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10 takeaways from the Stanley Cup final [Video]

SAN JOSE — Two months later, it is finally over.

The Stanley Cup final was decided a few days earlier than last year, but it still was a long post-season.

So, what did we learn?

For starters, Sidney Crosby is the consummate leader, speed trumps size and, contrary to popular belief, you can actually win a championship with Phil Kessel on your team.

Here are 10 takeaways from the Cup final:

SID DOESN’T NEED GOALS

Sidney Crosby did not score a single goal in the Cup final. But when it came time to name the playoffs MVP, there was not much debate.