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The Pittsburgh Penguins are now down to the Detroit Red Wings, 2-0. Detroit not only handed the young team two defeats, but managed to do it without letting up any goals. It is a really amazing feat and I think more general managers will begin to realize that the Wings’ long-time strategy of signing young players from not only home, but also Europe, really pays off. I mean just look at how the Red Wings do every year. The numbers speak for themselves. This year is even better for Hockey Town USA, as the Wings are shutting out one of the best teams in the league. Crosby and Malkin are both struggling like they never have before and just that is crazy. Look for the Red Wings to continue their domination in the coming games. The Penguins may take a couple here or there, but I have made up my mind that I think the Red Wings will win it all. Oh yea, and about the game seven, I don’t see that happening anymore. Red Wings in 6.

In overtime Russia won Canada 5:4. Russia becomes World Champion. Canada had led for two first periods however Russia had scored in the third period and the additional time brought Russia the vicotry. Seemed liked Canda players decided on victory before the game was over.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of sweeping their opponents. Both teams are 3-0 in their current series' and they only need one more to get to the moment they have all dreamed of: the Stanley Cup Finals. Both teams are playing formidably well and it should be a great finals match-up. The Penguins have the power of
the youth, which has more than proved itself this postseason. Malkin and Sid "the Kid" Crosby are playing like they are veterans, not getting even a bit cracked by the pressure. The Red Wings, well they are the Red Wings and they are dominant as usual. It should be a great final, and I predict that we will be seeing a game seven in it. I really don't know which team will come out on top though, its too hard to pick one since both are doing so great.

Kobe Bryant is expected to be named league MVP today. His Lakers are one of the favorites to win the championship. Has he repaired his name? It is a tough question to answer, but I think that he is in the process of doing so. If he continues to not be a disturbance he certainly will repair it. It is clear that he is finally satisfied with the team around him and he probably deserved it in the first place. It now seems like ages ago when he was asking to be traded and was almost dealt to the Bulls, but in reality that was only a year ago. Bryant is becoming more of a team player, with less shots this year, but greater leadership. I think that a championship is certainly possible for his team this year (they are currently my pick from the west), and I also believe that in the long run Kobe’s good moments will overshadow his bad.