# NHL Playoffs **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 12, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862 "2009-04-12T17:50:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 33
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Wayne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bruce\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Wayne)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/641 "2009-06-13T03:00:48Z")
> [@Jman](#): > > I jumped up so high yelling “WE WON…WE WON” when the clock hit zero that I punched my hands in between the blades of my spinning ceiling fan…and actually got air! Way to go PENS! Wow, your a ninja. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Wayne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bruce\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Wayne)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/642 "2009-06-13T03:02:07Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Just a quick, stupid question - what happens when there’s no more room to engrave anything on the cup? Do they just make a new one? They add another ring to the cup. Not sure where it goes. At the bottom I presume. > **[Chronology of Stanley Cup engravings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Stanley_Cup_engravings)** > > This article lists a chronology of Stanley Cup engravings. > A unique feature of the Stanley Cup is that, with few exceptions in the past, it is the only trophy in professional sports that has the name of the winning players, coaches, management, and club staff engraved on it, but this has not always been the case as some teams did not engrave their names on the Cup for unknown reasons (which was rectified with a redesign of the Cup in 1948). When he first donated the Cup in 1892, one of Lord St Du... quick link as not to miss edit window ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/643 "2009-06-13T03:02:29Z")
Unbelievable! I really thought the Wings were going to tie it (off the crossbar) or in that last flurry. Good series Wings. (For the record, it was another bad pinch by the Detroit D, that gave up the second goal. Come to think of it, I’m pretty sure Stuart was responsible for both goals against.) Let’s do it again next year! ---
**Author:** ![Jman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jman/32/4416_2.png) [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/644 "2009-06-13T03:02:58Z")
A rubber match certainly could be in the cards with these two teams. What an unbelievable series…these were two very evenly matched teams…appropriate that the cup comes down to game 7, with a one goal victory, and a tying marker being swatted away in the final second. What a great series, and what a great playoff season. Probably the best hockey overall I’ve ever witnessed. ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/645 "2009-06-13T03:08:00Z")
The older rings get sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, and the new names get added to the bottom, to keep the cup the same size and weight every year. Dupis’ son had a Penguins shirt that had “DADDY” on the back… so cute! And Letang almost made me cry talking about Bourdon…damn. Yay Pens! ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/646 "2009-06-13T03:17:09Z")
> [@Bruce\_Wayne](#): > > They add another ring to the cup. Not sure where it goes. At the bottom I presume. > > [Chronology of Stanley Cup engravings - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Stanley_Cup_engravings) > > quick link as not to miss edit window Oh, that makes sense. We have a picture of my cousin holding it when he was about ten. He was a member of the [Junior Penguins](http://www.juniorpenguins.com/), and my uncle’s still one of the directors. > [@mnemosyne](#): > > The older rings get sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, and the new names get added to the bottom, to keep the cup the same size and weight every year. > > Dupis’ son had a Penguins shirt that had “DADDY” on the back… so cute! And Letang almost made me cry talking about Bourdon…damn. > > Yay Pens! Aaawwww. (I missed this when I posted this before!) Oh my god, I’m watching the news, and you should SEE the crowd down in Oakland! Fortunately, it doesn’t SEEM like the mayhem after the Super Bowl (couches burning and the like). But they have a hell of a lot of cops. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/647 "2009-06-13T03:18:53Z")
Double post! ---
**Author:** ![MTRG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@MTRG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTRG)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/648 "2009-06-13T03:20:46Z")
> [@Bruce\_Wayne](#): > > We beat you at home last year, this year you beat us at home. > > Next year, rubbermatch, anyone? I would be happy to be in such a situation. Will Osgood be back next year? ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/649 "2009-06-13T03:27:10Z")
Let’s see what we had here. Bear with me, because I’m sure I’ll forget a few: - They should have just given the Stanley Cup to the Red Wings and let the Pens and Blackhawks play a consolation round. - Marian Hossa knows a winner when he sees it. - The Penguins didn’t win games, the Red Wings just lost them. - The Wings can step up whenever they need to. - The Wings never lose at home. - The Pens just score pretty goals but don’t play defense. - The Penguins revealed their true character. - Red Wings fans are classy. ETA: Forgot - Maxime Talbot has a girl name! Setting the running of the mouths aside now - We’re proud of you, Pens! Pittsburgh is once again the City of Champions! ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/650 "2009-06-13T03:27:51Z")
If you were to tell me Fleury would be a Stanley Cup winning goaltender three years ago I would have laughed in your face. He’s played fantastic for two playoffs in a row now. Very impressive. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/651 "2009-06-13T03:29:18Z")
…and if the Pens winning wasn’t enough, my local AHL team, the Hershey Bears, won the Calder Cup. This is a good year for professional teams in Pennsylvania. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/652 "2009-06-13T03:31:42Z")
Except for the Pirates. (Boooooo) BTW, does anyone know if like football jerseys, you can still get classic players? Because I’d rather have a Mario jersey, but they only seem to have current players. Unlike the Steelers, where you can buy Franco, Bradshaw, Mean Joe, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/653 "2009-06-13T03:32:20Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > …and if the Pens winning wasn’t enough, my local AHL team, the Hershey Bears, won the Calder Cup. > > This is a good year for professional teams in Pennsylvania. I’m still proud of the year that the Pitt Panther’s basketball team and the Penn State football team had too, even though they came up just short. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/654 "2009-06-13T03:35:33Z")
> [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](#): > > Let’s see what we had here. Bear with me, because I’m sure I’ll forget a few: > > - They should have just given the Stanley Cup to the Red Wings and let the Pens and Blackhawks play a consolation round. > > - Marian Hossa knows a winner when he sees it. > > - The Penguins didn’t win games, the Red Wings just lost them. > > - The Wings can step up whenever they need to. > > - The Wings never lose at home. > > - The Pens just score pretty goals but don’t play defense. > > - The Penguins revealed their true character. > > - Red Wings fans are classy. And speaking of classy… ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/655 "2009-06-13T03:38:11Z")
Ok, I was rooting for the Pens, but how is it, with all the testosterone in an NHL locker room, that M-A Fleury’s voice never broke? ---
**Author:** ![ZebraShaSha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/eada6e/32.png) [@ZebraShaSha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZebraShaSha)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/656 "2009-06-13T03:39:47Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Except for the Pirates. (Boooooo) > > BTW, does anyone know if like football jerseys, you can still get classic players? Because I’d rather have a Mario jersey, but they only seem to have current players. Unlike the Steelers, where you can buy Franco, Bradshaw, Mean Joe, etc. You mean you don’t still have yours? Mine fits me like a regular, somewhat tight shirt these days, considering I was 5 and 6 when they won… ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/657 "2009-06-13T03:39:57Z")
> [@Harborwolf](#): > > And speaking of classy… Don’t like it, don’t run your mouth next time. Or just recognize that the Penguins are the better team, and just maybe they had something to do with beating the Red Wings. Or perhaps you think the Red Wings are saving themselves and are ready to step up for Game 8. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/658 "2009-06-13T03:40:54Z")
> [@mnemosyne](#): > > Ok, I was rooting for the Pens, but how is it, with all the testosterone in an NHL locker room, that M-A Fleury’s voice never broke? While we’re at it, how did that poor kid get the nickname of flower?🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ZebraShaSha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/eada6e/32.png) [@ZebraShaSha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZebraShaSha)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/659 "2009-06-13T03:44:09Z")
> [@Harborwolf](#): > > While we’re at it, how did that poor kid get the nickname of flower?🙂 Fleur, mon sir? ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-playoffs/492862/660 "2009-06-13T03:45:58Z")
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