Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning for their second Cup victory despite them not being able to play it in their home stadium. Let’s see if they get the opportunity to defend this title on home ice next season, I bet they and my cousin Dana would like that (emphasis on mudita, there’s no bitterness in this sentence). I would like it very much too given how much the pandemic has put a damper on everything enjoyable. Meanwhile, they better to have a decent parade to celebrate with the people.
As for Dallas, hey, nothing to be ashamed of. I don’t think anyone thought they were even in the running when the lockdown hit. I was more thrilled to see former players from my Stars make the team and participate in what is the ultimate prize in professional hockey. I also want to see if they can repeat this success. Many skeptics, namely my ex-roommate Paul believe this squad was a fluke.
Traditionally, the new season should be starting up but there’s too much uncertainty and I dread we’ll just have a repeat of the NHL’s previous solution…games in a bubble contained in Canada.