Black Hawks Win The Cup- Audience Laughs At My Lateness To Party

Yes I know it's been a week since I posted, and yes I know that the Cup was won last wednesday, but it's hard to post when you're too busy watching Kris Versteeg lay down some mad rhymes.



Like a yummier Steve Ott, mmm. I will not talk about the game itself, the fact that it even went to OT is a joke, as is the fact that the game's outcome was ever even in a state of question. Still, there was nothing sweeter than seeing Marian Hossa hoist that cup. For all our joking about his hex, there isn't a player more deserving that's been so close so many times. Hossa works hard, is extremely talented, and is a genuinely stand up guy, so good for him. On the other hand, the fact that Danny Briere thought that them winning the Cup was fate was actually the funniest thing I've ever heard, as was the exchange between Adam Burrish and Chris Pronger. Pronger snidely belittled Burrish because he didn't play in the Finals themselves, but Chris, who has the ring on their finger? Just saying. If this post seems to be all over the place, it's because I'm being overwhelmed with things to write about. It's also because I'm high as balls right now.

The celebration was sick, ground reports estimate something like 2 million people went out to see the parade and celebrate. So much for people not caring about hockey. Kaner's speech was hilarious, but in al seriousness, let's hope his comments weren't true. I don't know what I'd do with my summer if he kept his shirt on the whole time. Still, it might be a good idea for him to avoid cabs, just in case.

Nevertheless, it won't be all fun and games for the organization this summer. Though they'll be celebrating their epic cup win, they're going to have some major cap issues to deal with once next season roles around. They have a number of role players that are going to need to be resigned but will most likely all require raises, Niemi needs a raise and a new contract, and they still have Cristobal Huet and his whale of a contract. I say trade Huet or send him down to the minors, resign Niemi, resign all the role players except John Madden, and let Ben Eager walk (not really, I just want him to be the Rangers' third line winger). Still, congrats on the big win. 'Hawks are my favorite team in the Western Conference and it was nice to see them achieve such a huge milestone for their franchise.