Let me preface this by saying I am a DIE HARD Blackhawks fan and absolutely hate the Blues. I also hate the Bruins. However, I feel it is only fair to congratulate the team that we kept from making the playoffs last season. St Louis, you deserved this. You played your hearts out against the Stanley Cup favorites this year, going through Winnipeg, San Jose, and Boston. Dallas was the surprise team beating the big, feisty Nashville Predators. Well done. Congratulations to Blues fans, players, coaches, and management. This season and playoff run has really raised the standard of the St Louis Blues organization. Congratulations!