Guest DetroitBoy313 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Ducks the team to beat according to TSN's experts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Good, last year they said Detroit was the team to beat. This year's our turn! Looking forward to Stuart knocking out some of Pronger's teeth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Good, last year they said Detroit was the team to beat. This year's our turn! Looking forward to Stuart knocking out some of Pronger's teeth! Actually, most people picked Anaheim last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Realistically I think Anaheim should be the favourites. Whoever is up against them is really gonna have to bring it. Good thing is that Detroit knows they can beat them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Actually, most people picked Anaheim last year. Yep. However, I fail to see how they are the team to beat. THey did get stronger, certainly, but they still can't score. Their only offensive threat is Selanne, and Bertuzzi to a lesser degree. They've got a stacked defense, but so does Detroit. I guess I could see someone saying that they're the first team to rise up to the level of Detroit this season, but I wouldn't say, in all honesty, that they've passed us in quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Here's my math equation for the day: Anaheim>Colorado>SanJose<Detroit>Colorado<Dallas>Detroit<Anaheim>Dallas Now, let's get to April and check my math. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Actually, most people picked Anaheim last year. Agreed, but TSN specifically picked Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCRegScribe07 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Ducks, Wings ... Stars? Handicap the West race by clicking here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Yep. However, I fail to see how they are the team to beat. THey did get stronger, certainly, but they still can't score. Their only offensive threat is Selanne, and Bertuzzi to a lesser degree. They've got a stacked defense, but so does Detroit. I guess I could see someone saying that they're the first team to rise up to the level of Detroit this season, but I wouldn't say, in all honesty, that they've passed us in quality. Right! No one can score like the Wings can right now. What are you on? You don't consider Getzlaf, Perry, or Kunitz to be offensive threats? They're way more stacked offensively than the Wings right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 what they meant to say is Ducks looks to be a team to beat RIGHT NOW. they will change their mind next week, week after that, and before playoff, and during playoff and they will say Wings will finally take a fall coming season. rinse and repeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Nothing wrong with that assessment. I agree with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Nothing wrong with that assessment. I agree with it. exactly, doesn't mean it can't be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 exactly, doesn't mean it can't be done Nope. It makes it all that more rewarding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 The defending cup champs are usually the team to beat yes. TSN is a bunch of idiots, but meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Here's my math equation for the day: Anaheim>Colorado>SanJose<Detroit>Colorado<Dallas>Detroit<Anaheim>Dallas Now, let's get to April and check my math. That is so mathematically incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 oh theyll be beat allright Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Realistically I think Anaheim should be the favourites. Whoever is up against them is really gonna have to bring it. Good thing is that Detroit knows they can beat them. Hahaha...don't be silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Good. Let the spotlight shine on someone else. Much better that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 At this point I definitely think the top 3 now (in no order) are the ducks wings and the pens. I still think the Wings have it over the quacks though. They were even before today, and Stuart will really help against the ducks I think. And in Detroit fashion Stuart I think will have an awesome time in Detroit (if he resigns). We'll still beat dallas, and people thinking colorado is better than the wings are delusional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Who the hell cares? TSN: "The Wings are the team to beat" Rest of NHL: "Oh! Well...look at that! Pack it in guys. No point vying for the cup. Its going to Detroit..." Who thinks like that? If anything all this means is "bring your best game when you play the Ducks". Duh. I hate to break it to you, but EVERY playoff opponent is "the team to beat" when its win or go home.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 And just because it hasn't been said yet, Pierre McGuire is a tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Ducks are the team to beat right now, in a couple weeks if Richards pans out, then Dallas will be the team to beat, then it will be San Jose. As long as the Red Wings aren't favored its the best thing for them. Last year everybody wrote us off against the Sharks, then they said we wouldn't contend with the Ducks. As long as the Wings can stay healthy they will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Of course TSN would say that. I actually it more with Detroit not being the team to beat. I prefer it to be we had a hard time to win the cup, then we came in and dominated. Being the underdog is waaaay more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Anaheim>Dallas>San Hose<Colorado>e=mc^2>Detroit<Los Angeles<-b+/-sqrt(.b^2+4AC)/2A>Ottawa>San Hose<Mickey Redmond>Detroit<Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Well they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites