great stories on both sides. So much parity in the game. Managerial decisions are so critical, magnified in todays' game. Kudos to both!!!! Sharks adding pieces to the puzzle in Jones (he's BEEN huge!!), Martin, Ward, Donskoi. Penguins with Kessel, Rust, Murray (how has he been?)
Patrick Marleau has been a Shark for EIGHTEEN YEARS. Joe Thornton, clearly in the twilight of his career finally makes it to the final. He's also an 18 yr veteran. He has had to deal with naysayers his entire career.
With the Pens, of course, Sid raising his game midway thru the year. Letang their leader at the back.
The Sharks are deeper. But the Pens have a few born winners, The Intangibles...