Pens were a huge disappointment this year obviously. They're looking forward to another high draft pick, and some of our talent that currently is "elsewhere", but overall the year really sucked for us obviously.
On the bright side, Crosby turned out to be better than the expectations put on him. I think you're wrong that he doesn't deserve top Rookiee honors. Youngest player to put up 100 points in a season, plus on the worst team of the season, plus that's not going into the leadership qualities he really REALLY exemplified this year. He stepped up even during their infamous 18 game skid and didn't lose heart despite being shat upon nightly.
I think he's everything he was touted as and more. He's a single bright spot in a dismal season (though they did improve down the stretch so there's some hope).
Going into the playoffs I'm gonna pull for the Bruins. They're a team I've always liked... New Jersey I don't mind either. I'll stick with an East team just because though, either way.
I just hope any bars I go to have games up and don't flick to other crap like the NBA or anything.