Under the tree

Readers of Hound Central 3.0 made it quite clear what they wanted for Christmas this season -- a Stanley Cup for their favorite team.

Among the 21 votes cast, eight people were willing to wait until June to tear the wrapping off their shiny present. I can't say that I'd blame them, too. Anything worth having, such as the Stanley Cup, is certainly worth the wait.

There was a tie for the second-most popular item: four people each wanted a Sidney Crosby autograph (really, who doesn't? The previous Hound Central 3.0 poll found that Crosby was the league's toughest autograph.) or a fresh box of blue Sharpies (my vote).

I also appreciate the honesty of three voters, who know their naughtiness could very well mean nothing from Santa.

For the record, here are the results:

Question: What do you want Santa to bring you this hockey season?

A Stanley Cup for my team: 8 votes out of 21 cast (38 percent)
Sidney Crosby's autograph: 4 out of 21 (19 percent)
A fresh box of blue Sharpies: 4 out of 21 (19 percent)
Nothing, I've been naughty: 3 out of 21 (14.2 percent)
Bauer Vapor XXX skates: 2 out of 21 (9.5 percent)
RBK 9K O-Tech stick: 0 votes