NHL Round-by-round Playoff Predictions

[TEAMFaint]

Durin the Jays game I decided to start up my predictions which I do every year. I think my picks are pretty accurate this year, also put in some little blurbs to read after my predictions as well as what I believe the series will go to.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Prediction: Calgary Flames for the upset.

If they win game one, they will win.
Flames 4-3

However if they lose, Detriot will move on.
Detriot 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Prediction: Minnesota Wild

Nikolas Backstrom is too hot of a goalie. That simple.
Wild 4-1

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Prediciton: Vancouver Canucks

One of the best teams in the West. Sedin's will each put over 5 points in the first round.
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Predicition: Nashville Predators

Sure San Jose has all the star players, but home advantage will really take a toll in this series.
Nashville 4-3

EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Predicition: Buffalo Sabers

Best team in the East for hot players, Maxim gets 2 assists in his return, This series is going to be a blow out. (I'm just glad Toronto didn't make the playoffs)
Buffalo 4-0

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
Predicition: New Jersey Devils

Broduer VS...well..Neither of the Lightning Goalies are good, so Broduer VS no one. Of course Lecav and St.Louis will put points on the board each game, but goaltending is the killer for the Lightning. Another blow out here.
New Jersey 4-0

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Predicition: Atlanta Thrashers

Marian Hossa, Slava Kozlov, Kolvachuk, Letty in the net. Stacked team against a very hot Rangers team, however their leaders will put the puck in the net when needed.
Atlanta 4-2

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Predicition: Ottawa Senators

Toughest decision to make in the whole playoffs, two very equal teams who both have their stars who will win a game for them. Goaltending is both lacking for these two teams, not because of their wins, but because of their GAA. High scoring games, every single game. Expect 7 games with a final win for Ottawa.
Ottawa 4-3

[88CRX]

My best guess haha...

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-1

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
San Jose 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-3

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-0

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-1

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-2

[jf97talon]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-3

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Nashville 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-2

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh 4-2

[accordboi_02]

Wings in 5 - Only thing consistent about the Flames is their inconsistency, and lack of heart.

Ducks in 3 - Gaborik can't cherry pick when there's one of Pronger/Niedermeyer waiting for him. No shootouts to save the Wild anymore.

Sharks in 7 - Should be entertaining series - Preds have fast, talented forwards capable of scoring - the Sharks have that too, but they are much, much bigger.

Canucks in 5 - Turco sucks in the playoffs, period.



Sabres in 5 - Buffalo much too powerful for the NYI with their backup goalie.

Sens in 7 - IMO the best series to watch in round 1. Crosby is going to stumble before he takes off in the playoffs.

Devils in 5 - Brodeur >>>>>>>>>>> The Hobbit and Lecavalier.

Rangers in 6 - The Thrashers are only in the playoffs because of the garbage division they play in. They are terrible, and will be exposed for the chumps they are.

[TeamBestBud]

Originally posted by accordboi_02
Ducks in 3 - Gaborik can't cherry pick when there's one of Pronger/Niedermeyer waiting for him. No shootouts to save the Wild anymore.



Wow lol

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-1

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Stars 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Sharks 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Islanders 4-2

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-3

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Sens 4-1

[Team_Mclaren]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2
Depends on how good we play, but come playoff time hopefully we can get our acts together

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2
Ducks defense is way too good for the wilds. No SO means no easy wins for Minnesota

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Dallas 4-3
This is a close one, if Turco can play like he does in the regular season, I think Dallas has a better chance to win. Also, Lungo's first playoff series, we'll see how good he is in the playoffs.


(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
San Jose 4-3
Another close one, two very good teams


EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1
Sabers can make it to the finals

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1
no contest, no goalie = no win in the playoffs

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Atlanta 4-3
Close game

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-3
whoever scroes the most goals wins that game. But Ottawa has better defense.

[Go4Long]

West

flames in 6

wild in 7

cannucks in 6

sharks in 6


east

islanders in 7

devils in 5

thrashers in 6

penguins in 6


I think the team to watch in the west is gonna be san jose sadly...so much power down the stretch from that team...I think pittsburg will do well in the east as well, but my prediction for the final is New Jersey vs San Jose.

[Kirbs17]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-3
Flames will get a run for their money, but Kipper will steal this series.

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Wild 4-3
The Wild will upset the Ducks. The Wild have a hot goaltender, and Demitra/Gaborik are amazing.

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Dallas 4-3
The Stars will shine against the Canucks,

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Nashville 4-1
Nashville is too good.


EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-0
Buffalo will make short work of the Islanders. The Sabres are my choice to come out of the East.

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1
Broduer will tame Vinny and St Louis


(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-3
Thrashers will survive, Jagr will choke

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh 4-3
The penguins young stars will set the tone early, and will rack up the points

[aznlee]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Red Wings v.s. Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

Anehiem Ducks v.s. Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-1

Vancouver Canucks v.s. Dallas Stars
Canucks 4-3

Nashville Predators v.s. San Jose Sharks
Predators 4-2

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo Sabers v.s. New York Islanders
Sabers 4-1

New Jersey Devils v.s. Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning 4-3

Atlanta Thrashers v.s. New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-3

Ottawa Senators v.s. Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins 4-2

[slick2404]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Red Wings v.s. Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

Anehiem Ducks v.s. Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

Vancouver Canucks v.s. Dallas Stars
Canucks 4-2

Nashville Predators v.s. San Jose Sharks
Predators 4-3

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo Sabers v.s. New York Islanders
Sabers 4-1

New Jersey Devils v.s. Tampa Bay Lightning
Devils 4-2

Atlanta Thrashers v.s. New York Rangers
Rangers 4-2

Ottawa Senators v.s. Pittsburgh Penguins
Sens 4-2

[D'z Nutz]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-3
It'll be a close match up. IMO, Kipper's a better goalie than Hasek. The difference will be with the/our defensemen. If the Flames can get their act together early in the series, the Red Wings shouldn't be a problem. I'll go out on a limb and say the hometown heroes.

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Anehiem 4-2
Sorry Minnesota, no shootouts in the post season so tying up the game and running the clock won't work here (though I'm sure there will definitely be a few OT rounds).

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2
It's been a long time coming for Luongo and he wants this bad. The Sedins will take care of the points. My western pick for this year.

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
SJ 4-3
A close one between two good teams. I'm leaning towards the Sharks.



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabres v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1
I thought Buffalo was going to make it to the finals last season (though I'm not basing my prediction on that). They're my eastern pick for this year.

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1
I'm surprised TB even made it into the playoffs. Brodeur should finish them off quickly, but I'll give Lecavalier and St.Louis the benefit of the doubt for a game.


(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Atlanta 4-2


(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh 4-3
Pens vs Sens. This could go either way, but I'm going to say Pittsburgh. Better goalie and younger goal scorers. Emery's too flakey to be reliable. I don't think Pittsburgh will get too far after this though.

[ZedMan]

Flames in 6 - that's how the flames roll, well, if they can get their heads in the game.

Ducks in 5, gaborik and demitra are hot, but pronger nieds are awesom-er, ALL the time.

Vancouver in 6 - Luongo wants the cup like hell, and vigneault's done an excellent job building van's system around him.

Sj in 6 - SJ is a strong, consistent team and they know how the playoffs work. And they absofuckingowned nashville last season.

Sabres in 5 - I can't see an upset here, Buffalo is just plain awesome, and the isles don't have dipietro

NJ in 6 - Brodeur > *

Rangers in 7 - atlanta will never win a cup with those weird looking baby blue jerseys.

Sens in 6 - Pittsburg doesn't have the goaltending IMO. Fleury definately is skilled and has potential, but isn't ready for the post-season mentally. Will be fun to watch, though.

[KLCC]

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Red Wings 4-2
As much as I like watching Flames, I don't think we have much chance fighting agains the top seed of the conference.

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Anehiem 4-2
With Manny out....and Demitra just got back. I don't think Wild has much chance.

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
SJ 4-3


EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabres v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-3
With the way Islander trying to win the last spot in the playoff, they will gave Buffalo a good run for their money

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Atlanta 4-2

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Ottawa 4-3

[harv91]

Originally posted by jf97talon
WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-3

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Nashville 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-1

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-2

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh 4-2

lol this is exactly what i would predict as well.

[2002civic]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-3

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Dallas 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Nashville 4-2



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Atlanta 4-1

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Pittsburg 4-2

[adam c]

Originally posted by krisopotamus


stopped reading there. you are an idiot.


+1 for banning the bandwagon jumper

West

Flames vs Red Wings
Flames in 7

Ducks vs Wild
Ducks in 6

Canucks vs Stars
Canucks in 5

Predators vs Sharks
Sharks in 7

East

Sabers vs Islanders
Sabers in 5

Devils vs Lighting
Devils in 6

Thrashers vs Rangers
Thrashers in 6

Senators vs Penguins
Senators in 5

[rvd]

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames in 6

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Wild in 7

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver in 5

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
San Jose 7



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo in 5

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey in 5

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers in 6

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa in 6

[DepTrotter]

it seems that a lot fo you are putting your hopes in place of your predictions.. I just dont think the flames can do it. Especially against a powerhouse like detroit.

Anyways here are my predictions

detroit in 5
anaheim in 4
vancouver in 6
san jose in 7

buffalo in 4
new jersey in 5
new york in 7
ottawa in 7

[heavyD]

Interesting how many are picking the Flames & Canucks to win. I'm fairly confident that Ottawa will be the only Canadian team to make it into the 2nd round. Canucks and Flames don't stand much of a chance IMO. Stars & Wings will overcome their recent playoff woes to win in relatively easy fashion.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Wings 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Wild 4-3

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Stars 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Preds 4-3


EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-3

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-2

[krisopotamus]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Wings 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Duckies 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Nucks 4-1

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Sharks 4-2


EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-0

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
TB 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-3

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Pens 4-3

[Xtrema]

Wings 4-2
Wild 4-2
Nucks 4-2
Preds 4-3

Sabers 4-1
Lighting 4-2
Thrasher 4-3
Sens 4-2

[modded46]

Here we go.. apparently some people around here smoking crack because you're way way off.... break it down...

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Detroit 4-1 (yes they will be lucky to win one)

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-0 (Anehiem are on a mission)

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2 (this will be a lot closer if Turco shows up, which he won't)

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
San Jose 4-3 (tight one, I do believe that SJ will take it but won't have anything left for the second round after getting beat up by Nashville, Nashville on the other hand has injuries, AGAIN)



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-0 (NY limped in, good luck against Miller)

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2 (TB is probably one of the most unpredictable teams out there, this one could go either way)

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-3 (ATL has a lot of firepower, but so does NYR, i feel sorry for the goalies on both teams)

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-2 (Ottawa has depth, it will be a great experience for the Pens, but they just don't have enough umf to get through the first round)

[modded46]

I have one last thing to add.. Watch ATL.. even though I think they will lose to NY, if they do manage to get past them, they will be in the finals of some sort, either Conference or Stanley Cup..

[A2VR6]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-3

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Nashville 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Atlanta 4-3

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburgh Penguins
Ottawa 4-2

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by modded46

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Detroit 4-1 (yes they will be lucky to win one)


detroit is a very strong team, yes, but for whatever reason our win record against them is good...the season has been split with whoever is at home winning. to say we'll win less than twice is basically ignoring the stats.

[md14]

1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Wild 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Vancouver 4-3

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Sharks 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-1

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-2

[TeamBestBud]

Originally posted by Go4Long


detroit is a very strong team, yes, but for whatever reason our win record against them is good...the season has been split with whoever is at home winning. to say we'll win less than twice is basically ignoring the stats.


Season doesnt mean anything in the playoffs.

[Gondi Stylez]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Stars 4-2

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Predators 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Sabers 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
Devils 4-0

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Thrashers 4-1

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Senators 4-3

[2.4l]

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1)Detroit Red Wings v.s. (8)Calgary Flames
Detriot 4-1

(2)Anehiem Ducks v.s. (7)Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

(3)Vancouver Canucks v.s. (6)Dallas Stars
Canucks 4-1

(4)Nashville Predators v.s. (5)San Jose Sharks
Sharks 4-3



EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-3

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-3

[dezinr]

Originally posted by slick2404
WESTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Red Wings v.s. Calgary Flames
Flames 4-2

Anehiem Ducks v.s. Minnesota Wild
Ducks 4-2

Vancouver Canucks v.s. Dallas Stars
Canucks 4-2

Nashville Predators v.s. San Jose Sharks
Predators 4-3

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo Sabers v.s. New York Islanders
Sabers 4-1

New Jersey Devils v.s. Tampa Bay Lightning
Devils 4-2

Atlanta Thrashers v.s. New York Rangers
Rangers 4-2

Ottawa Senators v.s. Pittsburgh Penguins
Sens 4-2


Tell me last nights game didn't rock!!!! Cullen's goal....NICE!!!!

[md14]

Originally posted by md14

EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1)Buffalo Sabers v.s. (8)New York Islanders
Buffalo 4-1

(2)New Jersey Devils v.s. (7)Tampa Bay Lightning
New Jersey 4-2

(3)Atlanta Thrashers v.s. (6)New York Rangers
Rangers 4-1

(4)Ottawa Senators v.s. (5)Pittsburg Penguins
Ottawa 4-2 [/B]

I predicted an Atlanta ass kicking :) didnt think a sweep would occur tho,

Go Rangers Go!

I'm surprised the goal was allowed after they kept on playing and all.. But it was Nice

[slick2404]

Go RANGERS gO!!!

[l8braker]

Interesting game betwen Dallas and Vancouver. Both teams are hard working and deserve to move on. I still think Luongo is a liability.

[HyperZell]

Originally posted by l8braker
Interesting game betwen Dallas and Vancouver. Both teams are hard working and deserve to move on. I still think Luongo is a liability.

Yeah, he's been playing pretty poorly.





...are you out of your fucking mind?

[88CRX]

If Vancouver wins I'll have gone 7/8 on my picks... not counting games of course but thats impossible haha.

The only incorrect series was the Flames series :banghead:

[ZedMan]

lol same here. Damn homer-ism.

[l8braker]

Originally posted by 88CRX
If Vancouver wins I'll have gone 7/8 on my picks... not counting games of course but thats impossible haha.

The only incorrect series was the Flames series :banghead:

Crap, they won!

[Killa_Kam]

hahah GO NUX GO :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[rvd]

6-2 in the 1st round, decent.

Second Round.

(1) BUF v. (6) NYR
Buffalo in 6

(2) NJD v. (4) OTT
NJ in 6

(1) DET v. (5) SJS
SJ in 7

(2) ANA v. (3) VAN
ANA in 6

[bobby_lu]

Originally posted by l8braker
Interesting game betwen Dallas and Vancouver. Both teams are hard working and deserve to move on. I still think Luongo is a liability.

:rolleyes: :confused:

[Mr_ET]

(1) BUF v. (6) NYR
Buffalo in 7

(2) NJD v. (4) OTT
OTT in 7

(1) DET v. (5) SJS
DET in 6

(2) ANA v. (3) VAN
ANA in 5

[ZedMan]

BUF vs NYR - Buffalo, 6

NJD vs OTT - OTT, 7

DET vs SJS - SJS, 5

VAN vs ANA - VAN, 7

[l8braker]

Buffalo

Ottawa

Anaheim

Detroit

[88CRX]

In the East:

Buffalo in 5
Ottawa in 6

In the West:

Sharks in 6
Ducks in 6

[HybridTheory]

East:
Buffalo in 6
Ottawa in 7

West:
Sharks in 6
Ducks in 6

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

Originally posted by ZedMan
BUF vs NYR - Buffalo, 6

NJD vs OTT - OTT, 7

DET vs SJS - SJS, 5

VAN vs ANA - VAN, 7

seriously? van?

[TeamBestBud]

Second Round.

(1) BUF v. (6) NYR

NYR in 6.

(2) NJD v. (4) OTT

OTT in 6

(1) DET v. (5) SJS

SJS in 6

(2) ANA v. (3) VAN

ANA in 5

[TEAMFaint]

Glad to see this thread is still goin
:D

(1) BUF v. (6) NYR

Buffalo in 5

(2) NJD v. (4) OTT

Ottawa in 6

(1) DET v. (5) SJS

Detriot in 7

(2) ANA v. (3) VAN

Ducks in 5



RIP Flames :(

Go Ottawa!!!!:thumbsup:

[md14]

Rangers in 6
Ottawa in 6
Ducks in 6
Detroit in 6

[TEAMFaint]

Originally posted by md14
Rangers in 6
Ottawa in 6
Ducks in 6
Detroit in 6


If you just saw that Dave Hodge said on TSN during the first intermission you would be shooting yourself in the foot right about now hahah :nut:

[md14]

Originally posted by TEAMFaint



If you just saw that Dave Hodge said on TSN during the first intermission you would be shooting yourself in the foot right about now hahah :nut:

lol I have no Idea what he said, but I got faith in my picks :)

[A2VR6]

East:
Buffalo in 6
Ottawa in 6

West:
Det in 6
Ducks in 7

[88CRX]

Originally posted by TEAMFaint
If you just saw that Dave Hodge said on TSN during the first intermission you would be shooting yourself in the foot right about now hahah :nut:


Bwhahahha.... soooooo true haha.

Dave Hodge:


This would be a good place for predicting that, and I would tell you that I think Buffalo, Ottawa, Anaheim and San Jose will win, but then you'd ask, "in how many games?"

Do you ever really analyze those detailed picks that are made at the start of every round? I'm seeing a lot of "Ottawa over New Jersey in seven". What that really means is "I'm not sure who'll win, but I'll play it safe and pick the Canadian team."

Then there's "Anaheim over Vancouver in five". That's another way of saying "Roberto Luongo will steal one game."

Predicting a 6-game series is a good way to be ignored. Shorter than 7, longer than 5 - who wants to debate that?

Then there's the sweep. You seldom see someone bold enough to predict a sweep. It's impolite, and it's too easy to be wrong. You can pick the right team, but all you hear is, "ya, but you said they'd sweep.......you dummy."

They never say "you monkey". Maggie's smart enough to just pick the winners....some of them.

[SiR_lyfe]

Its wierd that nobody picked NJD to go on. I think they have a good team. Even though im Canadian Im going against OTT and predict Jersey to win in 6

[md14]

lol Screw Dave Hodge, I'm still feeling good except Detroit what the hell was I thinking? Sharks in 6 should do it

[TEAMFaint]

Looks like I picked all the winners :) Just not all in the right number of games :dunno:


Western Conference Final:

(1) Detriot VS (2) Ducks

Ducks in 6.


Eastern Conference Final:

(1) Buffalo VS (4) Ottawa

Ottawa in 6.



Yeah I know the whole "6" thing I pointed out earlier, however I truly believe no game 7 will be needed in either of the finals, only change may be Ducks in 5.



Go Sens Go!

[88CRX]

Round 1: 7/8
Round 2: 3/4

:dunno: :dunno:

Round 3:

Anaheim over Detroit in 5.

Buffalo over Ottawa in 7.

[HybridTheory]

Originally posted by HybridTheory
East:
Buffalo in 6
Ottawa in 7

West:
Sharks in 6
Ducks in 6

1/4 - Hahaha this is a reflection of how well I'm doing in the pool

Well for this round I'll go with:

Buffalo in 7
Anaheim in 6

[menace3]

round 3

detroit in 6

buffalo in 5

[Supa Dexta]

I think the sens have better scorers and more of them then buf... And miller isn't better then brodeur... I thinks the sens have a great shot.. they've passed the 2nd round they will be feeling great.... :dunno:

[HyperZell]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
I think the sens have better scorers and more of them then buf... And miller isn't better then brodeur... I thinks the sens have a great shot.. they've passed the 2nd round they will be feeling great.... :dunno:

The Sens have more and better scorers than the Sabres? Are you joking?

The Sabres are known for being a 4 line team. Every line can score, which can't be said for the Sens, as good as they are. Just look at this:

Vanek
Briere
Drury
Pominville
Hecht
Kotalik
Conolly
Mair
Afinogenov
Zubrus
Stafford

Not to mention their Dmen, like Campbell and Numminen. Ottawa tails off quite noticably after Heatley, Spezza and Alfredsson.

[Supa Dexta]

No I mean in the playoffs, and ottawa being able to hold them back.. we shall see...

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by HyperZell


The Sens have more and better scorers than the Sabres? Are you joking?

The Sabres are known for being a 4 line team. Every line can score, which can't be said for the Sens, as good as they are. Just look at this:

Vanek
Briere
Drury
Pominville
Hecht
Kotalik
Conolly
Mair
Afinogenov
Zubrus
Stafford

Not to mention their Dmen, like Campbell and Numminen. Ottawa tails off quite noticably after Heatley, Spezza and Alfredsson.

:werd: However, I still choose Ott over Buffalo, though if you look at season stats they are pretty much even, especially when looking at gf/ga.

Ott 3.49/2.63
Buf 3.63/2.90

Also as far as scoring goes, all of Buffalo's scoring is widespread, which is great, but 1 line isn't that much better than another. The Alfredsson Spezza Heatley line is a powerhouse, the best in the playoffs. I think it's easier for the Ottawa defense to shut down the Buffalo offense than it is for the Buffalo defense to shut down the the Ottawa offense.

That said it should be a great series. :thumbsup:

[md14]

Ottawa in 5
Ducks in 7

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Hakkola
Also as far as scoring goes, all of Buffalo's scoring is widespread, which is great, but 1 line isn't that much better than another. The Alfredsson Spezza Heatley line is a powerhouse, the best in the playoffs. I think it's easier for the Ottawa defense to shut down the Buffalo offense than it is for the Buffalo defense to shut down the the Ottawa offense.

Oh rly?

If the Sabres shut down Ottawa's one line then this series is over in 4.

Kinda hard to shut down all 4 of Buffalo's scoring lines haha.

[D'z Nutz]

Buffalo in 6
Anaheim in 6

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 88CRX


Oh rly?

If the Sabres shut down Ottawa's one line then this series is over in 4.

Kinda hard to shut down all 4 of Buffalo's scoring lines haha.

Ott defense is a lot deeper than Buffalo. That, and if NJ couldn't keep that line in check I very much doubt Buffalo will. Like I said, Heatley, Spezza, Alfredsson is the best line in the playoffs. It is a great line. Buffalo has 4 good lines, but nothing too explosive.

[Gondi Stylez]

Ducks in 6

Senators in 6


The Sens are playing a much better brand of D then that of Buffalo and that will be the difference in the series. BUT if the Sabres play quality hockey in the defensive zone this series may got the distance but I still think Ottawa will win!

[brownchild]

Detroit in 7
Senators in 5

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 88CRX


Oh rly?

If the Sabres shut down Ottawa's one line then this series is over in 4.

Kinda hard to shut down all 4 of Buffalo's scoring lines haha.

Well, so far I'm right. ;)

[HyperZell]

Originally posted by Hakkola


Well, so far I'm right. ;)

So? One game does not a series make...

[Gondi Stylez]

Originally posted by HyperZell


So? One game does not a series make...

So? It sets the tone...

[md14]

Sens in 5
Ducks in 5

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by HyperZell


So? One game does not a series make...

That is why I said, so far. I might as well have said that I am, and will continue to be right though. I don't remember the last time I was wrong. :dunno:

[Hakkola]

Well, that's 2 games now. What do you Buffalo guys think of the series?

[max_boost]

haha Go Sens Go. The entire team is clicking. :thumbsup:

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Hakkola
Well, that's 2 games now. What do you Buffalo guys think of the series?

Buffalo is in a hole that's for sure... but its far from over.

[max_boost]

^^^

what about now? :D

[Hakkola]

:D 4-1, see ya Buffalo.

Who do you guys think will win the ducks-wings series? That ones a toss-up.

[treg50]

Who do you think will win: the Senators or the Ducks?

And, in how many games?

I'll pick the Senators because they're Ontarian/Canadian and because a team named 'Ducks' or 'Mighty Ducks' shouldn't be allowed in the NHL, lol. Go Senators

:thumbsup:

[HoisinSauce]

ottawa in game 7

[4wslude]

SENATORS IN 5 GAMES

[ken-gsr]

I am not sure who will win. I chose Ottawa because I like them more, whether they will win or not is another story.

[spyce]

Part of me wants the Flames to win the cup 'for Canada'.
So that requires me to cheer for the Ducks. Plus if the Ducks win..its our turn next to win the cup after losing in the cup finals (Canes-->Ducks-->Flames). Then hopefully it ends there, because I dont want the oilers to win it ahah :goflames:

[SiR_lyfe]

DUCKs in 6

quack quack quack

I think they need Banks on their team to seal the deal

[A2VR6]

Ottawa in 7

[Mr_ET]

I don't want to cheer for either team but Canada FTW!

[TooShort]

Ottawa in 5... They are waaaaay too healthy, and really clicking.

[D'z Nutz]

I'd like to cheer for Ottawa cause they're the Canadian team, but I think Emery's a cocksucker... I got nothing against the Ducks and like Teemu. Dunno who to cheer for, but I think Ottawa's got the edge.

[TEAMFaint]

I love the build up of this upcoming Series. How Ottawa's amazing coach helped build The Ducks prior to entering Ottawa. Its gonna be one hell of a series.

Sad to say, I think the goalies are both gonna be facing a tremendous amount of flying pucks.

However, the way Ottawa is clogging up the neutral zone close to their end, thus forcing the opposition to dump in the puck, Emery will face quite a number of fewer shots.


Dont expect Pronger to get too many points this series. Ottawa has been doing amazing at keeping the wingers at the point and chipping the puck out of their zone.

The thing that Ottawa needs to look out for is speed, speed, speed. One false pinch, and the ducks will be getting 3 on 1's like crazy. Thus putting the puck in the net.


Ottawa will put more pucks onto the net.
Ottawa will play better in their own end.
Ottawa will win in 6.

[Hakkola]

It is a toss up for me, I really like both teams. I don't think speed will be a problem for ottawa, Buffalo was a fast team as well and it didn't matter.

I think Ottawa will win, which is cool because a Canadian team has not won it in a long time. However, I'd really like for Selanne to win a cup.

[Supa Dexta]

I think anaheim is sloppier, and doesn't move the puck well enough...Ottawa makes A LOT of beautiful passes, with great speed.... we will see...