The Original Six Showdown, 34 Years Overdue

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I can already see the merchandise flowing from the NHL Shop; Original Six Tees for all genders and sizes, all costing $39.99. The LA Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins Champion shirts are on their way to Africa, and Boston and Chicago flags will be waving freely in the breeze as a promise for oncoming war. Us lesser fans will make a choice, support the opponent of our rival, or support the Conference with pride. (I'll be backing up Boston for my significant other, and for the Eastern Conference support).

But let's get down to business here, other than the ridiculous statistics that are going to mob our ears about the Original Six, we have an opportunity here that probably won't happen again any time soon. Especially because after the proposed realignment there will only be one of the Original Six left in the Western Conference, but that's an entirely different complaint.

Three Star Patrick Kane celebrates his Hat Trick against LA, Getty Images

Both teams play smart, strategic hockey. The Bruins are as physical as the Blackhawks are fast and cunning. For once, a parallel can be drawn from their monikers; the Bruins will be strong and steady with defense prevailing, and the Hawks will be fast and on the attack. After Hattrick Kane's three goals against LA in game 5, there is no question that the Blackhawks will be on the offensive, and with the Bruins once again as the underdogs, the offense will be as deadly as it was against LA, especially with the Hawks on a roll.

However, the Bruins are led by stellar goaltending and defense. Tuukka Rask is on a roll with a .943 save percentage, and 1.75 goals against average in the post season. Zdeno Chara isn't afraid to block shots or take on Sidney Crosby and his big mouth. Regardless of Boston's less than playoff impressive offense, their defense and goaltending should keep them in good standing against the Blackhawks.

Rask's performance is keeping Boston in the games, Getty Images

Vegas has Chicago as the victors by a large margin. However, Boston has more than enough power to take down the number 1 Western Conference seed. Regardless, the series will be an interesting one, and will definitely take it's place as one of the most memorable Stanley Cup Finals in recent history.