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[digitalmonkey]

WEST
(1) Detroit vs (8) Calgary
(2) Anaheim vs (7) Minnesota
(3) Vancouver vs (6) Dallas
(4) Nashville vs (5) San Jose

EAST
(1) Buffalo vs (8) NY Islanders
(2) New Jersey vs (7)Tampa Bay
(3) Atlanta vs (6) NY Rangers
(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh

Any 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 - 0
Saturday, April 14 7:30 p.m. NY Islanders at Buffalo VERSUS TSN
Monday, April 16 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at NY Islanders VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, 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 TSN


Series 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 - 0
Saturday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey CBC, RDS
Monday, April 16 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay CBC, RDS
Wednesday, 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, RDS


Series 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 - 0
Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. NY Rangers at Atlanta NBC, TSN
Tuesday, April, 17 7:00 p.m. Atlanta at NY Rangers TSN
Wednesday, 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,TSN


Series D Time (ET) #4 Ottawa vs. #5 Pittsburgh Network

Wednesday, April 11 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh 3 at Ottawa 6 Ottawa Leads 1 - 0
Saturday, April, 14 3:00 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS,NBC
Sunday, April, 15 6:00 p.m. Ottawa at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC,RDS
Tuesday, 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, RDS


2007 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 - 0
Sunday, April 15 1:00 p.m. Calgary at Detroit NBC, CBC
Tuesday, April 17 10:00 p.m. Detroit at Calgary CBC, VERSUS
Thursday, 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,VERSUS


Series F Time (ET) #2 Anaheim vs. #7 Minnesota Network

Wednesday, April 11 10:30 p.m. Minnesota 1 at Anaheim 2 Anaheim Leads 1 - 0
Friday, April, 13 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim TSN
Sunday, April 15 8:00 p.m. Anaheim at Minnesota TSN
Tuesday, 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 TSN

Series 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 - 0
Friday, April, 13 9:00 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver CBC, RDS,VERSUS
Sunday, April 15 8:30 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas VERSUS, CBC,RDS
Tuesday, 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,VERSUS

Series 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 - 0
Friday, April, 13 8:00 p.m. San Jose at Nashville TSN
Monday, April, 16 10:00 p.m. Nashville at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, 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

[MapleLeafpoker]

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!

[Jason12]

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?

[Zach6668]

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.

[Jason12]

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".

[gruven]

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...

[Jason12]

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.

[serge]

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....

[DanielNegreanu]

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.

[goose]

I agree 100% Serge!

It's the Islanders that'll go down in 4, lol.

boo.

[DanielNegreanu]

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.

[doox]

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?

EAST
Buffalo 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.

[DanielNegreanu]

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.

[doox]

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?

[brabz]

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.

[mase_gotsem]

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

[Speed Limit]

as with DM I'm not going to say anything until draft day is over,
BUT
I will say that the San Jose vs. Nashville and Anaheim vs. Minnesota games should be some of the most interesting.

[Reelishymn]

WEST

Calgary 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.

EAST

Buffalo 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.

[digitalmonkey]

I added the playoff schedule to the original post.

[XXEddie]

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) Dallas



EAST
(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 Jersey



STANLEY CUP FINALS
(1) Buffalo vs (6) Dallas

Dallas Stars will be the 2007 Stanley Cup Champions. You heard it from me FIRST.