Recent News & The Stanley Cup Teams

Penguins’ Gonchar Played With Torn MCL.

Showing the true meaning of the word “trooper”, Sergey Gonchar reportedly played the final 2 rounds of the playoffs with a torn MCL.  “Lots of guys were playing with bruises,” Gonchar said.  Bruises are a far cry from a torn MCL.  Kudos to you Gonchar, not get that MCL fixed up!

Bylsma Likes Back-To-Back Chances

Speaking like a coach who just won the Stanley Cup (shock horror), Dan Bylsma has said that he likes the idea of the Penguins coming back strong next year to win back-to-back Cups.  “Pressure is something I don’t put a lot of stock in,” Bylsma said.  “I think we can get back to the foundation and build again and try to do this again. It’s only one team a year that gets that opportunity and we’re going to try that next year. The challenge is you have to start all over again. You don’t get to start back on June 13.” That hasn’t been done since ‘97/’98 by the Detroit Red Wings.  It’s just dripping in irony.

Crosby Dismisses Wings Snub Accusation

First of all, of course he dismisses it.  You would have to be an idiot to actually admit it.  After Kris Draper came out and accused Crosby of snubbing the Red Wings after their game 7 win, the attention went directly onto the young Penguins Captain.  Crosby however wasn’t fazed at all.  “I really don’t need to talk to anyone from Detroit about it,” Crosby said Sunday. “I made the attempt to go shake hands. I’ve been on that side of things, too, I know it’s not easy, waiting around. I just won the Stanley Cup, and I think I have the right to celebrate with my teammates.”

Malkin wins Conn Smythe, Joins Mario

He led the entire playoffs in points and had an impact on the game, and deservedly came away with the hardware.  Evgeni Malkin was awared the Conn Smythe award for Playoff MVP.  He joins Mario Lemieux in the long list of Conn Smythe winners.