the cup was in atlanta last may (or maybe april or june, but the details are irrelevant.) i got to see it in person and it was a great experience. i followed hockey superstition and didn't touch it out of respect for those that have played hard to win it or those who have not, despite the fact that i'll never play in the nhl and therefore will never get to touch it.
it's hard to comprehend that that's essentially the same trophy that has been awarded to the best player and teams in hockey for over 100 years.