I honestly have no clue anymore. The two teams that I desperately wanted to lose cheerfully complied, but I don’t have any particularly strong feelings about anyone who’s left.

Here are my picks, with my most scientifical reasoning:

• I’m pulling for Pittsburgh because I own an autographed Crosby jersey.
• Habs not because of any fondness for them or the “last Canadian team”, but rather because I’d prefer not to hear local sports radio making a further fuss about Zoolander Lupul and what a mistake it was for the Oilers to let the creampuff go.
• Sharks. Went to a game at the Shark Tank last month, and I enjoyed how much their fans love the team and love hockey. It reminded me of a Star Trek convention: everyone there was talking excitedly about hockey and totally geeking out because they had gathered in a place where they could share their odd (for California, especially) obsession.
• Detroit-Colorado? I hate the Avs, but have a soft spot for Smytty and Burnaby Joe, so it’s a tough call. Detroit is butter-soft Euro-trash (except for Chelios who is composed primarily of gristle). I think Dee-troy-it is going to win the series but mostly I don’t care.

And remember, kids: no matter what they announce, the troisième étoile is always Bob Gainey.

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