[icehog3]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

I understand trust me. However, I put the hatred of the team and fans aside at that point and look at the individuals. They work their a$$ off their entire life and I mean from a very young age with the dream of one day holding The Cup above their heads. The sacrifices they and their families aand I mean mom, dad, siblings, wives and kids is hard to understand if you have never been a player or player family member. The smiles on the faces tell the story in it's self. Hell, if the Devils won I would watch the celebration to see those smiles
and I friggin hate the Devils!

I totally understand your point as well, Al, and have done it (watched) every year. Watched Mario and Jaromir skate the Cup around our house in '92, and several other teams I wasn't a fan of. But that is the issue this year, I don't like many of the Canucks as individuals eiither. Hell, I probably like Raffi Torres more than anyone on that team, and I'd like to punch him in the face.

Point taken though...I seriosuly doubt, as a true hockey fan, that I will be able to change the channel.