While I am a bit sad that the Red Wings are out of the playoffs and done until the fall, my feelings of appreciation were perfectly described this morning on NPR by sports commentator John U. Bacon. You can read the piece, but if you have time (it's only a few minutes long) I suggest listening to it. Go Wings!

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/0/1/1649617/Michigan.News/Red.Wings.Have.Been.Great.for.20.Years