Polemic Hockey

Around this time last year, after getting a look at a round and a half, I predicted that the Cup would come to California, with either the Ducks or the Sharks taking it.

This year, I can say that it's not. The Ducks are out, and the Sharks are simply proving, once again, that they don't have what it takes mentally. Even if they pull out this series, I simply can't see them winning the Cup after showing this kind of weakness.

I'd really like to see Montreal win it. Anybody but Detroit or the Rangers, really.

Of course last year, I picked the right Cup champ. This year I couldn't even pick the first round.