Hi everyone! Let me explain the title. I’m going to be a proud father once again, but my two other children need not feel jealous as this offspring is going to consist of paper, cardboard, and about 140,000 words. OK, so I’m not good at coming up with creative riddles, but it’s my way of announcing that my new book on the first two years of the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts, and their foray into Japan to play for the 1976 Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Cup is finally going to see the light of day. McFarland Press will be publishing my new tome, if all goes well, near the end of the year or early next year (most likely scenario). In case, any of you are excited about what these pages will contain, I have a treat for you in the form of a snippet from the uncut, unrated version, which you can find here. Like I said, this has not yet been published. There are likely a few mistakes here and there, and it may well look completely different when the book comes out, but you get the idea. If you’re a Seals fan, you’re in luck too, as this excerpt, entitled “Uncle Miltie Takes Over” explores one of the Seals’ most infamous moments.

I’ve also added a brand new article from the February 2, 1973 edition of the Hockey News, which was published during a very tumultuous time for the Seals. Garry Young had just been fired, Charlie Finley was pissed off, and the team was losing consistently once again, but there was actually reason for optimism as the club’s young guns were just starting to get it together. You can read this Geoffrey Fisher article right here.

I’ve also just learned that my fellow McFarlandite John Robertson’s new book, Hockey’s Wildest Season: The Changing of the Guard in the NHL, 1969–1970 is available to pre-order from the McFarland website. A little birdie told me that it has substantial material about the Carol Vadnais-Ted Hampson era of Seals history, so you may want to check it out. I’ve already read a few of John’s books and if you like any of my stuff, you’ll love his too, I guarantee!

Next week, I hope to re-post the ballots for the 2021 Seals Hall of Fame induction, so come back if you haven’t already had the chance to vote. Those of you who have voted, rest assured, your votes have not been lost, and they will be counted!

Until next time, stay gold!