akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 well, this is going to OT now... err.. Sharks vs Preds...hahah..bye bye Nashville my though. they match Preds toughness but have more offensive skill. I'd most certainly love this matchup. whoever advances to round 2 is gonna be beaten badly and much easier to sink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 there is no way the Preds can match the physical play or the offensive of the sharks... i only see the series going one way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 canadian commercials are so weirddddd you've got Fox Sports Bay Area coverage on SopCast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 nucks PP in ot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Van wins. Dallas vs. Nucks first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Nucks win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 nucks win...win the div Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 whats the nucks dallas series at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 oh f*... nevermind whats the nucks dallas series at? are you serious about Turco vs. Loungo. puhlease... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Anaheim vs Minnesota also confirmed...gotta like the ducks on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 San Jose's top line is just flat out terrifying. I'd love to see the stats on their success rate pulling the goalie for an extra skater down a goal. It seems like they almost always score the tying goal. If you're leading the Sharks by a goal and it's inside a minute in the third period, just poke it into your own net and save yourself the trouble. Reminds me of a few years ago with us. When we were down with about 5 minutes left you could almost guarantee the puck wouldn't leave the opposition zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 oh f*... nevermind are you serious about Turco vs. Loungo. puhlease... i wouldnt count dallas out, theyve been on the ball recently, i was wondering what the regular season series is at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 (edited) i wouldnt count dallas out, theyve been on the ball recently, i was wondering what the regular season series is at tied. 4 meetings all ending with 2-1... http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/playoffmatchups as for Stars chances... I can see them winning a game at home in this series. but a sweep is pretty much possible. and yes, I most certainly mean Canucks here, and am not happy about that, at all Edited April 7, 2007 by akustyk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCanuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 go SJ! san jose will win 4-2 You stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 i love your sig canuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 i wouldnt count dallas out, theyve been on the ball recently, i was wondering what the regular season series is at You are right, it is the playoffs ... and pretty much anything can happen. But Luongo is the biggest challenge facing anyteam going into these playoffs in my mind. If you put any other goalie in net for Van, they wouldnt even be in the playoffs. But with him, he gives them a HUGE advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 You are right, it is the playoffs ... and pretty much anything can happen. But Luongo is the biggest challenge facing anyteam going into these playoffs in my mind. If you put any other goalie in net for Van, they wouldnt even be in the playoffs. But with him, he gives them a HUGE advantage. yeah luongo is amazing, but theres still 1 big mystery question mark lingering above his head...first playoff appearance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyCanuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Did anyone see that save by Luongo halfway through the 3rd? Be sure to watch Sportscenter tommorrow morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Luongo already played in tournaments and as far as I remember also in elimination games. that was international ice not NHL, but it does count as some experience in this case. he'll be fine in playoffs. that's no Roman Chokemanek nor Patric Lalemon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 I'm not really sure why any of you think that San Jose is going to wax Nashville. Predators vs Sharks (Preds win 4-3) Sharks vs Predators (Sharks win 3-1) Predators vs Sharks (Preds win 5-0) Sharks vs Predators (Preds win 4-3) Nashville won the season series 3-1 with a goal differential of 14-9. I can't wait for a rematch of last year's first round. Even with Sullivan out, we are a COMPLETELY different team. With the addition of Arnott, Dumont, and Forsberg, look for the Preds to win this series in 6 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Yeah I saw the save. He is pretty unreal. I dont think the '1st playoff appearance' will affect him at all. He is at the top of his game. It is scary to be an opponent because everytime he is on the ice (everynight) he gives his team a chance to win. In my mind, he is a game/series stealer! If we come across him, we are going to have to get in tight, and get Bert and Homer in there and shot from close. Capitalize on Everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 damn, i was hoping to see the sharks beat up on nashville. them in sixth (assuming dallas beats chicago) also sucks because we would likely face them in the second round (if we get through the first, that is ) as i don't have much doubt that the ducks will take the wild. i really don't want to see san jose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetter is Better 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 canadian commercials are so weirddddd How ??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 I'm not really sure why any of you think that San Jose is going to wax Nashville. I can't wait for a rematch of last year's first round. Even with Sullivan out, we are a COMPLETELY different team. With the addition of Arnott, Dumont, and Forsberg, look for the Preds to win this series in 6 games. I dont think any series is that clear. The only one in the west that may have a chance of being easily called is Ducks vs. Wild. But ya never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudestMonkey 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 damn, i was hoping to see the sharks beat up on nashville. them in sixth (assuming dallas beats chicago) also sucks because we would likely face them in the second round (if we get through the first, that is ) as i don't have much doubt that the ducks will take the wild. i really don't want to see san jose. ? Nashville is facing the Sharks. Dallas can't leapfrog the Sharks. Vancouver will be playing Dallas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites