King Crane 289 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Great article on ESPN after Tuesday night's game. Its was mainly comical, but it had some points that show how Hockey is a sport above all others sports. Full Article A few of my favorites: 5. I'm pretty confident that if the NHL ever expands to Pandora, Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk will be the only earthling taken in the galaxy expansion draft. 14. Red Wings center Jiri Hudler recovered from the stomach flu in time for the playoffs by sticking to a strict diet of Doritos. (And here I had always thought it was Pop Tarts that had mysterious healing powers.) 29. The NHL playoffs should be required study for all football sideline reporters. Look, there is no more intense action than hockey, yet the coaches on the bench actually listen to the questions and give some amazing answers while not being afraid to let their emotions (read: red-faced anger) come through. It's candid, informative, amazing television. Now cut to Nick Saban or Bill Belichick grunting some condescending five-word cliché as he brushes past a reporter on his way to the locker room. You know what the difference is? In the NHL, ego and coaching talent are often inversely related. 37. I still don't get the catfish thing, but to fans in Nashville: The ovation and sendoff you gave your team at the end of the Canucks series was something to behold.38. And it was a fitting backdrop to the best moment in sports: the NHL handshake line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 My number one reason to love the game...Pavel Datsyuk. The best thing to come out of Russia since I don't know when. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
