Whether they are from Canada or Europe or the USA, always send a man to do a man’s job. I hope this lesson wasn’t missed by Canada’s gift to the NHL, Sidney Crosby. I hope he learned that it’s not about the diving and it’s not about the whining. It’s about the hockey. Just play the game hard and leave the drama out.
Despite the NHL’s best effort to forward the fortunes of young Sidney and his team, in the end the real men of the NHL won the Cup. From their coach, Mike Babcock, on down to a rookie like Darren Helm, the Red Wings, led by Captain Niklas Lidstrom, showed the Pittsburgh Penguins and the world how to win like men. Michel Therrien and all the young Penguins were defeated by the most worthy opponents in the league. It is no shame on the Penguins to have lost to the best team in the NHL in 6 games. Â
Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings on their fourth Stanley Cup in 11 years. There are so many great players on the Red Wings, choosing the Conn Smythe winner couldn’t have been easy. But, they did get it right. Henrik Zetterberg is a great two way hockey player. To have come as far as he has is a testament to Zetterberg and the entire Detroit organization.
Congratulations to Jim Devellano, Ken Holland, Steve Yzerman and the llitch family for treating their players like family. Having faith in these players and offering some a second chance (Osgood, Drake and McCarty) reaped the greatest reward and many blessings.
May all teams and players who pursue the greatest trophy in all sports be as worthy.
The Detroit Red Wings
2008 Central Division Champions
2008 Western Conference Champions
2008 President’s Trophy Winners
2008 Stanley Cup Champions
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This post was written by m hurley on June 5, 2008
