Bobad, I know it hurts when your team loses or are not in the playoffs. I, and my Wing partners have been there. Especially through the Ned Harkness years. But tell me, who did you cheer for before the Ottawa Senators came into play? And I can't believe your statement, "Here's hoping the run for the cup will provide a little more excitement". I'm sure you don't believe what you just posted. The best hockey last year was the playoff final. The best I have ever witnessed. The speed, precession passing and the Wings winning was great as well. But you know what? If Pittsburgh had won I would have felt a little bad but not to much. The reason is because even though I love my Wings, I also love the play of other teams. As an example, I'm very happy that Detroit won tonight. That is not to say that they were the better team but it was a great game no matter who won. I also believe that the two best teams in the NHL this year have made it to the cup. The only disappointment I have is that of Carolina. Not that they should have won against Pits., but they should not have won against Boston. That in my opinion was the only upset in this year's playoffs.
ad.