I can't seem to cheer for either team in the finals of the Cup this year.

I could cheer for Tampa Bay because a victory by them might encourage other teams to copy their "safe is death" style of play.

But I can't because the fans at the former Ice Palace have a greater percentage of jackasses then any other visiting rink I've been to.

As well, has a team ever won a Stanley Cup wearing a uniform as ugly as the Lightning's?

I could cheer for Calgary because they're Canadian and Calgary would probably be my first choice if I ever had to relocate to another Canadian city (unless Vancouver housing prices came WAY down).

But I can't because their team plays such a dirty brand of hockey. From Regehr's armdrag takedown of Fedetenko into the boards to Gelinas' Darcy Tuckeresque head shot on Kubina to Nieminen's cheapshot on Lecavalier last night, the Flames are a dirty team. And that's just the playoffs. They've been using fighting and brawls as a tactic all season long. Dave Hodge even notices how they're the new version of the Broad Street Bullies.

I probably wouldn't even be watching the games except they've been in HD and been fairly exciting, even though idiots like Damian Cox would tell you otherwise. (0) comments