NHL Playoffs

[kserg]

So i know most people on TB suck, but for those who don't suck and like Hockey, let talk playoffs!

My prediction so far:

buffalo in 6 (Don't see Islanders winning it...)
Devils in 5 (Because when i think snow, ice hockey, I don't think Florida!)
Rangers in 7 (might be a good series)
Pits in 7 (Young guys will stick around for one more round)

Detroit in 7 (This will be a good one IMO, Flames are good but i think Detroit will pull it out)
Mini wild in 7 (Ducks are feeling mighty and all but eh, screw the Ducks)
Canucks in 6 (because Stars can suck it... )
Sharks in 5 (Because GO SHARKS!!!!!! )

Time for new Avatar!

This year should be a good one, West is really tough, east is real good too... This will be great!

 

[canopener]

I decided to check in just in time for this thread! Sounds good, I like me Pens to make it in 5, but I'm just happy they're in it.

 

[rushfan73]

I am a die hard Blues fan so I have nothing to cheer for...BTW I predict the Sharks to win it all.

 

[James_B]

I'm thinking the Wings will take it this year. If they don't. I can always blame it on the goalie.

 

[rushfan73]

Well being Blues fan I can't root for the Wings although I am a big Yzerman fan...I miss him.

 

[kserg]

I'm thinking the Wings will take it this year. If they don't. I can always blame it on the goalie.

Not sure, I think they will go deep, just not deep enough...

 

[canopener]

I'm thinking the Wings will take it this year. If they don't. I can always blame it on the goalie.

For faking another injury or for getting through and losing a big game?

 

[Apocalypse Dude]

Hope you're right about the Rangers winning, I would like to see them go far because the Leafs didn't make it.

I think San Jose could win because they can score as good as anyone in the league but they need their Goaltending to be top notch because they don't have much for defence.

 

[smakbass]

I dont see Mini beating Anaheim, I also not sure about the Detriot Cal series dont think I would call that either way...and I think Tampa is the better team in that series.

But who knows right? Man the west is close...every series should be good and I am looking forward to seeing Ottawa and Pittsburg...Dont think I would call a winner there either.

 

[kserg]

Hope you're right about the Rangers winning, I would like to see them go far because the Leafs didn't make it.

I think San Jose could win because they can score as good as anyone in the league but they need their Goaltending to be top notch because they don't have much for defence.

Our D is externally young but i think they are ok... Nabby has been excellent this past month with exception of last 2 games... I think we are ok there...

 

[kserg]

I dont see Mini beating Anaheim

I just don't like the ducks and dislike Pronger... No way i could vote for them...

 

[smakbass]

Fair enough I dont disagree on that point but I think the Ducks over 7 games will beat the wild down...Look for Pronger to be laying some big hits on Gaborik (if he can catch him, man that guy is fast)

 

[MJ5150]

I love the Penguins, always have. My sports picks are always clouded by my allegiances, everyone around here knows that much about me.

The Penguins have the firepower to run right past Ottawa, but lack the experience. Heatley may be the key in that series for Ottawa.

-Mike

 

[smakbass]

And stable goaltending will be the key for the penguins they get good goaltending and they can go all the way.

 

[SomecallmeTim]

The Pens have a really tough first round match-up against Ottawa. I'm hoping they can take out the Sens, but even if they don't I won't be that upset. I didn't expect them to make the playoffs this year, let alone record 100 points.

Go Pens!

 

[gkbass13]

how are the sabres not involved at all here? they are going allllll the way.

 

[kserg]

I love the Penguins, always have. My sports picks are always clouded by my allegiances, everyone around here knows that much about me.

The Penguins have the firepower to run right past Ottawa, but lack the experience. Heatley may be the key in that series for Ottawa.

-Mike

You guys definitely have the talent, but stars are pretty young... I'd give them few more years to be really good...

 

[SomecallmeTim]

You guys definitely have the talent, but stars are pretty young... I'd give them few more years to be really good...

Immaturity is something to consider, but defense is probably the real problem. Scuderi, Melichar, and Nasreddine are all bottom rung players, and they log an awful lot of minutes for the Pens.

 

[canopener]

how are the sabres not involved at all here? they are going allllll the way.

They haven't choked yet, I think that spot is still reserved for them...their seat has been kept warm.

 

[jrthebassguy]

I think either Buffalo or New Jersey will win it all.