Watched very little of the playoffs as usual, but Sharks seemed right there, yes thanks to Jones, but still. Comes down to that OT game 2 and a one goal difference game 1. Those could've gone either way/split and who knows. That much of a fine line.
But yeah, as far as Thornton and Marleau go, this is near the end of the useful line for them. Still good players and Marleau doesn't get the respect he should, but this was the shot.
And just as Crosby can't be measured by stats alone, neither can Kessel. The media gets uptight and really sensitive, hiding behind the"we are doing it for the fans" about guys challenging them and not cuddling up to them (or their fellow media members). Of course they have no problem calling parents of players for medical updates in Toronto. The guys voting may not be quite as dramatic about it his situation but his avoidance of media in general is not doing Kessel any favours.
So the question for next year is, who does Gio or Monahan (if Gio goes
) pass the Cup to?