NHL'S New Star Players

The 2008 Stanley Cup Finals will showcase the NHL's new star players and dynamic duos from both the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Sidney Crosby was a legend before his first NHL game, and now, three years later in his pro career, he is the face of hockey. His Pittsburgh teammate, Evgeni Malkin, after scoring 106 points during the regular season is a Hart Trophy finalist as league MVP.

Pavel Datsyuk this year had 31 goals 66 assists and had a plus/minus of 41. He also led the league in takeaways and is up for the Selke Trophy as the leagues top defensive forward. Henrik Zetterberg, his Detroit Red Wing linemate, had 45 goals 49 assists a plus/minus of 30 and is also up for the Selke Trophy. These two greats along with linemate Tomas Holmstom formed the best line in hockey.

NHL FAN GEAR

Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has said Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby is the face of hockey. Judging by a great number of the fans at Joe Louis Arena wearing Sidney Crosby jerseys, he could also be the chest, back and shoulders of hockey.

Sidney's Number "87" has replaced Mario Lemieux's number "66" as the top selling jersey not only in Pittburgh, but through out the NHL. Evgini Malkin number "71" is also a big seller.

In Detroit, Steve Yzerman's Number "19" and Sergei Fedorov's number "91" are still top sellers, but the jerseys of Pavel Datsyuk "13" and Henrik Zetterberg "40" are now fan favorites.

Crosby and Malkin center their own lines but play together on the power play. Datsyuk and Zetterberg play on the same line at even strength and on the power play. Those who watch the Detroit duo regularly know how dominant they are. Whether it is scoring a key goal or coming up with a great defensive play when killing off a penalty they are worth the price of admission.

NHL FAN GEAR

In the first game of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, Zetterberg scored his "12th" goal and his "22nd" playoff leading point. Sid the Kid is one point behind at"21" and Datsyuk and Malkin are tied for third with "19" points each.

All four are stars but where they were drafted you would never had thought this could happen. Sidney Crosby was the number "1" pick in 2005. Evgeni Malkin was the number "2 " pick in the 2004 NHL draft. Detroit's duo were picked a lot lower. Henrik Zetterberg was chosen "210" over all in the 1999 draft and Pavel Datsyuk the "171"th pick in 1998.

NHL FAN GEAR

The NHL is in good hands with young stars from Detroit and Pittsburgh. NHL jerseys are doing well with Sidney, Henrik, Pavel and Evgeni leading the way.

These are truly the two best teams in Hockey so sit back and let the new breed of NHL Stars entertain you in 2008.

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