like Super Mario though. Final question...If animals could talk, which would be the rudest and why?
Tony - As a cat owner, cats no doubt. When they want affection they’ll be all cuddly and nice but when they’re all set with you, you’ll know. The glares are something else!
Beamer - I think you just described all the GMs significant others there. grin. That's a wrap of the interview. Best of luck to your former Minnesota North Stars franchise this coming season.
Tony - I think we will be pretty productive, but truthfully I need to stick to the direction. The team has some strong pieces in the NHL and in the minors, and I am trying not to overplay the plan too early.
Beamer - Sounds like a good plan Stan. Big D is always formidable (at least to most other clubs). Question 2. If you could go on a pub crawl with 5 other GMs from this league, who would they be and why?
Tony - Oh that’s a toughy. Gonna lead off with Gameface - that’s gotta be an interesting event that I’d be fascinated to see how it turns out. I’d throw you on that list too Beams, for none of the same reasons. I feel like rolling out with you and Will would be a fun time with some good hockey talk and otherwise. 4th I’ll toss in Wildchild. I wanna know if he makes the same faces in real life 100% of the time that he does in here. And for #5 I’ll say McBitter. I feel like he may have a taste for a beer.
Beamer - I did hear McBitter makes some bitter-looking faces......hopefully he can handle his beer but I think he may be used to drinking margaritas and drinking Canada Cooler. Chicks and McB dig em. Would be fun to see Wild Child make the emoji faces in the flesh, and we know Gameface would probably get us all in heaps of trouble. That'd be a fun night so long as we don't end up in jail. Question 3. Speaking of jail...and rather if you were gonna be put to death....What would you choose as your last meal? Why?
Tony - I feel like ending up in trouble is part of the deal. This is gonna sound lame, but I’m going with pizza. I’ll eat pizza every day any time of day. I’m a simple man.
Beamer - Pineapple on a pizza okay with you yes or no?
Tony - Yeah. People that say otherwise are just looking to be contrarian. Or they’ve never had it. It has many combinations it works with, but of course the tried and true Hawaiian pizza is always phenomenal when you’re in the mood for it.
Beamer - Phew...glad you're a pineapple on pizza guy. It's one of the best toppings for a Za! Simple is good...pizza pretty much should satisfy most people. If they hate pineapple on it, then they haven't ready experienced pizza. Question 4. What "vintage" video games do you play (I.e. nothing that's been released in the last 10 years).
Tony - Honestly I’m mostly a sports guy when I get down to it. BUT I also have a Super Nintendo that I am always ready to play super Mario on. Can’t go wrong there.
Beamer - My favourite was digging up an old PC game.....Leisure Suit Larry. It probably parallels the life of a few GMs in this league. One can never go wrong with a classic like Super Mario though. Final question...If animals could talk, which would be the rudest and why?
Tony - As a cat owner, cats no doubt. When they want affection they’ll be all cuddly and nice but when they’re all set with you, you’ll know. The glares are something else!
Beamer - I think you just described all the GMs significant others there. grin. That's a wrap of the interview. Best of luck to your former Minnesota North Stars franchise this coming season.