Well, it is off to Portland for me. The question is more runs or inches of snow. I liked GM Charlie Dowd's comment to me when we discussed the potential weather situation in Portland. He said, "It's not my gate."

Who can blame him after all of the games the Defenders had lost or at least rescheduled because of rain last year.

Check out tomorrow's Bulletin. we have coverage of the series in Portland, Fan Fest and a feature on Chris Begg. Look for more throughout the weekend and a lot more just before the home opener.