It is a little known fact outside of hockey circles but the Chicago Blackhawks are destined to play in the Stanley Cup finals. Sorry to both San Jose Sharks fans out there, but the facts are indisputable. This is good news for whoever survives the Eastern Conference since the Blackhawks are destined to lose in the finals.
Two years ago the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Marian Hossa at the trade deadline, a move that helped them reach the Stanley Cup finals before losing a thrilling series to the mighty Detroit Red Wings.
Last season Hossa signed with the Red Wings, spurning a more lucrative offer to remain in Pittsburgh because he "wanted the best chance to win the Stanley Cup, and [he feels] like Detroit is the team." The Penguins would go on to defeat the Red Wings in yet another memorable Stanley Cup finals.
This season Hossa signed a 12 year, $62.8 million contract with the Blackhawks. Only San Jose stands between Hossa and another opportunity to watch the opposing team raise the Stanley Cup while pondering what could have been.
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