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Holding the Stanley Cup in your hands, I can only imagine, might be the one of the greatest feelings in the world. And having a record of that achievement in the form of a gaudy gold and multiple-diamond ring on your finger might be the next best thing.

Only 52 of these rings, made for the players, coaches and executives of the team, have been made to commemorate the Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 Stanley Cup victory and were handed out to the players just yesterday. Truly a piece of history any hockey aficionado would love to own.

Remember that Simpsons episode where Homer confessed his biggest dream is to own the Dallas Cowboys? One of mine would be to be given one of these jewel-encrusted pieces to commemorate a Senators Cup victory.

Of course, the fact that I'm not a pro athlete, owner, or an employee of any sports franchise might get in the way.

In the interim, I'll enjoy the NHL season kickoff tonight and like many fans, dream that maybe what we wish for might come to fruition.