Plenty of Conn Smythe candidates out there

 
The dynamic duos in Detroit and Pittsburgh top a deep Conn Smythe candidate list. Spector breaks down the playoff MVP race. [link]

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It's official — both NHL conference finals are 3-nil duds. The good news however, is that a Pittsburgh-Detroit Stanley Cup Final should be dazzling. The Pittsburgh Penguins joined the Detroit Red Wings in positioning themselves one win away ...
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Flyers get one back

Eastern Conference final (2) Pittsburgh v. (6) Philadelphia Penguins lead series 3-1 It seems the Pittsburgh Penguins are still in need of a little more maturity. While they have grown remarkably despite their youthful makeup, the Penguins could use ...
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Versus Knows What's Up

Versus has just released a promo for the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals. It mysteriously starts out with a lengthy variety of shots of an old ugly chair. Apparently a talking old ugly chair as well. They show more of that damn chair than they do any hockey. It also may point out who will be playing in the Cup finals before anything is decided...
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Poor Officiating Ruins Playoff Spirit

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Too Soon

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