This is awesome.
It doesn’t seem to long ago when Feaster fell on the sword and traded Iginla at the TDL. Then Monahan fell to us and things starting going our way.
I can’t think of a better captain than Giordano – this team reflects his leadership and style. So many players are likeable on this team – they play an honest, hard-working and fearless style.
Hartley has been a great coach. Players who buy in are rewarded. Great job.
Some things went our way early in the season and built a resilience and confidence that has been infectious. Culture/mentality/confidence/belief or whatever is critical in a 'luck' game like hockey. This team has 'it'.
We have had some fortunate management. Feaster wasn’t the GM we wanted, but he’s the one we needed. Props Treliving to staying the course this TDL, trading Glencross and not chasing an expensive Gio-replacement. Patience will serve us well going forward.
Excited for VAN/CGY – NHL playoffs are why you play/follow/love the game - hell of a lot better than worrying about draft positions this time of year (though we got really good at it in 2013-2014).