shadow47 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Just as the title would suggest...what will the final four teams left standing be and who will take the ultimate prize? After mulling it over a bit here is my prediction: Eastern: Pittsburgh over Atlanta Western: San Jose over Anaheim Cup: Pittsburgh over San Jose It just seems like no one can touch San and An in pure skill and overall depth...all these teams have ? goaltending but I don't think it's going to matter. I'd like to think Detroit can win it, but realistically at this point this is what I see happening. No one can match the Sharks scoring, and their goaltenders/defense have put up 5 shutouts in 7 games or something ridiculous. The Ducks are the best team in the conference overall IMO. Nashville doesn't have the CLUTCH goaltending and Vancouver doesn't have anything else. In the East, you have to think that a SouthEast team three years running would make sense, right? The Thrashers are a mercurial bunch but I believe they will elevate their games enough to come out of the scrum to the final 4. The Penguins maybe haven't deserved to win lately but they have been. This is a team that has been finding ways and that is the kind of team that excels in the playoffs. If Thibault starts this team will go the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Just as the title would suggest...what will the final four teams left standing be and who will take the ultimate prize? After mulling it over a bit here is my prediction: Eastern: Pittsburgh over Atlanta Western: San Jose over Anaheim Cup: Pittsburgh over San Jose It just seems like no one can touch San and An in pure skill and overall depth...all these teams have ? goaltending but I don't think it's going to matter. I'd like to think Detroit can win it, but realistically at this point this is what I see happening. No one can match the Sharks scoring, and their goaltenders/defense have put up 5 shutouts in 7 games or something ridiculous. The Ducks are the best team in the conference overall IMO. Nashville doesn't have the CLUTCH goaltending and Vancouver doesn't have anything else. In the East, you have to think that a SouthEast team three years running would make sense, right? The Thrashers are a mercurial bunch but I believe they will elevate their games enough to come out of the scrum to the final 4. The Penguins maybe haven't deserved to win lately but they have been. This is a team that has been finding ways and that is the kind of team that excels in the playoffs. If Thibault starts this team will go the distance. No way is Pitt going to make the finals, they are way too young and inexperienced. New Jersey over Buffalo Detroit Over Anaheim Detroit over Jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow47 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) No way is Pitt going to make the finals, they are way too young and inexperienced. New Jersey over Buffalo Detroit Over Anaheim Detroit over Jersey In my ideal, dream world, Detroit beats NJ in the finals in overtime of Game 7, Todd Bertuzzi knocking in a loose puck for the win after NJ misses an empty net at the other end (just to hear Mike Emrick's stupid reaction...oooohh! Squibbed one, oh no my beloved Devils). I had to go with my gut feeling on this...no one thought Edmonton, Carolina, or Calgary would make it either. Pittsburgh...it's happening Edited March 20, 2007 by shadow47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) East : NJ over BUF in 7 West : DET over SJ in 6 Finals : NJ over DET in 6 MVP : Brodeur Edited March 20, 2007 by Red Wings 516 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Buffalo over Pittsburg, (In a miraculus 8-7 game 7 which strangely looks like an NBA game) Detroit over Vancouver Detroit plays D in the SCF and wins in 5. When Pittsburg picks up on the D end they will have their time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 East: BUF over ATL in 5 West: DET over ANA in 6 Finals: DET over BUF in 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Frankly I do not know. But what I do know is that Jersey will come out of the East after beating the Sabres. The West, either us, Anahiem or Dallas...yes Dallas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) East: Buffalo over NYJ in 6 West: Wings over Quacks in 7 Finals: Wings over Buffalo in 5 Edited March 20, 2007 by Wings_Dynasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 East Finals: New Jersey vs. Buffalo New Jersey in 7 games West Finals: Detroit vs. San Jose Detroit in 7 games Stanely Cup: Detroit vs. New Jersey Detroit in 6 games 2nd Scenario: East Finals: Atlanta vs. New Jersey New Jersey in 6 games West Finals: San Jose vs. Anaheim Anaheim in 6 games Stanley Cup: New Jersey vs. Anaheim New Jersey in 5 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 East: Buffalo over Pittsburgh West: Vancouver over Detroit Final: Buffalo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Whyy people..WHY? Ugh..my poor poor eyes having read this. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Whyy people..WHY? Ugh..my poor poor eyes having read this. LOL oy, I agree... it makes my tummy hurt to think about this right now. That's said, I would love to see Buffalo/Detroit SCF. What a ride that would be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 oy, I agree... it makes my tummy hurt to think about this right now. That's said, I would love to see Buffalo/Detroit SCF. What a ride that would be! If that was the case, Buffalo and Detroit for the Stanley Cup Finals that would be crazy for Hasek, playing his former team for Lord Stanley's Cup, even though several faces that he played with are now gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooose kiiisses 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Im not going to make a prediction but i hope Detroit wins. But then again what Red Wings fan doesn't hope Detroit wins. Wow, this is going t be one tough playoff run. I'm going to go crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCanuck 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 If Vancouver can get their act together with their Power Play, they will push far in the playoffs. I think Vancouver can get all the way to the West Conf. Finals and play against Detroit. Whoever has home ice in that series will win it and then win the Cup, no matter who they face in the east. Just my 2 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Philly over Washington in 6 Phoenix over Columbus in 7 Philly over Phoenix in the SCF's. MVP: Wayne Gretzky's Coaching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Philly over Washington in 6 Phoenix over Columbus in 7 Philly over Phoenix in the SCF's. MVP: Wayne Gretzky's Coaching HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Rangers over Buffalo in 7 Detroit over Anaheim in 6 SCF: Can't go wrong either way with an original 6 final - Detroit in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Philly over Washington in 6 Phoenix over Columbus in 7 Philly over Phoenix in the SCF's. MVP: Wayne Gretzky's Coaching Come on! Be real here! LA over Chicago in 6. Philly over Florida in 5. Philly goes the distance on LA in 7 to win the SCF's. Dan Cloutier wins MVP though, for his specatular goaltending that got LA to the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitBoy313 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 I really truly believe Vancouver is going to come out of the west.I think it's Luongo's year this year.I don't know if they'll win the cup but they are playing with a BOAT LOAD of confidence right now with Luongo in net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 I really truly believe Vancouver is going to come out of the west.I think it's Luongo's year this year.I don't know if they'll win the cup but they are playing with a BOAT LOAD of confidence right now with Luongo in net. it would be cool to see luongo vs. brodeur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Philly over Washington in 6 Phoenix over Columbus in 7 Philly over Phoenix in the SCF's. MVP: Wayne Gretzky's Coaching AHAHA. I really just busted out laughing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 it would be cool to see luongo vs. brodeur And even better to see Luongo lose to Brodeur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Still believe Buffalo has the guns and Jersey has the D to be in the East Final. Gotta like Nashville and Detroit in the West too. Wings over Jersey in a '94 rematch. (We'll get our revenge over Brodeur) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 I would love, love, love to see a Wings/Devils matchup...for selfish reasons, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
