Apr 13 2009
Stanley Cup
As a New York Islanders fan I knew in December that the Islanders wouldn’t make the playoffs. The National Hockey League playoffs are the most exciting games around. The intensity in the games are really high. The feeling that comes over you when you are at a playoff game is thrilling. There is nothing better than watching a game seven between two great teams fighting it out for the sports most coveted prize. The Stanley Cup has been raised by such greats as Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Mark Messier, Bobby Orr, Mike Bossy, and Wayne Gretzky to name a few. It’s about a group of players working hard day in and day out working to obtain one goal. There can be years when you pack your bags early and then there are years that can immortalize you as a legend. The playoffs start Wednesday and I can’t wait. Even though the Islanders will not be playing, I will be routing for Alexander Ovechkin and the Caps. Alex Ovechkin is making a case to be the greatest of all time. He has a long way to go and could be considered a future hall of famer based on his body of work so far. The Penguins are another team in the east to watch. Sidney Crosby is an amazing talent and with goalie Marc Andre Fleury this could be the year the cup goes to the Steel city. Many Canadian teams are in the playoffs Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary are all trying to bring the cup over the border. The Rangers (WHO SUCK) have a very talented goalie in Henrik Lunquisdt and if they get hot they can take the cup back to the big apple. Boston is a good story and with a solid core they could bring the hardware to bean town. Five of the six original franchises made the playoffs. San Jose won the presidents trophy and with the most points in the league have to be considered a contender This is how I think the finals will be between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals lets see if I’m right.
