What a ride that was. With more up and downs then a roller coaster, there were enough story lines this playoff run to fill a book. Sadly it all came to a bitter end. However you analyze it, this was the best team in during the regular season, and came 60 minutes from winning it all (technically 45 minutes).
I kept quiet during this run, and it looked like it was working for a while. I pulled all the stops out this time, growing a mustpatch, wearing the same clothes, going to the same pubs. I even tried to justify my superstitions by telling myself that it directly affected those around me, which directly affected those around them, and so on and on until it got to the players. The crazy things that happen during the playoffs.
Unlike previous Stanley Cup Finals teams, this team wasn't brought together for one magical run. This same squad will be in tact to go all the way again next year.
Hearing of all the injuries that the players played through during this run made me think of all the greats of the '94 run. All the stories and lore I tell of that team will one day be replaced by the tales of the 2011 warriors. And that is nothing to be ashamed of. So stop giving the team flack.
