The Lord is my Shepherd, i shall not want

Rest in peace 2006-2007 Colorado Avalanche.

Last night the Avs lost in regulation to the Nashville Predators, ending their season. Since moving to 1995, the Avs haven't missed the playoffs. Had we been in the Eastern Conference, we would have made it. Because of the new NHL, the Avs have undergone a lot of...retooling. While they played very well down the stretch, not losing a game in regulation for 16 games, most of the season was bad.
Jose Theodore: We put our goaltender trust on your shoulders. Take the buy-out you'll undoubtedly get, and leave us.
Joe Sakic: You've remained the leader of this team. You've showed us time and time again that you've still got what it takes to take the lead, and I know you'll do it for at least a couple more years.
Peter Budaj: You took the wheel and stepped into the first goaltender position, and held it with honor. While it's not known whether or not you'll be number one next season, you played very well, and you're going to be among the elite.
Paul Stasny and Wojtek Wolski: You played incredibly well, and gave us fans hope for the future.
Anyway, that's my little speech. The Avs have some work that needs done to the team, mainly a dependable goaltender (Budaj?) and a couple good defensemen. Maybe another high scoring winger. However, we're only a few good players away. Otherwise the team played very well. I'm proud of this team, ironically, a lot more than I have been in a few years... when they actually made the playoffs.
My prediction Stanley Cup Champions for 2007: Buffalo vs. Anaheim (who the hell would have guessed my prediction for the Cup Finals would be the Sabres vs. the Ducks?!?!)= Buffalo Sabres win it all.
Another bitter-sweet event this year. It's gonna be a good year.