Belated Admissions of Wrongness

Since I’ve been taken to task by several commenters for neglecting my hockey blogging duties, I should note that Berube once again beat what would have been my predictions had I gotten them in on time. And he was only 2-for-4! Alas, I would have gotten only the Penguins right. (And I think he deserves extra credit for at least seeing the Bruins/’Canes going 7; I wouldn’t have.) So while it’s late again, hopefully you’ll believe me when I say I would have taken Detroit (I give up; teams like that you have to knock out early) and Pittsburgh. So, it looks like a finals rematch, and if it happens I think the Pens are in deep trouble unless they go back to the friendly-penguin-with-scarf logo.

And, while I admit to burnout once the Flames once again were eliminated early, it has indeed been a terrific postseason. And Simmons compels me to repeat my take on Gary Bettman; contrary to what was widely assumed (at least in Canada) when he took over, he’s been horrible for the buisness of the NHL, but the game itself is in far, far better shape than it was 10 years ago.