Big Brother Dunk
Well-Known Member
The NHL Playoffs are finally underway again. It's been far too long!
I realize this is a couple of days late, but here are my takes on round one:
Ottawa vs Tampa Bay - Hasek is out for at least the first series. The Sens are lucky they don't have a real tough opponent for the first round. Sens in 5
Carolina vs Montreal - Carolina owned Montreal during the season, but they don't have as much playoff experience. Despite the Habs' win in game one, I expect it'll be Carolina in 7.
New Jersey vs NY Rangers - The Devils had a very strong finish, 11 straight wins, and I think that will carry over. Devils in 6 or 7
Buffalo vs Philadelphia - The Sabres definitely benefited from the "new-look" NHL. They've got good team speed, and the Flyers are somewhat depleted by injuries. Sabres in 6
Detroit vs Edmonton - I think Detroit will be very hungry for the Cup this year. They've been play-off under achievers lately and I think they'll come out flying. Wings in 4
Dallas vs Colorado - Dallas is too deep for the Avs. I don't think Colorado has the horses despite the win in game 1, so no upset here. Stars in 6
Calgary vs Anaheim - The Flames have perhaps the best goalies in the league and an outstanding defence corps. Calgary in 6
Nashville vs San Jose - The Sharks have too much fire-power. They could be the surprise team in this year's playoffs. San Jose in 6
I realize this is a couple of days late, but here are my takes on round one:
Ottawa vs Tampa Bay - Hasek is out for at least the first series. The Sens are lucky they don't have a real tough opponent for the first round. Sens in 5
Carolina vs Montreal - Carolina owned Montreal during the season, but they don't have as much playoff experience. Despite the Habs' win in game one, I expect it'll be Carolina in 7.
New Jersey vs NY Rangers - The Devils had a very strong finish, 11 straight wins, and I think that will carry over. Devils in 6 or 7
Buffalo vs Philadelphia - The Sabres definitely benefited from the "new-look" NHL. They've got good team speed, and the Flyers are somewhat depleted by injuries. Sabres in 6
Detroit vs Edmonton - I think Detroit will be very hungry for the Cup this year. They've been play-off under achievers lately and I think they'll come out flying. Wings in 4
Dallas vs Colorado - Dallas is too deep for the Avs. I don't think Colorado has the horses despite the win in game 1, so no upset here. Stars in 6
Calgary vs Anaheim - The Flames have perhaps the best goalies in the league and an outstanding defence corps. Calgary in 6
Nashville vs San Jose - The Sharks have too much fire-power. They could be the surprise team in this year's playoffs. San Jose in 6