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Catching Up With Jeremy in Columbus...AGAIN...

The Continuing Conversations

The Gang and I attended the last game of the season, April 18th, in Columbus, BlueJackets. vs. Stars. Missed Stevenson from the hotel on the way to practice, but caught up with him on his way back to the hotel. He was on the phone, so I waited patiently. He told whoever it was (if it was the wife, I am sorry!) he would call back in a few minutes. Here is how the conversation went (wished I would have recorded):

JS: Hey, how's it going? (puts out the hand)
ME: Just fine, catching up with our fav player. So how does it feel to be playing with the fabled Stars?
JS: Awesome! I feel so great playing with these guys. This is a better situation than the one I left (in Nashville). They really take care of you here.
ME: So, I guess the fan support is pretty good, eh?
JS: It is awesome! Sellouts, playoffs sold out.
ME: So no chances of me snagging a ticket, then? Heh.
JS: Nope.
ME: Well, keep up the good work. You playin' tonight?
JS: Yep, should be in the lineup most of the playoffs.
Me: Sweet! Give em hell, man! Any word on next year?
JS: Nope, they told us we won't talk about that stuff til after the season, which is smart, keeps our focus on now.
Me: Alright, well, good luck and break someone up tonight!
JS: See ya. Thanks for everything.

We talked about some other things, but that was off the record and personal.


Jeremy is a great guy. He doesn't forget where he comes from, and the fans he left behind. Dallas, you have got to keep this guy. He is just the type of roleplayer you all need. Sure, he doesn't score a lot but he works his ass off. That type of effort needs rewarded.

Columbus won the game in overtime, on an awesome shot by Sergei Fedorov less than a minute into overtime. Seeing Jeremy in the Stars colors was great, and it was good to see him get so much ice time, even in a losing effort.

Well, we will keep you up to date on his exploits in the playoffs! Go Stars! Sweep up the 'lanche!