The People's Peep
Mr. Manager
I'm sorry but are you picking an Original Six finals because it would be better for the NHL? If the casual fan has any idea about these teams left in the playoffs then they would know by know the shit the Sharks have taken for their underachieving in the postseason. Anyway why should the casual fan matter in deciding who should be in the Stanley Cup? Now if you honestly believe the Blackhawks can beat the Sharks fine. You won't be the only person who does. But don't give me your picks based off what's best for the league. I'm sure Carolina winning it years ago didn't hurt and San Jose winning it won't now.
I don't mean to come off as a jerk but it irks me to hear stuff like that. The Sharks have gotten a lot of shit for their past performances. Now that they are playing like a true contender-with excellent goaltending, guys who once where at the center of the jokes now leading this team-nobody wants to give them credit or a chance. And now people are going to pick against them because it would be bad for the NHL? Yea that's irratating. But come gametime, we might just make the nightmare come true.
I'm not picking against them because its better for the NHL, but because I believe the Blackhawks will win. I wouldnt mind it if the sharks made it to the finals. They are finally winning when they should be. I have nothing against the sharks. When i made my prediction, i realized that its two original six teams and that this would be good for the league. It shows the NHL's history and will keep some fans interested and even bring in more fans hopefully. Hockey is a great sport and deserves more attention than it gets. During the regular season, youre lucky if you see one hockey highlight on Sportscenter. Sure, some fans may stay to see if the perennial underachievers that are the sharks can actually do it this year. But I believe that more fans and some non-fans would watch for the original six match-up than the sharks.