The 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs start today and for most of the 16 teams this is nothing special. Another chance to prove themselves but little more. And then there's the Blue Jackets, the only remaining NHL team yet to make the post-season. Well not anymore because in a little more than 24 hours they will make franchise history on national tv (Verses) in Detroit. This coming one year affter the passing of club founder and majority owner Mr. Mac, who most likely gave an unseen emotional boost to the Jackets this season in the playoff push. And even though he is no longer here, you can bet that he'll be watching from his owners box in the clouds, a cigar in his mouth, and the biggest smile on his face. This is much more than just a playoff for columbus, it shows that you can take a city that isn't a traditional hockey market, and consistently fill up an arena full of fans for 8 long years without ever making the post-season. If thats not dedication to a team i don't know what is.
So here we are after season upon season of substandard performance finally a chance to prove ourselves to the whole league. Riding on the shoulders of Steve Mason and the best coach in the NHL in Ken Hitchcock, the Jackets will be ready, so now it is up to us to fill our arena for every game and carry the flag like never before.
LETS GO JACKETS!
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