2009-nhl-playoffs Stories - The Cannon
Did Sidney Crosby stiff Nick Lidstrom in the post-game handshake?
It's one of the great traditions of hockey, the way two teams line up for handshakes at the end of a playoff series. But in the euphoria of last night's Stanley Cup championship, did young Sidney Crosby stiff Detroit captain Nicklas Lidstrom? This comes from the Detroit Free Press: After...
Marian Hossa's Cup comes up empty
Well now that the Stanley Cup playoffs are over, with the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisting the cup, there is a shining lesson to be seen by the rest of the league. And no it has nothing to do with the Penguins. Marian Hossa, perennial superstar, signed a one year deal with the Red Wings in order to get...
Heartache in Hockeytown
It's a tough pill to swallow but the season is over for the Detroit Red Wings. Even tougher pill to swallow is that the Cup is in Pittsburgh. I'm not going to try and offer any type of analysis really because what's the point? The season's over, there are no more games to play. I will however try...
How did you become a Pittsburgh Penguins fan?
The first day of the offseason has begun. The Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions. Today the sun is a little brighter, the grass is a little greener and the beer tastes like victory. For some it may also be a day of reflection. This site is filled with Penguins fans from all over the...
The Ty Conklin Curse?
I previously posted a poll asking, "Who is the best back-up candidate for Columbus next year?"Ty Conklin was the top vote getter, receiving 35 of 107 votes. He came in at 32%, with Scott Clemmensen being the next closest at 18%. Now, I want to ask you to reconsider. If for nothing else, simply for...
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ARE YOUR 2008-09 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
Not much analysis tonight, time to celebrate. An unreal ending to a most unlikely of season turn arounds. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Sidney Crosby is the youngest captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup. Evgeni Malkin is the playoff MVP. ...
Congratulations Pittsburgh
I just wanted to write a quick congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a great year. You are the Stanley Cup champs! Pittsburgh is the first city to win a Stanley Cup and Super Bowl in the same year. Maybe next year they can let someone else win. ;) Congratulations Mario Lemieux. It was...
Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2009 Stanley Cup Champions
What an incredible game that was, one that lived up to every single bit of hype generated over the past few days. The Detroit Red Wings gave it their best shot in the final six minutes, but Pittsburgh played a smart, intense game for 60 full minutes and deserved this win. Marc-Andre Fleury had the...
Congratulations Pittsburgh Penguins, 2009 Stanley Cup Champions
Thanks to 2 goals by Maxime Talbot, the Penguins rallied back from down 3-2 in the series to defeat the Detroit Red Wings and win the Stanley Cup tonight at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings got a late goal from Jonathan Ericsson, but were unable to tie it up. Head on over to Pensburgh to...
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