World Cup, Schmerld Cup. Tonight is Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals — one of the most exciting events in sports, at least for those of us who come from places where it snows. I don’t think there’s a more powerful image in sports than the one of an NHL captain lifting the Cup over his head and cracking a big smile that shows how many teeth he’s missing. I expect a very good game, capping off a very good series–and that the Carolina Hurricanes will beat the Edmonton Oilers, 3-2.