Its pains me to stay it but...

....congrats Detroit!

(excuse me while I go wash my mouth out with soap)

They were the best team this year and it really showed in the playoffs. I didn't think they'd have the goaltending to get it done but I was wrong. Osgood answered the bell to backstop the Wings to their 11th championship.

The key once again for me watching the Wings is that they convert on the PP chances and their defense creates soooo much of their offense. Both areas the Jackets need to improve dramatically this offseason to compete for a playoff spot.

I don't know about the rest of ya but it sure would be nice to see the Jackets hosting that cup some day.

The good news is that now we can finally get the offseason rolling. Draft, trades, buy outs, free agency -- its all about to kick into overdrive.

Howson, your officially on the clock.

Tic toc.

-LTL