Game 6 Preview

So here it is, game 6 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Wings up 3-2 in the series, they are on the brink of winning another Stanley Cup— five in the past 12 years. Could this be it? A preview of things to come tonight?

Many questions come to mind before the puck drops at 8:00 tonight in the Melon Arena. This has been a "home ice" series with both teams winning in their respective town. Game 4 was an embarrassment for Detroit; Game 5 the same for Pittsburgh. What will the scoreboard look like tonight? I believe we will see both teams playing like their backs against the wall knowing this is a make-or-break game with Detroit finishing the job final score 3-2.

How often will Crosby be mentioned or shown on NBC and by his boyfriend Pierre McGuire? This is it. Even though Hank Zetterberg has been the better player, nothing will top tonight as it may be the last. It will be saturation mode, Crosby, Crosby Crosby. NBC will get the most out of their endorsement deal with Bettman before it's over.

I expect the Penguins to rough it up, play dirty, and cry about penalties. It's gonna happen in the beginning of the game but they will fly right at the end as they try to catch up. Also, and this is important, Mike Babcock better keep an eye on Pierre McGuire and his yellow Volkswagen. When Detroit wins tonight, I have a feeling he might take a run at Zetterberg and later meet Crosby for dinner at the local Red Lobster... he's already been heard on ESPN radio in Pittsburgh saying of the Wings, "you suck you jackass."

Who nets the game winning goal? The man that is due, and the player that Pittsburgh fans would hate to see hoisting the cup in their igloo, Hossa.

As for who wins the MVP, sorry Malkin, Osgood has been the difference throughout the playoffs including a couple of shutouts.

Fans in Pittsburgh will be loud and the players will feed off the noise, but ultimatly it won't matter. The only question, will the noise be louder if the Penns score or from the booing when Hossa skates around with the cup above his head?

Sadly, this might be the last time we see some players celebrating wearing the Winged Wheel. It's no secret Chris Chelios is playing beyond his years and is being benched in favor of the younger defensemen. IF he returns to the NHL next season, most definitely he won't be signing with the wings that's for sure.

As for Marian Hossa, it won't be critical to a win tonight and I don't think it'll matter to Holland, but it sounds like a deal is all but done and he will return, but who knows.

Bottom line, Wings will take care of business tonight, no need for game 7, but expect NBC to hype it in favor of a Pittsburgh victory. Sorry Bettman, not this year.

And just a reminder to all, please no texting me tonight, I can't afford another $30 night of texts... I get 400 texts a month & with all these playoff games I've blown way past that number.

Go Wings!!!!