Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 And heres what I have so far: WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit vs Calgary [detroit in 6] (Detroit just has way too much to prove this year, and they have a stronger team with more leadership than in the past) Anaheim vs Minnesota [Anaheim in 5] (Minnesota can't compete against Anaheim if they both bring their A game) Vancouver vs Dallas [Vancouver in 5] (Luongo is going to be the X-factor) Nashville vs San Hose [Nashville in 5] (Although San Hose is good, Nashville has 3 solid lines and will wear San Hose down) Detroit vs Nashville [Detroit in 6] (during the regular season Detroit proved they can bring it to the Predators in a playoff type atmosphere, plus we'll have home ice advantage) Anaheim vs Vancouver [Vancouver in 7] (It'll be close but Luongo will stand on his head again) EASTERN CONFERENCE Buffalo vs Islanders [buffalo in 4] (no competition) New Jersey vs Tampa Bay [New Jersey in 5] (New Jersey is more solid than Tampa Bay, and has spectacular defense Rangers vs Atlanta [Atlanta in 7] (I think luck has alot to do with the Rangers being in the playoffs in the first place) Ottawa vs Pittsburgh [Ottawa in 4] (just because I hate Crosby) Buffalo vs Ottawa [Ottawa in 5] (Ottawa has alot to prove, especially after being eliminated by Buffalo last year. It'll be close, but Ottawa will strike with an unbeatable fury) New Jersey vs Atlanta [Atlanta in 7] (Devils have great D while Atlanta has great offense, and I think it'll be very tight, but Atlanta will wear the Devils down) Ottawa vs Atlanta [Ottawa in 6] (Ottawa will have alot of spark after beating Buffalo and will take that into the next round against the Thrashers) Anyway, I just want your input (suggestions, recommendations, etc) and perhaps if anyone else wants to put up brackets this can be a comparison thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agalloch Report post Posted April 9, 2007 I personally guarantee that the Minnesota/Anaheim series will not be over in five games. Wild in seven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegend19 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 We have more leadership this year? I'm not sure I agree with that. Furthermore, I would pick the Devils over Atlanta. Atlanta is a young team with no playoff experience. The Devils are experienced and can handle the pressure. And, defense wins championships more often than not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DetroitRockCity13 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 You didn't finish! Where's the WCF and SCF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Wings over Flames in 5 Ducks over Wild in 6 Stars over Nucks in 7 Sharks over Preds in 5 ---------- Sabres over Isle in 7 Devils over Bolts in 6 Rangers over Thrashers in 7 Sens over Pens in 6 ------------- Wings over Stars in 5 Ducks over Sharks in 7 --------------- Sabres over Rangers in 5 Devils over Sens in 6 ----------------- Wings over Ducks in 6 ------------------ Devils over Sabres in 6 ------------------ Wings over Devils in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vancouver Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 I'm on your wave.... Detroit v Vancouver for the West. (I'd hate to see it but Van in 6 - been warning about these guys all year!) Ottawa v Buffalo for the East (toss up) I could really see an all Canadian match up in the works...If Luongo does hand stands.....if not then Detroit over whoever survives Buff v Ottawa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 As above. More leadership? Well, I agree we have lots to prove, and perhaps are better prepared. But no Steve, No Shanny. We still have some big names, with experience, but the biggest playoff heart is up in the rafters now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agalloch Report post Posted April 10, 2007 My predictions for the first round only: EAST: Buffalo over NY Islanders in 4 New Jersey over Tampa Bay in 5 NY Rangers over Atlanta in 6 Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 6 WEST: Detroit over Calgary in 6 Minnesota over Anaheim in 7 Vancouver over Dallas in 4 San Jose over Nashville in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 its not finished because I'm not finished. I really have no clue how a Detroit Vancouver third round will turn out. Detroit will have alot of fire under them, especially after beating Nashville (if it turns out how I plan it), but I'm predicting Luongo being the main reason the Canucks get as far as they do. Thats bound to get into the heads of the wings... As for the leadership comment- Sure we don't have Yzerman and Shanahan, but Yzerman was injured last year and couldn't do what he usually does in the post season. Lidstrom is captain now and has a lot to prove to everyone that he can get the team past the first round. Datsyuk has a greater responsibility (espeically after the signing) and Zetterberg is growing into a leader. I guess what I meant to say by more leadership is that our younger "next generation" players are finally getting what it takes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFANstuckintheSOUTH 10 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) oops Edited April 10, 2007 by WingsFANstuckintheSOUTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sentonial Debut 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Wings over Flames in 5 Ducks over Wild in 6 Canucks over Stars in 6 Sharks over Predators in 7 Sabres over Islanders in 4 Lightning over Devils in 6 Thrashers over Rangers in 7 Penguins over Senators in 6 Wings over Sharks in 6 Ducks over Canucks in 7 Sabres over Lightning in 5 Penguins over Thrashers in 6 Wings over Ducks in 6 Sabres over Penguins in 5 Wings over Sabres in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 'Tis a fool who makes predictions and disregards the Curse of the Second Seed. One of New Jersey and Anaheim will be leaving these playoffs very disappointed at the end of this year's quarterfinals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 So can we make this like the official playoff prediction thread? I know we have seperate prediction threads for some individual series', but i dont see one for the entire playoffs. WEST (8)Flames over (1)Wings in 6 (2)Ducks over (7)Wild in 5 (3)Canucks over (6)Stars in 7 (5)Sharks over (4)Preds in 6 (2)Ducks over Flames(8) in 5 (5)Sharks over (3)Canucks in 5 (2)Ducks over (5) Sharks in 7 EAST (1)Sabres over Islanders (8) in 4 (2)Devils over (7) Lightning in 7 (6)Rangers over (3) Thrashers in 6 (5)Penguins over (4)Senators in 6 (1)Sabres over (6)Rangers in 4 (5)Penguins over (2)Devils in 7 (the one ill probably regret...) (5)Penguins over (1)Sabres in 7 FINALS Ducks over Penguins in 5 Ive been thinking Jersey in the Finals for months, but im pulling a flip flop. I think it may have a little to do with being mildly annoyed that they sent down Cam Janssen Yeah im going out on a big limb with the Pens but what the hell, they dont have great D or goaltending, but hey if Cam Ward can get hot why not Fleury. I have them running out of gas in the Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 So can we make this like the official playoff prediction thread? I know we have seperate prediction threads for some individual series', but i dont see one for the entire playoffs. WEST (8)Flames over (1)Wings in 6 (2)Ducks over (7)Wild in 5 (3)Canucks over (6)Stars in 7 (5)Sharks over (4)Preds in 6 (2)Ducks over Flames(8) in 5 (5)Sharks over (3)Canucks in 5 (2)Ducks over (5) Sharks in 7 EAST (1)Sabres over Islanders (8) in 4 (2)Devils over (7) Lightning in 7 (6)Rangers over (3) Thrashers in 6 (5)Penguins over (4)Senators in 6 (1)Sabres over (6)Rangers in 4 (5)Penguins over (2)Devils in 7 (the one ill probably regret...) (5)Penguins over (1)Sabres in 7 FINALS Ducks over Penguins in 5 Ive been thinking Jersey in the Finals for months, but im pulling a flip flop. I think it may have a little to do with being mildly annoyed that they sent down Cam Janssen Yeah im going out on a big limb with the Pens but what the hell, they dont have great D or goaltending, but hey if Cam Ward can get hot why not Fleury. I have them running out of gas in the Finals. Gasp! You dare predict the Wings to lose against Calgary!? Just kidding. But I think our series will last longer than everyone predicts. Unless I'm mistaken, we split the season series with the home team always coming out victorious. Since we have home ice advantage I can only predict that we'll win in 7. But those back to back games have been an issue for us all season so we'll see. Also depends on which lasts longer, Iginla's knee, or Zetterberg's back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) 'Tis a fool who makes predictions and disregards the Curse of the Second Seed. One of New Jersey and Anaheim will be leaving these playoffs very disappointed at the end of this year's quarterfinals. 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. Edited April 10, 2007 by DatsyukRules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Flames over Wings in 6 Anaheim over Wild in 7 SJ over Nashville in 7 Vancouver over Dallas in 5 Anaheim over Flames in 5 SJ over Vancouver in 6 Anaheim over SJ in 6 Buffalo over NYI in 4 NJ over Tampa in 4 Atlanta over NYR in 7 Ottawa over Pittsurgh in 5 Buffalo over Ottawa in 7 NJ over Atlanta in 5 Buffalo over NJ in 7 Buffalo over Anaheim in 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Do the playoffs reseed after each round? I'm seeing different answers from the brackets and i just didn't pay as much attention in previous years after the wings got eliminated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Do the playoffs reseed after each round? I'm seeing different answers from the brackets and i just didn't pay as much attention in previous years after the wings got eliminated. What do you mean reseed? Say the Wings advance to the second round. Them being the #1 they'll face the lowest seeded team left for round 2 and so. So if the top 4 seed teams make it. Wings will face #4, and then the #2 team will face the #3 team. Highest ranked team *from the season* faces the lowest ranked that's still in it..and so on.. I think that is what you meant? Edited April 10, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Flames over Wings in 6 Anaheim over Wild in 7 SJ over Nashville in 7 Vancouver over Dallas in 5 Anaheim over Flames in 5 SJ over Vancouver in 6 Anaheim over SJ in 6 Just go ahead and steal my homework too why dont ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 My picks...for what it is worth: Wings over Flames in 6 Ducks over Wild in 5 Canucks over Stars in 6 Predators over Sharks in 6 ---------- Sabres over Islanders in 7 Devils over Lightning in 5 Rangers over Thrashers in 6 Senators over Pengins in 7 I only do one round... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 What do you mean reseed? Say the Wings advance to the second round. Them being the #1 they'll face the lowest seeded team left for round 2 and so. So if the top 4 seed teams make it. Wings will face #4, and then the #2 team will face the #3 team. Highest ranked team *from the season* faces the lowest ranked that's still in it..and so on.. I think that is what you meant? Yea, thats what i ment. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUltimateWingsFan 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Here's mine: 1 Buffalo------\ --------------- 1 Buffalo------\ 8 NY Islanders-/ --------------------------------1 Buffalo------\ 3 Atlanta------\ ----------------6 NY Rangers---/ 6 NY Rangers---/ ------------------------------------------------1 Buffalo---\ 2 New Jersey---\ ----------------2 New Jersey---\ 7 Tampa Bay----/ --------------------------------5 Pittsburgh---/---------------\ 4 Ottawa-------\ ----------------5 Pittsburgh---/ 5 Pittsburgh---/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Detroit 1 Detroit------\ ----------------1 Detroit------\ 8 Calgary------/ --------------------------------1 Detroit------\---------------/ 4 Nashville----\ ----------------5 San Jose-----/ 5 San Jose-----/ ------------------------------------------------1 Detroit---/ 2 Anaheim------\ ----------------2 Anaheim------\ 7 Minnesota----/ --------------------------------2 Anaheim------/ 3 Vancouver----\ ----------------3 Vancouver----/ 6 Dallas-------/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) EAST: Buffalo over NY Islanders in 4 (No competetion) New Jersey over Tampa Bay in 6 (Broduer vs Denis) NY Rangers over Atlanta in 7 (Shanahan+Jagr+Lundqvist) Pittsburgh over Ottawa in 7 (Crosby and Roberts , Emery puts on a show) WEST: Detroit over Calgary in 6 (Bertuzzi and Hasek come up huge) Aniheim over Minny in 5 (Gaborik will be a non factor once Pronger checks him into an injury) Vancouver over Dallas in 6 (Luongo and Cooke/Sedins) San Jose over Nashville in 7 (Very Close series , Thorton or Cheech come up huge) Edited April 10, 2007 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit over Calgary in 5 (Cleary is going to be a hero) Wild over Ducks in 6 Vancouver over Dallas in 5 Preds over Sharks in 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE Isles over Sabres in 6 *I am serious, peeps* biggest upset of the post season.. New Jersey over Tampa Bay in 6 Atlanta over Rangers in 7 Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit over Calgary in 5 (Cleary is going to be a hero) Wild over Ducks in 6 Vancouver over Dallas in 5 Preds over Sharks in 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE Isles over Sabres in 6 *I am serious, peeps* biggest upset of the post season.. New Jersey over Tampa Bay in 6 Atlanta over Rangers in 7 Ottawa over Pittsburgh in 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
