NHL Round-by-round Playoff Predictions

[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....

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.

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.

[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.

[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.

[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?

[Hakkola]

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