I preface this blog by saying... I'm probably going to get hate mail for this one.

Last night, I got everything ready for letting my ass plop down on the couch and watch me some playoff hockey. The listings said that on Versus... I'll have Game six of the Flyers/Capitals series. Sweet. I got my work done, I grab a beer, and plop down on the super-thin piece of foam I call a couch, and get ready to cheer on my Flyers.

But alas... I got stuck with the Montreal Canadiens/Boston Bruins game 7.

What the f....

Disgruntled, I watched the game anyway... because living in Kansas... getting ANY hockey on TV is a rareity. As the game progressed on, it became obvious that the Boston Bruins were going to lose, and that put a smile onto my face. NOT because I am a fan of Montreal. NOT because I have some hatred for the Bruins for beating my Flyers or anything like that.

I smiled, because for once... a Boston team lost.

Think about it...

The Boston Red Sox. Kicking ass throughout the 00's. Two world series Championships, constantly battling for the top in the AL. They get nearly EVERY game nationally televised if they even mention the word "Yankees" (even if they're playing the Rangers).

The New England Patriots- Dynasty my ass, but they've been a top tier team for years now... and fans are getting a bit smug about it.

Boston Celtics- After some very smart off-season moves... the Celtics went from worst in the East to the best team in the NBA... in one season. Giving Boston fans another reason to thump their chests.

With all of this winning in Boston, it's GREAT to see one of their teams go down! Hell.. the Bruins made the playoffs... but they LOST... no cup hoisted over their heads... no scheduling conflicts with the other 5000 victory parades throughout the streets. A Boston team LOST... and I'm going to savor it for what it's worth.



And then I'll go back to sulking about Philly not winning anything in 9093 days (and counting...)

PS- I'll still root for the Sox over the Yankees anyday.
PPS- SO can't root for the Pats.
PPPS- Celtics? Meh... if the Sixers lose.
PPPPS- This video is STILL classic:

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