CHAMPIONS!
Now that the Chicago Blackhawks have (finally) won the Stanely Cup, the 2010 NHL season is over. The players, witll now enjoy time with family, and among other things, golfing! Then they will "lace 'em up" again for another shot at the Cup.
STAND OUTS
The most impressive performances came from the rookies this year in the playoffs without a doubt, Villie Lieno, and Antti Niemi. Lieno, Blackhawks, was a disappointing drop from the Red Wings, but an impressive pick up for the Flyers, which always makes the GM look good. On the other hand, Dave Dombrowski, GM for the Wings, looks like he had no idea what Lieno's potential could have been here for the Wings.
Niemi, Blackhawks, was definately one of the most impressive rookie goalie most of us has ever seen! Allong with Jimmy Howard carrying the Wings all season, and leading them in the playoffs, the only thing he couldn't do was win the Cup, which makes his remarkable story, nothing. Which is sad because, in the modern NHL era, there has never been a rookie goalie, nonetheless a back up, to replace the starter and lead a team all year, and then into the playoffs, unheard of with the exception of Tom Brady in the NFL.
thats all for now, more updates, and thoughts to come.
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