It's that time of year again. I was so excited last night; I had chills running down my spine. I watched the game over a shitty internet connection and was getting about 0.5 FPS. I didn't care because it was playoff hockey and I was watching my Sharks, the top team in the Western Conference, play their first post-season game in 2010. They came out strong, dictating the game, and fired shots on net. And then it began...
They became passive. The stopped working to get the puck. They were scored on first. The thoughts of the previous playoff experiences began to creep back into my mind. Were they truly different this year? Was this a new beginning? And in the end, they lost. They played like the teams of the past. They are more talented and better than the Avs, but they refused to play like it.
My connection finally sucked so much I was forced to listen to the rest of the game on the radio. It didn't matter because their lackluster play carried over even through my speakers.
So no more excuses. Either they pull it together to prove why they are the best team in the West or they fold all over again and Doug Wilson blows this team up. I've given them the benefit of the doubt for 4 years now. I told myself it was bad bounces or bad match-ups, but no more. Excuses are for those who are unwilling to step up.
Now is this time for them to prove me wrong. Game 2 needs to be a statement. They need to come out hard and never let off the gas. They are the top seed in the Western Conference and should crush anyone in their wake. A 4-1 or 5-2 game is warranted.
Shut the critics ups. Don't leave any doubt. Show us you care enough to win at all costs.
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