Flyers out, but future looks bright

This t-shirt about sums it up - the Flyers got scorched today, 6-0, by the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending their magical playoff run. However, this team has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of; there are probably very few Flyers fans who could honestly say they expected the team to go all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals after the abysmal season they had last year. This team has come very far, very fast, and next year, they could be serious contenders to sip from the cup. Cool.

I have to admit, the Flyers aren't the team I'm loyal to - that's the Edmonton Oilers (and no, I don't feel like explaining it just now), but I always root for the Flyers to do well, especially since I'm so fond of the team's captain - Jason Smith, a truly classy hockey player, and a good captain (and a former Oilers captain to boot - the longest serving in team history). Since the Oilers made such strides this year, too, I'm seriously rooting for a Philadelphia / Edmonton Stanley Cup Final, which would be the third between the two teams, and the first since 1987. Now THAT would be something to see.

Five more months until hockey season begins again, but who's counting?

On to the Stanley Cup Finals - I like the Pens, no matter who they face. I think this team can beat either the Stars or the Red Wings. We'll find out soon enough. Hey, at least the despised Anaheim Ducks didn't make it. From champs to chumps in one year. Boo Hoo.