More Stanley Cup Final Reaction
From Detroit
- Michael Rosenberg compares Marian Hossa’s career playoff numbers to those of Pavel Datsyuk, in an attempt to put a positive spin on Hossa’s poor post-season.
- The Wings know that they have to rest up a bit before starting to workout this summer.
- Here is a look at the Wings’ roster heading into the summer–so much depth.
- One of the reasons for Detroit’s sustained success, has been the organization’s ability to bridge the generations for the team’s youngsters.
- The Red Wings shouldn’t be ashamed, they should just use this loss as motivation, writes Bob Wojnowski.
From Pittsburgh
- Cut Sidney Crosby some slack, writes Jeff Blair of the Globe & Mail.
- Mario Lemieux likes the Penguins’ chances moving forward. So does Dan Bylsma.
- Bruce Dowbiggen of the Globe & Mail was not a fan of Jim Hughson’s championship call on CBC.
- Remember Sidney Crosby’s injury? He should be alright in a couple weeks.
- If you didn’t catch it on television, the Penguins took the Cup to the Pittsburgh Pirates game on Sunday.
- The Penguins fans just cannot wait for the victory parade this afternoon. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be at the parade.
- Winning the Cup has been even better than the Penguins could have wished.
- Penguins veteran winger Bill Guerin does not want to hang up the skates just yet.
- The Penguins players hope that the same players return to Pittsburgh next season, but also know that changes are made every summer, writes Kevin Gorman.
The Rest
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post opines that the Avalanche’s handling of the Ian Laperriere contract situation does not really make much sense.
- Andrew Brunette has to spend a lot of time inside this summer, but is keeping a good attitude about it.
- Lightning netminder Mike Smith is still feeling the effects of his post-concussion syndrome.
- Hockey is not a popular sport among immigrants in Toronto mainly due to the high prices involved with playing the game.
- The Vancouver Canucks want Scott Arniel to continue coaching within the organization with the Manitoba Moose.
