It may have taken a bit longer than anyone wanted it to, but the puck's finally about to drop. And so are some bodies.

Today, we have a "get hyped by reliving that which we're about to see more of" special. Above, go for the big-time highlight reel composed of glorified SportsCenter Top Plays (that, when the time comes to be all serious and concussion-ey, will be condemned as 'Is the NHL to blame?'  fodder). Below, we've got one of those great takeouts that really encapsulates the reason why people love hockey--both on and off the ice, there's really nothing else like it.