I think Chicago has it....... Would be happy to see the "kids" win (although I'm sure a few of the Sharks fans on this thread would disagree..haha)
I think half of Chicago just realized they had an NHL team, Unfortunately, congrats to them, the blues will win it all next year.
'Hawks Win! Kane is just awesome What is with the beards in the NHL today?....looks like Amish hockey...
The beards are a superstition. None of the players shave from the beginning of the playoffs until they are eliminated or win the cup. It's kind of funny to see Kane and some of the younger players on the Hawks grow them out.
Such an odd ending too. From the goal, the annoucners reaction, and lack of authority signaling that a Championship had just been clinched. Total lack of class by the very faithful Flyers fans for booing during the Cup presentation. For such a blue collar city and smart sports fans you'd think that they would show a little more respect. As Roy said, Pronger can use those pucks to plug his ears to avoid hearing how Chicago is going to really give this team their due in terms of celebrating. Its going to be an odd summer with all the salary issues, so its nice to see everyone just enjoying the moment.
I think Philadelphia fans succeeded long ago in setting themselves apart as idiots. What I don't understand is, why stick around to boo? Do you really believe it's registering with the team that just won the Stanley Cup? Or is it that you can't bring yourselves to leave--you really want to watch--but feel stupid cheering? Just go home.
Okay so I wasn't the only one who thought Philadelphia fans were being rather classless. I like to think that the United Center would have showed respect if we lost at home, but thankfully nobody will know
What an ending! Really happy to see Kane get the winner. Been a solid player all season and glad that he gets a solid reward to match (especailly after having to settle for Silver in Vancouver) Toews must be on the high of his life right now. Gold Medal, MVP, Stanley Cup!! I agree that the booing by the Philly fans was definitley unnecssary. I did see some of them cheer though. Anyone else see Jeremy Roenick break down in tears on NBC after the win?
Yeah Roenick was tearing up pretty bad. He was very emotional. I can't believe Melrose though. In the beginning of the season he stated that the final series would be Chicago and Philly and that Chicago would come out on top. You can't get any more correct than that!
I expected nothing less from Philly fans... It is after all, Philadelphia and I live here. They booed Santa Claus, they booed Donavan McNabb when he was drafted, they would even boo their own mothers. I have an affinity for the city of Chicago after living there for a few years, so it was win-win for me. I was just excited to see some EXCELLENT playoff hockey. It was well needed after gaining some publicity from the Olympics. Pronger can't be blamed for his antics. He's a true hockey player. They are filled with superstition and desire. Class and popularity are on the bottom of his list. This is the difference between the NHL and the NBA/ NFL. Here is to the 2011 season.
