HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I think you stole my brian or something , Almost everything you say I've thought or was going to say. I would absoultly love Cleary to break out again in the playoffs Awesome! Great minds think alike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Sorry, Reem, but Buffalo-NYI is one of the biggest mis-matches in the history of forever. Fish don't stand a chance. :skull: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Lilja wins the Conn Smythe For the other team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Sorry, Reem, but Buffalo-NYI is one of the biggest mis-matches in the history of forever. Fish don't stand a chance. :skull: You just wait and see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I thought Dipi was hurt...if he was in I'd think they have a chance...as it is...dunno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Lilja wins the Conn Smythe For the other team. Dont underestimate Lilja , Im hoping my boys (Lilja, Hasek,Bertuzzi,Cleary) all come up big. All I want Andreas to do is no giveaways and smart penalty killing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I thought Dipi was hurt...if he was in I'd think they have a chance...as it is...dunno He had an appointment yesterday with a neurologist so we should know soon enough if he'll at all be able to come back and play. He said he's been feeling real good of late, but I guess it's up to the Doc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 He had an appointment yesterday with a neurologist so we should know soon enough if he'll at all be able to come back and play. He said he's been feeling real good of late, but I guess it's up to the Doc. They won't get past round 1 without him, hun. That would be like the Red Wings with no Ozzie (or something) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I think we're underscoring the Islanders a little here. Even without DiPietro, their still a pretty good team. They have some solid scoring with Blake, Satan, Sillenger, and Smyth. If they could just get Yashin to produce on a consistant basis, like many know he can, they would be extremely deadly. Defensivly they got some pretty good physical guys like Witt, and some good offensive defenseman like Tom Poti and M.A. Bergeron. And in goal, Wade Dubielewicz has been excellent down the stretch here. I don't know if they can beat Buffalo, but they will certainly put up a good showing, and it should be an exiting series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I love the Isles, but it's a big blow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I think we're underscoring the Islanders a little here. Even without DiPietro, their still a pretty good team. They have some solid scoring with Blake, Satan, Sillenger, and Smyth. If they could just get Yashin to produce on a consistant basis, like many know he can, they would be extremely deadly. Defensivly they got some pretty good physical guys like Witt, and some good offensive defenseman like Tom Poti and M.A. Bergeron. And in goal, Wade Dubielewicz has been excellent down the stretch here. I don't know if they can beat Buffalo, but they will certainly put up a good showing, and it should be an exiting series. Exciting , yes both skill team with fast Forwards. But , the Isles defence are probably gonan get turned around by Afino , Vanek , Drury , Roy , Briere , Pominville etc. Buffalo has a mobile D of Campbell , Kalinen , Numinen , Spacek. and when it coems down to it Miller >> Dubi Should be a goalscoring series , but not competitve as far as games go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I actually really like the Sabres as well, they are my third favorite team. I don't know I just have this strange feeling in this series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I actually really like the Sabres as well, they are my third favorite team. I don't know I just have this strange feeling in this series. Does this same feeling apply to the Wings beating the Flames? It better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FearTheSnarf 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 There's so much parity this year, mostly in the west. I'm expecting to make a lot of wrong predictions. Here goes anyways; West Detroit over the Flames in 6. This could really go either way. With the injuries and our first round stigma, I won't be too suprised if the Flames come out on top. I'm expecting Babcock to outcoach Playfair and I think Hasek can steal a game or two (think 1-0, 2-1) while our offense works out its kinks. Our D should play well even without Kronwall. Anaheim over Minnesota in 6 Van over Dallas in 5. Luongo > Turco SJ over Nashville in 6. I think they're pretty even (assuming Thornton shows up) but SJ has better D. Detroit over Sharks in 7. I think our offense will get going by the 2nd round. Hasek and some extra goals from our fourth liners (Filpulla/Sammy/Franzen/etc.) will give us the edge. Anaheim over Vancouver in 6. Vancouver won't score enough but Luongo might make it interesting. Detroit over Anaheim in 6. Our offense will outperform their's (more depth). Hasek and Jiggy should play pretty evenly. East Buffalo over NYI in 4 (should be a slaughter) Devils over Tampa in 5. Tampa has no goalie. Rangers over Atlanta in 7. Toss-up, but I'll go with Lundqvist. Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 5. I'd love for the Pens to go far but their D isn't good enough. They need Fleury to stand on his head. Buffalo over Rangers in 5. Ottawa over NJD in 6. Brodeur will keep it close but the Devils don't have enough offense to keep up with Ottawa. Buffalo over Sens in 6. Would be entertaining for sure. So much offense. Sabres are deeper. Stanley Cup Finals Buffalo over Detroit in 6. We'll be worn out by now. Buffalo has too much depth and I don't think Hasek can steal us 3-4 wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 my picks would be: Wings over Flames in 6 Wild over Ducks in 6 Nucks over Stars in 5 Sharks over Preds in 7 ---------- Sabres over Isle in 6 Bolts over Devils in 7 Thrashers over Rangers in 4 Pens over Sens in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegend19 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I wouldn't be surprised if the Bolts knocked off NJ. NJ's new coach, NJ's injuries, and TB's top line...I'm taking the Bolts in 6. Good point. I had forgotten about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Leycup X 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 LOL, I always pick the Wings to win the Cup. Actually, I think I had Buffalo over NJ last year. I'll have to see if I can find my picks from last year. Detroit: def. Calgary (6), Minnesota (5), San Jose (5), Buffalo (6) Minnesota: def. Anaheim (7) Vancouver: def. Dallas (5) San Jose: def. Nashville (7), Vancouver (4) Buffalo: def. NYI (5), NYR (4), Ottawa (7) Ottawa: def. Pittsburgh (6), New Jersey (6) New Jersey: def. Tampa Bay (7) NYR: def. Atlanta (6) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Arite question: I've been considering changing my choice in favor of Minnesota beating Anaheim. I know the season series was tied 2-2 and each game was pretty close, but what are your opinions on this matchup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Arite question: I've been considering changing my choice in favor of Minnesota beating Anaheim. I know the season series was tied 2-2 and each game was pretty close, but what are your opinions on this matchup? I gotta go with Aniheim in that series. Pronger , Niedermayer and even O'Donnel can shut down Gabby and Demitra , Rolston can make some room If he plays with them , I'd still take Aniheim because Giguere can steal games , Backstroms a mistery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Wings 4 d. Flames 1 Ducks 4 d. Wild 2 Canucks 4 d. Stars 2 Sharks 4 d. Predators 1 Sabres 4 d. Islanders 1 Devils 4 d. Lightning 2 Rangers 4 d. Thrashers 3 Senators 4 d. Penguins 2 Wings 4 d. Sharks 3 Ducks 4 d. Canucks 2 Sabres 4 d. Rangers 1 Devils 4 d. Senators 2 Wings 4 d. Ducks 2 Devils 4 d. Sabres 3 Wings 4 d. Devils 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites