Instead of interrupting the thread in the symposium with our hockey talk, we can use this thread to discuss the upcoming STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS. Predictions? Observations? Annoyances?
Firstly, I am an Islanders fan, and have been since I was 11 (I'm 27 now, so that means a long-ass time). I'm going with the Bruins take the cup. I don't want to see Detroit with it, and I think the Sharks are going to blow it like usual. The Blackhawks aren't consistent enough either, and the Rags simply suck.
By the way, when will the league man-up on dirty hits? In tonight's Isles-Caps game, Mike Green (young d-man for the Caps) came across the neutral zone, and leapt at Andy Hilbert apparently to dislodge his head from his neck. A minor penalty was assessed, and I doubt Green will see a suspension. I've lost some respect for Mike Green. If the league wants to eliminate dirty hits, you have to suspend even the rising stars for the things you'd suspend 3rd and 4th liners for. Another incident involve Cindy Crosby going third man in on a fight, and using his fist to massage Vorichek's ball sack. Nothing from the league on that one.
Anyway, Stanley Cup anyone?