digitalmonkey 929 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 WEST(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary (2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota (3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas (4) Nashville vs (5) San JoseEAST(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders (2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay (3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers (4) Ottawa vs (5) PittsburghAny predictions? I know what two teams are making the finals but I don't want to say until after the draft on Monday.2007 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS Series A Time (ET) #1 Buffalo vs. #8 NY Islanders Network Thursday, April 12 8:00 p.m. NY Islanders 1 at Buffalo 4 Buffalo Leads 1 - 0Saturday, April 14 7:30 p.m. NY Islanders at Buffalo VERSUS TSNMonday, April 16 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at NY Islanders VERSUS, TSNWednesday, April 18 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at NY Islanders VERSUS,TSN* Friday, April 20 7:00 p.m. NY Islanders at Buffalo VERSUS,TSN* Sunday, April 22 7:00 p.m. Buffalo at NY Islanders VERSUS,TSN* Tuesday, April 24 TBD NY Islanders at Buffalo TSNSeries B Time (ET) #2 New Jersey vs. #7 Tampa Bay Network Thursday, April 12 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 3 at New Jersey 5 New Jersey Leads 1 - 0Saturday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDSMonday, April 16 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDSWednesday, April 18 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS* Friday, April 20 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS* Sunday, April 22 TBD New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS* Tuesday, April 24 TBD Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDSSeries C Time (ET) #3 Atlanta vs. #6 NY Rangers Network Thursday, April 12 7:00 p.m. NY Rangers 4 at Atlanta 3 NY Rangers Lead 1 - 0Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. NY Rangers at Atlanta NBC, TSNTuesday, April, 17 7:00 p.m. Atlanta at NY Rangers TSNWednesday, April, 18 7:00 p.m. Atlanta at NY Rangers TSN* Friday, April, 20 TBD NY Rangers at Atlanta TSN* Sunday, April 22 1:00 p.m. Atlanta at NY Rangers NBC, TSN* Monday, April, 23 7:00 p.m. NY Rangers at Atlanta VERSUS,TSNSeries D Time (ET) #4 Ottawa vs. #5 Pittsburgh Network Wednesday, April 11 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh 3 at Ottawa 6 Ottawa Leads 1 - 0Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS,NBCSunday, April, 15 6:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC,RDSTuesday, April, 17 7:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh VERSUS,CBC, RDS* Thursday, April 19 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS,VERSUS* Sunday, April 22 1:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC,RDS* Tuesday, April 24 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa VERSUS,CBC, RDS2007 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS Series E Time (ET) #1 Detroit vs. #8 Calgary Network Thursday, April 12 7:00 p.m. Calgary 1 at Detroit 4 Detroit Leads 1 - 0Sunday, April 15 1:00 p.m. Calgary at Detroit NBC, CBCTuesday, April 17 10:00 p.m. Detroit at Calgary CBC, VERSUSThursday, April 19 TBD Detroit at Calgary CBC,VERSUS* Saturday, April 21 3:00 p.m. Calgary at Detroit NBC, CBC* Sunday, April 22 TBD Detroit at Calgary CBC,VERSUS* Tuesday, April 24 TBD Calgary at Detroit CBC,VERSUSSeries F Time (ET) #2 Anaheim vs. #7 Minnesota Network Wednesday, April 11 10:30 p.m. Minnesota 1 at Anaheim 2 Anaheim Leads 1 - 0Friday, April, 13 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim TSNSunday, April 15 8:00 p.m. Anaheim at Minnesota TSNTuesday, April 17 9:00 p.m. Anaheim at Minnesota TSN* Thursday, April 19 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim TSN* Saturday, April 21 TBD Anaheim at Minnesota TSN* Monday, April 23 10:00 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim TSNSeries G Time (ET) #3 Vancouver vs. #6 Dallas Network Wednesday, April 11 10:00 p.m. Dallas 4 at Vancouver 5 4 OT Vancouver Leads 1 - 0Friday, April, 13 9:00 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver CBC, RDS,VERSUSSunday, April 15 8:30 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas VERSUS, CBC,RDSTuesday, April 17 8:00 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas CBC, RDS (JIP)* Thursday, April 19 TBD Dallas at Vancouver CBC, RDS,VERSUS* Saturday, April 21 8:00 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas VERSUS,CBC, RDS* Monday, April 23 TBD Dallas at Vancouver CBC, RDS,VERSUSSeries H Time (ET) #4 Nashville vs. #5 San Jose Network Wednesday, April, 11 8:00 p.m. San Jose 5 at Nashville 4 2 OT San Jose Leads 1 - 0Friday, April, 13 8:00 p.m. San Jose at Nashville TSNMonday, April, 16 10:00 p.m. Nashville at San Jose VERSUS, TSNWednesday, April 18 10:00 p.m. Nashville at San Jose VERSUS,TSN* Friday, April 20 9:00 p.m. San Jose at Nashville VERSUS(JIP), TSN* Sunday, April 22 10:00 p.m. Nashville at San Jose VERSUS(JIP), TSN* Tuesday, April 24 TBD San Jose at Nashville VERSUS,TSN Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Calgary vs Detroit is it me, or does this scream another Detroit first round exit at the hands of a better goalie?Anaheim vs Minnesota yawn. Vancouver vs Dallas FYI to those in playoff pools with me. Im not afraid to share. Dallas out in 5games.San Jose vs Nashville my pick for months to win the Cup, is now playing the team I had as my #2. damn. Buffalo vs NYI or Toronto Buffalo out in 4. You heard me right. Bet that Adam! ok ok.....Islanders make it close, but Leafs lose in 5.New Jersey vs Tampa Bay I hate the Devils. Devils in 5.Ottawa vs Pittsburgh the series i would most want to watch. should be GREAT hockey. OT in this series would be incredible to watch.NY Rangers vs Atlanta wish this was TB vs Atlanta. Love those 6-5 games. instead, 2-1 every night here. Rangers bore me, Thrashers please win! Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I actually think the Leafs are better off in the playoffs than some people think. Their style of play could really wear down Buffalo, especially the Sundin line. Then again maybe im just seeing this through my Maple Leaf glasses, anyone else agree? Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I actually think the Leafs are better off in the playoffs than some people think. Their style of play could really wear down Buffalo, especially the Sundin line. Then again maybe im just seeing this through my Maple Leaf glasses, anyone else agree?Did you watch the game yesterday? If they play their "style", Buffalo will DESTROY them. I don't care how much "heart" they have. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Did you watch the game yesterday? If they play their "style", Buffalo will DESTROY them. I don't care how much "heart" they have.Agreed, best line from the game was when Harry Neale said something like "if either of these teams play like they did tonight they wont last 3 games in the playoffs". Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The only thing either of those teams (Isles OR Leafs) have going for them against Buffalo is... if you're the Sabres, how the HELL do you watch those two teams down the stretch and NOT become wickedly overconfident that you're going to make them look like peewee teams... Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The only thing either of those teams (Isles OR Leafs) have going for them against Buffalo is... if you're the Sabres, how the HELL do you watch those two teams down the stretch and NOT become wickedly overconfident that you're going to make them look like peewee teams...That and its Buffalo...something always goes wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The only thing either of those teams (Isles OR Leafs) have going for them against Buffalo is... if you're the Sabres, how the HELL do you watch those two teams down the stretch and NOT become wickedly overconfident that you're going to make them look like peewee teams...Sure...Thats why the favourite always win the cup...year after year right??The Leafs will not go down to BUffalo in 4.... Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Sure...Thats why the favourite always win the cup...year after year right??The Leafs will not go down to BUffalo in 4.... I agree 100% Serge! It's the Islanders that'll go down in 4, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
goose 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I agree 100% Serge! It's the Islanders that'll go down in 4, lol.boo. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Calgary vs Detroit I agree that this looks like another potential upset, but this Calgary team is nowhere near as good as it was last year. I also think the moved the Wings made at the deadline will help them here. Detroit in 6.Anaheim vs Minnesota This is an awesome series I think. Might not be the most high scoring series, but if you look at how well Minny has been playing this could be a major upset here. Anahiem in 7.Vancouver vs Dallas Finally the Canucks have a goalie, play some defense, and have a pretty sweet duo with the Sedin twins leading the way. The key for them is getting "some" scoring when the twins aren't on the ice. I think they are a better team than Dallas, with a better goalie in Luongo. Vancouver in 5.San Jose vs Nashville Wow wa wee wa! What a sick match up this one is. I'm very high on the Sharks, love their platoon goaltending situations, lobe the trades they made to bring over some leadership in Rivet and Guiren. The Predators remind me so much of Ottawa a few years back, and we all know how they ended up in the playoffs year after year. San Jose in 6.Buffalo vs NY Islanders Sabres are too deep in every category, while defense is a little suspect. Luckily for them, they can outgun any team in the East. The Islanders with Ryam Smyth would actually pose the biggest threat because they can play some defense. If the Leafs get in, their goaltending woes will make it impossible for them to deal with a 4-line attack of Buffalo. Buffalo in 5.New Jersey vs Tampa Bay This Tampa Bay team is led obviously by their big three in Lecavalier, Richards, and St.Louis. That's a lot of fire power, especially when you throw in Dan Boyle. If they can get some production from the rest of the team, and their goaltending stands up, I could see an upset here. Tampa Bay in 7.Ottawa vs Pittsburgh This Ottawa team has changed over the years and have a ton of playoff experience where the Pens have virtually none. I think that'll be the difference in this series as Fleury could get shelled. Ottawa in 5. NY Rangers vs Atlanta Yikes, a couple of sleeper teams here. If the games are low scoring that'll benefit the Rangers. With the way the Rangers have been playing I think this will be a very close series and go eithe way. Atlanta in 7. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I actually think the Leafs ...I stopped reading right there.I'll admit that I don't know much about the west other than the standings, due in part to not seeing the teams thanks to the new schedule. As for the East?EASTBuffalo vs NYI or Toronto I don't see Buffalo taking more than 5 games. 6 ONLY if Miller gets hurt.New Jersey vs Tampa Bay Offense vs a defensive-oriented team. I see NJ winning it, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it hit 7 games, especially since TB has the season edge (I believe NJ has 1 win, 2 losses and an OT loss)Ottawa vs Pittsburgh I'm biased, so let me look at the past match-ups. Pittsburgh lost to Ottawa early in the season, but have won 3 in a row in the last month vs Ottawa. These have been 1-goal games, and the last one was somewhat crushing for Ottawa/Emery to lose in the last 10 seconds. I think the Pens win the first game, lose the 2nd, then win out in 5. NY Rangers vs Atlanta Atlanta has had the regular season edge, but Avery and a healthy Shanahan makes this a different Ranger team. It's going to depend on Lundqvist, and whether he can stay consistant in the playoffs. I'm going to go with an upset here - Rangers over Atlanta in 7. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I stopped reading right there.I'll admit that I don't know much about the west other than the standings, due in part to not seeing the teams thanks to the new schedule. As for the East?Ottawa vs Pittsburgh I'm biased, so let me look at the past match-ups. Pittsburgh lost to Ottawa early in the season, but have won 3 in a row in the last month vs Ottawa. These have been 1-goal games, and the last one was somewhat crushing for Ottawa/Emery to lose in the last 10 seconds. I think the Pens win the first game, lose the 2nd, then win out in 5. Good thing you admitted to being bias. You might be the only one who likes the Pens in 5. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm sure there are 3-4 others on this board that don't mind my prediction ;)Thing is, they have Roberts and Recchi - 2 veteran leaders that know exactly what it takes to prepare for the playoffs. Recchi won it just last year with the Hurricanes. Roberts knows what it's like to win it as a young player (age 22 in 1989 with Calgary, I believe). Do any of the Senators have a Cup to their resumes? Just because they have some playoff experience, doesn't mean it's necessarily quality.The rest of the team is too young to know any better - I don't see them playing this round any different than they've been, as they've been playing tough, tight hockey lately. If they hit the 2nd round (there's a chance, of course), then I can see them realizing exactly how big this all is and letting that creep into their heads, but not for the first round. I'm not a Serge by any means and fully admit that I could be totally wrong. I figure that this is the thread to make bold predictions, though so why not? Link to post Share on other sites
brabz 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I should really start posting in the hockey forum. Bad news for Leafs fans with Clemmensen getting the start today. EGG line back in effect, but I really think the Islanders desire is going to come out ahead. As a Devil's fan, the Lightning series makes me very nervous. Their season record isn't good against the Lightning and there's been marked amounts of times in each match up where the Devils look like they're completely swarmed and lost. I'll be there for Game 1 or 2 though...go to love how easy it is to get seats at Continental. Link to post Share on other sites
mase_gotsem 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 great posts here, im in a last longer bet with 5 others we got 2 picks each, i ended up getting Vancouver for west and ottawa for east i like my chances on the west but my only fear is cunucks low scoring and ottawa's goalies, the pens exsplosivnes scares me also but i think if ottawa can make second round they shld go deep Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Limit 0 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 as with DM I'm not going to say anything until draft day is over, BUTI will say that the San Jose vs. Nashville and Anaheim vs. Minnesota games should be some of the most interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Reelishymn 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 WESTCalgary vs Detroit-Unless Kipper really stands on his head and their offense comes out flying, I don't think the Flames can handle the total-packaged Red Wings. Wings in 6.Anaheim vs Minnesota-This is going to be a fast-paced but low-scoring series. I think the Ducks' goaltending and defense will outmatch that of the inexperienced Wild. Also, there's no shootouts in the playoffs. Ducks in 5.Vancouver vs Dallas-I like this match-up for my Nuckies (instead facing the Sharks). Turco's performance in the playoffs the last 2 years has been terrible and no shootouts. Throw in the Nucks having the best PK (ie. defense and goalie combo) in the league and pretty clutch in OT, I like their chances. Canucks in 6.San Jose vs Nashville-This is going to be a great series, a great PP team vs a very good PK team. Both teams have great goaltending and offense, but I think the Sharks have a slight edge. Sharks in 7.EASTBuffalo vs NYI-This is obvious, no explanation needed. Sabres in 5.New Jersey vs Tampa Bay-Lightning's defense and goaltending are too sketchy and inconsistent, and I can't see their shallow offense beating Brodeur 4 times. Devils in 5.Ottawa vs Pittsburgh-I think this is going to be a shootout series with these potent offenses. With the Sens being a little deeper at every position and more experienced, they have the edge. Senators in 6.NY Rangers vs Atlanta-This is going to be a toss-up series, both teams are pretty even in every facet. Whichever goalie is playing better will decide the series, and I like Lundqvist more. Rangers in 6. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 I added the playoff schedule to the original post. Link to post Share on other sites
XXEddie 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 WEST(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary (2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota (3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas (4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose(1) Detriot vs (7) Minnesota(4) Nashville vs (6) Dallas(1) Detriot vs (6) DallasEAST(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders (2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay (3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers (4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh(1) Buffalo vs (6) NY Rangers(2) New Jersey vs (5) Pittsburgh(1) Buffalo vs (2) New JerseySTANLEY CUP FINALS(1) Buffalo vs (6) Dallas Dallas Stars will be the 2007 Stanley Cup Champions. You heard it from me FIRST. Link to post Share on other sites
rinswun 6 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 WESTWest Quarters(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary Datsyuk has been very hot down the stretch and should finally be set to prove his worth in the playoffs after the huge contract he signed last week. Hasek has managed to not break down and if he remains healthy i think that will be enough for the Red Wings. The Flames have been to inconsistant this season to make a real push. If Kippa starts hot and remains that way he could steal them the series but i like the Wings in this one. Wings in 6.(2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota The Ducks have been a difficult team to read this year. At times they have looked amazing and other times they have looked exhausted. I think the experience of Giguere, Niedermayer and Pronger proves the difference in this series. I think this will be the closest series of all the first round match ups with at least 2 games heading to OT. If the Wild forecheck ferociously and pepper Giggy with shots and crash the net they will win the series, Neidermayer vs Gaborik will be a great matchup. Ducks in 7.(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas I really don't know a lot about either of these teams but i am backing Luongo to come up big in his first playoff series. The Nucks have a good scoring threat with the Sedin twins and match up pretty well versus a low scoring Dallas team that are backstopped by a goalie with perenial playoff issues. The Stars will need Modano to play like the Modano of old to progress. Canucks in 5.(4) Nashville vs (5) San JoseThe Sharks made some moves i liked at the deadline, adding Rivet and Guerin. They have a nice mix youth and experience and are a dark horse in this conference. IF Big Joe finally gets rid of his tag as a playoff choker i expect the Sharks to progress. The Predators paid a price at the deadline in acquiring Forsberg but it remains to be seen whether he can produce at the level he was previously capable. They have very balanced scoring, but dont have a single 30 goal scorer this year, and though their defense is very talented it is also very young and inexperienced in the playoffs. The question here for me is Nashville's goaltending, if Vokoun has a couple of bad games will they go with Mason and undermime Vokoun's confidence? Last year the series ended up in an easy Sharks victory in 5 games, whilst i dont foresee a similar series i believe the result will be similar. Sharks in 6.West Semi's(1) Detroit vs (5) San JoseI think the Sharks will surprise the Wings with their size and speed. By this stage Hasek's groin will be starting to dissolve and the Red Wings could be getting dinged up if Zetterberg, Bertuzzi and Lidstrom havent fully recovered from their pre-playoff injuries. I think the Sharks will take this one in a surprisingly one-sided series. Sharks in 5.(2) Anaheim vs (3) VancouverGiggy vs Luongo, whichever goalie is better is the team that advances. Again i think the Ducks win this one with the experience of Neidermayer and Pronger providing they stay healthy. Whilst he's had a good season Bieksa isn't in the same calibre as those two and the offence they generate from the back up should see the Ducks though, with Penner and the others tipping pucks past Bobby Lu. Ducks in 6.West Final(2) Anaheim vs (5) San JoseCould be the the most exciting series of the whole playoffs. Great goaltending, great offence, stars all over the ice. I believe this one will go back and forth but home ice will eventually decide the winner. The Ducks will be used to the notorious bad Anaheim ice and that little thing could be a factor is a battle of these two well matched team. I see this one going to the wire, every game going with the home team. Ducks in 7.EAST (coming later)(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders (2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay (3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers (4) Ottawa vs (5) PittsburghFinals Link to post Share on other sites
7s7c 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Rematch....Devils vs Ducks final.Devils win again....yawn Link to post Share on other sites
Heels930 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Ahhh my final four is San Jose vs. Anaheim and Buffalo vs. Ottawa with.... Lets go with Anaheim finally getting it done this year. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 WestWEST(1) Detroit vs (8) CalgaryHere we are again, 1st seed and no real chance to win the cup IMHO. If history follows suit then Calgary should lose game 7 in the finals this year. Calgary, Anaheim, and Edmonton all 8 seeds beat the Wings in the first round and lost in game 7 on the Finals. It's our little curse I guess you could say. But I have hopes that the home ice advantage will help with the Flames being horrid on the road this year.Wings in 6(2) Anaheim vs (7) MinnesotaThis will be an utter snore fest. I probably won't watch one game unless I hear different. Anahiem in 6(3) Vancouver vs (6) DallasAs much as I hate the Canuks as much as the Stars I think the Canuks will walk right through this series.Nucks in 4(4) Nashville vs (5) San JoseThis should be a good series. Best of the bunch IMO. I really don't know who to pick. I think I will go for SJ. I think as a team they are more experienced and have a tiny edge. I could easily be wrong though.SJ in 6EAST(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY IslandersToo easy.Sabres in 4(2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa BayAlmost as easy.NJ in 5(3) Atlanta vs (6) NY RangersHmmm, no experience vs experience?Atl in 6(4) Ottawa vs (5) PittsburghThis looks to be the best series in the East and possibly the entire 1st round. Will Ottawa ever get far in the playoffs or donk it off as usual? I think it will be status quo.Pitt in 7 Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Alright, the matchup are set, so I will continue my record of making insightful analysis of each series, followed closely by my picks being completely wrong (for those that need further proof, I remind you of my Rangers/Stars Cup final prediction from last year!)East Buffalo vs NYI: What can you say? The Sabres are healty, and rolling, and even have Tim Connolly on their fourth line (I hope Andrew Peters is practicing his golf swing, cos HIS playing is done for this year). The only wild card is that the Isles love to camp in the crease, and Ryan Smyth will happily fall on a goalie if need be. If he busts the fragile lightweight Miller in two.... the Sabres still win. Buffalo in 5 New Jersey vs TB A more interesting series: These teams actually match up in a strange way. The Lightning are big scorers, and press hard offensively. The Devils lay back and counterpunch. Each team's strength plays into the others weakness. You can't beat Brodeur on first chance opportunities, so you need second and third chances. The Devils D can cough those up. I think this one comes down to special teams, PP vs PK.... Lightning in 7Atlanta vs NYR High octane offence vs High octane offence. This could come down to goaltending. I think Jagr et al light the lamp more than Hossa/Kovalchuk. The Rangers screwed me last year, so why not pick them again? Rangers in 6.Ottawa vs Pittsburgh This one is tough. I think the Pens are more talented offensively, and should exploit the Sens D. I think the Sens are deeper and should exploit the Pens D. Goalies are a wash unless Fleury gets hot. Either way, it goes seven. If Pitt gets out of the first round, they go deep. Pens in 7WestDetroit vs Calgary The wings aren't as hurt as people seem to think. What a great goaltending matchup... Can Dion Phaneuf singlehandedly shut down the Wings? Maybe. Maybe not. Wings in 6.Anaheim vs Minn The trap only works if you can bust the defense. Pronger and Neidermeyer on the ice for sixty minutes? No contest. Ducks in 5Vancouver vs Dallas Luongo Luongo Luongo. Stellar season, expect more of the same. However, a 2.00 GAA in the playoffs still allows you to lose 2-1. I'm not convinced the Canucks can score. Unless Marty Turco can't shake his no-show playoff rep, or Naslund all of a sudden shows up, I think Vancouver gets outscored. Dallas in 5Nashville vs San Jose Could be the marquee matchup in the West. San Jose is too big, too strong, too deep.... Sharks in 6 Link to post Share on other sites
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