Stanley Cup Playoffs

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So the Stanley Cup Playoff begin tomorrow. Any fans here have their predictions?

 

I believe it will be Vancouver vs Buffalo with the Canucks winning in 7.

[BoneDaddyKool]

I'm a life long Peguins fan. I'll pick them over Anaheim in 6.

 

Thats my homer pick.

 

Anaheim over Devils in 6 is my real pick.

[JoeHova]

I'll say Pittsburgh vs. San Jose with Pittsburgh winning in 5, though I don't feel very strongly about it.

[bucks2281]

Buffalo vs. Minnesota

 

Buffalo in 6

 

It seems like it's common to see a low seed in the Stanley Cup Finals (#8 Edmonton last yr.), (#6 Calgary in '04).

[pitchleague]

are they still only being broadcast on Versus or whatever other channel? I'd love to watch (not much beats playoff hockey--especially a game 7)

[Mike2k33]

I would kill to see an Islanders/Preds final.

 

I'm just happy the Isles beat the Devils on the last day of the season to get in. They were a long shot just to get in and few had them getting anywhere near the playoffs at the start of the year.

[burniebrewer]

I'd like to see the Predators win the West. In the east, how about Ottawa (Heatley) or Pittsburgh (loads of young guns).

 

I'm also always a fan of the West Coast teams because that means late TV games.

[BoneDaddyKool]

I think NBC actually is going to air games 3-7 of the Finals, however many of those games are needed. Other than that, I believe Vs. and HD.net are the only channels showing any playoff hockey. Oh, NBC on the weekends for the early rounds... but I think thats it. I'm looking forward to it. Playoff hockey is good viewing...

[burniebrewer]

Opening Night TV Schedule:

 

6 PM Pittsburgh @ Ottawa (On VS.)

 

9 PM Dallas @ Vancouver (on VS.)

 

9:30 PM Minnesota @ Anaheim (Watch online for free @ Yahoo)

 

 

I'm not familiar with hd.net which BoneDaddy mentioned, but don't forget about the free netcasts offered by Yahoo Sports--just go to the boxscore and click on "watch live".

[uecker9]

I love the Redwings, a #1 seed means again they'll be gone in the first round. But playoff hockey is still great to watch.

[cweber39]

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I love the Redwings, a #1 seed means again they'll be gone in the first round.

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Oh how you are so right...

 

I like Ottawa, they are playing a lot better defensively compared to last years playoffs. Also the last couple years they cruised through the regular season and everyone had such high expectations for them. This year they are flying under the radar and will hopefully be able to use that to their advantage, plus I know someone on the team, so I am bias just a little.

 

Detroit could go deep if Hasek stays healthy, and thats a big if. Who knows when he is going to blow his groin out again, but I think they have a bad taste in their mouth from last year after getting knocked out by Edmonton last season in the first round. With that being said watch out for Miikka Kiprusoff, leading the Flames past the Wings, he got the Flames to Stanley Cup finals 3 years ago.

 

Two teams that could get very far by riding their goalies are New Jersey and Vancouver. Roberto Luongo had an amazing season, but has never played in the postseason. Martin Brodeur is the best goalie in the league and is one of the best playoff goalies of all time.

 

Underdogs with a shot to go far Sharks and Flames.

 

Ducks vs. Senators: Senators in 6.

[trwi7]

My homer pick is the Preds vs Penguins

 

My real pick is Sabres vs Ducks

[BrewCrewForever]

I'll be rooting for the Preds because of the Admirals connection.

[burniebrewer]

I'll be rooting for the Preds because of the Admirals connection.

 

Me too.

[billyhallfan]

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I'll be rooting for the Preds because of the Admirals connection.

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Same here, how sweet would it be if the Admirals could win the Calder Cup and the Preds win the Stanley cup, that would be so sweet, then the Bradley Center would probably get the Stanley cup for a while as well...

[Worm8181]

Ottawa looking good against Pittsburgh early, they are up 2-0 8 minutes into the 1st. Game is on VS.

[trwi7]

Wow Ottawa with a 5 on 3 with a chance to go up 3-0.

[SheetsCyYoung04]

Not to be the selfish one on here, but is Radulov eligible for the AHL playoffs if Nashville losses?

[trwi7]

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Not to be the selfish one on here, but is Radulov eligible for the AHL playoffs if Nashville losses?

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Yes, I believe he is.

[foamboy1]

I cheer for the Pred's because of the ownership.

[sauveb]

Go Wild.

[SheetsCyYoung04]

Well if Radulov is eligible to be sent down, I really wouldnt mind seeing Nashville bow out early again. I grew up a Red Wings fan with the 5 OVs but the Admirals affliation to the Predators has made that hard. I root for Buffalo because Stafford is a local player. The last tme I ever cried from pain in my life was when his slap shot hit me in the shoulder under my pad. I root for New Jersey because I met Parise before and you cant meet a nicer harder working guy. I also like Heatley and Ottawa.

My pick: New Jersey over Dallas

[trwi7]

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I grew up a Red Wings fan

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The last tme I ever cried from pain in my life was when his slap shot hit me in the shoulder under my pad.

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I was playing hockey on a lake with a few guys a couple years ago without any padding and I got a puck right to the shin so I know how you feel.

 

Oh and I hate New Jersey.

[Worm8181]

I played hockey one year, and thought my leg was broke when I took a slap shot off the shin gaurd from a guy who could really shoot. Man do those things hurt.

[cweber39]

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Oh and I hate New Jersey.

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Being a Rangers fan I conquer