1st round potential matchups

[redwing_sparty 0]

so who would be best for the wings to play in the 1st round?

personally i'd love to see a wings vs avs 1st round...BUT i think i would rather play nashville.

i really just don't want to play chicago (it appears they are out, but you never know), b/c we seem to have issues with them this season (losses from bad bounces and crummy calls).

[arnoldbuck 0]

Well, obviously with how close 6-9 spots are, we could play a bunch of different teams. But lately, Van has been sitting in that spot. As much trouble as Luongo could be, I would LOVE to be the Canucks in the playoffs this year. Though, it would be a very stressful series for me to watch.

[kylee 727]

Well, obviously with how close 6-9 spots are, we could play a bunch of different teams. But lately, Van has been sitting in that spot. As much trouble as Luongo could be, I would LOVE to be the Canucks in the playoffs this year. Though, it would be a very stressful series for me to watch.

see, thats the one team i wouldn't want to face.

the Canucks have been underachieving in the playoffs for the past few years and a series upset would spark that city and team. Plus, goalies can steal games, that can sway a series. Luongo seems like he could do that.

[redwing_sparty 0]

Current Standings GP W L OTL pts

1 Detroit Red Wings* 69 45 18 6 96

2 Dallas Stars* 72 42 25 5 89

3 Calgary Flames* 69 36 23 10 82

4 San Jose Sharks 69 40 21 8 88

5 Anaheim Ducks 71 39 25 7 85

6 Minnesota Wild 70 37 26 7 81

7 Vancouver Canucks 69 35 24 10 80

8 Colorado Avalanche 70 37 27 6 80

9 Nashville Predators 70 35 27 8 78

10 Phoenix Coyotes 69 34 30 5 73

11 Chicago Blackhawks 69 33 29 7 73

12 Columbus Blue Jackets 70 31 28 11 73

13 Edmonton Oilers 69 33 31 5 71

14 St Louis Blues 69 29 30 10 68

15 Los Angeles Kings 71 27 38 6 60

[arnoldbuck 0]

see, thats the one team i wouldn't want to face.

the Canucks have been underachieving in the playoffs for the past few years and a series upset would spark that city and team. Plus, goalies can steal games, that can sway a series. Luongo seems like he could do that.

For sure he could. But I think with a guy like Luongo, and that organization, take them out early. If we are going to go all the way this year, there isn't going to be a single cake walk series. The west is tough. And I think at some point, we Will have to go through the Ducks again.

[redwing_sparty 0]

i really wouldnt want to play vancouver. it would be nice to have a series that we could win in 5 games. Vancouver could def cause us some problems

[Elshupacabra 0]

I want to meet Nashville or Chicago, just based on proximity, since we'll probably end up playing on the west coast in the second and third rounds.

Colorado would be alright too, but the altitude may become a factor.

[wingslogo19 281]

I would rather play the Avs in the first round, then the Nucks.. Bobby Lou scares me, and only him on that team

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Im with whoever said whichever teams are closest. The last thing I want is a cross-country first round opponent.

[bigwingsfan 0]

Nashville would be nice, don't really want to start watching games at 10pm (at least not in the 1st round). Nashville would also be an easier opponent due to their depth.

[Guest vancity_mostwanted]

Well, obviously with how close 6-9 spots are, we could play a bunch of different teams. But lately, Van has been sitting in that spot. As much trouble as Luongo could be, I would LOVE to be the Canucks in the playoffs this year. Though, it would be a very stressful series for me to watch.

samehere i would love it i live in vancouver and it would stress the daylights outta me

[Echolalia 2,961]

Pssh bring on Vancouver, we'll walk all over them

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

The Avs- So I could finally see some Wings playoffs games in person! Yeah! Plus with McCarty, Foote, Forsberg, it'd kind of be like old times... a tiny bit.

[RedWingedKitten 9]

I want to meet Nashville or Chicago, just based on proximity, since we'll probably end up playing on the west coast in the second and third rounds.

Colorado would be alright too, but the altitude may become a factor.

I like how your thinking.

There are many factors that determines which team I would like to play first, and I think travel is a large one. Last year we had western canada once and the west coast twice. Ouch. That is why I would like a team like Nashville or even Colorado to land in the eighth seed. Both teams are relativily close, and they don't pose as much of a threat as Luongo. (imo)

But whatever the case, I'm happy knowing that not one team wants to face us.

Edited March 11, 2008 by RedWingedKitten

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I prefer to play whoever we are going to play. I'd rather not pick a poison.

Edited March 11, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033

[Superman54 91]

Either Colorado or Nashville

[alienanxiety 23]

ROUND 1

Detroit (1) def Colorado (8)

Dallas (2) def Vancouver (7)

Minnesota (6) def Calgary (3)

San Jose (4) def Anaheim (5)

New Jersey (1) def Philly (8)

Montreal (2) def Boston (7)

Ottawa (6) def Carolina (3)

NY Rangers (5) def Pittsburgh (4)

ROUND 2

Detroit def Minnesota

Dallas def San Jose

Ottawa def New Jersey

NY Rangers def Montreal

ROUND 3

Detroit def Dallas

NY Rangers def Ottawa

ROUND 4

Detroit def NY Rangers

[wingslogo19 281]

I'm excited for tonight's game. jsjgsds

Downey gets into a fight today, but with who? I'm not sure yet. Hmm..

This will be a great, exciting game.

Down with the Hawks! LETS GO WINGS!!!!!!!

Reem did you mean to write that in this thread

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Reem did you mean to write that in this thread

No. No I did not. Haha I feel like an idiot.

[WingFanInOilCountry 0]

As it stands right now, its Sharks/Ducks in round 1. It would be nice if it stayed that way. Would probably be a physical series and whichever team comes out of it should be pretty banged up.

[T-Ruff 47]

ROUND 4

Detroit def NY Rangers

Rangers aren't getting near the Final in my opinion, really over-rated team.... done in round 1 unless they play the Canes....

on topic:

I think a round 1 vs the Canucks could be good going forward... I do want revenge on the Ducks though..... even so I'll be cheering against them all the way through

[arnoldbuck 0]

No. No I did not. Haha I feel like an idiot.

Haha. Thank you, been studying all afternoon and that just made my day.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

If we play Phoenix, I have a feeling this will be the year the Wings finally have an easy time getting out of the 1st round.

[arnoldbuck 0]

If we play Phoenix, I have a feeling this will be the year the Wings finally have an easy time getting out of the 1st round.

Phoenix has had a decent season, better than their last few. But they are done. Nash, Van and Colorado would really need to tank. And I just can see those teams doing that poorly.

[VM1138 1,921]

Phoenix has had a decent season, better than their last few. But they are done. Nash, Van and Colorado would really need to tank. And I just can see those teams doing that poorly.

Don't forget Phoenix has the hot goalie that traditionally gives the WIngs trouble.