There are some embarrassing posts in here, though I suppose things are understandably still raw for some. Please, lets refrain from making our fanbase look like a chump, dumped, group of jaded ex's.
Pittsburg was the best team in the NHL all year, they have two of the very best forwards in the NHL on their team, including the very best player in the NHL. Both were able to play to an elite level all playoffs, and their goaltending was excellent.
There is no shame in losing to them in seven games + over time, though that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. The ref complaining, and conspiracy theory Gary crap is for MTL and Tor fans, not us.
The Preds were solid for a few games,but over all were outmatched by a batter team. They were unable to put up as much of a fight as we were because they are not nearly as clutch. We played well beyond our skill because the boys never quit, and always believed that they could win, the Preds didn't have that.
Our team showed how far heart, competitiveness, determination, and will can get you, along with decent forward skill, solid if streaky goaltending, and the best defence man on the planet. We have skill to add, and if we can up the skill to match our intangibles we'll be right back here next year in the thick of things.
The best team in the NHL won the cup this year, no excuses needed, and no reason to be angry. Let's continue to be gracious in defeat, as the players on our team are, and celebrate the positives of this remarkable season.
To the off season and beyond!