Just so many factors that made the past season such a great season of hockey. I kind of get sad just thinking that I am not sure any season can live up to the excitement of the last 12 months.
A group with no expectations that was very likeable, worked so hard, and that you could tell really liked each other (including the coaching staff which is remarkable).
So many late game comebacks.
The team playing an exciting, offensive, style of hockey (which hurts the 04 season in retrospect).
And to top it off so many different contributors over the course of the season. You watch that video and the following players all made big plays:
Hudler
Gaudreau
Monahan
Bouma
Backlund
Jones
Colborne
Stajan
Ferland
Granlund
Jooris
Bennett
Gio
Brodie
Wideman
Russell
Schlemko
The goalies all having strong stretches of play, and stepping up in relief of the other goalie after one was yanked to shut the door.
It always seemed like a different guy was coming up big late in a game, and that no matter who stepped into the lineup they were ready to contribute.
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