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Miller Gets Bigger Ovation Than Sid

I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I can’t stop talking hockey! Yeah, and the Olympics don’t do anything for the NHL. And there’s no tangible benefit or buzz that follows the Olympians back to the league. That’s why, Pittsburgh Penguin fans gave Buffalo Sabres’ goalie Ryan Miller a bigger ovation than they did their own superstar Sid Crosby last night. Great moment!

They weren't disrespecting Sid, they were showing their respect for Miller. They have the rest of their lives to cheer Sid, but were going to take a moment to get on their feet for their fellow American. A rare opportunity to go against the grain; it was classy gesture. And a significant one! It goes to show just how huge that game was and how fierce that rivalry has become. That's NFL fans cheering an opposing goalie more than their franchise player, a guy who delivered them a Stanley the season before.

Yeah, but what happens in Vancouver, stays in Vancouver. And there's no benefit to the NFL, eh Commish'?! Send them to Sochi, Gary.

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Hour 1 - Ryan Miller Gets A Bigger Ovation That Sid Crosby In Sabres v. Pens' Game | Jim Boeheim And Syracuse Win The Big East Regular Season Title | Kevin Pritchard Interview (Portland Trailblazers) | An Extremely Short Segment

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