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Now, this may show my age a bit, but I’ve never related to a gif more in my life waiting for hockey to finally come back on. Jesus, what am I going to do when the Stanley Cup Finals are over?
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Patiently waiting. Hockey returning to our lives is so close, yet so far. Taking us on our journey through the Walk today is something different. Something to remind us hockey fans that we are ONE DAY AWAY from the Stanley Cup Final beginning.
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Don’t think the two fan bases are excited for the Cup Final to start? Think again.
Vegas fans must have heard there was some commotion at Kettler Iceplex in Arlington this morning. Here’s one (one!) of the lines to get into practice. Practice does not start for another hour and six minutes. pic.twitter.com/8Nqlk7XCGv
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) May 26, 2018
How about this crowd?? #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/vNlQg5gTxq
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 26, 2018
Remember Patrik Laine’s OUTRAGEOUS beard he was rocking during the playoffs? Well, he looks like a 13 year old again. Or, basically, any guy after they shave and think they look “old”.
Something’s.... missing...
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 25, 2018
via @PatrikLaine29’s Instagram Story pic.twitter.com/4oRRTU71UT
With the Stanley Cup Final going on, the American Hockey League is also winding down its season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs farm team, the Toronto Marlies have won 9 in a row, heading into the Calder Cup Finals.
Marlies sweep way into Calder Cup Finals | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League
The Chicago Blackhawks farm team, the Rockford Ice Hogs have fought off elimination not once, but twice, and look to take the Texas Stars (Dallas Stars farm club) to Game 7 if they are victorious tomorrow night.
Stayin’ alive… again | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League
Steve Yzerman... Pal... Kucherov had a 100-point season. Why would you not lock him down long-term right now?
Report: Kucherov's agent doesn't expect him to sign extension this summer - Sportsnet.ca