Posted by Rob on June 13, 2009 – 11:22 am
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Tagged as assist, call of staal, carolina hurricanes, Eric Staal, goal, hockey, Jordan Staal, Marc Staal, new york rangers, nhl, pittsburgh penguins, Staal, stanley cup
So one good thing came from Pittsburgh winning the Cup…it goes to prove that the Rangers will be winning the Cup within the next three years. Why do I make such a prediction? Let’s just say its the “Call of Staal.”
In 2005-2006 the Carolina Hurricanes won the Cup. One of their key players is Eric Staal, the eldest (and most skilled) Staal brother.
This year, in 2008-2009 the Pens won. Jordan Staal is one of their key players as well, and is the second-eldest son.
The third-eldest son also plays in the NHL. Marc Staal plays for who else, but the New York Rangers.
So given this information, I believe there is a direct correlation between the Staals and the Stanley Cup. Seeing how there was a three-season between Eric and Jordan receiving the Cup, I believe there will be another three-year gap, after which Marc’s team will be snagging the Cup. So long as the Rangers hold onto Marc (which they should since he is a very solid defenseman), the boys in blue will be bringing the Cup home to NY in 2012. Good stuff.
Posted by Rob on June 13, 2009 – 11:10 am
So Pittsburgh won the Cup. They beat Detroit in seven games. The hockey season is officially at an end, and I can now begin to re-root for the Rangers for the 2009-2010 season.
It was a great game, no doubt. Detroit should have won, and they had a lot of great shots and scoring opportunities. But the reason the Pens won wasnt because Crosby is so awesome (which hes not), but because Fleury happened to be on fire last night. Ive seen it in many games, where for some reason, the goalie for that night is on fire, as if he is being guided by the Force, and is untouchable. Thats how Fleury was last night…unstoppable. Sad, but I give him credit. I dont give Crosby a shit, but I respect Fleury, and I’ll say he won it for the team.
So the Pens are the champs this year, and Crosby has yet another bout of air with which to inflate himself. I saw a commerical during the game, comparing Crosby to Mario Lemuix. Not for nothing, but I think its just a little too soon to be making that comparisson. Just ridiculous.
