As a deeply passionate Red Wings fan and columnist, it makes me nauseous to think that, largely by their own doing , the Red Wings have effectively ended their 2010 playoff run.
The Sharks can sweep the two-time defending Western Conference Champions tonight at Joe Louis Arena.
However, even if the Wings manage to win the battle tonight, the war that is the Western Conference Semi-Finals is essentially over.
I've often said that I'm a hockey fan first and Red Wings fan second.
By that I mean, my love for the sport I've played and followed for decades outweighs the love I have for my Red Wings (if only by a very slight margin).
Simply put, if the Detroit Red Wings somehow disappeared ala Moscow Dynamo tomorrow, I would still watch NHL hockey.
This hierarchy of passion allows one to take th ...
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NHL Playoffs: Beating Red Wings Could Yield Finals Appearance for Sharks
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHLComments Off on NHL Playoffs: Beating Red Wings Could Yield Finals Appearance for Sharks