LA KINGS OUTSIDER 2.0

So the Hawks eliminated the Flyers in six games to win the Cup.  I can't say I watched an entire game all the way through but it sounded like a great series.  The NHL season ended for me on April 25th.  I actually predicted the Hawks to make it to the Finals but had the Penguins winning because of the 'Hossa-Effect.'   I guess the third time was the charm for Marian . The Blackhawks went all-in this season and got the job done but the chances of seeing this roster together again are probably slim-to-none .  The Hawks have over $18 million dedicated to their top-three of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith next season.  Expect names like Brian Campbell, Cristobal Huet, Patrick Sharp and Kris Versteeg to all be discussed as changing teams this off-season. Now, I was at the Dodgers-Cardinals game on Wednesday so I missed the game but I did get a text from my buddy saying, "Jeremy Roenick is crying like a little girl." Of course, I had to 'Youtube...

The Hawks game was depressing.  It was like watching the Kings dominate the Blue Jackets except the Kings were the ones getting their behinds beat.  Chasing the puck all night.  Not completing more than one consecutive pass on a rush.   Anyways, if I've got any Hawks readers.  I took some pictures of Toews, Kane and Keith during warmups (first slideshow).  And then took some shots of them dominating the Kings in the final two periods (second slideshow).  Enjoy! Not sure where the Kings offense has gone.  Shutout vs. the short-handed Hawks?  One goal versus the Islanders?  Looks like Terry Murray pulled names out of a hat for the lines tonight.