NHL thoughts: the NHL was truly the winner in this series. QUALITY series, QUALITY hockey, and a fantastic set of conference and Stanley Cup contests. Granted, this squirrel is happy cuz he's found his nut, but overall, this was a dream post-season for Bettman and the league. Let's hope this is the start of a higher degree of popularity for the NHL.
Also, is there anyone better at calling a game than Mike Emrick & John Davidson? Davidson is so knowledgeable and Emrick is a happy lunatic, his joy evident in the way he called games with excitement and enthusiasm. Perhaps Gary Thorne & Bill Clement? Close, but not quite. Although I'll take either team, I love listening to Emrick at the mike. The 'Canes' announcer, Chuck Kaiton, is also a great play-by-play man, but TV is way different; although it was truly humorous listening to Kaiton fall all over himself trying to get the words out "empty net goal" for Williams, since he was so happy and ecstatic that the 'Canes were about to score the Cup clinching goal.
Noted Celebs in attendance: Cuba Gooding, Ronnie Franchise, Tim Robbins, Kid Rock (sporting a "hockey redneck" t-shirt), Kristi Yamaguchi (okay, so she's Mrs Bret Hedican),
Here's to another great season of hockey next fall.
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I think Phil said it best "I'm such an idiot". I don't think anything else needs to be said regarding this subject. I feel bad for him, but he has no one else to bonk on the head...
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Tilam has too much time on his hand to detail THAT much into the tie breaker and goal differential rules for the World Cup. That being said, his insight is surprising intelligent and fundamentally accurate.
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I LOVE to see Mark Cuban throw a hissy fit and twist in the wind. I hate that egocentric, arrogant, wanna-be professional athelete. I cannot fault him with the money he spends on making his team a winner, but he believes he is above rules and the game - berating the refs, ranting about them to the media and on his blog, and running onto the court at times. So, against all odds and logic, I am rooting for Shaq. Gosh it hurts me to say that! :)
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The Yankees suck right now. Don't argue, they do.
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