FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I think this will be a really good series. Carolina is a more formidable opponent than Montreal and the Bruins will get their first playoff test. The B's do have forwards that can do damage and have a good defense. I think this series will fall on Thomas and Ward, whichever netminder outplays the other takes the series. I'm predicting the Bruins in 5, but with the way the Canes looked in the NJ series at times they might be able to steal more than one game. What are your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3chrisosgood0 7 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 i took canes in this series but would not be shocked if the bruins win cause they are both very good teams and carolina is much better than montreal this is gonna be the first time these playoffs the bruins will actually have to compete as montreal was really no cometition i may also be overally impressed with the canes because i had the devils in the finals and the canes proved me to be very wrong should be a very exciting series tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Bruins are going to take the series. No doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I honestly doubt that Boston will take this series. They still are in somewhat fluke situation (same as Montreal last year) and I think it will end pretty soon. Carolina is experienced team that may take it to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I hope the Canes give them as much trouble as possible, but the Bruins aren't the Devils. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I want to see what Thomas does against an unrelenting, crease crashing opponent. I'm just not sold on the guy, sorry. Ward is playing out of his mind right now and the Canes are riding an enormous wave of momentum. Don't get me wrong the B's are a great team, but I think carolina might have this in 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Bruins are going to take the series. No doubt. Bruins in 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Why is everyone writing off Boston? I think they'll take it in 5 easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I think the B's pose the biggest threat out of the eastern conference. They are unproven though, and this series should be a good indication of where things sit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Why is everyone writing off Boston? I think they'll take it in 5 easily. I'm with you, I think the B's will take it rather easily, though I have to cheer for the Canes since we have home ice against everybody but the B's. That said, I don't see anybody that can match the Wings.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I'm pulling for the 'canes, but the Bruins are the more formidable team, no doubt. If there's one team in the East that could conceivably do some damage against the Wings, it's the Bruins. In any case, it should be a really good series. I'm loving this postseason thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I'd like to see the Canes win, but I dont think they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 I really really really really REALLY hate the Boston Bruins, but I think they're going to win this easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 I am torn because I am a Carolina and Boston fan. What to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 I am torn because I am a Carolina and Boston fan. What to do. Carolina or bust. I have completely illogical and irrational hate of Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Carolina or bust. I have completely illogical and irrational hate of Boston. That is why we can never see each other again. It would just stir up old memories. Boston and Carolina are my fav's in da East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 That is why we can never see each other again. It would just stir up old memories. Boston and Carolina are my fav's in da East. Blasphemy! Though, Tim Thomas is a powerhouse all on his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) This is going to be a great series! I could see either team winning. I guess I'd pick Boston. Gotta say, Eric Staal has be great for the 'Canes though. Edited April 30, 2009 by rage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Blasphemy! Though, Tim Thomas is a powerhouse all on his own. No, it is true. Such a tragic love lost. Bruins (bears) are foaming over with talent like a seasonal ale. *points to avatar* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Bruins in 7. Don't wanna elaborate because i'm tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) I have completely illogical and irrational hate of Boston. Because they are getting their way a little too much recently. Between the Patriots, Celtics, and Sox, they've got their arms full of enough championships as it is. The B's are the only team that hasn't won it all in recent times. We aim to perpetuate this condition. Boston, on the other hand, f***in' rocks. Edited April 30, 2009 by Heroes of Hockeytown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 *Dreams* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Carolina has some established, pure goal-scorers in Whitney and Staal. Boston has a tough defense and solid goaltending but they won't be able to stop everything. Carolina actually has big-game experience, Boston is over-achieving right now: how many of their players can be described as having "break-out seasons"? This series will be similar to the Wings/Ducks of '07. The Bruins are an aggressive, physical team but the Hurricanes can match that and are opportunistic. Ward and Thomas won't be their teams' achilles heel. I prefer experience over exceeded expectations. Carolina in seven games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 I think the B's pose the biggest threat out of the eastern conference. They are unproven though, and this series should be a good indication of where things sit. Boston plays tough, back-checks, has a size advantage over most of the remaining teams and a Vezina-candidate goalie, but I still rank them below Pittsburgh as far as a threat in the East. Pittsburgh has everything the Bruins have, and then they have the experience which puts them over the top. Should Boston face Washington in the Conference Final they'll have a cake walk to the Cup Final. However I don't see the Caps having any success against the Pens. In a Boston/Pittsburgh matchup Kunitz, Talbot, and Cooke will make Lucic, Chara, and Thomas liabilities and Crosby, Gonchar, and Malkin will bury them in power-play goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Because they are getting their way a little too much recently. Between the Patriots, Celtics, and Sox, they've got their arms full of enough championships as it is. The B's are the only team that hasn't won it all in recent times. We aim to perpetuate this condition. Boston, on the other hand, f***in' rocks. Actually, it's because of the retarded fan who punched Steve Yzerman in the face on the way to the locker room. Boston. But the BAND... <3<3<3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
