NHL: Stanley Cup 2008-2009 Champions: Pittsburgh Penguins [DVD]

I'm not really sure what will be on the DVD, but I do speak from the perspective of a diehard hockey fan who watched the entire Stanley Cup Championship Series. This year's was one of the best series ever, at least in my lifetime. The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings would battle for the Cup for the second straight year. After the home team won the first 6 games, we were left with a rare game 7 for the Finals (Only the 15th ever). The odds were clearly stacked against the Penguins. Only on 2 occasions had a road team won a game 7 in the finals (last was Montreal in 1971 at Chicago), Detroit was the defending champs and looked like the better team most of the series, they were at home where they had only lost once in the playoffs, and back in February, the Penguins were in 10th place and looked like they wouldn't even make the playoffs. They fired their coach and hired their minor-league affiliate's coach (with no NHL coaching experience). Pittsburgh defied the odds and defeated Detroit in a thrilling 2-1 win and the Cup. With their star player, Sidney Crosby injured in the second period, the Penguins won with outstanding goaltending by Marc Andre-Fleury and timely goals by an unlikely hero, Maxime Talbot. I assume this DVD will have highlights of all of the Finals games, along with interviews and the trophy presentation. One can hope that they will have game 7 in its entirety on this edition. The celebration should be included as well. Highly recommended for all Pittsburgh Penguins fans (like myself) and anyone who is riveted by great hockey with stars, great goaltending and nail-biting finishes.

My sons are avid hockey fans and loved watching some of the DVDs we have from the Lemieux era. This purchase was a no-brainer. It arrived within days in excellent condition and was under the Christmas tree in time for holiday. The boys have watched it almost daily since.

What a great year for Pittsburgh fans, Steelers win the Super Bowl and Penguins win the Cup! Never count your team out before the season is over, and the 2008-2009 Penguins overcame all sorts of feats to dominate in the playoffs.

I have been waiting 16 years for the Pens to carry the Stanley Cup again. I remember when Mario Lemieux held the cup back in 92'... what a feeling. I didn't think I would have to wait this long to see someone in the Penguins jersey do it again. Too bad couldn't see Jaromir Jagr as captain winning the Stanley Cup.Anyway, as for the DVD. I had to buy it because of all the years of waiting. I can't say that it's a DVD that I will keep on watching... the only missing factor to making this an excellent DVD - ACTUAL FOOTAGE OF THE GAME! That's the only thing that was missing. They should of at least added the 3rd period of the actual game on in the extras section. What a pity.I initially gave this DVD 3 Stars, but decided it should get 4 Stars just because of a very minor segment of the DVD - when Mario Lemieux texted the team giving them all a jolt of motivation to continue fighting. Mario is not just an awesome player but a great owner/manager for the Penguin franchise.

Product came without flaw and on time as advertised. Nothing negative to say was very pleased with the whole order and process. Would def do busy again with this seller.

Brings back the excitement of a great season and one of the most breathtaking finishes!

I love this dvd. I watch it over and over and as a penguins fan never get sick of it. I would have loved more bonus features though.

Whoo- hoo!