We're heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs and while everyone is picking their post-season pools, I'm thinking about goal celebrations. I remember seeing a replay of Ovetchkin's goal celebration after the 50th. It was more than the usual hands in the air. It was said to mirror an NFL touchdown celebration. Seems it upset some. My question is, why shouldn't he celebrate such an accomplishment? Some players barely reach the twenty goal mark.
Since the lockout, the NHL has been faced with selling the game and why not concentrate on one of the current superstars who is breaking away from the mold these players seem to be made in. The interviews are all cut from the same cloth and there's no one actually saying something witty or controversial. A goal celebration should be no different. Why not make it fun and different.
I say, celebrate a goal however you want, because they can be hard to come by. Especially 50 goals, a number untouched by so man other players. Get the fans excited and talking about you and how much you love to play hockey. There's nothing wrong with seeing a player just love to play. Hope you celebrate just as much next year when you get another 50.
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