Stanley Cup

LLXC · 03-31-11, 11:29 PM

Maybe this is the year for the Sharks...=|

VegasInsider · 03-31-11, 11:30 PM

I'm sticking with my prediction from the beginning of the season of Boston vs. Vancouver.

They are two of the top teams in the NHL, but both have flaws that can exposed in the playoffs. If Vancouver can step up and play defense throughout the entire game they should cruise through the Western Conference. Detroit has massive goaltending and third line defensive problems and I'm not sure any other team can beat Det/Van in a seven game series (maybe Chicago).

In the Eastern Conference, the Bruins need to step up their power play and cannot go on these lengthy streaks where they don't play hard in front of Tim Thomas. I think Pittsburgh is all but done, even if Crosby can get back in time for the playoffs. Philadelphia likes to "play down" to their competition and could get bounced in the first/second round IMO. Washington has some goaltending issues as well, as Varlamov/Holtby/Neuvirth won't sort out the #1 spot by their play. I think the Bruins are the most solid team in the Eastern Conference, but have a recent history of playoff letdowns. The additions on Kaberle, Horton, Kelly, Seguin, Paverley and Marchand (free agency and rookies) might be what pushes this team to the finals.

beerman2619 · 03-31-11, 11:52 PM

got to go with my philly flyers

Wiggums5 · 04-01-11, 05:33 AM

Flyers vs Canucks

Mudcat · 04-01-11, 07:24 AM

I am looking for the Canucks to go all the way

LarryF · 04-01-11, 07:44 AM

I am really liking the Canucks to win it all this year.

DMB40 · 04-01-11, 11:07 AM

Can't wait for NHL playoffs to start