Playin' for All the Marbles
by IslesOfficial on Jun 12, 2009 6:44 PM EDT
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Well folks, it's been fun. We've been through a long, arduous season especially if you're an Islander fan. Tonight it all comes down to who wants it more. It comes down to who is willing to sacrifice mind, body and soul for a chance to hold the chalice many have spent their youth dreaming about.
For many team execs, this is the culmination of strategy and selection since the Draft the year before. Did your team draft that last key cog? Did you trade a draft pick here or player you really loved at the deadline to give yourself a shot at the Holy Grail? How many times as fans, have you shook your fist at the TV or at the arena trying to will the players on the ice to victory?
Tonight, two cities and two teams and their fans get one last crack at it. So Pens fans, don't forget those Tuxedos and Terrible Towels and Red Wings fans, don't forget that Motown Mojo. One game to decide it all. I don't think anyone would have wanted it any other way.
Enjoy tonight. No matter which team you root for.
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Head says Detroit, heart says Pittsburgh. I sure hope my heart knows what it’s doing.
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You’re not the only one. Can you imagine the PR that would be generated if Crosby were to win the Cup and the Conn Smythe in only is 4th season in the league?
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by IslesOfficial on Jun 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Sidney lifting the Cup — even if it never happened again — would be all the image they need for their promos for the next decade.
I’m really intrigued. There’s no guaranteeing this Pens team ever gets back to the Finals. But based on the outcome of one game tonight, until next time (if there IS a next time) people will say about Sid either, “he’s done it before” or “he never did get it done.” Heh, no pressure!
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dont like either team
I hate the Pens and I don’t feel good watching Crosby win because I am sick of the guy, the NHL wore him out on me…I don’t care about the Wings but I don’t like that they have dominated the Cup for so long so I will root for the Pens
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Thanks for joining and weighing in. (And nice screen name ;)
It’s a dilemma, innit? I haven’t been bothered by Crosby the way most have — I think he’s in a difficult position (well, as much as a millionaire can be) as the league’s anointed one and heralded star since he was a kid. You’re right about the overexposure; I just try to tune it out via DVR and mute (or I’m just getting old and numb to it all, heh).
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Two things
1) Ooh, I see Doug flashing mastery of the tools, making sure this poll closed before the game starts. Well done :)
2) PENS WIN! I think they’re the only Atlantic team I don’t mind seeing that happen to.
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